Job - Wisdom Commentary Series

by Stephen Davey

In 39 seconds Job's life changed forever. One messenger tripped over another to bring Job devastating, heartbreaking news. What Job didn't know was that God had chosen to make him an example of genuine faith in the midst of trying times. To this day we refer to Job as the example of a suffering saint. Frankly, his life deserves a closer examination . . . and a better imitation from us all.

343 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Emphasizing expositional preaching, Stephen Davey is an influential pastor, professor, and author living with his wife, Marsha, in Cary, North Carolina. Serving as pastor-teacher at Colonial Baptist Church since founding it in 1985, his pulpit ministry is extending around the globe through the media/radio ministry, Wisdom for the Heart.
Stephen is also president and founder of Shepherds Theological Seminary, where he serves as professor of Biblical Exposition and Pastoral Theology. He and Marsha have four grown children and three grandchildren.

Reviews

[Valerie Cotnoir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Just excellent. It opened my eyes to the truth and relevance of Job's situation in all our lives and also gave me a better understanding of God's sovereignty. I would read it again!

[Mim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic commentary. Stephen Davey does an amazing job of bringing scripture to life and helping one understand the events in light of the context of that day and age. This was certainly a terrible tragedy in Job's life with so many lessons of humanity in it. Friends today respond to suffering in the same way Job's friends did. Those suffering today over loss of loved ones, finances, or health respond in the same way Job did asking the same questions. God is still in control through any amount of suffering we might face. Job's testimony points to Jesus and our need for a Redeemer. Bad things do happen to Godly people, but God is still faithful. We must have faith in His sovereignty. In the last chapter Davey says, "Job's healing and restoration included people; it was a restoration of relationships which Job now knew was far more important than wealth." pg. 316 Too many times we allow miscommunication, unspoken expectations, or careless words affect the people in our lives, leaving us many times with a graveyard filled with dead relationships. If we are created to be in relationship with each other, we must work on being our best selves. Job's friends are a good example of what not to say or do. Mysterious Elihu is a good example of a friend who can come along-side with grace and truth.

[Chuck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read the Book of Job many times in my life. Frankly, I have never enjoyed or understood it. When this book came through my subscription about two years ago, I didn't jump right on it. However, it was a commentary by Stephen Davey and he has helped me understand more about several other books in the Bible and made them enjoyable to study.

With some trepidation I started reading a little bit. When it got past the horrible events that changed Job's life forever, I expected to enter the fog that usually overtakes my brain. Steven Davey was able to guide me through and help me understand and appreciate Job's amazing faith. In addition I came to understand that Job's friends were not really "friendly" and how many times I have fallen into the same trap they did. There is so much more in this book than what I have mentioned but trust me, if Job has never been your cup of tea, read this commentary. If that is not enough, when was the last time your pastor or priest gave a sermon that talked about dinosaurs and dragons?

[Brandon Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pastor Davey does another amazing job of explaining and Old Testament book. He writes in a clear way for the average reader like myself to understand that point in history and how it applies to me today. For anyone working on reading through the Old Testament I would highly recommend any book in this series. Also for those that wonder why bad things happen to those that follow God I believe you'll find some answers here in Job.

[Evan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great commentary on the book of Job. Really in depth and pointed out things that had never occured to me about the book.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent commentary by Stephen Davey. Always does a great job. I've also read his Esther and Nehemiah commentaries , :-)