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

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 True Wisdom – Where Can It Be? 28:1-28 It is not found where man dwells vv. 1-11 Man has skill to find & mine earth’s vast storehouses of treasures, wealth He channels paths unknown to creatures, invents ways to unearth riches

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 True Wisdom – Where Can It Be? 28:1-28 It is inaccessible to man vv. 12-22 It won’t be found in realms where man dwells Man cannot even purchase it, trade for it True wisdom is “hidden from the eyes of all the living”

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 True Wisdom – Where Can It Be? 28:1-28 It resides with God alone vv. 23-28 He alone possess the perspective to see all that is involved Ù even Job’s situation!! He “saw, declared, & established” everything To man He has given permission to obtain it Thoughts echoed by Paul 1 Cor 1:18-21 2:1-16

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He longs for his glorious past 29:1-25 He yearns for days when “God watched over” him & God’s light shined on his head vv. 2-3 In those days, Job was in his “prime” and he had “God’s friendship” vv. 4-5 He enjoyed material prosperity v. 6

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He longs for his glorious past 29:1-25 He experienced the public respect and favor of others vv. 7-11 From both young and old alike He was known to be a “champion to the downtrodden” vv. 12-16 He opposed the wicked v. 17

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He longs for his glorious past 29:1-25 At that time, he could not imagine life ever being any better for him vv. 18-25 When he spoke, others listened and no one else could add to his “wisdom” vv. 21-22 He was as “refreshing” as the rain v. 23 He was “chief among men” vv. 24-25

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He laments his miserable present 30:1-31 “But now…” Ù a regretful admission v. 1a Those who in the past I “disdained” now have offspring who mock me vv. 1b He describes the character & behavior of those who were “lower than his dogs” vv. 2-8

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He laments his miserable present 30:1-31 Such a “low class of people” now taunt him… stand aloof from him…spit on him vv. 9-10 Again, Job thinks God is responsible for his “change of fortunes in life” vv. 11, 19-23 He has lost health, prosperity…everything vv. 12-18

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He laments his miserable present 30:1-31 Describing himself as one who had fallen, Job rhetorically asks “Does not such a one stretch out his hand for help?” v. 24 He continues… “Did I not give help to those who needed help in the past?” v. 25 Implication Ù where’s my help NOW?!?!

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He laments his miserable present 30:1-31 Instead of receiving help, Job laments he only got more trouble, vexation vv. 26-30 A life that used to be filled with happiness has turned to a life consumed with sorrow v. 31 In short, Job says, “Woe is me!!”

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He made a “covenant” (pledge) to himself that he would refrain from moral impurity… knowing that those who work such iniquity will be judge by God vv. 1-4

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He always acted honorably with integrity… knowing that God has always been aware of all he did, and he is ready to suffer the consequences if he is guilty of sin vv. 5-8

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He affirms his marital fidelity…he has always been faithful to his wife and has never been guilty of coveting another woman, knowing it would bring punishment & disaster vv. 9-12

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He never mistreated nor oppressed others, especially subordinates (slaves)…knowing they were not really inferior to him in the eyes of God vv. 13-15

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He denies acting miserly towards the poor or the misfortunate…he knows that he would deserve to suffer himself if he had ever acted in such a way vv. 16-23

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He denies ever trusting in material wealth nor in practicing idolatry…he is fully aware that such practices “deny God” and bring Divine judgment vv. 24-28

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He denies ever having a vindictive spirit towards those who were his enemies…he admits such behavior before God is sinful vv. 29-30

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He has always been hospitable, willing to share both with those for whom he was responsible as well as the stranger, traveler vv. 31-32

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He denies ever trying to hide his sins in order to have popularity with the people or to maintain his personal safety from those who might terrify (injure?) him vv. 33-34

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 One last time he makes the challenge… he again requests that God hear him vv. 35-40 “Here is my signature…” Ù metaphorically, Job had signed the legal papers for the “court case” he has wanted all along vv. 35-37 He will gladly “wear” (accept) God’s verdict

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 One last time he makes the challenge… he again requests that God hear him vv. 35-40 He calls on the land to be his “witness” vv. 38-40 If has done anything to deserve his present sufferings, he is willing to let the land “rebel” against him

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 “The words of Job are ended.” 31:40 Job has concluded his speaking in this great Biblical drama Imagine how exhausted he must have been!! We have heard great and shameful words from the patriarch…

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 We have heard great and shameful words from the patriarch… He has exalted God in proper ways, not like “the friends” had erroneously done, and at times has shown a deep faith & trust in God He has steadfastly refused the prejudicial judgments & insinuations from “the friends”

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 We have heard great and shameful words from the patriarch… He concluded his speaking by setting forth the moral & ethical principles by which he had always tried to live his life Regrettably, he also called God into question and at times maligned His Holy name

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 Yet, in all Job said or did, there is one thing he did not do… …he never did what Satan said he would do when faced with what he has had to endure cp. 1:9-11 2:4-5

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 We are next introduced to a 5th speaker… Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite 32:2 We do not know for certain the following – When he “came upon the scene” Ù some assume he had been present from the start How much he has heard of the “debate”

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 We do know for certain the following – He was related to Abraham Buz was the 2nd son of Nahor, Abraham’s brother cp. Gen 22:20-21 What he has heard angered him 32:2-3 Re: Job because he justified himself before God through his words that had dishonored God

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 We do know for certain the following – What he has heard angered him 32:2-3 Re: “the friends” because they “found no answer” (had no proof for what they continually said) and they still condemned Job He was younger than “the friends” and out of respect for them he waited to speak 32:4-5