Job began this chapter with the language of the lawcourt if one wished to contend with him, job 9. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of job. Thomas walks us through the book of job and considers what the bible says about our darkest moments. 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. Which are black by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow hideth itself. The god of the bible study of the father, son, and holy spirit. The end of jobs dispute will not come until later, but the end of our dispute with god is available now in jesus christ. For a period of about four years, i have desired to produce a course on the book of job. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. Job 1 niv prologue in the land of uz there bible gateway. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. The gripping and challenging book of job is perhaps one of the most fascinating books of the old testament, and it begins a new division in the scriptures.
Victor, 1985, 717, for nine reasons the book of job points to a patriarchal period. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. A list of the best commentaries on job ranked by scholars, journal. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary. Just ask job, the man from uz who clung to gods goodness while all his worldly joys were stripped away. Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Job, in the bible knowledge commentary, old testament, ed. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Archer and others see the book of job as the oldest book in the bible gleason l. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of job.
Thus the sacred numbers, three and seven, often occur. Visit the eo web site to browse and download the material for church or personal use. Job will press you to think carefully, with doctrinal thoughtfulness and depth, about how the universe is governed. Job free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The book of job this course is designed as an expository study of the book of job, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. The book of job is the story of a normal human being who is beset by misfortune and suffering.
Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Zuck, a biblical theology of the old testament, pp. This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the.
Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the almighty. It has been highly spoken of and often quoted from by secular as well as christian writers. And the lord said to satan, from where do you come. Eliphaz continues 6 although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground. Its incredibly complex and obscure hebrew allowing for multiple translations and meanings. John piper talks about how to discern between good and bad theology in the book of job. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Job is a book that ranks as one of the most difficult books in thetanach bible, for two reasons. Commentary on the book of job sermon by eric hanson, job 1. Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Bible study notes and comments kindle edition by pratte, david. The book of job new international commentary on the old. The book of job by derek thomas ligonier ministries. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship.
The prose section of the book of job is a gigantic, sweeping drama that encompasses earth and heaven. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. This summary of the book of job provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of job. So satan answered the lord and said, from going to and. Look at the specific lessons we can learn about responding to trials as revealed in the book of job. However, the book of job is also called the most theological book of the entire old testament theology study and commentary on the existence and attributes of a god. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well open your bible to job, chapter 8. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. This post is adapted from the bible study job by eric ortlund. Another great doctrine of the faith, particularly set forth in the book of job, is that of providence. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. In line with the approach adopted in the study commentary series, the author takes a thoroughly reformed approach.
Eliphaz is the first of jobs friends to respond to job. But how is it possible to hold onto such joy in times of sorrow. Having grown up with the bible, i know the story well, but wiersbes book provided a deeper insight to job s suffering and the lessons we can learn about how he responded to it and his relationship with god. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of job with an emphasis on practical application. Verses 1423 to him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend. He addresses the difficult question of the relationship between gods sovereignty and the existence of evil, sin, and suffering. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job weve been reminded throughout this book that when we dont understand gods ways, we must trust his wisdom. May the day perish on which i was born, and the night in which it was said, a male child is conceived. May god above not seek it, nor the light shine upon it. The book of job is one of the oldest books in the world, and one of the most fascinating ever written. I hope youll join me as we continue to look at the book of job in the coming weeks. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge.
Click the bible to visit the new being developed test drive it and tell us about your experience. When it is hot, they are consumed out of their place. Whether we have a life of ease or hardship on this earth, we have this hope. Book of job overview insight for living ministries. Again there was a day when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord, and satan came also among them to present himself before the lord. The complex and delicate nature of the subject matter. He complains that, whereas he expected consolation from his friends, he had received nothing but the bitterest reproaches, on the assumed ground that he must be a wicked man, else god would not so grievously. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of job on page 661662 of the jeremiah study bible. In addition to them, the patriarch job is pointed out in verse 11 as an outstanding example of steadfast faith in the way he handled severe trials. Learn to use pain to strengthen your faith, point others to the gospel.
Jesus said to her, i am the resurrection and the life. The ot daily bible study series, job looks at personal learning and the theology of. Job 8 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. In this 7session study by lisa harper, discover the redemptive side to jobs story of suffering. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Waiting on god in difficult times the be series commentary is a very interesting and helpful book about job. My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, as the channel of brooks that pass away. In other words, trouble and affliction like job is experiencing dont just come from nowhere. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the reader to the idea of hebrew poetry, which involves the repetition and combination of ideas more than sounds. Gods answer to the problem of undeserved suffering.
However, the date when the book was written and by whom it was. This is the most singular book in the whole of the sacred code. It has been supposed by some that the book of job is an allegory, not a real narrative, on account of the artificial character of many of its statements. Above all, the book of job will force you to think deeply about god the father and about jesus christ, the son of god. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Job 5 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. Hartley deals carefully with this book whose language, text, and theology are not only among the most intriguing in the old testament but also among the most difficult to grasp. Job is referred to as a historical character in the scriptures see ezek. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.