Bible Study, Job: Conclusion

We conclude Job in light of the justification by faith of Abraham, David and Job, God’s demand to all men that they declare themselves unto Him. We discuss the inspiration of scripture, God’s preferred method of revelation, and Job’s suffering, (and all suffering) in light of God’s longsuffering plan of redemption.

Hear about the necessity of a freewill offering, the truth about Job’s friends and relatives, the captivity of Job (and others), and the law of double restitution. And finally we contemplate the inheritance of Job’s children, (especially his daughters Jemima, Kezia, and Kerenhappuch) as it relates to the gospel of grace for men today. Conclusions:

Job is not the story of a contest, but a poetic recounting of historical people and events and how God intervened to his glory and our benefit.
Job was a believer, justified by faith, but he sinned, and his sin left him vulnerable to the devil.
God did not curse Job, nor did He allow Job’s suffering any more than He allows anyone’s suffering in a world subject to vanity, not willingly, but in hope. And in His patient waiting, there will be suffering.
The inaccurate and superstitious statements of Job and his friends are evidence that by that time man was in need of God’s Word in written form, so they could refer to it, and meditate on it.
The book of Job is the record of what occurred, and how God responded, in real time, and in wisdom to produce the most potential for faith in the world.