Learning from the Complaints of a Sufferer

          (see end of article for crossword puzzles on Job chapters 31-33)

The heart of the Book of Job contains three rounds of speeches between Job and his friends from far away.  Eliphaz, the oldest of the three, speaks first.  His first speech to Job, though not as harsh and direct as his final speech, still contained insinuations and indirect language that was cold, pitiless, and unkind toward Job.  After Eliphaz finished speaking, Job gives his first response (chaps. 6-7).   While chapter 7 is a complaint primarily directed by Job to God, chapter 6 is a …

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Serving Those Who Suffer

(See the end of this article for crossword puzzles on Job chapters 16-18; here are links for the crossword puzzles on Job chapters 13-15; Job chapters 7-12; and Job chapters 1-6)

Being compassionate and sensitive are without question some of the most valuable characteristics of those in the medical field.  Besides being concerned about being up-to-date and knowledgeable about a particular area of medical health, most people know of the importance of a doctor with a good bedside manner.

When Job’s three friends arrived from afar, they seem to have come with the best of intentions.  Not …

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