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Job

Introduction to the book and the man Job 1 – 2. Job. Why Study the Book of Job?. A detailed work on problem of suffering How is suffering consistent with God’s nature? What can we know about the source of suffering? Is there any way we can prepare for suffering?

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Job

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  1. Introduction to the book and the man Job 1 – 2 Job

  2. Why Study the Book of Job? A detailed work on problem of suffering How is suffering consistent with God’s nature? What can we know about the source of suffering? Is there any way we can prepare for suffering? How should we react to suffering in our lives? What patterns can be seen in Job’s suffering? Learn to overcome suffering through patience Gives a graphic illustration of Satan’s work Devil’s power is always used to destructive end Devil’s goal is to destroy every person

  3. Introduction to the Book of Job Subject of human suffering has universal appeal because all share the experience Poetic style is grand in language, artistry, depth of feeling and influence on literature Style may indicate Solomon as author Events recorded are real history Text presents it as history (There was a man…) Bible views as history (Ezk 14:14, 20; Jas 5:11) Lived in land of Uz Patriarchal time (priest for family; likely around the time of Abraham)

  4. Outline for Book of Job Prologue (Job 1 - 2) Job’s Introductory Speech (3) First Cycle Of Speeches (4 - 14) Second Cycle Of Speeches (15 - 21) Third Cycle Of Speeches (22 - 31) Speeches Of Elihu (32 - 37) The Lord & Job (38 - 42:6) Epilogue (42:7-17)

  5. An Introduction to the Man, Job Character of Job was exemplary (Job 1:1) “Perfect” (tam) - complete; blameless; mature “Upright” (yashar) - straightforward; just “One that feared God” - reverent, submissive “Turned away from evil” Character prepared Job to endure suffering Wealth of Job was abundant (Job 1:2-3) Family: 7 sons & 3 daughters Great substance: animals & servants Concerned for spiritual well-being of family (Job 1:4-5)

  6. Job’s First Trial God commends Job (Job 1:6-8) A side point: Nature and power of Satan: “Satan” is a Hebrew word meaning “adversary, accuser, slanderer” A son of God? No, separated from them Not all-present (“From where do you come?” “From going to and fro . . .”) Not all-knowing (“Have you considered...?) Another note: Although the book is inspired, not all statements are true Satan actively lies, others may be mistaken

  7. Job’s First Trial Satan slanders Job as serving only for gain (Job 1:9-12) Wants God to take away all he has God does not do so, but allows Satan to act Note: Satan not all-powerful Job & friends all wrongly assume action of God Satan’s assault comes in 4 parts (Job 1:13-19) Sabeans kill servants & take animals Lightning kills servants & burns up sheep Chaldeans steal camels & kill servants Great wind destroys house killing all children Job mourns, worships & blesses God (Job 1:20-22) Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly

  8. Job’s Second Trial God commends Job as previously plus more (Job 2:1-3) Satan slanders Job as serving only for his life (Job 2:4-6) Wants God to touch his bone & flesh (sickness) God does not, but allows affliction short of life Again note the limitation of Satan's power

  9. Job’s Second Trial Satan afflicts with boils from head to foot (Job 2:7-8) Severe itching, skin cracks & worms (2:8; 7:5) Constant pain & burning in limbs (30:17) Skin blackened & bones burning (30:30) Becomes social outcast (19:13-19; 16:20; 30:9-15) Conditions persists for months without rest (7:3) Resists plea to curse God & accepts as right (Job 2:9-10) In all this, Job sinned not with his lips

  10. Friends Offer Silent Comfort Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this adversity that had come upon him, each one came from his own place—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. For they had made an appointment together to come and mourn with him, and to comfort him. And when they raised their eyes from afar, and did not recognize him, they lifted their voices and wept; and each one tore his robe and sprinkled dust on his head toward heaven. So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great. --- Job 2:11-13 ---

  11. Conclusion Some Lessons to Learn We cannot discern source of trials by sight We should be attentive to those enduring trials Best support may come from saying nothing Spiritual characteristics prepare us for trials Inward growth needed for spiritual strength Concern for spiritual welfare of family needed Whatever the trial, don’t charge God as wrong Patience in trials learned more as they increase Hard to guard tongue from rash speech, but needed In time of trial, worship God & count blessings

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