1. Biblical Studies From Job

2. Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

3. 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

4. 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. 9-11 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

5. 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

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. 14-15 The basic message Ù man’s nothingness before a great and awesome God vv. 17-21 True words…yet, how helpful has he been? The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

7. 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

8. 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. 12-14 He saves the helpless and poor vv. 15-16 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

9. 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

10. 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. 18-23 Life will once again be good for such a one…even to one’s death vv. 24-26 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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. 11-16 He has no comforting moments…not even sleep He is suffocating…God will not “leave him alone” The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

21. 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. 17-19 He has been “visited” by God and is being crushed underneath of what is happening to him The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6

22. 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. 20-21 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

23. Biblical Studies From Job