Job 37
1“At this my heart poundsand leaps from its place. 2Listen! Listen to the roar of his voice,to the rumbling that comes from his mouth. 3He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heavenand sends it to the ends of the earth. 4After that comes the sound of his roar;he thunders with his majestic voice.When his voice resounds,he holds nothing back. 5God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways;he does great things beyond our understanding. 6He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ 7So that everyone he has made may know his work,he stops all people from their labor. 8The animals take cover;they remain in their dens. 9The tempest comes out from its chamber,the cold from the driving winds. 10The breath of God produces ice,and the broad waters become frozen. 11He loads the clouds with moisture;he scatters his lightning through them. 12At his direction they swirl aroundover the face of the whole earthto do whatever he commands them. 13He brings the clouds to punish people,or to water his earth and show his love. 14“Listen to this, Job;stop and consider God’s wonders. 15Do you know how God controls the cloudsand makes his lightning flash? 16Do you know how the clouds hang poised,those wonders of him who has perfect knowledge? 17You who swelter in your clotheswhen the land lies hushed under the south wind, 18can you join him in spreading out the skies,hard as a mirror of cast bronze? 19“Tell us what we should say to him;we cannot draw up our case because of our darkness. 20Should he be told that I want to speak?Would anyone ask to be swallowed up? 21Now no one can look at the sun,bright as it is in the skiesafter the wind has swept them clean. 22Out of the north he comes in golden splendor;God comes in awesome majesty. 23The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power;in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress. 24Therefore, people revere him,for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?”
Study Context for Job 37
As you study Job 37, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Suffering, Sovereignty, Trust. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Job 37 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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