2. Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job
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Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

3. Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Bildad vs. Job – Round :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

4. Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Bildad vs. Job – Round :1 – 19:29
Job’s response 19:1-29
He then begins another complaint against God, how he felt He had treated him vv. 7-12
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

5. Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Bildad vs. Job – Round :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

6. Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Bildad vs. Job – Round :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
FAITH

7. Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Bildad vs. Job – Round :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
Job’s closing words to Bildad prove he had not completely abandoned his hope & his faith

8. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :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. 4-11

9. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Zophar’s argument 20:1-29
The wicked’s short-lived success vv. 4-11
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

10. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Zophar’s argument 20:1-29
The wicked’s “sweet” ends “bitter” vv
Though he relish the “sweetness” of gain, it will at last turn to “bitterness” within him vv
God will not allow him to ultimately enjoy the “ungodly” fruits of his labor vv
Another insinuation? cp. 1:3, 9-10, 21

11. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Zophar’s argument 20:1-29
The wicked’s inevitable end vv
His inability to be content will destroy him v. 20
His prosperity will only take him so far v. 21
He will not escape his doom from God vv
His iniquity will be revealed…in the end, he will have lost everything vv

12. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
At last, Job responds directly to what the “friends” have been saying in their speeches
He requests that they carefully listen to him… then, they can continue to mock vv. 2-3
He continues to offer excuses for his voice of complaint and his impatience vv. 4-6

13. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
Job begins to counter some of the statements expressed by the “friends” vv. 7-16
The wicked live, even prosper in power v. 7
Contradicts Zophar cp. 20:11
The wicked see their future offspring v. 8
Contradicts Bildad cp. 18:19

14. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
Job begins to counter some of the statements expressed by the “friends” vv. 7-16
The wicked’s house is safe, secure v. 9
Contradicts Eliphaz cp. 5:17, 24
The wicked enjoys blessings in life vv
Contradicts what all 3 “friends” have said

15. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
Job begins to counter some of the statements expressed by the “friends” vv. 7-16
The wicked’s blasphemy seemingly goes unpunished vv
Yet, Job is not numbered among them, and does not subscribe to their lifestyle v. 16

16. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
Job continues to show the “friends” their wisdom is not universally true vv
The wicked are not always lights “snuffed out” prematurely vv
The wicked’s offspring do not always suffer for the sins of their predecessors v

17. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
Job continues to show the “friends” their wisdom is not universally true vv
Job admits the way God chooses to handle the wicked may at times seem puzzling v
How God decides to deal with each man (whether wicked or good) is entirely up to Him, His wisdom

18. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
Job concludes by correctly summarizing the arguments of the “friends” thus far vv
He knows all their insinuations have been directed at him v. 27
He correctly accuses them of generalizing too much and making improper applications v. 28

19. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
Job concludes by correctly summarizing the arguments of the “friends” thus far vv
He correctly rebukes them for accepting too much the “witness of wayfaring men” v. 29
As the “friends” have done, he also declares some “proverbial truths” re: the wicked vv

20. Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Zophar vs. Job – Round :1 – 21:34
Job’s response 21:1-34
Job concludes by correctly summarizing the arguments of the “friends” thus far vv
All their words have been “vain attempts at comforting” Job because their arguments have been “full of falsehoods” v. 34

21. Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Eliphaz vs. Job – Round :1 – 24:25
Eliphaz’s argument 22:1-30
He begins his last speech by asking Job rhetorical questions vv. 2-5
He believes God has no interest, is not benefited if Job were righteous vv cp. Psa 35:27
He insinuates, even states Job must be wicked… God would not reprove a righteous man vv. 4-5

22. Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Eliphaz vs. Job – Round :1 – 24:25
Eliphaz’s argument 22:1-30
Job had earlier asked for specific proof of his sin (6:24) – Eliphaz offers his “proof” vv. 6-9
Job had taken unlawful pledges from others v. 6
Job had neglected the downtrodden vv. 7, 9
In so doing, Job had become a “mighty man” v. 8
Compare to Eliphaz’s earlier words cp. 4:3-4

23. Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Eliphaz vs. Job – Round :1 – 24:25
Eliphaz’s argument 22:1-30
Job had earlier asked for specific proof of his sin (6:24) – Eliphaz offers his “proof” vv. 6-9
As a result, Job suffered among “snares” and in “darkness” vv
This was how God was punishing Job for his sins