An introduction and commentary, tyndale old testament commentaries, downers grove. The prose section of the book of job is a gigantic, sweeping drama that encompasses earth and heaven. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Job is the first old testament book of poetry the others are psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon, and lamentations. This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. Many writers have used job as the basis for their plots, including h. Wells and more recently archibald macleish in his broadway hit, j. The book takes its name from the main character in the poem, the patriarch job. See what its about from the first verse to the last. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. See the verses and verse art for all the other books of the bible jobs role in the bible.
Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. The events in the book of job may be summarized as follows. This overview and outline of job is intended to assist you as you seek god by studying his word. Set in uz, an obscure land far from israel, during an unknown time period, the book of job focuses on questions about gods justice and why good people suffer. Neither does the term poetical mean that it is rhythmic. This material is from, a web site containing sermon outlines and bible studies by mark a.
The book of job is acclaimed as one of the great literary books of the old testament. It is the first of the poetical books which also include psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon, and lamentations. Study resources recommended study online bible powerpoint presentations cdrom iso image cdrom request. Background and outline job bible commentary theology.
These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. God boasts to satan about jobs goodness, but satan argues that job is only good because god has. What are job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of solomon, often called. The holiness, riches, and religious care of job for. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. Growing godly families series series manuals email version.
The most likely candidates are job, elihu, moses, and solomon. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. Although the book of job is best known for its story, only three of the 42 chapters are narrative. J ust about everyone has heard of the suffering of job in the old testament. One would then expect that there are many ways to look at and learn from job.
Job 12 forms a prologue in prose to the debates, giving a picture of job s prosperity, the wager between god and satan, and the resultant affliction which was job s. Job 1 niv prologue in the land of uz there bible gateway. Job does not seem to be an israelite, because he is said to be from the land of uz job 1. However, the date when the book was written and by whom it was. Job 12 forms a prologue in prose to the debates, giving a picture of jobs prosperity, the wager between god and satan, and the resultant affliction which was jobs. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job s goodness. Job explores the difficult question of gods relationship to human suffering, and invites us to trust gods wisdom and character. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god.
Book of job overview insight for living ministries. Jobs final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. Job in the picture study bible the book of job with maps. Job pronounced jobe, was a rich farmer living in the land of uz, somewhere northeast of palestine. 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. The date of the authorship of the book of job would be determined by the author of the book of job. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. He was a faithful servant of god, he owned thousands of animals, and had many servants and friends. I love reading the book of jobi feel a connection, i lost my son to a pedestrian accident almost 3 years ago at 1. This type of outline takes the bare facts of a passage and puts them in order. Satan, appearing before god, by calumniation obtains leave to afflict job. In his study on the book the book of job, quality pub. The book defends the absolute glory and perfection of god it sets forth the theme echoed in ps 18.
One author says it is no less than eight types of literature rolled up in one book. The crivoice bible study focuses on what you personally might learn and apply in your life. The book treats two major themes and many other minor ones, both in the narrative framework of the prologue chaps. You might have heard someone say, they have the patience of job. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. The book begins with the description of job as a just and upright man. He is blameless and upright, always careful to avoid doing evil 1.
Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. One day, satan the adversary appears before god in heaven. The book of job 3 the book of job introduction to the book the book of job has long been praised as a masterpiece of literature. Aug 04, 20 see the verses and verse art for all the other books of the bible. The holiness, riches, and religious care of job for his children. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. How does one deal with the pentateuch, the old testament ot books of history, or. The first way to make an outline is to summarize what the passage says. A key to understanding the first theme of the book is to notice the debate between god and satan in heaven and how it. Job had a very large family with seven sons and three daughters. A study outline of the book of job developed by bob young.
It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. Job bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Job, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Jobs character and the circumstances of his test 1. The bible story of job, from the book of job, is a powerful tale of testing the devotion and fortitude of the human will. The book of job free sermon outlines and bible studies. In this epic wager between god and the devil, discover how job reacts to the shocking curses inflicted upon him and what we can learn from his incredible example of remaining faithful through suffering. Job lived southeast of israel, perhaps east of edom and north of arabia see lamentations 4. A study outline of the book of job developed by bob young foreword most churches face a difficult challenge in determining how to address the longer books of the bible in adult bible classes. Job author unknown possibly the oldest book in the bible, it tells the story of a man attacked directly by satan while his friends argue about the reason behind the horrible events surrounding him. Background and outline job bible commentary theology of.
Job s final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. The old testament quizzes about important details and events in every section of the book. Tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. Thomas carlyle called the book of job all mens book. Watch our overview video on the book of job, which breaks down the. This unique resource is designed to empower pastors and leaders to effectively preach and teach gods word. Detailed bible book outlines old testament new testament. Job 331 contain three series of speeches between job and his companions, in which he defends himself against their assertion that he is being. According to biblical scholars, the book of job is the oldest book in the bible. This is much more than a commentary it takes the best scholarly works available and combines them in a single resource. Outline of the book of job job 12 forms a prologue in prose to the debates, giving a picture of jobs prosperity, the wager between god and satan, and the resultant affliction which was jobs.
The book of job is the first book of the wisdom literature of hebrew scripture, and is. Job loses his wealth, children, and health yet still remains faithful to god. Job is treated as a historical character in the scriptures see ezekiel 14. Job had 10 children who appear to be adults at the time his suffering began. Outline of job free bible outlines bible study start. At the same time, it also asks the question we rarely. This summary of the book of job provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of job. Aug 29, 2018 the bible story of job, from the book of job, is a powerful tale of testing the devotion and fortitude of the human will. Visit the eo web site to browse and download the material for church or personal use. 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. The book of job does not specifically name its author.
Job is a wealthy man living in a land called uz with his large family and extensive flocks. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply. Job 1 kjv there was a man in the land of uz, bible gateway. This overview of the book of job introduces the book of job by providing jobs purpose, a special outline, a brief introduction of the five sections of job and. Summary of the books of job the story of the bible. I have not always been the best christian but i know jesus is god one. The skeptical character of the symposium, with its challenge to timehonored views, most likely would have kept the book of job out of the canon of old testament writings had some additions not been made to the original book. Taken from nelsons new illustrated bibkle dictionary. Some bible scholars debate whether he was an actual person or legend, but job is mentioned as a historical figure by the prophet ezekial ezekial 14.
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