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God Speaks Through Suffering: Job 32–33
Show Summary
In today’s episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we examine Job 32–33 as a new voice enters the
conversation—Elihu. After Job’s three friends fall silent, Elihu speaks with humility, conviction, and a sincere desire to explain God’s purpose in suffering.
In Job 32, we see the limits of human explanations and the need for Spirit-given wisdom. In Job 33, Elihu explains that God is not silent—He speaks through warnings, providence, and even suffering to awaken, humble, and restore. At the heart of Elihu’s message is the hope of a mediator and a ransom, pointing us ultimately to Jesus Christ, the true Mediator who redeems sinners and restores fellowship with God.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
