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Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

Now Mine Eye. Now Mine Eye. Seeth Thee. Seeth Thee. Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job. Lesson 1 – General Introduction. Overview Of The Book Principle Theme Ù human suffering & how we respond to it At times, it can be unexplainable

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Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

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  1. Now Mine Eye Now Mine Eye Seeth Thee Seeth Thee Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

  2. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Overview Of The Book • Principle Theme Ù human suffering & how we respond to it • At times, it can be unexplainable • When we feel consumed by it, it is a true test of our faith and confidence in God re: how we deal with it…whether or not we question God

  3. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Overview Of The Book • Principle Theme Ù human suffering & how we respond to it • It also can lead to doubts re: the providence of God • Does He really control all that happens? • If He does, why is this happening to me?

  4. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Overview Of The Book • Principle Theme Ù human suffering & how we respond to it • What is God’s disposition re: who suffer? • Does He care about them in their plight? • Can He do anything about their misfortunes? • Why doesn’t He do anything about their suffering?

  5. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Overview Of The Book • Principle Theme Ù human suffering & how we respond to it • Another question that arises…why do the wicked prosper while the godly suffer? cp. Psa 37, 73 • Job wondered this as well 21:7-15

  6. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Overview Of The Book • Behind all the book’s “discussions” was the interaction between God and Satan • Unknown by Job, his “friends”…known by us • The basis for Satan’s accusations re: Job, God • Does Job fear God for nothing? cp. 1:9 • In other words, canGodtrustman to serve Him with the right motivation…without “paying” him?

  7. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Overview Of The Book • Behind all the book’s “discussions” was the interaction between God and Satan • Unknown by Job, his “friends”…known by us • The basis for Satan’s accusations re: Job, God • CanmantrustGod when he cannot see an apparent reason for his suffering? • Can man believe in a God who allows such?

  8. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Job The Man Ù who was he from Uz? • A goodman…“blameless, upright” & “one who feared God, turning away from evil” 1:1 • A concernedman…especially for others • His children’s standing before God 1:5 • His “friends’” standing before God 42:10 cp. Mt 5:44-48

  9. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Job The Man Ù who was he from Uz? • Yet, at times Job was a confusedman • His faith took a literal “roller coaster ride” throughout his ordeal…soaring to virtual heights and then crashing to bottomless depths • He eventually acknowledged & repented of rash statements he made cp. 42:3-4, 6

  10. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Job The Man Ù who was he from Uz? • Was Job a real man…did he really exist? • Was his story fact or fiction? • A question we may think silly to ask & answer • Yet, in an ever-increasing skeptical world that looks for ways to undermine the Bible, it is a necessary question to ask & answer

  11. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Job The Man Ù who was he from Uz? • Many have written volumes to disprove the “factualness” of this book • They claim it is fiction elaborated around a “nucleus” of facts, much like the historical plays of Shakespeare or the historical “romantic” writings of Sir Walter Scott

  12. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Job The Man Ù who was he from Uz? • The Scripture plainly affirms the book to be true and factual Ezek 14:12-14 Jas 5:7-11 • Therefore, we accept it to be a true Biblical narrative about a man named Job who really lived and suffered

  13. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Purpose For The Book • To disprove incorrect “religious theories” • Many believe, teach man’s sufferings are always proportionate to his sins • Yes, sometimes man’s suffering is because of his sin cp. Rom 1:27 1 Pet 4:15 • However, this is not always the case

  14. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Purpose For The Book • To disprove incorrect “religious theories” • Many believe, teach man’s sufferings are always proportionate to his sins • Notice both Job, his “friends” accepted this theory • Job’s “friends” Ù“You’re suffering…you’ve sinned” • Job Ù“I’ve not sinned…why am I suffering?” • Jesus also disproved this theory cp. Jn 9:1-3 DIRECTLY INDIRECTLY

  15. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Purpose For The Book • To remind us of God’s higher purposes • God’s “perspective” is unique Isa 46:8-10 • We are not privy to this “perspective” 2 Cor 5:7 • His “perspective” is higher than ours Isa 55:8-9 • Only through such faith will we eventually come to realize, appreciate God’s purpose for us

