God Speaks 3 These are the nations that the Lord left in the land to test those Israelites who had not experienced the wars of Canaan. 2 He did this to teach warfare to generations of Israelites who had no experience in battle. 3 These are the… Read moreJudges 3-5

God Speaks 1 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Which tribe should go first to attack the Canaanites?” 2 The Lord answered, “Judah, for I have given them victory over the land.” 3 The men of Judah said to their relatives from… Read moreJudges 1-2

God Speaks 40 Then the Lord said to Job, 2 “Do you still want to argue with the Almighty?    You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?” 3 Then Job replied to the Lord, 4 “I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers?    I will cover… Read moreJob 40-42

God Speaks 38 Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind: 2 “Who is this that questions my wisdom    with such ignorant words?3 Brace yourself like a man,    because I have some questions for you,    and you must answer them. 4 “Where were you when I laid the foundations… Read moreJob 38-39

God Speaks 35 Then Elihu said: 2 “Do you think it is right for you to claim,    ‘I am righteous before God’?3 For you also ask, ‘What’s in it for me?    What’s the use of living a righteous life?’ 4 “I will answer you    and all your… Read moreJob 35-37

God Speaks 32 Job’s three friends refused to reply further to him because he kept insisting on his innocence. 2 Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the clan of Ram, became angry. He was angry because Job refused to admit… Read moreJob 32-34

God Speaks 29 Job continued speaking: 2 “I long for the years gone by    when God took care of me,3 when he lit up the way before me    and I walked safely through the darkness.4 When I was in my prime,    God’s friendship was felt in my… Read moreJob 29-31

God Speaks 24 “Why doesn’t the Almighty bring the wicked to judgment?    Why must the godly wait for him in vain?2 Evil people steal land by moving the boundary markers.    They steal livestock and put them in their own pastures.3 They take the orphan’s donkey    and… Read moreJob 24-28

God Speaks 21 Then Job spoke again: 2 “Listen closely to what I am saying.    That’s one consolation you can give me.3 Bear with me, and let me speak.    After I have spoken, you may resume mocking me. 4 “My complaint is with God, not with… Read more Job 21-23

God Speaks 17 “My spirit is crushed,    and my life is nearly snuffed out.    The grave is ready to receive me.2 I am surrounded by mockers.    I watch how bitterly they taunt me. 3 “You must defend my innocence, O God,    since no one else will stand… Read moreJob 17-20