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• Peterson, David Gilbert (1944-)

• 1973

• Moore Theological College

• Peterson preaches on Job 1-2, exploring Job’s character and condition, his trials, and his reactions to the circumstances of the book. Job is described as God-fearing and upright, and he is evidently blessed materially by God. Yet nothing can explain the suffering he is about to endure. Satan is presented as a member of God’s court, and Old Testament imagery depicts God’s government being carried out through supernatural beings. Satan’s function is to operate as an adversary, exposing the hypocrisy of humanity. Job’s suffering occurs as a test of the genuineness of his faith and fear of God. His trial includes the death of his children and the loss of his property. Job responds in grief, yet honours God. He is subsequently afflicted by Satan with disease, and, as in his first experience of suffering, Job resigns himself to the will of God. The prologue of Job dissuades us from concluding that suffering necessarily results from sin. It likewise dismisses the view that suffering purifies character. Thirdly, it shows that religion without rewards is possible. Finally, the prologue suggests that people do suffer without apparent reason, and yet all of this remains under the control of God’s creative purpose.

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