Hast Thou Considered Job

This 1995 series, Hast Thou Considered Job, delivered by Brother Warren Phillips, takes a thoughtful journey through one of Scripture’s most challenging and profound books. Across six classes, the study examines Job’s trials, the debates with his friends, the speeches of Elihu, and the voice of the Almighty. The series shows how Job’s story is not only about suffering, but about learning trust, humility, and the righteousness of God in the face of adversity. These talks help listeners see how Job’s lessons apply in their own lives, encouraging endurance and faith even in hardship.

The Introductory Lessons

The opening class introduces Job as a righteous man tested by suffering, not because of hidden sin but as part of a greater purpose in God’s plan. It sets the stage for understanding Job’s trials as a window into the problem of evil, the justice of God, and the opportunities that suffering may bring for growth.

A Good Business Deal

This lecture considers the adversary’s claim that Job served God only because of the blessings he received. When wealth, family, and health are stripped away, Job’s faith is tested. His remarkable response—falling in worship and blessing God’s name—demonstrates integrity and sets a pattern of trust under pressure.

The Great Debate

Here the long exchange between Job and his three friends unfolds. The friends argue for the doctrine of exact retribution, insisting that Job’s suffering must be punishment for sin. Job resists, maintaining his innocence, yet also struggling to understand God’s justice. This class explores how these arguments raise timeless questions about suffering and righteousness.

Suffering Can Be Disciplinary

The fourth class highlights the speeches of Elihu, who challenges both Job and his friends. Elihu points out that suffering can serve as discipline, drawing people closer to God and shaping character. His respectful but firm words introduce the idea that hardship may serve a higher purpose in spiritual growth.

The Voice of the Almighty

This lecture brings listeners to the dramatic moment when God Himself speaks out of the whirlwind. Instead of answering Job’s questions directly, God points to creation, reminding Job of his smallness and God’s greatness. The lesson emphasizes humility, trust, and the truth that even the righteous may suffer for the benefit of others.

The Lord Turned the Captivity of Job

The final class concludes with Job’s repentance, renewed perspective, and restoration. Job acknowledges that he spoke without full understanding, and through his trial he gains deeper insight into God’s righteousness. The series ends with the hope and assurance that those who endure faithfully can look forward to God’s ultimate blessing.

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