Video of the Day: Clip from the 1993 movie “Jurassic Park”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: 2 “Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? 3 Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? 6 On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone—Job 38:1-6
Biblical Connection:
Jeff Goldblum plays Dr. Ian Malcolm, serving as a voice of reason after being introduced to how dinosaurs were brought back to life. While Paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler are in awe of the real-life dinosaurs at Jurassic Park, Dr. Malcolm is vehemently against this new theme park. In another scene, Dr. Malcolm accuses billionaire founder John Hammond of not thinking about the consequences of reuniting dinosaurs with mankind.
In the first two chapters of Job, Satan seeks permission from God to attack Job’s family members. After Job refuses to curse God, Satan receives the authority to inflict Job’s body. Due to the Old Testament teachings of blessings and curses, Job’s friends immediately perceived that Job or member of his family had sinned to bring about these trials. These endless speculations lead Job to complain to God throughout his book until God finally responds in today’s passage.
Closing Song:
There are certain days in life where you’ll encounter controlling people, hungry and obsessed with power. Some will attempt to overreach, seeking play God. This is when you’ll have an opportunity to be a voice of reason. However, chose your words carefully and be humble.
by Jay Mankus
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