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Job 9 Bible Study: Wrestling with God’s Power and the Cry for a Mediator | Practical Advice from the Scriptures

Author
Anissa Cooke
Published
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://rss.com/podcasts/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures/2176121

In Job Chapter 9, we hear one of the most raw and theologically rich laments in all of Scripture. Job isn’t just grieving—he’s wrestling with the terrifying weight of God’s power and the seeming absence of justice. He acknowledges that no one can argue with God and win... but that doesn't stop him from asking, Why does suffering fall so heavily on the innocent?

This episode dives into Job’s heartfelt plea—not just for answers, but for a mediator, someone to bridge the chasm between divine sovereignty and human weakness. It’s a cry that still resonates today for anyone who has ever felt small, unheard, or broken under the weight of injustice. We'll explore the timeless tension between faith and confusion, and how Job 9 points toward a need for mercy, intercession, and ultimately, hope.

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