Day 005 (Job 6-9)

[@thatMimosaGrove]

I saw this for the first time this morning: "If only there were a mediator between us, someone who could bring us together. The mediator could make God stop beating me, and I would no longer live in terror of his punishment." (Job 9:33-34 NLT) Now compare that with: "For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity-the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time." (1 Timothy 2:5-6 NLT) As they say, THAT'LL PREACH!!! I'm so glad to be living on this side of the cross! ❤️😊❤️

[@jeaniemowery7027]

What a wonderful insight! Thank you for sharing.❤

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Amen! Thanks for sharing this!

[@olebilemuzila6335]

Wow

[@jenellison6808]

Amen!! I too saw this for the first time today .. Jesus our eternal High Priest. Thanks for sharing the verse comparison, so good!

[@paulinagalindo9433]

Amen. Thank you for sharing.

[@karenevans6035]

It is not always true that our problems and our circumstances are the results of our choices. Sometimes this is the result of the fallen world. Sometimes it’s the result of other peoples choices. Mercy is when you don’t get what you deserve. Grace is when you get what you don’t deserve. God is so mighty and yet so intimate with us. ”What is man, that you make so much of him, and that you set your heart on him,“ Job 7:17 God’s heart isn’t set on the mountains or the universe-it’s set on me! On you!

[@sueneuber9083]

I cried for Job today. I’m so blessed to know Jesus as my Savior. He sounds without hope. God is merciful and kind to me a sinful woman. Praying for salvation for my loved ones.

[@newlyweds]

Praying with you Sue for the salvation of your lost loved ones. I too have many to pray for.

[@A-broken-clay-jar]

Years ago, I went through a valley in my life. There’s a quiet lady with whom I had only a few conversations because she’s very quiet and doesn’t speak much. She came to my court hearing and just sat in the back. She said she didn’t know what to say but she wanted to be there for me. So many years later, I can’t recall any advice given by my more outspoken friends, but I will always remember her kindness, even though she said almost nothing. Her shy and quiet demeanor was just a comfort to me.

[@antoinettehereford8180]

Wow. Today's reading was tough. Job had calamity and sickness brought on him for no reason. But, then I saw Job 8: 9, "... for our days on earth are but a shadow." God is God, He is eternal, I am not. In Job 9: 2, Job was right in saying "...But how can a man be in the right before God?" Truly, no one can be in the right before God. We wouldn't have needed a Savior if that were the case.

[@deborahgoodwin9559]

How to get the up todaycomments

[@georgeAreynoldsVI]

Yes, reading through Job can be tough. But it is a reminder that difficult things sometimes happen in life, often to people who haven’t done things to cause the calamity. I know several folks who have had cancer diagnoses and face challenging and painful days ahead of them. Bad things happen to bad people but also to good people. Those who know the Lord have a refuge and a friend to walk with them through these challenges.

[@walkinginthelight528]

In his mercy, God has provided us with what Job was asking for in 9:33--an arbiter, mediator, advocate in the person of his son, Jesus! God truly has set his heart on us human beings!

[@DonZimmerman52]

It’s amazing that Job 6-7 is recorded scripture, and says a great deal about God’s character. Job is working through the depths and horror of grief and loss, crying out for God to crush him and end his existence. In Job 7:17, 19 he asks “Why do You have to pay attention to me? I can’t even swallow without You inflicting more pain!” And in this, God hears and He cares. God lets us go through the anger and despair of our grief because that’s where we begin to learn and see Who He is. He is patient with our despair.

[@carolyne9862]

This is True. He is close to the broken-hearted.

[@lorrigierman7089]

I loved the definitions of Mercy and Grace. Those will stick with me!

[@ivanronald]

My God shot is, God visits us all the time, he is there with us, even when we are being tested

[@BrendaSanchez-nf9wl]

God is merciful yet still powerful . His heart is set on us though. That’s amazing

[@wiggie04]

Waking up every morning excited to get in the word. 2023 is the year I get through the Bible with all you all.

[@thatMimosaGrove]

Here's a tip I've learned: If you struggle to understand the poetic language of Job, you may find it a lot clearer in the New Living Translation (NLT).

[@masonx54]

3:08 Mercy is when you dont get what you deserve. Grace is when you get what you don't deserve.

