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

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 He is sure of his “logical” argument v. 27 “Behold this, we have investigated it, thus it is: Hear it, and know it for yourself.” The flaws in his “logic” – His words did not apply to Job…he hadn’t sinned He offered no specific evidence of Job’s sin(s)

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 He is sure of his “logical” argument v. 27 “Behold this, we have investigated it, thus it is: Hear it, and know it for yourself.” The flaws in his “logic” – His view of God blessing either faithful or penitent man focused only on the physical, not the spiritual

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 He initially replies to Eliphaz’s words 6:1-7 He admits his words have been “rash” v. 3b But, his vexations are much heavier than his iniquities, and therefore, he should be granted some allowance vv. 2-3a God’s “poisonous arrows” have hit him v. 4

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 He initially replies to Eliphaz’s words 6:1-7 He characterizes Eliphaz’s arguments as “tasteless” and “loathsome food,” and he will not touch it vv. 6-7

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 Now ignoring Eliphaz, he continues to lament his condition 6:8 – 7:10 He still prefers to die 6:8-9 Yet, he also knows he has not “denied the words of the Holy One” 6:10 He no longer has the strength to continue 6:11-13

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 Now ignoring Eliphaz, he continues to lament his condition 6:8 – 7:10 He rebukes his “friends” for their failure to give him what he really needed – kindness and understanding 6:14 They failed him like a “wadi” 6:15-23

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 Now ignoring Eliphaz, he continues to lament his condition 6:8 – 7:10 He challenges his “friends” to offer proof of his sin 6:24-25 Yes, he had spoken out of despair 6:26 But they had treated him with contempt 6:27

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 He concludes by turning his complaint directly toward God 7:11-21 Therefore, he will not restrain his mouth…he will protest his condition “in bitterness” vv. 11-16 He has no comforting moments…not even sleep He is suffocating…God will not “leave him alone”

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 He concludes by turning his complaint directly toward God 7:11-21 Therefore, he asks the obvious… “Have I sinned? What have I done to Thee?” vv. 20-21 Job felt God had put a “target” (bull’s eye) on him “Why won’t You pardon me before it is too late?”

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 He concludes by turning his complaint directly toward God 7:11-21 A closing question to think about… Has Job indirectly accepted the position of the “friends” that he was guilty of some sin?

Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Job’s response 6:1 – 7:21 Satan was still not correct about Job…he had not done what he said he would do cp. 1:11 2:5 However, Job’s thoughts now do not appear to be like his earlier ones cp. 1:20-22 2:10

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Bildad’s argument 8:1-22 He begins differently than did Eliphaz Eliphaz answered Job’s opening lament Bildad chides Job for how he replied to Eliphaz “Job, how long will you say these things, and your words be a mighty wind?” v. 2

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Bildad’s argument 8:1-22 If Job is innocent as he claims, God is unfairly punishing him & “perverting justice” v. 3 He strongly insinuates 3 points vv. 4-6 If Job’s children were guilty of sin, God justly punished them v. 4 INSINUATION - they were dead…therefore, they were guilty

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Bildad’s argument 8:1-22 He strongly insinuates 3 points vv. 4-6 If Job would seek God, he would benefit from the “Almighty’s compassion” v. 5 If Job was pure & upright, then God would be “roused” and would hear him v. 6 INSINUATION - you need to “seek God”…repent from sin

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Bildad’s argument 8:1-22 He strongly insinuates 3 points vv. 4-6 If Job was pure & upright, then God would be “roused” and would hear him v. 6 Job’s “end will be better than his beginning” if he would heed this advice v. 7 INSINUATION - God has not answered…Job is not pure

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Bildad’s argument 8:1-22 He next argues that his advice is based upon the “wisdom of the ancients” vv. 8-10 Present-day man is only of yesterday, knows little Prior fathers were wise, can teach us today Application Ù how many people base their religion on such thinking??

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Bildad’s argument 8:1-22 The “wisdom of the ancients” vv. 11-19 Life w/o God = papyrus w/o water vv. 11-13 The wicked’s confidence in “things of life” is like leaning on a spider web vv. 14-15 Though the godless may flourish, they eventually come to ruin, vanish, and are forgotten vv. 16-19 TRUE TRUE TRUE

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Bildad’s argument 8:1-22 He concludes by reminding Job that God will not “reject a man of integrity” vv. 20-22 “God can restore joy to your life” v. 21 “Your enemies will be put to shame” v. 22 Basic message – “Job, you must repent”

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Job’s response 9:1 – 10:22 He does not directly respond to Bildad He did so re: Eliphaz cp. 6:1-2, 14-15, 24-28 Job initially agrees with the “friends” and their argument that man is not even worthy to stand before God 9:2 cp. 8:3, 20

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Job’s response 9:1 – 10:22 Although Job agrees in principle, his dilemma is his own personal situation 9:3 He still desires answers for why he is suffering, but he also knows he cannot plead his case before such a God 9:4-12

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Job’s response 9:1 – 10:22 Job shows wisdom in admitting God’s anger is against evil 9:13 “Rahab” = the sea, monster cp. 26:12 Psa 89:9 Job then expounds upon the power of God and His superiority over man 9:14-24 Job seems to complain of “unfair treatment”

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Job’s response 9:1 – 10:22 Job then expounds upon the power of God and His superiority over man 9:14-24 He seems to complain of “unfair treatment” “He multiplies my wounds without cause” v. 17 “Though I am guiltless, He will declare me guilty” v. 20

Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 1 8:1 – 10:22 Job’s response 9:1 – 10:22 Job then expounds upon the power of God and His superiority over man 9:14-24 He seems defeated in spirit, even questioning God’s “moral control” of the universe vv. 21-24a He concludes, “If it is not He (God doing this), then who is it?” v. 24b