Having explored the clarity of the new covenant, Paul prays that his fellow believers would be enabled to live well out of their enlightenment in Christ.
What role does creation play in pointing us to God? Job 38–41 answers this, showing how the wonders of the world demonstrate the wonders of our Creator.
We need to be given a new heart in order to enter into an intimate relationship with God. He is holy, and we cannot earn righteousness—but He is merciful.
"If a man dies, will he live again?" (Job 14:14) How we answer this fundamental question determines whether or not we have hope in the midst of suffering.
"If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:25 NASB95). One mark of the disciple is depending on the power of the Holy Spirit.
Sin separates, but grace brings things together. If we have been saved by the blood of Christ, then we are part of His Body in all its unity and diversity.
The first two chapters of Job give us a divine perspective on trials. We may not understand God's purposes, but we can trust His sovereignty and goodness.