Job Introduction (Part 1)
JobSteve Gregg
In this talk, Steve Gregg shares his experience teaching the book of Job and how it can be a difficult read for many people. He discusses the different types of literature found in the Bible, including wisdom literature like Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. He also explores the idea that suffering can make one feel less alone and discusses the historical context of Job as a figure possibly living around 2000 BC.
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In this second part of the introduction to the book of Job by Steve Gregg, he explores the question of why innocent people suffer. Gregg argues that t
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