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Foreword-
As I decided to focus my study on the book of Job, I have discovered that the book of Job is unknown Biblical territory to many. By many I mean those who have a good intellectual grasp upon God’s plan of salvation, who love the Bible and show their love by reading it; not those that are spiritually illiterate. Very often we can find isolated passages in the book of Job that we love, however to get an overview in serious detail what the book of Job is about is next to impossible.
Reading through the book of Job has really opened my own eyes to how much God has blessed my life. ... The object of this study of is to apply its truth and life strengthening power to the mind and heart of the believer. For this study I will mainly be focusing on the first four chapters in the book of Job, although the study will include the whole book. ... – Paul Tournier
He Knows Me by Name
Job 1:1
We must begin here. ...
The Bible, in its eagerness that humans understand God a right, spills over with declaration after declaration that God is a caring loving God. ...
“There was a man named Job.” (Job 1:1)
Discipleship means allegiance to the suffering Christ, and it is therefore not at all surprising that Christians should be called upon to suffer. ...
Job 1:1-5
A respected Christian leader wakes up one morning to hear his wife of fifteen years tell him she wants a divorce so she can “live her life” and “become her own person. ... ” (Blake 1911, 34) Thus it was for Job.
With a few deft strokes the author describes Job in 1:1-5.
An agriculturist, Job possessed herd so numerous that they “broke out in all directions,” as the Hebrew words suggest. ... The poor, the widows, the orphans-all had found a benefactor in generous “righteous” Job.
Job was righteous indeed. ... ” (Garland 1971, 117-118) Job “shunned evil,” as we read. ...
Job also sought this faithfulness for his family as well. ... These numbers seem to be indications of God’s favor resting on Job.” (Blackwood 1959, 58)
Absorbed though he was in his work, Job loved his family; and the attention he gave them paid off. ... ” (Blackwood 1959, 63) From time to time, one of Job’s sons would give a party and invite the other brothers and sisters. ...
Job was intensely earnest about his children’s continuing walk with the Lord. ...
Job was no rookie in resisting temptation, either. ... Most remarkable of all, Job had been able to accumulate wealth and success while remaining true to God. ... It didn’t for Job. ... How did Job emerge? ...
One trouble calls another on and gathers overhead, Falls splashing down, till round my soul a rising sea is spread – Nahum Tate
From Protest to Praise
Job 1:14-22
Unbelievable tragedy and sorrow descended on Job with the suddenness of a tornado or a devastating earthquake. ...
Job faced a similar catastrophe. ...
What was Job’s first reaction? Numb, not really taking in what had happened, Job mouthed the appropriate answer that he had learned in Sunday school. ... ” (Job 1: 21)
Many of us mistakenly have thought that those words reflect Job’s only response to his suffering, and we have been agitated by those words. ... The words give no evidence that Job struggled to a position of resignation and acceptance. ...
What a relief and comfort then, for those of is who struggle to read further and discover that Job also rode the dizzying roller coaster of unpredictable, varying emotions and he too questioned God’s love and justice. We realize then, that Job was probably in a state of shock when he uttered those magnificent words in verse 21. ...
Not to say that Job’s declaration was not the right one to make. ... Not even for righteous Job. ... – Matthew 10:36 RSV
When those we Love do not understand
Job 2:9
If Satan can’t get at us any other way, he will try to reach us through those we love the most: a spouse, children, parents, brothers or sisters, a close friend, a respected teacher. ...
This is also true for Job. ... ” “You do not need to spend so much time studying the Bible.”
Poor Job! ... Job and is committed to her for life. ... Job in future plans for Job’s blessing. So Job must put up with her, difficult as it is. ... – Proverbs 27:17 RSV
Straight up now tell me
Dialogue-Disputes between Job and his Friends
Job, we must admit, was a very gutsy guy. ... (8:1-2)
Job: Yes, I’ve heard all that before. ... Job, do you think we can’t answer you? ... (11:1-3)
Job: Yes, you are the voice of the people. ... (12:1,2)
Job: Everything you say I have heard before. ... (13:1,2)
Eliphaz: Empty words, Job! ... (15:1-3)
Job: The comfort you give is only torment. ... (16:1-3)
Bildad: Job, can’t people like you ever be quiet? ... (18:1-2)
Job: Why do you keep tormenting me with words? (19:1,2)
Zophar: Job, you upset me. ... But at least Job has found friends in front of whom he can verbally pour out his misery. ...
We find Job turning to his friends for free, open, honest discussion, and undoubtedly it was not the worst of bad solutions for him. ...
Job 7:11, 21
I was in high school and I thought that I was pretty mature. ...
Job too, momentarily, slips into a childish reaction. ... ”
As Job sits submerged in self-pity, suddenly there is a change. ... ”
This marks a significant turning point in Job’s recovery. ...
So the introduction here of Job’s anger is a hopeful turning point. Job is roused from his stupor of despair and his death wish. ...
Job 16: 21,19
Some scholars believe that the book of Job is one of the earliest biblical accounts, actually preceding the time of the prophets who foretold the coming of the Savior.
Approximate Word count = 5031
Approximate Pages = 20.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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