Biblical Studies From Job

Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 Job continues to label the “friends” as unhelpful, disappointing to him 16:1-3 In this reply, they are “miserable comforters” v. 2 They are equally “windy” v. 3 cp. 8:2 15:2 He states he would treat them differently than they have dealt with him vv. 4-5 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 He again complains against God 16:6-17 Whether he spoke or remained silent, Job did not see his condition getting better v. 6 He blames God for all his troubles vv God had “exhausted” him…he had no friends v. 7 God had “shriveled him up” physically v. 8 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 He again complains against God 16:6-17 His reaction to God’s actions on him vv Job spent his time mourning in sackcloth, dust v. 15 Job was weary, flushed from continual weeping v. 16 Job felt God’s actions were unwarranted because there was “no violence in my hands” and his prayers were “pure” v. 17 Ù He didn’t deserve this treatment!! The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 His hope Ù heavenly vindication 16:18-22 He did not want his blood covered up v. 18 A reference to the death of an innocent person…such blood could only be cleansed by punishment of him that shed it; otherwise, it was to be left uncovered on the ground to “speak” or “testify” to the wrongdoing cp. Gen 4:10 Num 35:29-33 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 His hope Ù heavenly vindication 16:18-22 He did not want his blood covered up v. 18 Job saw no earthly help…his “witness” or “advocate” (God) was in heaven v. 19 The same “Witness” he had just complained about!! Further evidence his faith was on a “roller coaster” The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 He felt crushed, broken 17:1-2 The only future he saw was the grave (death) Mockers only provoked him Ù the 3 “friends” He requests that God give him a “pledge” for his innocence 17:3-5 He doesn’t want the “friends” to be right re: him The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 He concludes with yet another gloomy outlook on his condition 17:6-16 God had made him a “byword” and one at whom others spit v. 6 He had suffered tremendously physically v. 7 The upright would be appalled at Job’s plight v. 8 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 He concludes with yet another gloomy outlook on his condition 17:6-16 He had no reason anymore to hope…even make plans vv He could only look forward to Sheol, darkness vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Bildad’s argument 18:1-21 He begins as he did before v. 2a cp. 8:2 If Job would just show some understanding, they could have a profitable discussion v. 2b He is offended by Job’s characterizations of the “friends”…responds defensively vv. 3-4 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Bildad’s argument 18:1-21 He proceeds with another discourse on the wicked man, his eventual end vv There is no light in his life vv. 5-6 His steps have lost their vigor v. 7 He will finally “catch himself” v. 8 cp. Psa 9:15 He falls for hidden traps vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Bildad’s argument 18:1-21 He proceeds with another discourse on the wicked man, his eventual end vv He suffers physically vv A reference to Job? cp. 2:7-8 He no longer enjoys security vv He eventually loses his posterity vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Bildad’s argument 18:1-21 He confidently concludes by telling Job what is in store for him is what he has described vv With one “swipe of the brush” Bildad paints all the wicked together…they (including Job) suffer because they do not know God The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 He continues to protest the persistent arguments of the “friends” vv. 2-3 He is “tormented” and “crushed” by their baseless & unfounded words His hyperbole “These 10 times you have insulted me” indicates the weariness, exhaustion he felt The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 He again reminds the “friends” they have failed to prove his error, sin v. 5 He is still convinced that it is God who has wronged him v. 6 He then begins another complaint against God, how he felt He had treated him vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 He then begins another complaint against God, how he felt He had treated him vv His cries for help go unanswered v. 7 God had walled him up (trapped) v. 8 God had stripped him of his honor v. 9 God had attacked him as His enemy vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 He also bemoans how other people have reacted towards him vv Friends & relatives had forsaken him vv Domestic relationships had worsened vv He had become offensive to his wife v. 17 He no longer had the respect of others vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 He also bemoans how other people have reacted towards him vv He felt he deserved pity (compassion) because of his physical condition vv a Instead, the “friends” and others were persecuting him as he felt God had done vv. 21b-22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 Nevertheless, he concludes in hope vv He wished his plight was permanently recorded for future people to read, know vv As for him, “I know my Redeemer lives” v. 25 His predicament would not totally destroy his faith in seeing God, being with Him at last vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 Nevertheless, he concludes in hope vv Anyone who concludes otherwise (the “friends”) will suffer judgment for making false accusations against him vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s closing words to Bildad prove he had not completely abandoned his hope & his faith

Biblical Studies From Job Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Zophar’s argument 20:1-29 He is “agitated” and “insulted” by Job’s continual rejection of the “friends” vv. 2-3a Therefore, he must answer v. 3b He returns to their recurrent theme Ù the short-lived success of the wicked vv The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Zophar’s argument 20:1-29 The wicked’s short-lived success vv The wicked’s joy is “momentary” v. 5 Though life could be good for him, once he perishes, his memory is forever gone vv. 6-9 His wickedness will also affect his offspring v. 10 His vigor will not help him in his death v. 11 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

Biblical Studies From Job