Book of job commentary on the hedge

The god of hedges job 3 by don smith blue letter bible. In samuel ridouts commentary on this book, he writes. Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side. Satan again returned to the lord and asked to enter the hedge to strike jobs health. The name job is mentioned only 54 times and mostly just in the. The book of job new international commentary on the old. 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. God did not take the hedge down and he did not put job in satans hand. Take away the hedge of protection, satan argues, and job will curse god.

Have not you made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he has on every side. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of job with an. Bible scholars tell us job was around 70 years old when he experienced his test and trial and he lived. See also greg parsons excellent article on job guidelines for understanding and proclaiming the book of job from bibliotheca sacra 151, 1994, pages 3934 introduction the reader who desires to unlock the rich theological treasures contained in the book of job should assume its literary unity. Yet very few have taken the literary dimensions of the text into account in their exegetical analysis. This is a bible audio sermon and transcript entitled the sides of the hedge, from. 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. There is much controversy over exactly when the facts in this book happened, if they ever happened at all.

In the first chapter of job, god points out to satan that job is blameless and upright, a man who fears god and shuns evil job 1. Job 1 english standard version esv job s character and wealth. The book of job, in the old testament, opens with words both majestic and onceuponatimeish. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Now, the message that the book of job teaches us is when we cant understand gods ways, we must trust his wisdom. 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 dedicated, but such utter blunderers. He saw that it led to a dead end, that it had no way to cope with the suffering of godly people. Jobs problem is not so much financial or social or medical. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. The old covenant hedge that surrounded and protected job and caused him to increase in the blessing of the lord, is the same shield of faith operating in the new covenant, providing supernatural protection and the blessing of the lord. Job 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. In his conversation with god, satan pointed out that god had built a spiritual hedge around job, around his family household and around all his possessions.

Job 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Commentary for job 1 this book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. Hedge of protection sermon by travis markes, job 1. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. The lord mentions the righteous life of job to satan, who is quick to argue that god has essentially bought job s loyalty through protecting and blessing him job 1. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal age with noah, abraham, isaac, jacob, and other heads of. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal. The book of job is a highly controversial book of mostly confusing information.

Well be studying just the first chapter of job today. You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds. Job lesson 1 the book of job is an interesting story of a man who loves god very much, and yet, is severely tested to see if he will remain loyal. Job 1 holman christian standard bible hcsb job and his family. Rabbi breitowitz responds to these fundamental issues based on the book of job. The book of job is not primarily about one mans suffering and pain. Instead, i sampled his work focusing on one chapter of the book of job, chapter 38, on which i was doing a special study. The black dog of hell had been prowling around to see where he could get in, so he knew that there was a hedge right round job, and round his house and all that he. The book of job is a very tough book of the bible to understand using just the reasoning found within your human mind. List passages book chapterverse from other books of the bible that mention job. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.

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. Protected him with a thorny and inaccessible defence, or secured him, by thy special care and providence, from all harm and inconveniences. The wisdom that is found in the book of job is not communicated in the form of proverb. Job 1 esv jobs character and wealth there bible gateway. And job starts off this book in the first chapter pretty well understanding gods. Satan says the lord has a hedge denying him access to job, in reality job. Commentary on the book of job chapter one by wm w wells.

Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. So job does not answer him, although he still deviates a little from the truth and interprets the words of job in the wrong sense, as we shall clearly see commentary on the book of job, chapter 32. This reference in james is the only time job is mentioned by name in the n. The general idea of a hedge is that of a protective fencea barrier. Or, hast thou not trenched him in, and secured him with thine own bare hand, as in a town of war, or tower of brass. Next chapter of job the book of job, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of job, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. How to do respond if your hedge comes down ppt 1 series title ppt 2 message title if you are comfortable with the book of job you are in the minority.

John calvin preached 159 sermons on the book of job. The book of job new international commentary on the old testament hartley, john e. This bible study book of job was originally part of a series of devotions written in 2008 while going through the bible chronologically. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. The book of job is, perhaps, the oldest book in the bible. Have you not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the east. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred sheasses, and a very great household. The commentary includes the hebrew text plus an english translation of the entire book of job.

