The Wisdom of Zophar

Job 11:13-19 Job’s friends did believe in God and

pointed out some truth.

I. A change of life begins with a change of heart.

• A. Job 11:13a “If you would prepare your heart,...”

• B. Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.”

II. Forgiveness must be sought from God.

• A. Job 11:13b “...And stretch out your hands toward Him;”

• B. Psalm 51:1-4

• C. Psalm 51:9-11

III. True repentance involves a change of life.

• A. Job 11:14

• B. Romans 6:17-18

• C. Romans 12:2

IV. There is joy and peace in forgiveness.

• A. Job 11:15-19• B. Psalm 51:12-14• C. Acts 8:39 “Now when they came up

out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.”

• D. Acts 16:33-34