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Welwyn Commentary #17
Storm Breaks - Job
The book of Job is the harrowing story of a man whose life changed so dramatically in the course of a few short days. It is about the problem of suffering and the answer to the problem is not seen in
352 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2003
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About the author
Derek W.H. Thomas
59 books65 followersOriginally from Wales, Dr. Derek Thomas is the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi. After pastoring for 17 years in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dr Thomas returned to the USA in 1996 where, in addition to his work at the seminary, he serves as the Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.
In addition to serving in the pastorate, Derek has served as editor of the Evangelical Presbyterian, a monthly denominational magazine. A 1978 graduate of RTS, he gained a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Lampeter, in Calvin’s preaching on the book of Job. He has written numerous books, including The Storm Breaks: Job Simply Explained, Wisdom: the Key to Living God’s Way, and God Strengthens: Ezekiel Simply Explained, Making the Most of Your Devotional Life based on the Ascent Psalms, and Praying the Savior’s Way, based on the Lord’s Prayer. Recently he published Let’s Study Revelation (Banner of Truth), Let’s Study Galatians (Banner of Truth), and Calvin’s Teaching on Job: Proclaiming the Incomprehensible God (Christian Focus). He also co-edited, Give Praise To God: A Vision for Reforming Worship (P & R).
His interests include the music of Anton Bruckner, Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler as well as a passion for good coffee.
He has been married to his wife, Rosemary, for almost 30 years. They have two adult children, Ellen and Owen.
In addition to serving in the pastorate, Derek has served as editor of the Evangelical Presbyterian, a monthly denominational magazine. A 1978 graduate of RTS, he gained a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Lampeter, in Calvin’s preaching on the book of Job. He has written numerous books, including The Storm Breaks: Job Simply Explained, Wisdom: the Key to Living God’s Way, and God Strengthens: Ezekiel Simply Explained, Making the Most of Your Devotional Life based on the Ascent Psalms, and Praying the Savior’s Way, based on the Lord’s Prayer. Recently he published Let’s Study Revelation (Banner of Truth), Let’s Study Galatians (Banner of Truth), and Calvin’s Teaching on Job: Proclaiming the Incomprehensible God (Christian Focus). He also co-edited, Give Praise To God: A Vision for Reforming Worship (P & R).
His interests include the music of Anton Bruckner, Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler as well as a passion for good coffee.
He has been married to his wife, Rosemary, for almost 30 years. They have two adult children, Ellen and Owen.
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November 22, 2022
Used this book as a resource for my study of Job this fall semester. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to understand what is happening in Job.
I still can’t get over that Job who is so far removed from the birth of Jesus understands his need for a mediator/redeemer. I tend to forget that and I have the whole entire Bible!
Also loved how the book shows how Job is a suffering servant that is meant to point us to Jesus.
I could say so many more things about this book but really you should just go read it!
I still can’t get over that Job who is so far removed from the birth of Jesus understands his need for a mediator/redeemer. I tend to forget that and I have the whole entire Bible!
Also loved how the book shows how Job is a suffering servant that is meant to point us to Jesus.
I could say so many more things about this book but really you should just go read it!
August 1, 2023
His reflections on the hippo and crocodile are inspiring!
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has found the friends counsel to Job confusing. Thomas does a wonderful job of exegeting and summarizing their positions and beautifully discussing the powerful meeting between God and Job.
"We need to learn to take the trouble he sends our way in order that we might learn to be subject to him in all things...:1) We need to grow smaller in our own eyes; 2) We need to repent; 3) We must stand in awe of God."
Calvin, "My heart for thy cause I offer thee, Lord, promptly and sincerely."
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has found the friends counsel to Job confusing. Thomas does a wonderful job of exegeting and summarizing their positions and beautifully discussing the powerful meeting between God and Job.
"We need to learn to take the trouble he sends our way in order that we might learn to be subject to him in all things...:1) We need to grow smaller in our own eyes; 2) We need to repent; 3) We must stand in awe of God."
Calvin, "My heart for thy cause I offer thee, Lord, promptly and sincerely."
February 14, 2024
This is a good commentary on the book of Job. Job is not an easy book to explain and this author does not claim to understand it all. But he does do a good job of explaining the relationship of the story of Job to our own lives.
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