1. At least there is hope for a tree (1-12)

Job thinks of the mortality of man and despairs. He wonders why God bothers with men. If indeed they spring up like flowers and wither away, if they are like fleeting shadows, why does God fix his eye on them? He says that a tree has more hope than a man because if it is cut down, it's stump will sprout again! Every man longs for immortality, for every man has an immortal soul. Job asks a fundamental question: 'If a man dies, will he live again?' Job, in his despair, could not answer at this time. But God's answer in Scripture is 'Yes' (1Co 15:12-20,49).

2. Surely you will cover my sin (13-22)

Job waits for renewal to come (14). He knows that he can only be renewed when God covers his sins. He prays that God may count his steps, but not keep track of his sin. But in his pain, he despairs. He can't think of anything but the pain of his own body.

Application: Lord, thank you for resurrection hope that you have given us in Jesus. Thank you for covering my sins with his blood.
One Word: Hope in God and in his Son