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