Job and Ecclesiastes Lesson 7 - God's Appearance and Job's Response

In  the  end,  God  finally  spoke,  but  not  in  a  manner  anticipated  by  Job  or  his  friends.  Along  the  way,  Job  desired  an  answer  from  God,  and  each  of  the  friends  confidently  offered  an  opinion  regarding  Job's  dilemma.  One  might suppose  that  they  all  presumed  God's  confirmation  of  their  "theology."  God,  however,  subjects  himself  neither  to  human  timetables  nor  human  wisdom.  In  chapters  38-42,  God  speaks,  but  Job  never  had  the  chance  to  present  his case  before  the  Lord.  Instead,  in  a  mighty  display  of  wisdom  and  power,  God  questions  Job.  Furthermore,  God  rebukes  the  friends  for  their  lack  of  understanding.  In  the  end,  God  spoke  and  restored  Job,  but  more  importantly,  God transformed  Job.  In  the  end,  God  demonstrated  his  compassion  and  mercy.