Wisdom in Confusion

Job 28

Wisdom

Why does God allow suffering?

Wisdom

But where shall wisdom be found?

Job 28:12

Wisdom

Man makes daring discoveries!

(vv. 1-11)

Wisdom

But he cannot discover the mysterious ways of God

(v. 12)

Wisdom

Man makes big purchases!

(vv. 15-19)

Wisdom

But he cannot buy the wisdom of God

(v. 20)

Wisdom

Man is unqualified to question

(vv. 23-27)

Unqualified to question

God alone is fit to witness to himself

Hilary Poitiers

God

Knows all (v. 23) Sees all (v. 24) Ordains all (v. 25) Created all (vv. 26-27)

Response to times of confusion

Confess your limitations

Response to times of confusion

Confess your limitations Reject simplistic explanations

Response to times of confusion

Confess your limitations Reject simplistic explanations Commit to respond in faith

Response to times of confusion

Confess your limitations Reject simplistic explanations Commit to respond in faith Live in the fear of the Lord

A New Beginning