But that’s not the case with Job. Yes – positively Job recognizes that God is living. That’s the only reason he serves you – you make his life easy and you bless him in every way! But the even bigger point is that Job was concerned for them. will he [always/at all times] call [upon/out to] God? It’s hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. That’s what he’s doing when he tears his clothing and shaves his head. And yet, now Job is wanting to teach them a thing or two. Many times those who are godly are poor. 23 [Men/It] shall clap their hands at him [in derision…], And it’s one thing to have human agents inflicting suffering. Oxen would have been plowing around winter time. But that righteousness will be tested in the rest of this book – and especially in the rest of this chapter and chapter 2. The greatest. If you were to fit it chronologically, it should be place in the early chapters of Genesis. So, Job’s location is Uz. KJV Job 1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan. KJV Job 1:22 ¶ In all this Job sinned not, nor [charged God foolishly/did he blame God/did he charge God with moral impropriety]. These are likely marauding groups from Sheba or the desert area east of Edom. He worships God “for nothing.” Job recognizes that he entered this world with absolutely nothing. that which is [with/on the mind of] the Almighty will I not conceal. he would [fain/try to] flee [out of/from] [his hand/its power]. But Job isn’t going to do that. kind in the book of Job to the Israelites, either to the nation or to their worship, etc. What happens when you gather wealth by labor according to Proverbs 13 11? The book of Job is Narrative History. He refuses to do that. Literally, Job did not “give unseemliness or unsavoriness to God.” He did not consider that what God had done was wrong or inappropriate in any way. What is the alternative to “wealth gotten by vanity” in Proverbs 13 11? The whole premise of a lot of what passes for Christianity today is that you worship God because he makes you wealthy and he gives you perfect health. Though we cannot be certain, Job may have lived during the time of Jacob or shortly thereafter. The story of Job opens with a scene in heaven where the devil comes to accuse Job before God. But then God tells Satan that everything Job has is in Satan’s power. 12 Behold, all [ye yourselves/of you/of this you have] have seen it; You have a lot of people who are either totally for or against whatever issue it is and very few in between. He is “blameless” and “upright,” constantly mindful to live in a righteous manner ().God brags to Satan about Job’s virtue, but Satan contends that Job is only righteous because God has favored him generously. There are those who believe that Job is nothing more than a parable that we might learn from. The Book of Job is often referred to as one of the great classics of world literature. And it becomes apparent that Job does have one area in mind. 6 My righteousness I [hold fast/maintain], God knows all things. Last time in our study I made a statement that basically Satan was the one who harmed Job – not God. And yet, he’s right in what he’s saying, I think. Learn how your comment data is processed. We’ll be studying just the first chapter of Job today. The Book of Job is often referred to as one of the great classics of world literature. What approach to making money will increase it according to Proverbs 13 11? KJV Job 1:20 ¶ Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and […] worshipped. We’re going to see eventually in this chapter that both Job and his friends are in close agreement as to how God treats the wicked in this world. He really fears God. And of course, Job’s loyal servants would have risen up and defended their master’s property, but the Chaldeans overpowered them and killed them. 3 [All the while/For as long as/For while] my [breath/life/spirit] is [still…] in me, Now, Satan proposes that Job will do exactly what Job was so fearful that his own children would do – curse God. Either way, Job paints a really bleak picture for wicked people in this chapter. This phrase “sons of God” is basically equivalent to “angels.” And we don’t hear a thing about any of these beings beyond the fact that Satan is there with them. And finally, Job wishes that these friends never know the reality of having God to delight in and call upon – for eternity. He was acting as a priest for them – which reinforces the idea that they were outside of Israel and before the Mosaic Law. Job 27 Commentary: The late Stephen Covey in his popular book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People tells of his own personal experience giving a perception test to numerous audiences. a [tempest/whirlwind] stealeth him away in the night. So, the family of a wicked person has a very hard and dangerous life. Your email address will not be published. Book of Job is first of the poetic books of the Old Testament. Now, a lesser man would cave in and just confess some fake sin in order to be back on God’s good side – if that were even possible. Then…his life unraveled. but he shall not be gathered: [and will never do so again…]. And when the servants of Job’s “very great” household rose up to defend their master’s oxen and donkeys, the Sabeans killed them. But I’ll just mention as well that the word “Men” is in italics in the KJV which means that that’s not there in the Hebrew text. He was righteous and rich. But where Job needs to grow and mature is in the matter of trusting God’s wisdom – not solely regarding how he runs the creation – but regarding how he’s dealing in Job’s life. And that’s why Job is suffering – God is punishing him. Key personalities of this book include Job, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, Zophar the Naamathite, and Elihu the Buzite. Author. It is uncertain exactly when the book was written and who wrote it. And what’s interesting is that sometimes these individuals would become angry at one another. And while we can understand why Job thinks the way he does, it doesn’t mean that he’s right. KJV Job 1:18 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said. And Job really marvels at how they could miss it and not understand it as they ought. 