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What good things/blessings did Job lose?
What good things/blessings did Job lose?
How did Job react to his sufferings?
How did Job react to his sufferings?
He did not blame God and he did not sin.
Explain the theology of Job's day on suffering.
Explain the theology of Job's day on suffering.
God blesses those who love and obey Him and curses those who sin.
Who brought about Job's sufferings?
Who brought about Job's sufferings?
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What did Job do after seven days of silence?
What did Job do after seven days of silence?
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To what did Job attribute his sufferings?
To what did Job attribute his sufferings?
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What other biblical figure could identify with Job's degree of suffering?
What other biblical figure could identify with Job's degree of suffering?
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Name and describe the two poetic devices used in the book of Job.
Name and describe the two poetic devices used in the book of Job.
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What were the names of Job's three friends?
What were the names of Job's three friends?
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What did Job's friends do when they heard about his tragedy?
What did Job's friends do when they heard about his tragedy?
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Name the four aspects of the theology of Job's day which his friends believed.
Name the four aspects of the theology of Job's day which his friends believed.
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Compare Satan's beliefs with the beliefs of Job's friends regarding God's blessings.
Compare Satan's beliefs with the beliefs of Job's friends regarding God's blessings.
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Where did Job's friends 'miss the mark'?
Where did Job's friends 'miss the mark'?
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What did Job's friends tell him he needed to do to be restored?
What did Job's friends tell him he needed to do to be restored?
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How did Job's situation correspond with the theology of his day?
How did Job's situation correspond with the theology of his day?
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What name did Job use for God, and what does it mean?
What name did Job use for God, and what does it mean?
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Explain Job's reference to the refiner's fire.
Explain Job's reference to the refiner's fire.
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What two things did Job vow in his final monologue?
What two things did Job vow in his final monologue?
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What is the Apostles' Creed?
What is the Apostles' Creed?
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Who is Elihu?
Who is Elihu?
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Summarize Elihu's two main arguments.
Summarize Elihu's two main arguments.
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How did God approach Job?
How did God approach Job?
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Did God answer Job's questions? What did He do?
Did God answer Job's questions? What did He do?
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Of what two creatures did God speak? Why?
Of what two creatures did God speak? Why?
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Explain the climax of the book of Job.
Explain the climax of the book of Job.
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What did Job do in response to God?
What did Job do in response to God?
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What three sins did God pronounce Job's three friends guilty?
What three sins did God pronounce Job's three friends guilty?
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What did God instruct the three friends to do?
What did God instruct the three friends to do?
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What did God tell Job to do?
What did God tell Job to do?
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At what point did God restore Job?
At what point did God restore Job?
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What did Job's restoration involve?
What did Job's restoration involve?
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Describe the greater cosmic battle that was won through Job's endurance of suffering.
Describe the greater cosmic battle that was won through Job's endurance of suffering.
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Study Notes
Good Things/ Blessings Job Lost
- Job lost his health, wealth, and family due to immense suffering.
Job's Reaction
- Remained faithful and did not blame God; he maintained his innocence.
Theology of Suffering in Job's Day
- Belief that God blesses the obedient and punishes sinners.
Origin of Job's Suffering
- Satan challenged God, claiming humans only worship Him for His blessings.
Job's Response After Seven Days
- Expressed deep despair by cursing the day of his birth due to his immense suffering.
Attribution of Suffering
- Job could not identify a reason for his suffering; he remained steadfast in his belief that he had not sinned.
Biblical Figure Parallel
- Jesus identified with Job's suffering as a suffering servant.
Poetic Devices in the Book of Job
- Parallelism: Second line echoes the thought of the first.
- Reiteration: Two verses reinforce each other in meaning.
Job's Three Friends
- Friends named Zophar, Bildad, and Eliphaz supported him during his trials.
Friends' Initial Reaction
- Comforted and sat with Job in silence for seven days, visibly shocked by his condition.
Theology of Job's Friends
- Beliefs included:
- Finality of death with no concept of an afterlife.
- Good deeds lead to blessings; disobedience leads to curses.
- Disobedience results in loss of blessings and suffering.
- Restoration occurs when one repents and turns back to God.
Differences in Beliefs: Satan vs. Job's Friends
- Satan: Predicted Job would curse God if his blessings were removed.
- Friends: Believed punishment/remedy is correlated with obedience/disobedience.
Misunderstanding by Job's Friends
- Friends accused Job of sin, reflecting narrow-mindedness in their understanding.
Friends’ Advice to Job
- Suggested that Job repent of any alleged sins to regain God's favor.
Job's Situation vs. Friends’ Theology
- Job's trials contradicted the friends’ beliefs, creating confusion.
Name for God Used by Job
- Refers to God as "his Redeemer," signifying savior and protector.
Job's Belief in Purification
- Believed suffering would ultimately prove his innocence, akin to gold being refined by fire.
Job's Final Vow
- Pledged to speak no evil and uphold his innocence until death.
Apostles' Creed
- Reflects core beliefs of Christianity.
Elihu's Role
- A younger character who spoke after remaining silent, critical of both Job and his friends.
Elihu's Main Arguments
- Job claimed innocence, yet Elihu argued God's punishment serves a purpose.
God's Approach to Job
- Came to Job in a storm, symbolizing His power.
God's Response to Job
- Did not directly answer Job's questions; instead, challenged and humbled him through questioning.
Creatures God Mentioned
- Behemoth and Leviathan, representing strength and God's authority over creation.
Climax of the Book
- Job confessed his limitations in understanding God's ways after divine questioning.
Job's Response to God
- Looked to God, worshiped, and repented for any misunderstandings.
Sins of Job's Friends
- Rebuked for:
- Not speaking truthfully.
- Misconstruing God within their belief system.
- Making false accusations against Job.
Instructions Given to Friends
- Told to make sacrifices as a sign of repentance.
Job's Instruction from God
- Commanded to pray for his friends, signaling restoration of relationships.
Restoration of Job
- Restoration occurred after Job accepted his suffering and forgave his friends.
Nature of Job's Restoration
- Job received double what he had lost, enjoyed the company of family, and lived a long life filled with blessings.
Greater Cosmic Battle
- Job's endurance demonstrated faithfulness to God, countering Satan's challenge and proving the sincerity of true devotion.
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Explore the key themes and events from the Book of Job with this set of flashcards. Learn about Job's blessings, his reaction to suffering, and the theological concepts of his time. Perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of this biblical text.