The book is not about job s history but about job s life and the way we relate to god as a result. The book of job introduction the book of job has long been praised as a masterpiece of literature. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. He has a large family, many flocks of animals, many servants, a large home, perhaps an estate. Hebrew poetry is very different to the western poetry. Paul is asserting that the book of job is inspired scripture. They continue their condemnation of job and his view that he has done. Job as a man of enduring, persevering godliness under the most acute sufferings. God revealed himself to job in a powerful and miraculous way, and this resulted in job s confession and contrition.
He is a good and faithful man, and hes living a good life, enjoying his success as a businessman, husband and. For i know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the. I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day. For i know that my redeemer lives are perhaps the most wellknown, hopefilled words in all the book of job. Jobs redeemer sabbath school lesson 12, 4th qtr 2016. Once one knows the story of jesus and understands the role of his resurrection in. Calvins exposition of the book of job christian library. We do have a free offer that goes along with our study today. Not only so, but here he would read of a redeemer who lived, of a ransom. My redeemer lives by derek thomas from the book of job. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a.
Thomas examines this glimpse of job s faith and his continued belief in the justice of god and the resurrection to come. God gives satan free reign in job s life, within limits. Tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. These words of job point to what is the most crucial and important truth in the bible. Visit the eo web site to browse and download the material for church or personal use. It is a book written by joe crews entitled christs human nature and this is free to anybody in north america who calls and asks.
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