20 Terrors [take hold on/overtake/overwhelm] him as [waters/a flood], And God treating him like this would be fine – if he were evil. It’s another thing to have a natural occurrence bring the suffering. He can’t take anything with him. Cursing God to his face. So, now that we have a glimpse into Job’s whereabouts and character, we’ll hear about the possessions that God blessed him with in verses 2 and 3. The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: KJV Job 1:15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. Summary. 21 The east wind carrieth him away, and he [departeth/is gone]: And he even expresses that he trusts God’s wisdom. Like, Job is driven into an almost slave-like mentality where he’s basically operating under fear of God’s reprisal for the least pretense of sin. That’s what Job is claiming – and he’s claiming that this is how God’s power is displayed against evil people. This reading pays little attention to the Job of the dialogue sections of the book, but it was th… and [his/their] widows shall not [will not/are not able to…] weep [for them…]. And then he would have individuals from each half of the audience speak to each other about the picture and try to come to some consensus on what they saw in the picture. According to biblical scholars, the Book of Job is the oldest book in the Bible. KJV Job 1:3 His [substance/possessions] also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred [she asses/female donkeys], and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. Here’s what God thinks of it. They’re at each other’s throats! KJV Job 1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan. But what does that have to do with the power of God? And when those things are taken from these so-called Christians, it’s inevitable that they say goodbye to God. and the [heritage/inheritance] of [oppressors/tyrants/evildoers], which they shall receive of the Almighty. Sometimes there would even be name-calling. What kind of wealth will be diminished according to Proverbs 13 11. Well, then, why – according to Satan – does Job fear God? Yeah, God. On the contrary, God speaks directly to Job, just as He does in the patriarchal … Job is starting this chapter with an oath. His test involved showing a picture of an old woman to half of the group and a young woman to the other half. And behind all of that is… a sovereign God. And God himself will also acknowledge that in chapter 2. And I think he’s right for a number of people in American Christianity. If this heavenly interaction were going on right now about you, is there something that Satan could suggest that would cause you to “curse God?” What if he took all your stuff? So, when it came to children, Job was blessed with many. KJV Job 1:17 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said. Your email address will not be published. But we need to recognize the power of polarization that Job is experiencing here. 10 Will he [delight himself/take delight/find delight] in the Almighty? yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; Now, we saw in the book of Jeremiah that the Babylonians were also called Chaldeans. Summary. I would imagine that Satan doesn’t spend much time anywhere else besides on this earth. And not only is the dwelling place of wicked people temporary – so is his very life. In this Bible story from the book of Job, there is a wealthy man named Job residing in an area called Uz with his extended family and vast flocks. Its subject matter is the all-important question, "Why, in a world over which Yahweh has jurisdiction, should innocent persons have to suffer when at the same time the wicked escape suffering and are permitted to have comfort and security?" What’s Job’s response? He wasn’t anywhere else in God’s creation besides on earth. Next, Job states that an evil person may be rich – but ultimately that will all be taken from him and given to those who are more deserving. These four men are not calmly debating the theology of suffering. The subject of the book of Job is God's dealings with mankind in His governmental ways in a world in which Satan, the adversary of God, has introduced sin, suffering and death. 5 [God forbid/Far be it from me] that I should [justify you/declare you to be in the right]: [I will never do it!…] 16 [Though/If] he [heap/piles] up silver as the dust, Israelites categorized Job within their wisdom literature. KJV Job 1:2 And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. and that man was [perfect/blameless/pure] and upright, and one that feared God, and [eschewed/turned away from] evil. He also knows that everything he had – God gave him. But now Job is going to mention how men treat them in response to God’s punishing them. The Sabeans, lightning, Chaldeans, and wind from the wilderness east of Edom took everything from him. So, in Satan’s mind – here’s the real test that will prove that this man Job doesn’t serve God for nothing. But Job is going on the record in this chapter as saying that he believes that God really does punish evildoers. Then he would show a composite picture of both a young woman and old woman together where both images are on the page. Now, I read a commentary that said that Job was basically a little overwrought in his spiritual activities.

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