Three And One With Pastor Dominic Dinger

Solomon, King Solomon, with all of his wisdom and all of his resources, sets himself to the task of examining the futility of life, especially the pursuit of pleasure and prominence. And, Paul tells us to walk in liberty, love and the Spirit.

God continues to speak from the storm, from the whirlwind, answering Job, answering suffering with Himself, asking Job if he is stronger than God or stronger than the strongest of animals. And, freedom is found through faith as a child of God.

A storm is coming. God is about to speak. Elihu is about to be interrupted as he finishes his final words. When God finally speaks, He speaks to Job directly out of the whirlwind. And, Paul looks at life under the law versus the way of faith.

Elihu does his best to defend God’s character. But, his best wasn’t good enough as zeal without wisdom was apparent and obvious, and unfortunately he too did more harm to Job than good. And, the Paul reinforces the freedom we have in Christ.

Job defends himself, one last time. And then, a young man named Elihu pipes up, out of nowhere, taking on Job’s friends and their arguments, even taking on Job and his arguments. And, the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Galatians.

Job speaks of true wisdom and understanding. Job remembers the best of days and laments that those days are gone, and that these days are the worst. And, Paul concludes his second letter to the Corinthians with some final exhortations.

Then Bildad spoke again. Then Job spoke again. Round and round we go on this roundabout of futile friendship, as all four continue to offer up their theories on the reasons why Job is suffering. And, Paul continues to review his resume to the Corinthians.

Eliphaz has to invent accusations against Job to support his theory that Job’s suffering has to do with Job’s sin. Job still wants to have an audience with God to argue all of this out. And, Paul the Apostle reluctantly gives us his resume.

Job spouts off for the sixth time, in response to Eliphaz. Zophar responds to Job, saying “The wicked will be judged Job.” And Job says, “Not from what I can see. It’s me that I’m worried about.” And, Paul speaks of spiritual warfare and authority.

For the fifth time Job asks his friends to just be QUIET, defending his innocence. But, Bildad just had to say something, again. And, the Apostle Paul talks to the Corinthians about the collection for the poor Christians in Jerusalem.

Job really wants to argue his case with God. But, his friends won’t be quiet long enough to do so. Job gets a brief word in to God, but Eliphaz interrupts. And, the Apostle Paul talks to the Corinthian church about the grace of giving.

Job pleads with God for a little relief. Zophar pleads with Job to repent, convinced as well that Job's suffering has something to do with his sin. And, Paul pleads with the Corinthians to reciprocate some of the love that he has shown them.

Job ends his lament with men and turns his attention to God. Bildad responds to Job. So, Job responds to Bildad. And one more groove is worn in this round-about of futile friendship. And, Paul continues to clarify his ministry to the Corinthians.

Eliphaz offers up his own worldly wisdom, saying that all this is happening because of Job’s sin and that is why God is disciplining him. Job takes it as long as he can but then answers Eliphaz. And, Paul pleads with all to be reconciled to God.

"Have you considered my servant, Job?", God said to Satan, as Satan proceeded to attack Job’s character. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away and the name of the Lord is praised. And, Paul talks about God’s glory in jars of clay.

Two irreversible decrees, given by the same king, one unexpected outcome. God’s people are protected. Mordecai is promoted, as he spoke peace and sought the good of his people. And, Paul speaks of glorifying God with unveiled faces. Today on Three and One, as we consider Esther 9-10 and 2 Corinthians 3.

What the enemy intended for evil, God allowed for good. Haman is hanged on his own gallows. The king issues another irreversible decree. And, the Apostle Paul speaks of forgiveness for the broken and repentant sinner.

Esther agrees with her uncle Mordecai that she has been brought to the kingdom as Queen for such a time as this, to save God’s people. Haman hatches a plot but it backfires big time. And, Paul pens another corrective letter to the Corinthians.

A plot to kill God’s people. A woman caught in the crosshairs, as the Queen. Born, brought to this point, for such a time as this. And, the Apostle Paul gives his concluding remarks to the Corinthians.

Great joy, great singing, great rejoicing, in Jerusalem, for the wall had been rebuilt. Nehemiah cleans house, literally, restoring the Levites rightful operation, restricting commerce on the Sabbath. And, Paul talks about life after resurrection.