READ CHAPTER 25
Bildad gives the final rebuke in this short chapter of only six verses. That means Zophar will not get the last chance. Usually, the order is Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar is the last to speak.
In the first three verses, Bildad talks about God instead of about Job. He says God is powerful. Then in the remainder of the chapter, Bildad tells Job that no one can stand before God and claim to be righteous.
READ CHAPTER 26
Even though Bildad's speech in Chapter 25 is short, Job's response is a little longer. As has been the usual case, Job responds to what his friends have said. Therefore, he gives his final defense not just for Bildad, but for all his friends. He asks them, "When have you helped anyone?" Job insinuated that their comments have not helped him.
Job turns the focus to creation in Verses 4-14. He reminds his friends that the entire universe is just a feeble example of God's mighty power.
READ CHAPTER 27
In the first six verses of Chapter 27, Job vows two things:
1. to speak no evil
2. to maintain his innocence until he dies
In the remaining verses, Job gives his opinion about the godless. He says the godless are ultimately headed for destruction.
READ CHAPTER 28
Job reminds his friends how humans have wonderful ways to find and use valuables from the earth. Then Job talks about wisdom much like Solomon did in the Book of Proverbs. He contends that wisdom is more valuable than precious metals and stones. He concludes that wisdom cannot be discovered by people or bought for a price. Only God knows where wisdom can be found because "The fear of the Lord is true wisdom, to forsake evil is real understanding."
READ CHAPTER 29
Job says again what he longs for. Before, he longed to find God so God could tell him why he is being punished. This time he longs for the days of old when he was respected and honored for who he was. He was the most respected man by all who knew him in his area.
Not only was Job respected for who he was, but he was also respected for what he did. Before Job losses and his unhealthy skin condition, he was a great help to those in need and he punished the wicked.
READ CHAPTER 30
The tables have turned on Job, and those he helped in the past are now mocking him. Verses 15-31 indicate that Job is miserable and lives in terror.
READ CHAPTER 31
Job questions what he might have done. He says if he is guilty of any of them, then he should be punished.
In Verses 1-12, Job says if having evil sexual thoughts are the reason for his suffering, he is willing that his wife be given to another man.
In Verses 13-23, Job says he is willing to be punished if he has mistreated anyone.
In Verses 24-28, Job wondered if he made his wealth an idol. If so, he deserves to be punished.
In Verses 29-40, Job says he would proudly face any accusation against him if he only knew what it was. After saying all those things, Jobs concludes his defense.
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