Job - Hast Thou Considered My Servant Job
Classes
Class 1: The Affliction of Job Job 1
The class explores the afflictions of Job as described in Job 1, focusing on Job's initial trials and his steadfast faith despite losing his wealth, family, and health. The discussion includes the identity of Satan and the purpose of Job's trials, emphasizing the value of righteousness and the importance of enduring trials.
Passages: Job 1:1-22, Job 2:1-10
Class 2: The Companions of Job Job 4
The class explores Job's companions, focusing on the debate between Job and his three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, discussing their perspectives on Job's suffering and the nature of God's justice. The class highlights the friends' doctrinal errors and Job's evolving understanding of his relationship with God.
Passages: Job 4, Job 19, Job 26
Class 3: The Complaint of Job Job 19
The class explores Job's complaint and his deep conviction of his righteousness before God, despite his suffering. Job's argument against God's perceived injustice is examined, highlighting his faith and perseverance in the face of affliction.
Passages: Job 19:23-24, Job 27:1-23, Job 31:35-37
Class 4: The Preparation of Job Job 32
The class explores Elihu's role in preparing Job to meet God, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's righteousness and the purpose of suffering. It highlights Elihu as a mediator who helps Job reconcile his suffering with God's character.
Passages: Job 32, Job 33:14-23, Job 34:5, Job 35:2, Job 1:18, Job 8
Class 5: The Examination of Job Job 38
The class examines Job 38 and 39, where God challenges Job's understanding of divine justice and creation, emphasizing God's sovereignty over nature and the lessons of suffering and wisdom. It explores how God's creation reflects divine wisdom and purpose, and draws parallels between the animals described and human experiences of suffering and resilience.
Passages: Job 38:1-11, Job 38:39-41, Job 39:1-4, Job 39:26-30
Class 6: The Restoration of Job Job 40
The class discusses Job's restoration and God's response to Job's accusations, emphasizing God's power and Job's humility. It also draws parallels between Job's story and the trials of Israel, looking forward to Christ's return and the restoration of Israel.
Passages: Job 40:1-14, Job 41:1-34