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  I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETH.
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: Job's conviction that his Redeemer lives gives him hope beyond
suffering and confidence in vindication.

Topics: "Redemption", "Hope in Suffering"
Scripture References: Job 19:25, Hebrews 7:24

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F.B. Meyer emphasizes the profound assurance found in the declaration 'I
know that my Redeemer liveth,' reflecting the unwavering faith of
believers in the living Christ who triumphs over death and suffering. He
explains that Job's understanding of 'Redeemer' as a kinsman avenger
signifies hope and vindication amidst trials, as Job anticipated a
divine figure who would ultimately restore justice and reveal the
purpose behind his suffering. Meyer reassures that, like Job, believers
can trust in their Redeemer's presence and power to transform pain into
peace and light.

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I know that my Redeemer liveth. Job xix. 25.

THOSE words express the deepest and most radiant conviction of believing
hearts. "He lives, the great Redeemer lives!" Man did his worst; the
nail, the cross, the spear, were bitter; but He liveth! Death stood over
Him as a vanquished foe; but He liveth! Captain Sepulchre and his
henchman Corruption held earnest colloquy together about the best method
of detaining Him; but He liveth! He ever liveth: and because He
continueth ever, He hath an unchangeable priesthood.

But it is not probable that his words meant all this to Job. The word
translated "Redeemer " is Goel ‑‑ the nearest kinsman, sworn
to avenge the wrongs of blood relations. This conception of the kinsman
avenger has been always in vogue in the East, where the populations are
scattered and migratory, and our system of law impossible. Beyond the
heavens Job thought there lived a Kinsman, who saw all his sufferings,
and pitied, and would one day appear on earth to vindicate his innocence
and avenge his wrongs. He was content to leave the case with Him, sure
that He would not fail, as his friends had done.

Beyond the sorrows and anguish of time he should yet see God; and he
longed to see Him, that he might learn the secret purpose, which
explained the sorrow of his lot. He had no dread of that momentous
event, since his Goel would be there to stand beside him.

"Sudden the Worst turns the Best to the brave,

The black minute's at end!‑‑

And the Elements' rage, the fiend voices that rave,

Shall dwindle, shall blend,

Shall change, shall become, ‑‑ first a Peace out of Pain,

Then a Light, then thy breast."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/i-know-that-my-redeemer-liveth/
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