Happy Friday! Welcome again to Bible Study Snacks. I genuinely hope everyone had a nice week! As always, I thank you so much for joining me as we walk through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom together. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!
This week, we will conclude our study on the Book of Job, specifically Chapter 42:7-17. I've designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!
As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...
"Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen"
If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...
OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...
1) Review the conclusion of this book, and how Job is blessed in his latter days.
2) See what is said about Job's three friends, and how they were forgiven.
3) Note how the author of the book speaks of "the adversity that the LORD had brought upon" Job, even though Satan was the immediate cause of Job's suffering.
With Job admitting he had spoken of things he did not understand and having repented, the Lord now addresses Eliphaz as the representative of Job's three friends. They angered the Lord by saying things that were not right about God. They are therefore instructed to offer seven bulls and seven rams, with Job praying in their behalf (42:7-9).
When Job has prayed for his friends, the Lord begins to restore his losses. Job is comforted by his family and friends for the adversity the Lord has brought upon him. The Lord then blesses Job by giving him twice the number of livestock he had in the beginning. He is also blessed with seven sons and three daughters, the latter being named and described as the most beautiful in the land, even receiving an inheritance along with their brothers.
The book of Job closes with a mention of how Job lived another 140 years, seeing his descendants to the fourth generation before finally dying (42:10-17).
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) What did the Lord say to Eliphaz concerning his words and those of his friends? (Job 42:7)
2) What were Eliphaz and his two friends instructed to do? (Job 42:8)
3) What challenge does God place before Job? (Job 38:3)
4) What did the Lord do when Job prayed for his friends? (Job 42:10)
5) Who came to comfort Job? Why? (Job 42:11)
6) How did the Lord bless the latter days of Job? (Job 42:12-13)
7) What were the names of his three daughters? (Job 42:14)
8) What is said regarding the daughters of Job? (Job 42:15)
9) How long did Job live after his suffering? (Job 42:16)
10) What was he blessed to see? (Job 42:16)
11) What are the last words of the book? (Job 42:17)
This ends our current study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel is necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!
It is my deep desire that this study was both fruitful, and spiritually enriching for you. I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until our next study, I wish God's blessing to all!
God bless you!
Sheri
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