Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. The book begins with the description of job as a just and upright man. The ultimate bible quiz book test your knowledge of the bible with over 150 challenging questions and answers. At the beginning of the book of job we are introduced to an exceptionally prosperous farmerrancher named job. The prose prologue chapters one and two and the epilogue 42. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of.
Job 1 niv bible in the land of uz there lived a man whose. The book of job is one of the literary masterpieces of all time, and provides a profound discussion on the suffering of a just man. Several scholars have turned to an earlier chapter of the book for the key to the divine speeches chap. That remains a mystery to job, though the readers are ready for jobs. Oh, how i wish that god would speak, that he would open his lips against you. He is described as the greatest man among all the people of the east job 1. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. The book of job is, perhaps, the oldest book in the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on job 1 and more. The book of job is the first book of the wisdom literature of hebrew scripture, and is followed by.
The book of job found in the ketuvim, or writings, section of the bible begins and ends with the prose text. This post is adapted from the bible study job by eric ortlund. In whatever aspect we look at it, the book of job is perhaps the most. This summary of the book of job provides information about the title, authors, date of. Jobs three friends eliphaz, bildad and zophar were not able to understand these ways of. Hard on the heels of the first comes another one, and the messages keep coming in. Chapter description of jobs trials chapter 1 satans first temptation of job 1.
With his three friends job discussed the problem why a righteous god allows that a righteous man has to suffer innocently. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. Job 1 the message msg 1 1 3 job was a man who lived in uz. God allowed satan to take away from job his wealth, his family, and his health. But he held fast to his integrity, determined to unravel the mystery of why he, a man. Five truths for sufferers from the book of job the gospel coalition. One such is richard rohrs job and the mystery of suffering. The opening chapters of job show god putting his beloved servant in a.
The book of job is a book of the christian old testament that tells a story about job, who in jewish tradition is the son of uz, who was the son of nahor, the brother of abraham. Except for the first eleven chapters of genesis, which almost certainly were originally written by adam, noah, the sons of noah, and terah, then eventually edited by moses compare with introduction to genesis, the book of job is probably the oldest book in the bible. As you study each day ask the lord to speak to you through his word. The book of job is filled with references to the brevity of mans life. Job 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Book of job read, study bible verses online bible study tools. We are told that these events occurred in the land of uz, but we do not know for sure where that was. His viewpoint is very similar to the preacher in ecclesiastes.
In chapter 1 we read that, one by one, the props are pulled out of jobs life. It is a though some western union telegram boy delivers a series of messages to job about terrible catastrophes. Job s three friends eliphaz, bildad and zophar were not able to understand these ways of. Calvin wrote about this in the institutes, book 3, ch. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. I would suggest reading the book of job, alone, again after reading richard rohrs book and allow the holy spirit show you treasures that richard rohrs book gave you the liberty to hear old words with new understanding relative. Total understanding is never a requirement for total obedience.
David is in pain, but it is no mystery whyand clearly the best response in. The book of job begins with a prologue job 12, which describes a wager between satan and god, in which satan the adversary bets god that joba particularly pious manwill abandon his piety and curse god if all his wealth and wellbeing are taken away. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and. Our online book of job trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of job quizzes. Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This is the holy book of job, known simply as the book of job. You say to god, my beliefs are flawless and i am pure in your sight. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting. Aug 23, 2017 this post is adapted from the bible study job by eric ortlund.
Job is that battleground, and satan immediately moves in with shock troops. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Mysteries of the bible job the devils test by jonny a blaze for christ.
Job 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Commentary on the book of job chapter thirtyseven by wm w. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. Next chapter of job the book of job, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of job, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Commentary on the book of job chapter one by wm w wells. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. It is a very profound book and in many ways it touches upon.
These were the questions asked and a summary of the answers given. He was a real man, his story actually occurred, and he was a. Ask the holy spirit to make the word come alive to you for that day. Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of christ, and stewards of the mysteries of god. Sep 15, 2012 this is the holy book of job, known simply as the book of job. The book of job and the paradox of suffering my jewish learning. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. Job makes offerings when his sons feast, in case they sinned. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to god and hated evil. This was very helpful in understanding the book of job in a snapshot and also preparing for my studies. Bible study questions on the book of job enlightener.
What would job do for his sons in fear of the lord. Job was a wealthy but righteous and godfearing man. The book of job is one of the most misunderstood books in the bible. On close reading, job is almost two books in one one written in prose, and the other in poetic verse. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of job in a questions and answers format. But satan the accuser comes before the lord, and god allows him to test job. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. I attempt to clear that up by offering a different perspective than most. It is thousands of years ago that the book of job, a story of a decent man who suffers horrendous misfortunes, is written into the hebrew bible. The book of job prologue chapter 1 jobs piety and wealth. And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all.
Job is a great book to read and reading richard rohrs book along side helps one to get a clear picture of the book. In chapter 1 we read that, one by one, the props are pulled out of job s life. We recently wrapped up a study on the book of job at community bible church. Job 11 zophar then zophar the naamathite bible gateway. Misfortune befalls job, and, in three cycles of speeches, his three friends give the explanation that this must be punishment from god for his sins, and they urge him to repent.
Like the patriarchs abraham, isaac and jacob, his wealth was measured by his many thousand head of livestock, numerous servants and large family. A comprehensive database of more than 14 book of job quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of job quiz questions. List passages book chapter verse from other books of the bible that mention job. Mysteries of the bible is one of our most successful and enduring series, a fascinating and awardwinning exploration of the scriptures that blends historical inquiry with theology and scientific analysis to add a new chapter to our understanding of one of the most important documents on earth. This one sets the stage and examines what the book of job can teach us. The ultimate bible quiz book is a fun and interactive way to learn the most important aspects of the bible, and the perfect supplement to your bible study.
Christ in all the scriptures in the poetical books, ch. A literary masterpiece of the english language, the original king james bible is still in use today. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to god and hated evil with a passion. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of god, and of all righteousness, who is continually seeking to distress, to lead astray, and, if possible, to destroy those who love god. The point of the book of job is to teach us that the mystery of evil is a mystery. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of god, and of all righteousness, who is continually seeking to distress, to lead. Read job 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Job is perhaps one of the most important pieces of wisdom literature in the bible.
Man is of few days verse 1, like a flower verse 2, and so on. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. Some scholars think it may have been written by moses, and perhaps it could have been, while some date it as late as the time of solomon. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. Job is an obvious place to turn to when one is overwhelmed with pain, but it is easy for a. Job, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. These stories focus on jobs trials at the hands of god and how he deals with them. Joseph master of dreams part 1 of 4 mysteries of the bible by jonny a blaze for christ. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. Job 1, new international version niv the bible app.
164 577 1091 135 1272 536 960 1216 554 30 550 817 940 1257 798 511 531 1176 227 573 488 744 634 902 141 204 563 981 417 264 79 950