[@melodynowak709]

We ought to clarify that a tiny bit more. Mercy is when you don't get the bad things you do deserve. Grace us when you get good things you don't deserve. Praise God that He is abundantly generous with both Mercy and Grace to mankind!

[@masonx54]

@@melodynowak709 I agree!

[@BlessedVivi]

​@@melodynowak709thank you

[@valeriewhite2576]

Dark reading on today 😢❤but we Journey through I thank God for His plan for Salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord GM bible Family Have a blessed day in His Presence 🙏🏽 He is where the Joy is ❤️

[@lindalloyd5749]

Job 9:33 "There is no umpire between us." 1 Timothy 2:5 "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." Thankful!

[@toyosibiyi]

I so much related to Job's speeches but I'm thankful for Jesus, which brings me to my Godshot for today: that we ain't without a Mediator. It's even much more that we also have an Advocate against the devil as a believer. This alone brings so much joy to my heart. Praise God! I'm truly enjoying this chronological Bible study.

[@dianejohnson1932]

I loved the reminder of mercy and grace. God is so good to us to give us His mercy and grace.

[@karenevans6035]

”There is no arbiter ( mediator ) between us, who might lay his hand on us both.“ Job 9:33 wow! Jesus will be that mediator between God and man. Praise God!

[@juliesears5515]

Love this! Thanks for pointing that out.

[@linacarmelasardo8458]

2024, once again; the words and their definitions mercy and grace caught my attention. Amen

[@bobbiebland6826]

God is good and he shows his mercy inspite of sins. I love that Job didn't listen to his friiends advice but contine have faith and trust in God. Thanks helping me understand the difference in Mercy and Grace!

[@chrispowell2176]

I am so grateful that God was so merciful & loving that he sent Jesus to be our mediator & take all of our punishment so we could have a relationship with God Job points to Jesus in ‭‭Job‬ ‭9:33‬ ‭NLT‬‬ [33] If only there were a mediator between us, someone who could bring us together. Thankyou Jesus.🙌🙏

[@susanmurphy3387]

0:48 Thank God He provided a mediator, Jesus Christ.

[@bkay07]

Read today in NLT version. That's the part I honed in on too! Job 9 33-35. 33 If only there were a mediator between us, someone who could bring us together. 34 The mediator could make God stop beating me, and I would no longer live in terror of his punishment. 35 Then I could speak to him without fear, but I cannot do that in my own strength. Mind went straight to Jesus & how we now have a mediator between us and God, in Christ! We can come boldly to the throne of grace!

[@DanaFreeman-y9n]

AMEN❤

[@t.j.dennis3888]

Thank you for Job's example, Lord. His constant faith reminds me to reflect Christ in my story

[@A-broken-clay-jar]

2:53 I just learned the difference between mercy and Grace a week ago after being a Christian for 20 years.

[@brucestrange3289]

We, today, are used to the fact that we can go to God with our problems, that we can appeal to His mercy. But what right do we have to that? Job is a frightening reminder that the answer is ‘none.’ I am thankful for the Blood of Christ that can cover us and make us blameless in God’s eyes. ”“Truly I know that it is so: But how can a man be in the right before God?“ ‭‭Job‬ ‭9‬:‭2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@melodynowak709]

Chapter 932-34, we see Job lamenting that there is no one who can represent His cause before God, who is such a Powerful and Awesome being,, and also his Judge. Here Job is longing for a mediator- Paul tells us that Jesus was provided to be our Mediator! 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 9:15 Praise God because He provides the mediator we all so desperately needed!

[@jeffandvikipendergrass]

God's wisdom is profound and His power is vast (Job 9:5); He stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea (Job 9:8); He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed and miracles that cannot be counted (Job 9:10); He is mighty! (Job 9:19).

[@joahnnapittman7507]

Job 9 says "‭‭Job‬ ‭9:33‭-‬34‬ ‭NIV‬‬ [33] If only there were someone to mediate between us, someone to bring us together, [34] someone to remove God’s rod from me, so that his terror would frighten me no more" Oh Job if you only knew then that there would be a mediator. Someone who would bridge the gap between mankind and YHWH. To remove God's "rod" Thank you LORD for Jesus!

