1. Will you speak wickedly on God's behalf? (6-19)

Job answers Zophar: Zophar does not need to speak for God. He and his friends are worthless physicians. Later, God rebukes them for misrepresenting him (42:7-9). Job asks Zophar to be quiet. He, Job, will speak what is on his mind, no matter what the consequences. 'Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.' If Job were a godless man, an unbeliever or a rebel, he would not come to God. He has prepared his case before God like a lawyer. He is confident that he will be vindicated. He is ready to die if he is proved guilty.

2. Show me my sin (20-28)

Job asks two things of God: that God withdraw his hand of punishment, and that God speak with him directly. He asks that God put him on trial and show him his offense. He has become like a windblown leaf or dry chaff because he has lost direction. God's punishment is hard for him to endure, but in spite of his complaints, Job seeks God's face.

Application: Lord, my hope is in you. I have no other hope. Lord, teach me your ways.
One Word: Trust in God no matter what