  16. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Purpose For The Book • To remind us of God’s higher purposes • God’s “perspective” is unique Isa 46:8-10 • Ironically, Job had the “intellectual” answer to his problems at the beginning 1:21 2:10 • Yet, he had to experience it so that it became more than academics…it needed to be “faith”

  17. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Purpose For The Book • To show the benefit of faith that is tried • Initially, Job passes this “test”…especially when he rejects his wife’s advice 2:9 • Yet, we know how life’s troubles can multiply • Job saw his plights begin to compound • He had to both try to rationalize his predicament and deal with his “friends” & their accusations

  18. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Purpose For The Book • To show the benefit of faith that is tried • Job eventually learns what he could not have known had he not suffered 42:5 • THIS IS THE THEME OF THE BOOK • Thus, we are taught the value of trials cp. Jas 1:2-4 Acts 14:22

  19. Lesson 1 – General Introduction “The fact is…Job was not meant to know the explanation of his trial; and on this simple fact everything hangs. If Job had known, there would have been no place for faith; and the man could never have come forth as gold purified in the fire. We are meant to understand that there are some things which God cannot reveal to us at present, inasmuch as the very revealing of them would thwart His purposes for our good. The Scriptures are as wise in their reservations as they are in their revelations. Enough is revealed to make faith intelligent. Enough is reserved to give faith scope (room) for development.” J. Sidlow Baxter “Explore The Book” Vol. 3, p. 27

  20. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Purpose For The Book • To show the benefit of faith that is tried • It is this “vacuum of silence” from God that man must not invade • We must refrain from advancing our own “flawed” human-based reasonings cp. Deut 29:29 • Job, the 3 “friends,” were guilty of prejudice • Job – judged God • “Friends” – judged Job

  21. Lesson 1 – General Introduction “Job In The Book” • As always, we want to understand any Biblical book in terms of where it “fits in” with all of revealed Scripture • The one who continually tries to “connect” all the Biblical books in the 1 thematic Bible story will be a better student of Scripture

  22. Lesson 1 – General Introduction 17 Previous Books The Next 5 Books • The 17 books preceding Job are historical • They concern themselves with a nation • They have to do with the Hebrewrace “Job In The Book” • Job & the next 4 books are poetical • They concern themselves with individuals • They have to do with the humanheart

  23. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Book Of Job • We also want to understand any Biblical book in terms of its own outline • Job is mainly a series of dialogues with an introduction and conclusion wrapped around them

  24. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Book Of Job • ThePrologueJob 1-2 • TheDialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 • TheEpilogue Job 42:7-17 J. Sidlow Baxter “Explore The Book” Vol. 3, p. 29

  25. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Book Of Job • ThePrologueJob 1-2 • Job – his piety in prosperity 1:1-5 • Satan – his lies in malignity 1:6-19 • Job – his piety in adversity 1:20-22 • Satan – his further malignity 2:1-8 • Job – his piety in extremity 2:9-13 J. Sidlow Baxter “Explore The Book” Vol. 3, p. 29

  26. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Book Of Job • TheDialogueJob 3:1 – 42:6 • Job’s opening lamentation 3:1-26 • Eliphaz vs. Job [Round 1]4:1 – 7:21 • Bildad vs. Job [Round 1]8:1 – 10:22 • Zophar vs. Job [Round 1]11:1 – 14:22 • Eliphaz vs. Job [Round 2]15:1 – 17:16 J. Sidlow Baxter “Explore The Book” Vol. 3, p. 29

  27. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Book Of Job • TheDialogueJob 3:1 – 42:6 • Bildad vs. Job [Round 2]18:1 – 19:29 • Zophar vs. Job [Round 2]20:1 – 21:34 • Eliphaz vs. Job [Round 3]22:1 – 24:25 • Bildad vs. Job [Round 3]25:1 – 31:40 • Elihu speaks to Job 32:1 – 37:24 J. Sidlow Baxter “Explore The Book” Vol. 3, p. 29

  28. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Book Of Job • TheDialogueJob 3:1 – 42:6 • Jehovah finally speaks 38:1 – 41:34 J. Sidlow Baxter “Explore The Book” Vol. 3, p. 29

  29. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Book Of Job • TheEpilogueJob 42:7-17 • Job – his proven integrity 42:7 • The “friends” – their rebuked perversity 42:8-9 • Job – his ended adversity 42:10 • The family – their restored society 42:11 • Job – his final prosperity 42:12-17 J. Sidlow Baxter “Explore The Book” Vol. 3, p. 29

