Scott Walter

Job 40

Read Job 40 40 The Lord said to Job: 2 “Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him?     Let him who accuses God answer him!” 3 Then Job answered the Lord: 4 “I am unworthy—how can I reply to you?     I put my hand over my mouth. 5 I spoke once, but I have no answer—     twice, but I will say no …

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Job 39

Read Job 39 39 “Do you know when the mountain goats give birth?    Do you watch when the doe bears her fawn?2 Do you count the months till they bear?    Do you know the time they give birth?3 They crouch down and bring forth their young;    their labor pains are ended.4 Their young thrive and grow strong in the wilds;    they leave and do …

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Job 38

Read Job 38 The Lord Speaks 38 Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: 2 “Who is this that obscures my plans     with words without knowledge? 3 Brace yourself like a man;     I will question you,     and you shall answer me. 4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?     Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its …

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Rest Day

Rest Day Today is a Rest Day. There is no new Bible reading to do. Today, the goal is simple: rest in the presence of God. Maybe you need to use today to get caught up on the reading plan if you’re behind, maybe you want to journal what you’re learning so you don’t forget …

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Job 37

Read Job 37 37 “At this my heart pounds    and leaps from its place.2 Listen! Listen to the roar of his voice,    to the rumbling that comes from his mouth.3 He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven    and sends it to the ends of the earth.4 After that comes the sound of his roar;    he thunders with his majestic voice.When his voice resounds,    he holds nothing …

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Job 36

Read Job 36 36 Elihu continued: 2 “Bear with me a little longer and I will show you    that there is more to be said in God’s behalf.3 I get my knowledge from afar;    I will ascribe justice to my Maker.4 Be assured that my words are not false;    one who has perfect knowledge is with you. 5 “God is mighty, but despises no one;    he …

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Job 35

Read Job 35 35 Then Elihu said: 2 “Do you think this is just?     You say, ‘I am in the right, not God.’ 3 Yet you ask him, ‘What profit is it to me,     and what do I gain by not sinning?’ 4 “I would like to reply to you     and to your friends with you. 5 Look up at the …

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Job 34

Read Job 34 34 Then Elihu said: 2 “Hear my words, you wise men;     listen to me, you men of learning. 3 For the ear tests words     as the tongue tastes food. 4 Let us discern for ourselves what is right;     let us learn together what is good. 5 “Job says, ‘I am innocent,     but God denies me justice. 6 Although I …

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Job 33

Read Job 33 33 “But now, Job, listen to my words;    pay attention to everything I say.2 I am about to open my mouth;    my words are on the tip of my tongue.3 My words come from an upright heart;    my lips sincerely speak what I know.4 The Spirit of God has made me;    the breath of the Almighty gives me life.5 Answer me then, if you can;    stand …

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Job 32

Read Job 32 Elihu 32 So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2 But Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became very angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God. 3 He was also angry with the three friends, because they had found no way to refute Job, and yet had …

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