The Book of Job

What simile does Job use at the end of his soliloquy?

(3:24) for my sighing comes instead of my bread my groaning are poured out like water

Give three problems that seem to exist in the book of Job

1. Fundamental questions of life: how and why does God allow evil? How can God remain good and blameless if he allows evil to happen to good people? 2. We have a book that gives significant AirPlay to people who are wrong. We read about the three friends and see things that could easily be right. 3. The structure of the story itself. How do the prologue and epilogue relate to the main part of the book? Is Job right or wrong?

What are the three sections to chapter 3?

1. Job's curse (3:1-10) 2. Job's questions (3:11-19) 3. Job pondering the problem of suffering (3:20-26)

How long did Job and his friends sit before Job speaks?

7 days

How many children did Job have?

7 sons and 3 daughters

What were Job's possessions?

7000 feet, 3000 camels, 500 yoke of oxygen, 500 female donkeys, many servants

What did Job lose in one day?

All the animals, all the servants, all his children

What is the role of the prophet?

Allowed access in to deliberations of God's heavenly council room, given floor to debate and Argentina his case before God and the divine assembly

To what did Eliphaz appeal in support of his argument? Summarize

An angel; he received whispers that made his bones shake. He feels dread as a spirit floats past him. He answers his questions

James 5:10-11

As an example of suffering and patience brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord be hold, we consider those blessed who remained

Why did Job curse the day of his birth?

Because of his sores and losses (3:10)

How is Job described regarding his character?

Blameless and upright, feared God and turned away from evil

What did Job do whenever his sons would throw a party? Why?

Consecrate them, rise early, sacrifice burnt offerings according to the number of them all; so God would hopefully forgive them

Went to Job's wife want him to do?

Curse God and die

As Job begins his soliloquy, what two things does he curse?

Day he was born and the night of his conception

As Job begins his soliloquy, what two things does he curse?

Day of his birth and night of his conception (3:3)

How did they react when they saw Job?

Didn't recognize him, raised voices, wet, tore rubes, sprinkle dust over head towards heaven, sat with him on the ground for seven days and nights, new ones but

What did God allow Satan to do?

Do anything to his possessions but you cannot touch him

What does God allow Satan to do?

Do harm to Job

Which of Job's three friends responds to Job first? Where is he from?

Eliphaz the Teman

What three friends come to mourn with Job and to comfort him?

Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar

What is the only Old Testament book to mention Job? Who is he listed with?

Ezekiel; Noah and Daniel

What simile does Job use at the end of his soliloquy? What image is created by this analogy?

For my sighing comes instead of my bread my groanings are poured out like water; water = fast, goes everywhere, can't get it back, slips through your fingers

What was his reaction to this great loss?

He mourns and worshipped

What was Satan's accusation to God concerning Job?

He only praises you because you have blessed him with things

What do we know about Job as a person?

He was a great King, and was a very giving. He had many sufferings, and was known to perfect.

What was Satan's initial challenge to God conceding Job?

He would curse God if he was no longer blessed

What is God trying to prove?

His true believers will stay by him until the end

What was Satan second challenge to God concerning Job?

If you touch him physically he would curse you

Characters - Job's children

Jemimah, Keziah, Kere-Happuch - most beautiful woman ever, the children God gives Job after punishment

How is Job like Jacob?

Job is "blameless and upright". Jacob is also considered "perfect". They're both persecuted and live a life of struggle. Jacob learns wisdom through his struggles. Jacob is the new Adam.

What is James implying in James 5: 10-11?

Job is an example of a prophet who spoke in the name of the Lord and endured suffering with patience

How is Job like Adam?

Job is described as "blameless", and it could just as easily be translated to "perfect". Thus, Job is a "perfect man", surrounded with a world of wonderful blessings as Adam was. He also consists he is not covered in sin.

What are the three sections to Chapter 3?

Job's curse 3:1-10, Job's questions 3:11-19, Job pondering the problem of suffering 3:20-26

Where did Job live?

Land of Uz

Elibu

Latecomer to debate

What is the role of the King?

Law must applied with wisdom, must wrestle with difficult issues and questions and contemplate applications not directly addressed in the law

What analogy about the book of Job is introduced?

Like a courtroom scene (Job and company may have actually been sitting in an ash heap, it they were arguing, reasons, and deliberating as thought they were in court)

With what did Satan afflict Job?

Loathsome sores from the crown of his foot to the top of his head

Characters - Job

Main character, King, greater son of east

Characters - Zophar

Naamathite, friend of Job

What is Satan wishing to prove?

No such thing as selfish pity only worship because we get something

What statements are made by Job in response to his suffering?

None

Characters - the Accuser

Satan, evil angelic being

What did Eliphaz encourage Job to do?

Seek God

What did Job ask his wife in response to her request?

Shall we received good from God and we not receive evil

Characters - Bildad

Shuhite, friend of Job

Why does Job wish he had been still born?

So he would have no troubles (3:16-19)

Why does Job wish he had been still born?

So he wouldn't have to endure his troubles

Why does Job wish he had died at birth?

So he wouldn't have to go through the suffering he was (3:11-15)

Why does Job wish he had died at birth?

So he wouldn't have to go through the sufferings

What does it mean to be a prophet?

Spread God's word and be a believer

Characters - Eliphaz

Temanites, friend of Job

Hat is the role of the priest?

To guard and require strict adherence to the law, must follow careful instructions regarding ceremonial and sacrificial laws

What had come upon Job?

Trouble

Who wrote the book of Job?

Unknown

As Job ponders the problem of suffering, what does he ask?

Why give life if it's just going to be of suffering and longing for death? (3:20-21)

Characters - God

Yahweh, Lord

What are Eliphaz's main arguments?

You're not innocent, reap what you sow