Job 23:1-6 Then Job answered and said,… ! — As these words are often the language of a penitent heart seeking the Saviour, Comforter, and Sanctifier, inquire — I. WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS THAT EMPLOY THIS LANGUAGE? 1. The sinner under conviction. 2. Believers in distress. 3. Penitent backsliders. II. POINT OUT WHERE THE LORD MAY BE FOUND. 1. In His works, as a God of power. 2. In providence, as a God of wisdom and goodness. 3. In the human breast, as a God of purity and justice. 4. In the ordinances of religion, as a God of grace. It is chiefly on the throne of mercy that He is graciously found. III. FROM WHAT SOURCES YOU DRAW ARGUMENTS. 1. From His power. 2. His goodness. 3. His mercy. 4. His truth. 5. His impartiality. 6. His justice.The text is the language of sincere regret; restless desire; guilty fear; anxious inquiry; willing submission. (J. Summerfield, A. M.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Job answered and said,WEB: Then Job answered, |
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