Elihu concludes his speech with an extended meditation on the wondrous works of God. As one who has Abrahamic roots, but who is portrayed in an Edomite context, Elihu speaks only of God's wondrous works in general revelation (in creation and providence). There is nothing about the Exodus, the Conquest, or anything specific about Israel's history – and yet the language that he uses would make an *Israelite* think about these things.
Elihu's final speech is all about seeing and hearing. He calls Job to “behold” God's mighty deeds, and to “listen” to the voice of God in the thunder. Since Elihu doesn't expect God to show up, he thinks that he needs to "justify God" (what Job failed to do, in his opinion).
Elihu shows us both the wisdom and the limitations of general revelation. We can learn a lot from the mighty deeds of God revealed in the created order – and in the history of nations. But by the time you get to the end of Elihu's speech, all you have is law – there is no gospel!
Elihu says, “Listen to God; behold his mighty deeds, and do what is right and just.” You see the sovereignty and majesty of God clearly revealed – even his kindness – but there is no grace and mercy....
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