Journal Through The Bible: Week 2, Wednesday

Source

Job 1:1-2:10

Job is thought to be the contemporary of Abraham. He is also thought to be descended from the great-grandson of Noah, Uz, through Noah's son, Shem (see Genesis 10:21-23).

Does God make any promises in this passage? If so do they apply to me?

There are no direct promises in this passage but Satan complains about the hedge of safety that God has put around Job to protect him. It is probably safe to presume that God provides such protection for all of His righteous servants. Nothing touches our lives that God does not allow!

Are there references to Jesus in this passage?

He isn't mentioned directly but this passage clearly calls Satan the accuser and we are told in I John 2:1 that Jesus is our Advocate! When Satan argues the unworthiness of the righteous Jesus argues that His blood is the propitiation* that makes that individual righteous! (I John 2:2)

*Propitiation is an offering or sacrifice that appeases wrath. It is a noun, not a verb.

Are there references to future events (in the future for us, that is) in this passage?

None that I identified.

Does God make any commands in this passage? If so, to whom? And are they commands that I also must obey?

There are several commands given to Satan specifying how far Satan could go in afflicting and tempting Job. First he was able to destroy all of Job's wealth and property. He was also able to kill several of Job's servants and all of his children. Then he was given permission to harm Job personally but not take his life.

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