Throughout the book of Job don't forget: the character of Job, the trauma of Job, and the glory of God.

Three Cycles of Dialogue
     #1-Chapters 4-14
     #2-Chapters 15-21
     #3-Chapters 22-31

Bildad's Third (and final) Speech: Job 25

I. God is great! (1-3)
II. Man is a sinner - especially you Job (4-6)

Job's Response to Bildad: Job (26-28)

I. Job's proclamations (26:1-14)
     A. Yes - you have been helpful - NOT! (26:1-4)
     B. Yes - God is great - for sure (26:5-14)
II. Job's promise (27:1-6)
III. Job's pronouncement (27:7-10...John 3:36)
IV. Job's prognosis (27:11-23)

INTERMISSION - a breath of fresh air - chapter 28
     1. The seeking of wisdom (28:1-11)
     2. The significance of wisdom (28:12-19)
     3. The source of wisdom (28:20-28)

Next Steps: How do I properly fear God?
     > Deal with the pride in my life. - Proverbs 11:2
     > Earnestly beg God for wisdom. - James 1:5
     > Obediently submit to God. - Ecclesiastes 12:13
     > Center every aspect of my life around the person of Christ. - Deuteronomy 8:6; 1 Corinthians 1:24; Colossians 2:3; Ephesians 1:15-23