Job s story accentuates the paradoxes of human life. The book of job is an interesting story of a man who loves god very much, and yet is severely tested to see if he will remain loyal. And the lord said to satan, behold, all that he has is in your hand. We can learn a lot from job s response when his spiritual hedge came down. Job lesson 1 the book of job is an interesting story of a. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side.

Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. After this job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. If you have not read this series from the beginning, i would highly recommend that you. The main theme of the book is about human suffering and mans struggle to understand it. Satan replies, does job fear god for nothinghave you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has. 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. Some scholars think it may have been written by moses, and perhaps it could have been, while some date it as late as the time of solomon. He argued, skin for skin, meaning job would barter away his faith to save. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. God allows job to suffer at satans hand job 12 february 2122 as the book opens we encounter job, whom god declares blameless and upright, fearing god and shunning evil 1. In the old testament we read gods word as it was spoken to his people israel. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.

This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Rather, the book of job deals with questions of wisdom in the context of a narrative dealing with job s profound anguish and excruciating pain. The book of job has long been hailed by biblical scholars as a literary masterpiece. The sides of the hedge david legge preach the word. It should be kept in mind that job is not the author.

Then satan answered the lord, and said, from going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. Job 1 there was a man in the land of uz whose name was. Job must deal with the fact that in his life, god does not act the way he always thought god would and should act. There are others who believe the events in job occurred during the exile. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. Therefore it is not an indepth study of job in the bible.

There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc. The author also discusses the cause of suffering, learning from suffering, and suffering and the sovereignty of god. Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has. Satan says the lord has a hedge denying him access to job, in reality job has unknowingly allowed satan into his life. Rather, the book of job deals with questions of wisdom in the context of a narrative dealing with jobs profound anguish and excruciating pain. Others whom god calls his servant include abraham genesis 26. Job s problem is not so much financial or social or medical. In the introduction to this commentary, therefore, we provide a preliminary exploration of the literary characteristics of the book of job and their significance for interpreting the major theological. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge.

Job was blameless, meaning no sin was found in him. He was a man of perfect integrity, who feared god and turned away from evil. According to the bible the shield or hedge operates by trusting god will. In other words satan is saying job has accepted my spirit of fear. Calvins exposition of the book of job christian library. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature.

Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Yet all that discussion must be put in the context of the genuine love and concern that these friends had for job, and there was a sense in which they earned their right to. This article gives us insight in calvins view and understanding of the book of job. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain. It is a very profound book and in many ways it touches upon. Here are some of my reactions to using this book as a reference. Nor can it be determined where uz could be found on the map. The author of the book of job broke out of the tight, logical mold of the traditional orthodox theology of his day. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity.

Sep 07, 2010 the book of job is a highly controversial book of mostly confusing information. Since jobs association with satan is ongoing, the lord loosens the restraint in one sense and yet tightens it in another. The little book of hedge funds has everything from interviews with industry giants leon cooperman to a due diligence questionnaire for potential investors. Job chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. This does not mean that job was perfectthat he never sinned in any way. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. There are 12 devotions including this one from the book of job. In the words of aquinas, he uses more penetrating arguments against job than the prior speeches and approaches nearer the truth. From its size, and a rapid glance at its contents, we would judge that the book of job is a very important part of the word of god. Jan, 2016 rabbi breitowitz responds to these fundamental issues based on the book of job.

Verses 25 and there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. From the top, to the bottom, and back again mccullough, keith, blake, rich on. The setting for this narrative is in patriarchal times. Cosmic chess game between the devil and satan, is that what it is all about. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. How could job persevere and hold fast in the face of such extreme suffering and pain. David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to. The book of job has been widely given the theme of patience and we see this mentioned in the new testament book of james. There are those who believe that job is nothing more than a parable that we might learn from. Although the consensus is that job may be the earliest book of the bible, it is impossible to pinpoint a date. Then satan answered the lord, and said, doth job fear god for nought.