5 - Wisdom, Repentance, and Life (Job 42:1-17)

Biblical wisdom teaches us that repentance is the road to grace and life.

1. Wisdom and Repentance (vv. 1-6)

   1. Now I See (vv. 1-5)

   2. The Way of Wisdom (v. 6; cf. v. 10)

2. Restoration (vv. 7-17)

   1. The Recognition of God’s Friendship (vv. 2-6)

   2. Restoration of Job’s Honor (vv. 7-9; cf. Job 29:6-30:15)

   3. The Restoration of Job’s Wealth (vv. 10-17; Job 29:2-5)

   4. The Restoration of Life (42:10ff)

3. Vindication

   1. The Vindication of God’s Grace

   2. Suffering and Wisdom