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

3. The exchange between Job and the 3 “friends” has concluded
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
The exchange between Job and the “friends” has concluded
- They have not convinced Job of his “sin”
- They have failed to answer his dilemma
- Job will speak alone, again lamenting &
desiring answers for his plight chs

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 remains resolved in his defense 27:1-6
He continues to think God is responsible, “taking away his right” and “embittering his soul” v. 2
He also refuses to concede the argument to the “friends” and will continue to hold to his integrity & will continue to speak out vv. 3-6

5. Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
Showing his wisdom, he instructs the “friends” on the fate of the wicked 27:7-12
The godless man has no hope because he lives his life apart from God v. 8
The godless has no right nor expectation for God to answer should he call v. 9

6. Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
Showing his wisdom, he instructs the “friends” on the fate of the wicked 27:7-12
The godless man does not “take delight in the Almighty” and will not call on Him v. 10
Job exposes the vanity of the “friends” & their previously-stated “wisdom” vv

7. Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
He catalogs the “portion of the wicked man” from God…his “inheritance” 27:13-23
Though he have many sons, they are destined for the sword Ù they eventually perish v. 14
Other calamities (plague, pestilence) will affect his survivors v. 15

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 catalogs the “portion of the wicked man” from God…his “inheritance” 27:13-23
All the wealth he “piles up” will outlive him, be given to others (the innocent) vv
All he builds for himself will not sustain him in the end…he cannot avoid his doom vv

9. Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
Job had earlier stated that a “…righteous man with clean hands would grow stronger and stronger” 17:9
He is now illustrating such truth…he is progressing in character throughout this ordeal that has vexed him

10. Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6
Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40
Job had earlier stated that a “…righteous man with clean hands would grow stronger and stronger” 17:9
Continuing in his final discourse, Job shows an understanding about true wisdom and its origin that his “friends” did not possess

11. 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

12. 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
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”

13. 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
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: :1-16

14. 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
To summarize, man cannot and will not be able to find this wisdom on his own
God must give it to him so that he might know how to acceptably serve God
Job is now making progress in his struggles!

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 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

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 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
He opposed the wicked v. 17

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
When he spoke, others listened and no one else could add to his “wisdom” vv
He was as “refreshing” as the rain v. 23
He was “chief among men” vv

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
“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

19. 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

20. 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?!?!

21. 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
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!!”