[@amylynn1345]

Wow….we do serve an awesome God whose heart is set on us!❤

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Amen

[@gplisco]

I didn't get that Bildad was saying Job did something wrong. I felt like he was telling him to go to God and ask for help.

[@EJMJensen]

So much enjoying TLC's Bible Recap. I've definitely read the Bible before. Never chronologically or systematically. This is a very rewarding way to spend first part of the day. I'm a 24year @Tabletalk Magazine user. It's a lot deeper study. But this Bible Recap is a great way to absorb Scripture from a macro sense & I'm thankful!

[@caroleefischer4389]

Loved her explanation of grace & mercy!

[@deborahgoodwin9559]

Jesus is our meditate when we have difficult problem

[@sharonriedman9715]

I love the definition between mercy & grace

[@roybrodrick]

Watched this yesterday as my day 5, but didn't comment.. You can fill lots of Job's pain in these words. I realized through this story that your walk with God really is personal, listening to lots of opinions from people, even when they have an honest opinion does not equate what your self-reflection with God is, and how we should always realize God's heart and mercies are set on us

[@ValJane50]

Job 6:10.Job took comfort in NOT denying the words of God EVEN THOUGH he was being tortured.

[@Kristina-wp6if]

When I heard you talk about how great God does things today I thought of the song "How Great Thou Art"

[@jeffandvikipendergrass]

I got the same message today from yesterday...though we try to make sense of calamity and ask why it occurs to the blameless and the wicked alike, God is in control and His wisdom is greater than ours.

[@amybigelowbigelow7832]

I did something I have never done before. I read NASB first, then I listened to the youversion audio of ESV and MSG. Can’t tell you how much more my eyes and ears were opened by doing all that! So blessed by His word today!

[@deborahgoodwin9559]

Thank for showing the different between mercy and grace

[@WandaRogenmoser]

Praise God for His mercy and grace.

[@jillpruett3444]

Im.doing this in 2024 and im enjoying last years comments. 😊

[@leciak.andrews5oJ]

The things Job says reminds me so much of what my son says all the time. 😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😔 Please pray for him if u would. I would appreciate it. Thanks & GOD bless ❤️❤️❤️

[@deannajohnson1197]

mercy and grace

[@brittany6951]

2nd time going through the full Bible and I am really enjoying this new way to do so. Also, reading the comments is sure to spur one another on as we continue. Love to see other's insights and emotions. ❤

[@MsKDay]

Job seems to truly get who God is & reverences Him in an unbelievable & undeniable way. Seeing this opens my eyes to understand there’s much more I can do to honor my relationship with God

[@liztefft5312]

In these passages it seems as if Job points out that the ultimate authority belongs to God, and he knows that that is Who he must appeal to for mercy.

[@deborahpretorius4243]

God is so powerful yet we have access to Him. 🙌🏼

[@sarahgrumbine4327]

Its been very helpful every day to watch this before I do the reading and then again after I do the reading

[@stephaniec2311]

The discussion on mercy and grace was very impactful. Thank you!

[@marklharmon]

God loves us and understands our pain and suffering. Job is going through such grief and complains bitterly, yet does not lose his faith in God. His "friends" are of little comfort to him and he searches his soul for the reason he has been put into such torment. He realizes that the answer is not within himself nor any earthly source, but God alone can answer. God hears Job, but remains silent for the time being so that the strength of faith and the compassion of God Almighty may be displayed and go full term. If Job's heart turned we would surely know it because God would respond accordingly, but God understands our need to complain in suffering and is compassionate in His patience. We likewise have to take the lesson of Job to heart, not lean on our own understanding, and instead lean on our faith in God, even while we complain.

[@chariswhaley8798]

Job is in deep depression. He doesn't understand why things are happening to him. He seeks for understanding from God. Asking Him what did I do so wrong, but never at one time does Job blame God, or curse Him

[@isa.oli28]

My God Shot was that since God is merciful and gives us a relationship with him, it doesn’t make me better than anyone else( like Job thought he was) it makes me a blessed child of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit

[@trinigrant]

I didn't realize the difference between Grace and Mercy thanks for clarifying.

