Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Warren W. Wiersbe tackles this question as he explores the life of Job in his commentary Be Patient. Through Job's story, we are reminded of God's sovereignty and encouraged to endure the suffering in our own lives.
In a single day, Job's wealth was plundered, his ten children were killed, and his health was taken. His friends judged him and his wife did not stand by her man. But Job held on to his trust in Almighty God -a Father who is always good and always faithful. In addition to restoring his wealth and relationships, God gave Job a much greater blessing: a deeper knowledge of Himself and His ways.
Trust the pastor's pastor, Warren W. Wiersbe, to guide readers into a better understanding of God's sovereignty as they face trials in their own lives.
About the Author
Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is Writer-in-Residence at Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He has pastored three churches, including the Moody Church in Chicago, and served as General Director and Bible teacher for Back to the Bible Broadcast.
ISBN 1434767418 EAN 9781434767417
Pages 192
Dimensions: Length: 8.2" Width: 5.5" Height: 0.6" Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Release Date Jun 1, 2009
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"Be Patient" is another title in the "Be" series by Warren Wiersbe. This particular title focuses on the Book of Job and the main characters (besides God and the devil) are: Job, four men who attempted to comfort him at first but ended up rebuking him (Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar, and Elihu).
Job's "comforters" attempted to label his circumstances (bad health, losing his kids and property, etc.) as a result of his sin. Those who read the Book of Job know otherwise - sometimes we suffer because of life in general and not because of our own sin. In the end, God vindicates Job and is critical of his "comforters".
Wiersbe summarizes the Book of Job for the reader and offers his explanations which seem to be biblically-based. The book is a good read and the narrrative flows smoothly. Contrary to an earlier reveiwer, I did not get the impression that Wiersbe was giving "pat" answers to Job's situation without any sympathy. Quite the contrary, Wiersbe has served in the ministry in various roles and I imagine he has sympathized with and supported people during their own personal trials.
Read, enjoy, and be encouraged! Recommended.
cincygal Jan 14, 2009
Warren Wiersbe has again written a concise, easy to understand, commentary on the book of Job included in his Be Series. I had previously read through the book of Job but had never fully realized the extent of Job's suffering and his incredible faith until I began studying the book of Job along with Dr. Wiersbe's book. I would recommend any of Warren Wiersbe's books. They are biblically sound and easy to use for study.
There are no easy answers Jul 8, 2000
Job is a book more about questions than answers. Be Patient attempts to analyze the message of Job and says there are no easy answers. Put together in seminar format, Wiersbe outlines Job chapter by chapter with interludes between speakers (God, Satan, Job, his three friends and Elihu). Unfortunately, the good points are weighed down with leading questions. Wiersbe attempts to say that all life works to the glory of God but with no feeling or compassion. He gives questions pat answers. His heavy handed manner of pushing his point leaves little room for interpretation. Wiersbe says Job is a book about questions, but the questions he asks have only one answer. It isn't that way in real life.
