Dry Wells in The Desert

 Eliphaz & Job

Part one: Eliphaz's Counsel

A. The summary of his theology: karma (Job 4:7-11)

B. The source of his theology: personal experience (Job 4:12-16)

C. The sound of his theology: no one is good enough (Job 4:17-21)

D. The sound of his theology: there is no one to turn to for help (Job 5:1-7)

E. The solution from his theology: "Islam" (Job 5:8-27)

Part Two: Job's Response to Eliphaz

A. My complaint is justified: my misery is exceptional (Job 6:2-7)

B. My complaint is re-iterated: it would be better to die (Job 6:8-13)

C. Your counsel is deceptive: karma schmarma (Job 6:14-23)

D. Your accusations are false: I am innocent (Job 6:24-30)

Part Three: Job's Prayer to God

A. A prayer to God: remember how feeble I am (Job 7:1-10)

B. A prayer to God: leave me alone (Job 7:11-21)

Conclusion

1. Speak the truth in love

2. Hold fast your integrity