[@Marie-rh2dp]

His heart is set on you and me!!❤❤❤

[@linacarmelasardo8458]

I Now know the difference between Mercy and Grace. Thank you. Blessings ❤

[@Just_Markel]

Amen thank you Lord for everything🙏🙏

[@jonfeasel8432]

Thank you TLC for these videos. Keep up the good work and God bless u and ur team

[@ibrahimbinta1266]

Today I saw job in a different light, his sufferings really spoke out. I also saw that above all, God is God.

[@womangodseesyouinspiration9064]

Thank you for this clarification on the definition of Mercy and Grace, I often use them as the same thing! This makes more sense!

[@suebarnard1734]

I know it is a good thing to embed the Bible recap in you version but I miss the community!

[@newlyweds]

I just found the transcript today. This is awesome! Thank you Tara-Leigh and D-group for providing this!

[@fiftyfive70]

💙2023 💙2024

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Amen TLC!

[@rubzonline]

I always have a hard time understanding Job. I am very happy to be able to learn more insights on this book. I also love the definition of mercy and grace. 🥰

[@TheSteveBOliver]

Job sees God as punishing both good and wicked people. Then, Job mentions desire for a "mediator." Could that be Jesus or Holy Spirit? Needing mercy from things we have no fault in. God is always in control.

[@cindyw5457]

Agreed. I think he was expressing his need for a Saviour.

[@lisa8817]

I wondered about that too!

[@akosichristopherpaul9523]

My thoughts; I think Job was actually concerned about his friend's position of was happening to him, he knew he was good even though he couldn't depend on his works. He wished his friends were mediators rather than being judgemental. Sometimes is good to stay silent in time of consolation to our family and friends just like Job's friends when the came

[@locathecat]

I'm using the She Reads Truth Bible and one thing that it mentions is that Job asks questions that Jesus answers later on in the New Testament. In Job 9:32-93, Job asks who can help us approach God. Jesus's answer is in 1 Timothy 2:5. Job 14:14 asks if there is life after death. Jesus's response is in John 11:25. In Job 16:19-21, he asks if there's anyone in heaven working on our behalf. Jesus's answer is in Hebrews 9:24. In Job 21:7-15, Job asks what is of eternal importance in life. Jesus answers in John 3:16. In Job 23:3-5, Job asks where we can find God. Jesus answers in John 14:19.

[@ThatOneChristianBoy]

I think Job 9:32-34 expresses our need for Jesus, although he has not been born or prophesied yet, because it says "if only there was someone to arbitrate us" (man and God) "Someone to remove God's rod" (forgive man for their sins). I don't think it refers exactly to Jesus, but why we need him. (I'm using NIV, so it may be different than yours.)

[@enahabel157]

The thought that this account of job actually happened is fearful

[@daniellehinrichs]

Will 2024 videos be released or are we to rewatch 2023 videos? Just want to make sure I’m doing the right ones.

[@KM-lu7nh]

I feel like Job sounds bitter and discouraged, understandably. Even though he is blameless, I wonder why he doesn't ask for forgiveness? I would be thinking I must have done something wrong and be doing whatever I could to rectify it.

[@michellegibson4144]

My heart hurts for what Job went through. Would I be able to withstand it the same way and stay strong in my trust in God?

[@angautry]

I just started this plan and am enjoying it so far, but I am a little confused about the book of Job being placed in the middle of Genesis. Especially since Rahab is mentioned in chapter 9 v.13 and there are so many references to the Psalms throughout (which maybe it's the Psalms that reference Job). Either way, the verse mentioning Rahab is just confusing to me if this happened so early in the narrative. If you know, please comment, I would love to have a clearer understanding. Thanks!

[@metamora54]

I noticed that too. I’m going to research that a bit about Rahab. But they put Job here since they are trying to do a chronological order and I think Tera Leigh explains that somewhere. It’s a book with no clear timeline. Stay with it and keep looking for Jesus on every page. ❤

[@metamora54]

If you look at different translations, Rahab in this verse is not the person we think of. It could mean a “sea monster” or “pride”. Look up the Jubilee Bible for example.

[@walkinginthelight528]

I wondered about that too. According to cross references in my ESV study Bible, "Rahab" often refers to another name for Egypt rather than the woman we normally think of. I hope this helps.

