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Lessons from the Book of Job (2)

Lessons from the Book of Job (2). Job 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

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Lessons from the Book of Job (2)

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  1. Lessons from the Book of Job (2) Job 3

  2. 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 • Events recorded are real history (oldest book?) • Text presents it as history (There was a man…) • Bible views as history (Ezek. 14:14, 20; Jas. 5:11) • Lived in land of Uz (greatest of children of east) • Likely in patriarchal time (age; priest for family) • Inspired book, but not all statements correct

  3. 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)

  4. Job’s Introductory Speech:Expressing Depth of Job’s Sorrow • Would have been better not to be born • Job 3:1-12 • Why did I ever have to be born? • Equalizing effect of death to be desired • Job 3:13-19 • Why can’t I just die & not be an outcast? • Trial of living when death is preferable • Job 3:20-26 • Why must I live when I would prefer to die?

  5. Better Not To Be Born (1-12) • Job curses the day of his birth • Variety of expressions declaring his sorrow • Wished the day would disappear from calendar • Let day be one of darkness & gloom • His life should have ended before his birth • Job is not the only one to express such ideas • Jeremiah 20:14-18 • “Wish hadn’t been born; I didn’t ask to be born” • Common to all that sorrow over present tragedy • Job’s words show concept of life before birth • Job did not act to end life, but to express his sorrow

  6. Desirable View of Death (13-19) • Job looks to death as bringing equality to all • Various descriptions of death are given: • Time to lay down & be quiet • Time of sleep or rest from weariness • Place where wicked cannot trouble one • Place where all are together, both great & small • Equalizes rich & poor, captive & free... • In his desire, Job shows the depth of sorrow • Not unlike the desire of Jeremiah & others • Mankind identifies with this desire at some time • Should comfort us that another has been there • Job took no action to end his own life

  7. Life Given Amidst Misery (20-26) • Job questions why life is given to one who would prefer death • Job’s descriptions concerning state of misery: • Bitter in soul - Thing I feared cometh upon me • Long for death, but it cometh not • Rejoice exceeding & are glad when find the grave • Search for death more than a hid treasure • Life is a constant reminder of misery & affliction • When I think no one understands, Job did • Jesus understood misery of just suffering more • Question pondered by Job was not his to ask • Remember Job overcame despite his misery

  8. Some Lessons to Learn • Despair of life in times of great trial & pain is common to all mankind • Expression of grief does not always lead to rash action - sometimes needs expression • May find solace in knowing God knows of the trial & cares for His servants • May gain strength by recalling Job’s end after such expressions of despair • Reason for our lives not found in our desire, but God’s purpose for man (Eccl. 12:13)

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