Job says that he is innocent, that he doesn't deserve God's punishment, and that God screwed up. God doesn't address any of these points. Instead He thunders: “I'm the mighty God of creation—how dare you question Me?” God's answer, as a lawyer might say, is “nonresponsive.”12 abr 2007
Did Job get angry with God?
Job complained to God. In all his complaining (after at least initially not sinning by blaming God of wrongdoing/evil), he did not turn his back on God. He asked (and finally received) an answer from God, not the theological wisdom and opinions of his friends.
What was Job's problem in the Bible?
Job wants to confront God and complain, but he cannot physically find God to do it. He feels that wisdom is hidden from human minds, but he resolves to persist in pursuing wisdom by fearing God and avoiding evil.
What was Job's test in the Bible?
His friends accused him and called into question his faith in God. Job's wife tried to persuade him to turn from the Lord when she said, “Curse God and die!” Job replied: “Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity” (Job 2:10). In all of this, the Bible says, Job did not sin with his lips.20 jul 2020
How many questions does God ask Job in the Book of Job?
God asked Job 77 questions.13 sept 2020
Why did God ask Job all those questions?
The questions God asks Job are not to gain understanding or to test Job's knowledge. The questions are designed to emphasize the relationship between God and Job. They are the kind of questions that fathers ask their children which, hopefully, reveals the father's wisdom and reinforces the parent - child relationship.
What are the questions the Job ask God?
God asks Job all of these impossible questions, like: “Where were you when I Iaid the foundations of the earth?” (38:4). “Have you ever in your days commanded the morning light?” (38:12). “Where does light live, or where does darkness reside?” (38:19).
How does God test Job?
In all of this, the Bible says, Job did not sin with his lips. Job was reduced to sitting amidst the rubble of his once-prosperous life. After the loss of everything he held worthwhile, he still proclaimed: “Though He [God] slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15). ... God tested Job's faith and refined his character.20 jul 2020
How many questions does God ask for a job?
God asks seven questions in the bible.
What is the main point of the book of Job?
The main point of the book of Job is that Jehovah God never tests us in bad ways, but He does sometimes allow bad things to happen for a reason. During such trials we have the opportunity to confirm our faith in the God we claim to worship, or we can do what Satan wants us to do - turn away from our Creator.
What is the lesson from the Book of Job?
Eventually God answered him. Every commentator I've read, every theologian and pastor I've seen over the years, has agreed that God pretty much puts Job in his place, and that was the big lesson of the book. It is a lesson, it's true.30 sept 2020