As promised, Barry provides a reflection on the book of Job. While we often think the book focuses on the righteousness and sovereignty of God, he suggests that mercy is the central point to the story. God’s answer to evil’s problem has always been mercy. The mercy of Job is his righteousness.
Scriptures:
- Job
- Hosea 6:6
- Ps 103:8, 17
- Luke 9
- James 5:13-17