Looking at its name, the Aramaic word roots of Job indicate that it may mean "repentant one." The events concerning Job's suffering and redemption most likely occurred during the time of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. There are competing theories regarding time and authorshp, based upon the book's contents. Mose may have recorded this account for the Hebrew people.
The details concern a man, Job, who lived in the land of Uz, near Midian, where Moses had lived for forty years. This area in northern Arabia also was near the home countries of Job's companions, Elihu, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. These men's dislogue with Job focused on trying to figure out why disaster had befallen this prosperous, healthy, and righteous family man, especially since God is an omnipotent and loving creator.
We see Jesus' love in the Book of Job. Jesus alone could identify with the suffering that befell Job. We see Jesus as Healer. Just as God eventually restored Job, Jesus heals and restores all those who believe in Him into right relationship with the heavenly Father.
This book provides a pivotal lesson in trusting God because He is good and sovereign. The author of the book recorded Job's fine character - Job 1:1, 8, and how God used Job to refute Satan, the accuser - Job 1:10. Job mourned his life but refused to align himself with Satan's accusations - Job 1:21; 2:10. Job truly realized God's highness and holiness - chapter 38--40 after painfully struggling with his own questions and enduring the foolish accusations of his wife, his frustrated friends - chapters 3--37. Job finally ceased to ask why his family, home and wealth had been suddenly destroyed; instead, he repented and returned to trust in God's love for him - Job 42:1--6. Job was used as an example to New Testament believers - James 1:12; 5:11 and is an example to believers today.
For those who suffer, remember that Jesus suffered too. He loves you, He heals you, He restores you.
God Bless
The details concern a man, Job, who lived in the land of Uz, near Midian, where Moses had lived for forty years. This area in northern Arabia also was near the home countries of Job's companions, Elihu, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. These men's dislogue with Job focused on trying to figure out why disaster had befallen this prosperous, healthy, and righteous family man, especially since God is an omnipotent and loving creator.
We see Jesus' love in the Book of Job. Jesus alone could identify with the suffering that befell Job. We see Jesus as Healer. Just as God eventually restored Job, Jesus heals and restores all those who believe in Him into right relationship with the heavenly Father.
This book provides a pivotal lesson in trusting God because He is good and sovereign. The author of the book recorded Job's fine character - Job 1:1, 8, and how God used Job to refute Satan, the accuser - Job 1:10. Job mourned his life but refused to align himself with Satan's accusations - Job 1:21; 2:10. Job truly realized God's highness and holiness - chapter 38--40 after painfully struggling with his own questions and enduring the foolish accusations of his wife, his frustrated friends - chapters 3--37. Job finally ceased to ask why his family, home and wealth had been suddenly destroyed; instead, he repented and returned to trust in God's love for him - Job 42:1--6. Job was used as an example to New Testament believers - James 1:12; 5:11 and is an example to believers today.
For those who suffer, remember that Jesus suffered too. He loves you, He heals you, He restores you.
God Bless
