Earlier I wondered if Job was real person or a fictional character. Despite support for both perspectives, my conclusion was that it doesn’t really matter. We can learn from him regardless if his life is a fictitious or historical account. Another debated question, which is without definitive answer, is when was Job written? While some say […]
When God Speaks, We Must be Ready to Listen Job’s friends come to comfort him. At least that’s how it appears, but in actuality they’re not much help. Their words assault Job and his character. In exasperation Job goes on a sarcastic rant against his so-called friends and then becomes poetic as he contemplates God’s […]
The Dear Theophilus series Books 1 through 5 The first five books in the popular Dear Theophilus series are now available in a convenient e-book box set. This Dear Theophilus box set includes: In Dear Theophilus Books 1–5: Exploring Luke, Acts, Isaiah, Job, and the Minor Prophets, lifetime student of the Bible and ABibleADay.com founder, […]
Dear Theophilus Series, Book 5 Peter DeHaan’s latest book Dear Theophilus, Job is now available in e-book, paperback, and hardcover. It’s book five in the beloved Dear Theophilus series. In Dear Theophilus, Job you can explore the book of Job as if watching a movie, with the biblical text serving as our screenplay. It’s a […]
God Won’t Strike Us Dead If We Question Him Many people in the Bible question God. These aren’t fringe malcontents. They’re some of our favorite Bible characters and, I suspect, some of God’s favorite people too. They include Job, Abraham, Moses, David, Mary, and even Jesus. I can’t recall a single verse where God strikes […]