This week we are breaking from the book of Genesis and will study through the book of Job for the next several weeks. Many scholars believe that the book of Job is the oldest book in the Bible and occurs somewhere during the period of, or just before, the patriarch Abraham. We will return to the book of Genesis, chapter 12, upon completion of this book.
Defending our faith and developing a Biblical worldview based on our understanding of God’s Word takes time and practice, and must be part of a lifetime commitment we make to the LORD. It should form our purpose and identity in everyday life as we grow closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, modeling Him to our family, friends and neighbors. As Christians, it is more important than ever to know what we believe, and why we believe it, and then apply that to who we are on a consistent basis, and this can only be done if we know Jesus and what His Word teaches.
All class sessions include a time for prayer and reflection, a presentation, and a Bible study section. This week’s class, however, will be introductory and we will watch video overviews from the Bible Project and gotquestions.org.
Book of Job Summary: A Complete Animated Overview, by the Bible Project
Overview of the Book of Job, by Bible Munch and gotquestions.org
Foundations Bible Study: An Overview of the Book of Job
Review and Reflection
At your table groups, do the following:
- Prayer cards: Take a minute and write your name on the index card provided, and add any special prayer request you might have. Exchange cards at the end of the class.
- Discuss: After watching the video presentation, discuss your thoughts and questions on this topic.
- Focus verse: Genesis 3:15 – How can you share the Gospel using this verse and connecting it to Jesus’ fulfillment of it in the New Testament?
FOCUS VERSE
Genesis 3:15 Promise
(begins the Scarlet Thread)
“And I will put enmity
Between you and the woman,
And between your seed and her seed;
He shall [d]bruise you on the head,
And you shall bruise him on the heel.” (NASB)
From Genesis through Revelation, the Bible is all about Jesus!
SHARING THE GOSPEL:
THE SEED IS HE
– HE IS THE SEED!
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16
“And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel.”” Genesis 3:15
“So Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak these things as the Father taught Me.” John 8:28
“From now on I am telling you before it comes to pass, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I am He.” John 13:19
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. Colossians 2:8
A Bible that’s falling apart, usually belongs to someone who isn’t!”
BIBLE STUDY AND HOMEWORK
Continue working on the book of Job for our next class and we will cover these specific questions next week:
THE BOOK OF JOB: STUDY QUESTIONS
1. Author: Who wrote this book? (Who was he, what can we know about him, and how does he fit into this narrative, if at all?)
2. Audience: Who was this book written to? (What was the historical setting of the culture and the people involved both in the narrative, and those receiving it?)
3. Dating: When was this book written, and when did the events occur? (Include the views of Bible Scholars if there is any debate)
4. Purpose: Why was this book written? (Get some background and explore intent for the audience then, and also for today)
5. Context: What does it say? Read through the entire book in one sitting, if possible, in order to get the big picture of the narrative for an overall summary. Then go back and break it down…
6. Interpretation: What does it mean? Always focus on these two main questions:
a. What do you learn about God’s character and what He was teaching the reader?
b. How does the chapter or passage point towards Jesus?
7. Going Deeper: Re-read and review chapters 1-3
a. What is the interaction between God and Satan, and why?
b. How do we see God’s sovereign control in these first three chapters?
c. What happens to Job and how does he respond to these circumstances?
Please continue to join us each week for Foundations Bible Study – the book of Job!
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Teri Dugan
TeriDugan@truthfaithandreason.com
1 Peter 3:15