Author: Bongani Ngcobo

God’s Existence Genesis 1:1 (AMP) “In the beginning God (Elohim) created [by forming from nothing] the heavens and the earth.” The Bible opens with the clear declaration of God’s existence. God Himself existed before the beginning of time. He is uncreated and eternal, without beginning or end. Psalm 93:2 (AMP) “Your throne is established from…

In Job 42, Job repents for questioning God and acknowledges His sovereignty. God restores Job’s fortunes, blessing him with greater wealth, a new family, and a long life, while rebuking Job’s friends for their incorrect counsel. But now my eyes have seen you One of the most profound moments in the book of Job occurs…

Job 41 describes God’s challenge to Job, showcasing the power and might of the Leviathan, a fearsome creature that no human can tame. It emphasises God’s control over all creation, highlighting His sovereignty and wisdom. You have power over the Satan, the Dragon In Job 41:1-2 (AMP), God challenges Job, asking, “Can you draw out…

In Job 40, God responds to Job’s complaints, challenging him to humbly accept His sovereignty. God asks Job if he can match His power and wisdom, illustrating divine authority through the imagery of Behemoth. Humble yourself before God In Job 40:1-5, God directly confronts Job, asking, “What do you have to say for yourself? Are…

In Job 39, God continues His response, highlighting the majesty of creation. He describes various animals, including the wild donkey, the wild ox, the ostrich, and the horse, demonstrating His sovereign control over nature. What can you learn from goats? Job 39:1-4 (NIV) “Do you know when the mountain goats give birth? Do you watch…

In Job 38, God responds to Job’s complaints by speaking from the whirlwind, challenging Job to prepare for divine questioning. God reveals His immense power and wisdom, emphasising humanity’s limitations in understanding divine purposes. The pivotal moment Job 38 marks a pivotal moment in Job’s life when God responds to his complaints, revealing His sovereign…

Job 37 describes Elihu’s reflection on God’s majestic power displayed in nature. He emphasises God’s control over storms, lightning, and the forces of creation, urging Job to recognise God’s greatness and respond with awe. God speaks to us through Nature In Job 37:1-5, Elihu describes the thunder as God’s mighty voice, reverberating across the heavens,…

In Job 36, Elihu continues his discourse, emphasising God’s justice and righteousness. He asserts that God is righteous in His dealings, rewards the righteous, and punishes the wicked, urging Job to repent and seek God’s guidance. The Greatness of God One way to grasp the greatness and glory of God is by studying the magnificent…

In Job 34, Elihu rebukes Job’s complaints, asserting that God is just and impartial. He emphasises God’s righteousness in judgment, stating that God repays individuals according to their deeds, urging repentance for restoration. Is there profit in serving God? In Job 34, Elihu again gave a wordy introduction to his point. In this speech, he…