My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q9. Is the great battle between good and evil confined to our planet alone?

Picture: Q9. Is the great battle between good and evil confined to our planet alone? JTLD 213.1

We could consider Earth to be the theater of the universe! The account in the book of Job of a cosmic convocation involving representatives from various parts of the universe gives additional insight into the great controversy. The narrative describes a dialogue between Satan, who came among the representatives, and the Lord, in which Satan tells God he has been going back and forth on the earth. A dialogue ensues regarding Job’s obedience and the motivation for his exemplary life. JTLD 213.2

Job’s cosmic perspective provides powerful proof of the great controversy between Christ and Satan and its impact on the universe. This planet is the stage on which this dramatic struggle between right and wrong is being played out. JTLD 213.3

• Bible Discovery: Deuteronomy 10:14; Job 1:6, 7; Job 2:1-7; Isaiah 66:1; 1 Corinthians 4:9; Hebrews 11:3
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 68.2