The Dominion Mandate After the Fall (Job 28)
Download MP3Colonel Jeff Williams draws from Job 28 and other Scripture to consider the fear of the Lord as the beginning of true wisdom. Emphasizing that human achievement cannot attain divine understanding, he underscores how wisdom is granted only by God's grace. The fear of the Lord is presented not only as the start of knowledge but also as a guiding light for all of life’s vocations and decisions.
- Q1: Did you get a chance to witness to the Russians or others during your space flights?
- Q2: Did going to space change your relationship with God or affect your faith?
- Q3: (From the back of the room, summarized as a general question about applying wisdom in a fallen world, possibly in government or vocational settings.) Can Christians effectively live out wisdom in corrupt or difficult environments?
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Guest
Col. Jeff Williams
Colonel Jeff Williams is a retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Army officer who spent 534 days in space over four missions. He is the author of The Work of His Hands and holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry from The Master’s Seminary. Williams now serves as an elder at Word of Grace Bible Church in Battle Ground, Washington, and sits on the boards of Grace to You, the Institute for Creation Research, and the Getty Music Foundation.
