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Job 13:3
As for me, I would speak directly to the Almighty. I want to argue my case with God himself.
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Job 16:21
I need someone to mediate between God and me, as a person mediates between friends.
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Job 40:1-5
Then the Lord said to Job,“ Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?”Then Job replied to the Lord,“ I am nothing— how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand.I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.”
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Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.
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Isaiah 26:8
Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws; our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.
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2 Corinthians 5 19-2 Corinthians 5 20
For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead,“ Come back to God!”
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Hebrews 4:6
So God’s rest is there for people to enter, but those who first heard this good news failed to enter because they disobeyed God.
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Job 31:35-37
“ If only someone would listen to me! Look, I will sign my name to my defense. Let the Almighty answer me. Let my accuser write out the charges against me.I would face the accusation proudly. I would wear it like a crown.For I would tell him exactly what I have done. I would come before him like a prince.
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Jeremiah 14:7
The people say,“ Our wickedness has caught up with us, Lord, but help us for the sake of your own reputation. We have turned away from you and sinned against you again and again.