[@angautry]

Thank you all for commenting and pointing me in the right direction. I'm finding the NET translation has a lot of helpful information in the commentary.

[@karibyerly2750]

Where is my sin in this situation? What do I need to own in this situation? Job was blameless but his friends made these actions as a result of something Job did. Job stood firm knowing he was blameless and something greater was going on. He knew he was going to follow through with God regardless of his pain and afflictions. Was this more about Job or more about proving to Satan that there are righteous people able to withstand the fiery darts of the evil one?

[@cheerfulmouse]

🙏🕊️

[@olafjass-ee9hg]

❤️🙏☮️

[@danielafurlan322]

By the way, I print out the Bible Recap and is missing a day. This year is 366??? I am following TLC program. Let me know if is only me or someone else notice.

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

2024 is a leap year there should be 366 readings and 366 recaps.

[@kimberlymoten9191]

No ma'am, in September we will skip a day, because of the leap year, you look on the website.

[@carlynunez2075]

Snow was mentioned twice… did it exist in his time? This is before the flood when there was yet no rain right? Or was it after the flood? I read Job is the oldest book in the Bible so it should precede the flood. Thoughts?

[@lizzabbott]

I was wondering about the snow, too !

[@helenbeljean3409]

I'm a newby doing this CHRONOLOGICAL read through the Bible, however, Day 2 we read in Genesis 6 + 7 about the flood. So, I believe Job is POST flood. I'm happy to be corrected.

[@lindagilpin5415]

@@helenbeljean3409 I think you are correct

[@CCMSingles]

Yesterday's (Day 4) podcast mentioned that this took place about 400 years post-flood.

[@carlynunez2075]

Thank you all for clarifying

[@egl1111]

I spy a new book in the background! 👀

[@newlyweds]

I like the way Tara-Leigh displays the different books she has written or must be using. 😊

[@egl1111]

@@newlyweds This is a new book written by Tara-Leigh to be released on 4/25/23. It's called Israel: Beauty, Light, and Luxury. I also just saw that a leather bound edition of The Bible Recap: The One-Year Guide is coming out on 5/30/23. Both can be preordered.

[@newlyweds]

@@egl1111 thank you! I was wondering why I had missed seeing the leather bound Bible Recap. This is my second year going through the Bible Recap plan and I’m really enjoying it. I appreciate the info.

[@egl1111]

@@newlyweds This is my second year as well. I heard about it from Candace Cameron Bure who highly recommended it. Last year I did the podcast, and this year I am loving the fresh new videos!

[@newlyweds]

@@egl1111 I found it on YouVersion Bible app last year. I’ve also heard Candace mention it. My nephew is a youth pastor at LibertyLive in VA and he went through it last year as well. He enjoyed it a lot. I like the videos even better than the podcasts.

[@jwillisbarrie]

Please add actual captions for Deaf,

[@rysh_c]

Are you able to use the closed captions option?

[@Coachnancyo]

I don’t think they are bad friends I think they are confused and not knowing what’s going on.

[@TheLloydChannel]

"Though I am guiltless, He will declare me guilty" 9:20 ... hmmm....

[@Hisloveredeemedme]

Although I will stick with the reading, I’m struggling with understanding this book….🙋🏾‍♀️

[@juliesears5515]

I think you'll have a better understanding of it once you've read through it (and with TLC's help). I found Job very frustrating and confusing last year when I was going through it, but by the time I finished reading it, I had a much better understanding and now going through it for the second time this year, I am able to see things much differently. Hold on and keep reading Job, I think you'll be amazed by the end of the book. Also, Not sure what version of the Bible you're using but the NLT is a good one to use for some of the harder to understand books we'll be reading. Just a thought.

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

It gets easier every time you reread it! So glad you are sticking with this plan!

[@jenjen7728]

I'm not seeing anything in this book that brings me anything positive. This book makes me angry, God's actions or inaction actually, make me angry. It really makes me not want to read more of it...

[@lynnfedina4136]

I really hope that you kept reading. Job's story is incredible hard. Why do bad things happen to good people? His friends are so human! Ready to point out what they see and advise whether it's true or not. The end of the story is amazing! I just started the plan, but I have read Job multiple times. It actually gave me hope during a very hard time! Blessings