Irving jensen, jensens survey of the old testament, p. Who gives in the evening the meat he is searching for, when his young ones are crying to god. Based on the book of job, this epic segment leads into the final confrontation where job is challenged by god to examine his own limited mortal. He is also the creator of all animals and their protector. Over the previous 35 chapters since job 2, god has been directly absent from the account. This morning, we will conclude our study in the book of job. Regarding mountain goats, wild donkeys, and wild oxen. Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge. Then, through a series of dialogues and monologues arranged in a pattern of threes, human wisdom attempts to explain the. The lord speaks to job from the whirlwindthen the lord answered job out of the whirlwind, and said. Elihu had silenced job, but had not brought him to admit his guilt before god. That celebrated oration of cicero against catiline, which is allowed to be his masterpiece, begins with a multitude of short questions, closely pressed upon each other.
What i like about the book of job is that it answers the how come question right up front. A few questions thoughts to ponder have been added to the first. When both by might and sleight they provide for themselves. Job answers each of their speeches directly before the next friend starts. The structure and purpose of the book of job 141 him that he was a sinner who deserved his calamity.
David guzik commentary on job 38, where god speaks to job from the whirlwind, holding him accountable and asking him in regards to what he does not know. It is an astonishing story that job would not have guessed in a million years. God does not answer their questions about jobs guilt or innocence, but rather speaks about the created order and contrasts what god can do with what humans are able to do. He was one to whom people came for counsel and direction a pillar in the community. Job 31 job proclaims his purity and innocence this whole chapter is occupied with jobs solemn oath of innocence. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job s goodness. Job lives to a ripe old age, and both god and satan fade into the shadows. Job, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. We read nothing of gods direct role in comforting, speaking to, or sustaining job in the midst of his crisis. May 07, 2008 38 40 the lord begins by proclaiming his omnipotence. The prologue provides a fascinating peek into the back storywhy god allowed satan to afflict job with such pain and turmoil.
In chapter 42, job, after having been questioned by god, responds. Study guide for job 38 by david guzik blue letter bible. Study the bible online using commentary on job 38 and more. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on jobs goodness. Most interpreters see here the style and content of the author of the book, a return to the beginning of the book.
Job chapter 38 kjv king james version like any time you read gods word always pray that the holy spirit will guide you to what is needed for today. At last, god fulfills job s desire for a facetoface encounter. Job feared god and shunned evil, he stood witness for god during his trials, he earned gods praise and blessings, and he lived out a worthy and meaningful life which is much admired by us today. It seemed appropriate to recap what we have seen so far. Job teaches us that suffering is a means by which evil is answered and god is vindicated. Or, if it was not written then, yet, the penman of the book being inspired by the holy ghost, we are sure that we have here a very true and exact report of what was said. Job 38 the lord speaks then the lord spoke bible gateway.
The book of job is a true story set in poetry, which delves into the feelings and emotions of the human mind when faced with trauma and suffering, since poetry is the language of the heart, job reveals the innermost thoughts of men more so than outward deeds. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Job chapter 38 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Job 3840 niv the lord speaks then the lord spoke bible. The book delves into issues near to the heart of every human who experiences suffering. This book that never refers to israelite history or the land of israel nevertheless identifies the god of. Job 38 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. Indeed the lord gave job twice as much as he had before. Job has lived through the suffering without cursing god. Jun 22, 2015 in chapter 42, job, after having been questioned by god, responds.
Who is this that obscures my planswith words without knowledge. Job 38, new international version niv the bible app. Read job 38 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In the book s first cycle, job s friends speeches were halted by the revelation of gods wisdom. Significantly, god did not immediately or directly answer job s friends. Job 38 niv bible then the lord spoke to job out of the. Friends join job, and join him in silent mourning for seven days. Job was once a wealthy, successful man admired by all who knew him. Then job answered the lord, and said,behold, i am vile.
Then the lord answered job this speech is addressed particularly to job, not only because he is the principal personage referred to in the book, but particularly because he had indulged in language of murmuring and complaint. Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge. Based on the book of job, this epic segment leads into the final confrontation where job is challenged by god to examine his own limited mortal understanding before calling gods motives into. God says to job, now i want you to pray for your friends these three dear men, so stubborn, so sure that they had all the answers, so well meaning, so sincere, so dedicated, but such utter blunderers.
The creation theme in genesis 1, psalm 104 and job 3842. Do you know the time when the wild mountain goats bear young. Verses job had silenced, but had not convinced his friends. He uses all kinds of description of the amazing mysteries in nature. Perhaps this was because job was the one wrongly accused and though he was wrong, he was more right than any of his friends. It was his final and explicit answer to the line of argument adopted by his three friends. Job has darkened deliberations because he lacks a broad comprehensive perspective of gods ways the book of job, hartley, p. Instead of demanding more answers from god, instead of questioning god further, job answers the only way a man can who has seen the living god face to face, with awe and repentance. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. All through the book, job had been hoping for an audience with god.
This was originally written as a commentary in outline form, not as a study guide with questions. X audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume. In the books first cycle, jobs friends speeches were halted by the revelation of gods wisdom. Then the lord answered job out of the whirlwind, and said, 38. Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge.
The explanations from his friends connected his suffering with some sins known or unknown that he had committed. Job is thereby made aware of his true stature and forced to realize that it is not his place to question gods rectitude or wisdom. In order to better understand the portrayal of creation in chapters 38 to 42, we must first examine chapter 3, in which job gives vent to his intense suffering in the most pitiful terms. Here the lord speaks to job and displays his sovereign power and glory. The best orations delivered by the ancients were formed after this manner. The new element in the second cycle is that elihus speech is interrupted by the dramatic appearance of god himself job 38. He describes how he is the master of the deep, light, darkness, snow, hail, lightning, constellations, clouds, and dew. Mar 01, 2020 i improved the mix of the sound on this version. When they are stretched out in their holes, and are waiting in the brushwood. Job 40 moreover the lord answered job, and said,shall he that contendeth with the almighty instruct him. Job, chapter 38 king james version christian answers webbible. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. Commentary on job 3842 job meets god tough questions. God continues in this vein of showing job he is nobody for the rest of chapter 38 and chapter 39.
The lord answers job then the lord answered job out of the whirlwind and said. Next chapter of job the book of job, chapter 38 we hope that you find the content of the book of job, chapter 38 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Mar 01, 2020 based on the book of job, this epic segment leads into the final confrontation where job is challenged by god to examine his own limited mortal understanding before calling gods motives into. Which some understand of old lions, who, for want of strength, lying with the body resting on the legs and the head raised in their dens, or in some hidden place, waiting for any prey that passes by, to seize upon it. The lord speaks then the lord spoke to job out of the storm. Whenever the words fear god are mentioned, most people will think of the story of job in the bible. Job 3840 esv the lord answers job then the lord bible.
The lord will now proceed to demonstrate jobs ignorance by interrogating him with regard to the creation and maintenance of the world 38. In the first two rounds, eliphaz, bildad and zophar speak in turn. Where were you when i laid the foundation of the earth. At last, god fulfills jobs desire for a facetoface encounter. A few questions thoughts to ponder have been added to.
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