Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 18, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
My husband, Robbie, is always on the lookout for “good wood.” On our drives outside of town, he often points to places where he can find dead pine logs that render hearts rich with sap or slow-burning woods for smoking meats.
With my pastoral duties resuming, I decided to preach through the Old Testament book of Job. What I did not anticipate, however, was the uncontrollable emotion I felt when I opened my Bible and began to speak.
How could I be so calm and quiet amid all the commotion around me, I wondered. My schedule and pending deadlines could certainly rival any one of theirs.