  30. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Historical Setting For Job’s Story • While we cannot be absolutely dogmatic about it, many Bible students place the story of Job within the Patriarchal Age • We accept this to be the correct choice because of the following main reasons…

  31. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Historical Setting For Job’s Story • We accept this to be the correct choice because of the following main reasons… • Job’s large flocks, etc. are reminiscent of the days of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob • Chaldeans & Sabeans are roving invaders – they became mighty nations later1:15, 17

  32. Lesson 1 – General Introduction The Historical Setting For Job’s Story • We accept this to be the correct choice because of the following main reasons… • Job offering sacrifices for his children is characteristic of the patriarchal age 1:5 • A unit of money of unknown value [qesitah] is mentioned only in Job 42:11 & Gen 33:19

  33. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Description of the man 1:1-5 • His origin Ù Uz v. 1a cp. Lam 4:21 • His character (stated)Ù stellar v. 1b • “Blameless” - whole morally; a man of integrity • “Upright” - committed to the standards of God • “Fearing God” - reverence for his Creator

  34. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Description of the man 1:1-5 • His origin Ù Uz v. 1a cp. Lam 4:21 • His character (stated)Ù stellar v. 1b • “Turning away from sin” - kept himself from anything prohibited by God

  35. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Description of the man 1:1-5 • His prosperity Ù blessed greatly vv. 2-3 • Many children • Large flocks & herds, multitude of servants • “The greatest of all the men of the east” • Job acknowledged the source of these blessings cp. 1:21

  36. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Description of the man 1:1-5 • His character (in action)Ù steadfast vv. 4-5 • He was concerned about his children’s spiritual standing before God • “Perhaps…” (wouldn’t take the chance) • He would “rise early” & sacrifice “continually” (devotion, commitment)

  37. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Delivery of the 1st calamity 1:6-22 • The origin Ù what Job didn’t see vv. 6-12 • The “sons of God” = angels cp. 1 Kings 22:19-23 • They apparently are summoned at the will of God to appear before Him for purposes unknown to man • Included in this is Satan…he still must answer a “Divine summons” cp. Zech 3:1

  38. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Delivery of the 1st calamity 1:6-22 • The origin Ù what Job didn’t see vv. 6-12 • Satan’s answer to God’s question harmonizes with his earthly activities v. 7 cp. 1 Pet 5:8 • God confidently puts forth Job as one whom Satan could not devour v. 8 • Notice God’s commendation…“My servant Job”

  39. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Delivery of the 1st calamity 1:6-22 • The origin Ù what Job didn’t see vv. 6-12 • Satan’s 1st challenge to God re: Job vv. 9-11 • Satan insults man by implied accusation…Job is faithful only because God has “paid him” or “hedged him in” • Satan continues… “If you put forth your hand, the one in whom you have placed confidence will curse you to your face!”

  40. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Delivery of the 1st calamity 1:6-22 • The origin Ù what Job didn’t see vv. 6-12 • Satan’s 1st test of Job v. 12 • God grants Satan power over all that Job possesses, yet he is limited in what he could do cp. 1 Cor 10:13 • Satan could not touch Job personally

  41. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Delivery of the 1st calamity 1:6-22 • The onslaught Ù what Job “saw” vv. 13-22 • Job loses all he had (family, wealth) vv. 13-19 • The mainpoint to emphasize is the “rapid pace” at which all this happened vv. 16, 17, 18 • No doubt Satan thought the manner in which he touched Job would overwhelm him

  42. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Delivery of the 1st calamity 1:6-22 • The onslaught Ù what Job “saw” vv. 13-22 • Job’s response vv. 20-22 • Naturally, he grieved…who wouldn’t?? v. 20a • Faithfully, he “worshiped” v. 20b • Appropriately, he acknowledged such blessings as from God that come & go at His Divine favor v. 21

  43. The Prologue Job 1-2 Job: His Character & Calamities • Delivery of the 1st calamity 1:6-22 • The onslaught Ù what Job “saw” vv. 13-22 • Job’s response vv. 20-22 • Predictably (as God had said), he remained faithful and did not do as Satan had slanderously promised v. 22 • This proved Satan to be a liar cp. Jn 8:44

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