COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Job 1:1; 2:1-10
This is the first of four selections from the book of Job, one of the "Writings." Job is one of three books of wisdom, written probably in the sixth century B.C. Today's pericope is a part of the Prologue (1:1 2:13). Twice God describes Job as a "blameless and upright man who fears God." He suffered the loss of his 10 children and all of his animals. Yet, he did not blame God. Then he was afflicted with sores all over his body. Still Job did not sin with his lips. No amount of suffering caused Job to lose his faith in God.

Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Today's Lesson 2 begins a series of seven passages from Hebrews. The author of Hebrews is facing the situation of the church's waning faith, probably because of the delay of Christ's return. To s…