1. Is not your wickedness great? (22:1-30)

At first, Eliphaz spoke gently; now, as he speaks for the third time, he becomes impatient. He is sure that Job, once a rich man, is guilty of sins against the needy and weak. The evidence is Job's suffering, which he sees as God's just punishment. He and Job both know that God demands justice and mercy. Eliphaz calls Job to repent (21-23). He insists that if Job repents, God will restore his fortunes. His words sound reasonable, but he does not know God or understand what God is doing in Job's life.

2. Job longs for God (23:1-17)

Job knows that he is not guilty of the sins against the poor and needy of which he is accused. He refutes these charges in detail in chapter 29. He longs to find God. He has loved God's word and tried to follow God's ways. But this is not enough. Fear of God has come into his heart. Thick darkness covers his face because he feels cut off from God. God is sovereign. He is awesome. But still Job seeks God. He wants to meet him personally and talk with him.

Application: Lord, help me to treasure your word more than my daily bread.
One Word: Seek God; treasure his word