Biblical Studies From Job

Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 He first wonders if Job is prepared to listen to another…yet, he feels he must speak 4:2 He then commends Job’s prior days 4:3-4 Yet now, Job needs to personally apply the teaching he previously gave others 4:5-6 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 His argument is initially based on his observations of the wicked in life 4:7-11 Observations theologically true v. 8 cp. Gal 6:7 He painfully insinuates & applies his “theology” to Job, his predicament vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 His argument is initially based on his observations of the wicked in life 4:7-11 Lesson: Ù we need to be careful when applying what we think we know…do we have all the facts? Not to discourage “judging” Mt 7:15-20 Jn 7:24 Did Eliphaz “have all the facts?” The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 He also argues on the basis of a “vision” he claims to have received 4:12-21 A vision he admits terrified him vv The basic message Ù man’s nothingness before a great and awesome God vv True words…yet, how helpful has he been? The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 He rhetorically challenges Job to “call out” to see if anyone will answer him 5:1-7 By now, Eliphaz understands exactly what Job is claiming…innocence, undeserving of punishment He implies Job is foolish v. 2 The foolish get what they deserve vv. 3-7 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 He counsels Job to “seek God” 5:8-16 Job should “place his cause” before a God who can do great & marvelous things vv. 8-9 He gives physical blessings v. 10 He frustrates, captures the shrewd & ungodly vv He saves the helpless and poor vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 He concludes by emphasizing how much better off Job will be if he repents 5:17-26 “Job, you’ll be happy if you accept the reproving God is giving you and not despise it” v. 17 Again, theologically correct cp. Heb 12:5-11 Yet, Eliphaz is incorrect in his application The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 1 4:1 – 7:21 Eliphaz’s argument 4:1 – 5:27 He concludes by emphasizing how much better off Job will be if he repents 5:17-26 God offers aid, protection, relief, & prosperity to those who receive His punishment vv Life will once again be good for such a one…even to one’s death vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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) The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 also challenges them to “look at him” and see if he is lying, speaking deceitfully 6:28-30 He continues to despairingly speak of his painful days and nights in a “swift life” 7:1-6 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 is convinced he will not see good again 7:7 He will die and then be gone for good, just like the cloud that vanishes away 7:8-10 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 He has no comforting moments…not even sleep He is suffocating…God will not “leave him alone” The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 He admits that God does watch over man…is mindful of all men vv He has been “visited” by God and is being crushed underneath of what is happening to him The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job 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 Job felt God had put a “target” (bull’s eye) on him “Why won’t You pardon me before it is too late?” The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job