With the heart of a pastor and the skill of a scholar, C. J. Williams shows how the ancient book of Job reveals our Savior, Jesus Christ. He demonstrates that Job's sufferings foreshadow the suffering and exaltation of our Savior, in whom we have a sure hope.
In Job, we find that the hardships of life are a call to humble ourselves, worship, and draw near to the Savior who suffered for us. As we put our trust in him, we discover that the sufferings of this life cannot be compared to the glory that God has in store for us.
What People are saying
The book of Job is a large and complex book, and many large and complex commentaries have been written on it. Many attempt to reduce the book to one main idea and to arrange all of their comments around that idea. Williams, on the other hand, while recognizing the complexity of the book, has decided to focus on one aspect that has received little attention in the commentaries. That is, how does this book relate to Christ? The result is a short, but profound, study of the Christological significance of the book of Job. I highly recommend it.
Ben Shaw professor of Old Testament, Reformation Bible College
Christ-centered interpretations of Job are out of vogue in much of modern biblical scholarship. By moving beyond the (albeit valuable) themes of suffering, theodicy, and divine sovereignty to the rich pastures of Christological typology, C. J. Williams combats this trend and shows that Job is a type (or “living prophecy”) of Jesus Christ, the ultimate Suffering Servant. Find here a devotional and doxological guide to one of the most ancient books in the sacred canon.
Dr. Joel R. Beeke chancellor and professor of homiletics and systematic theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
A winsome invitation to navigate a “Messianic trajectory” involving “the man from Uz,” this fresh study from C. J. Williams links such theological concepts as typology and Christology together with illustrative images like a covered bridge—actual and depicted. Anchored firmly in theology yet breathing with clarity, this pleasant volume shows how Job’s vicissitudes of life echo in anticipation of the Christ who descended from heavenly privilege only to be taken once again into eternal glory.
Jonathan M. Watt professor of biblical studies, Geneva College and Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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