Job

Book Introduction

Discover practical insights into the Book of Job. You'll find David Jeremiah's introduction to the Book of Job on page 661-662 of  The Jeremiah Study Bible.

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How should we think about Satan?

Job 1:7 - 2:7

Satan is a fallen angel, not another deity who opposes God. He is created, not a creator. He is subordinate, not sovereign.

Satan was sentenced at the cross of Christ. The sentence has not been fully carried out, but one day it will be. For...

God Is in Control

Job 12:16-25

We get a glimpse of God's sovereignty by the verbs in this passage. How is God in control?

He leads counselors.

He makes fools.

He loosens bonds.

He binds the waist.

He leads princes.

He overthrows the mighty.

He deprives the trusted.

He takes away...

Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

Job 42

The Old Testament story of Job is one of the most famous in world literature, and not just because it is beautifully written. It is famous because it touches the most universally intense subject of all: theodicy—the justification of divine...

For Additional Reading

Check out these items in the Jeremiah Study Bible

Job Feature Title Page
1:4,5 Historically Speaking Job's Family 663
2:9 For Reflection Couples Who Win 664
1-2 Essentials for the Christian Faith  The Present Ministry of Christ 665
4:7-11 FYI The Principle of Divine Retribution 667
5:1-27 Teaching Points Suffering and Judgment 668
6:26, 27 For Reflection Godly Encouragers 669
9:1 Tough Questions Is it acceptable for Christians to 
complain in the face of suffering? 
672
14:19 For Reflection Hanging on to Hope 676
17:13 For Reflection Out of Suffering, Faith 679
27:13-23 Tough Questions  Is condemning language legitimate 
for God's people?  
687
28:25 Picture This Wisdom's Slogan 688
32:1,5 For Reflection Silence in Job 691
42:1-3 Essentials of the Christian Faith The Sovereignty of God 700
42:10 Tough Questions Was Job's restoration of faith tied
to forgiving his friends? 702
 
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