Job
Below are recorded lessons of a previous Bible study Pastor Inghram has taught National Capital Bible Church.
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Job 60 - March 21, 2021
Update on Pastor Inghram's health. Job 42:12-17. Job's blessings examined. Remarks on prosperity gospel. God blesses or holds back blessings based on His purpose for our lives. We must keep our eyes focused on Him. Principles from the Book of Job. End of series.
Job 59 - March 24, 2021
Job 42:11. The actions of Satan vs. the sovereignty of God (Job 1, 2). God allowed Job to suffer, but not without His supervision. His actions were designed to grow Job's spiritual life (Is 5:6-9). Principles about perseverance/endurance (Heb 12:1-2; Rom 5:3-8).
Job 58 - March 17, 2021
Job 42:10-11. God restores Job's prosperity and family. Confession of sins restores our relationship with God. Successfully passing spiritual tests brings God's blessings to the believer (Jas 1:12). Lessons of Job's restoration and forgiveness (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25).
Job 57 - March 3, 2021
Reading of WallBuilders article on America's National Anthem. Job 42:8-9. God requires burnt offerings from Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar, with Job serving as their mediator. Job's intercession teaches us the importance of prayer in the lives of others (Jas 5:16).
Job 56 - February 17, 2021
Job 42:7. Special study: My servant Job. Other examples (Gen 26:24; Num 12:7, 14:24; 2 Sam 7:8), including the Messiah (Is 52:13) and those deemed servants of the Lord (Jos 24:29). While these men were not perfect, they maintained intimate relationships with God.
Job 55 - February 10, 2021
Job 42:7. The wrath of God concluded. How should we view the wrath of God? God's "wrath" is a figure of speech. Unlike us, God is perfectly content and not subject to wrath. Eliphaz is encountering the perfect justice of God. Understanding the character of God (Ps 103:12).
Job 54 - February 3, 2021
Job 42:7. The wrath of God continued. Passibility vs. impassibility, anthropopathism and anthropomorphism revisited. God, omniscient and filled with unconditional love based on His character, is not changed by human thought or action (Jas 1:17).
Job 53 - January 27, 2021
Job 42:7. Special study: The wrath of God. The essence of God and anthropopathism (v. 7; 1 Sam 15:10, 29) reviewed. Controversy: passibility or impassibility of God. God is immutable; He does not change. Emotional language helps us understand Him in human terms.
Job 52 - January 20, 2021
Job 42:7. Special study: God speaks to Eliphaz (v. 7). How did God speak to humans prior to the text of Scripture (Gen 3:8; Job 38:1)? How does He speak to us today? Discussion of visions, dreams, and heavenly experiences. Today, God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. This is our direct revelation.
Job 51 - January 13, 2021
Job 42:1-6. Job realizes that he must return to humility. Study of principles of humility: examples (Num 12:3; Phil 2:5-8; 2 Cor 12:10), definitions, applications. When we submit to God, He exalts us (Jas 4:10). Rely on Him, not self, in every circumstance.
Job 50 - January 6, 2021
Ps 33:1-22: Praising the Lord joyfully in all times. Job 41:31 explained. Job 42:1-6. Job repents in his second reply to God. The creature loves to question the Creator, but we must continue to place our confidence in our Creator.
Job 49 - December 2, 2020
Job 41:1-34. The description of Leviathan is designed for us to understand the power and sovereignty of God. If it's simple for Him to control this extraordinary beast, then He can help us in our lives. Final thoughts on this controversial passage.
Job 48 - January 1, 2010
Job 41:12-34. God continues to address Job regarding Leviathan. Reading from Melissa Webb's article, "The Mystery of the Exploding Beetle," and Simon Turpin's article, "Drawing out the Biblical Leviathan." All God's creatures are beautiful to Him. We should be astounded by them.
Job 47 - November 11, 2020
Remembering Veterans Day. Job 41:1-11. Introduction to Leviathan. Many are not able to comprehend the extraordinary description of this creature. Reading from Simon Turpin's article, "Drawing Out the Biblical Leviathan."
Job 46 - November 4, 2020
Job 40:15-24. What is a dinosaur (Col 1:16; Ex 20:11; Gen 1:24, 6:19-20)? Reading from Ken Ham's, "Dinosaurs of Eden." Why don't we see dinosaurs today? God is fully aware of what animals He created and which ones will go extinct.
Job 45 - October 28, 2020
In the second half of ch. 40, God questions Job about the behemoth (v. 15-24). This passage is known to confound scholars. Translation vs. transliteration (17:1, 13, 16). Behemoth: real or mythological? We must accept that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and read it as so. Reviewed Simon Turpin's article from Answers in Genesis on the meaning of Behemoths.
Job 44 - October 21, 2020
Job 40:1-14. Job replies (v. 3-5) to God's challenge and rebuke of him (v. 1-2, 6-14). We should not challenge or question God as if He's our equal. It is He who is caring, providing for and protecting us. Whatever is happening in our lives is God's will (Phil 4:6-7).
Job 43 - October 14, 2020
(Job 39:13-30) The ostrich: God's design (v. 13-18). God concludes his questioning of Job regarding animate nature with storks, warhorses, locusts (v. 19-25), hawks and eagles (v. 26-30). God provides for animals by both their design and the natural instincts He instills in them. Are we able to do this? Then, how can we challenge God? Discussion of multiverse.
Job 42 - October 7, 2020
Job 38:39-39:18. As we conclude ch. 38 and move into ch. 39, God questions Job regarding animate nature. He interrogates Job about lions and ravens (38:39-41), goats and deer (39:1-4), wild donkeys and oxen (39:5-12), and ostriches (39:13-18). While animals are under man, men are not in control of them. It is God who provides for animals.
Job 41 - September 30, 2020
Job 38:1-38. God questions Job regarding the sky (v. 22-30), stars and clouds (v. 31-38). These questions are not intended to humiliate Job, but to demonstrate God's sovereignty. The Lord's designs are detailed. Nature demonstrates His majesty and remarkable character.
Job 40 - September 23, 2020
Job 38:1-41. God questions Job regarding the earth (v. 4-21; Ps 100:5-9). God is directly speaking to Job, but He is also speaking to us. What God has done and is doing is beyond our comprehension. God wants Job and us to understand that He is in complete control.
Job 39 - September 16, 2020
Job 38:1-15. Study of God, angels, creation and the order of incidence continued (v. 7; Ez 28:11-19; Mt 12:24; Rom 8:20-21). While Satan opposes us, we may still have a cheerful outlook because God's plan is before us.
Job 38 - September 9, 2020
Job 38:1-41. In ch. 38, God responds to Job in the first of two speeches. God opens by rebuking and challenging Job (v. 1-3). He then questions Job regarding inanimate nature (v. 4-38). Discussion of God, creation, angels and its order (v. 7; Gen 1; Is 14:12; Mt 25:41). God does not owe us explanations. By His grace, He reveals Himself to us through His Word and creation.
Job 37 - September 2, 2020
Victory in Japan. Job 37:1-24. Elihu continues his defense of God's sovereignty, this time in winter (v. 1-13) and summer (v. 14-18). God's hydrologic cycle. He then challenges Job's inability to understand God's ways (v. 19-24). Understanding God's character helps us understand how He deals with us in our lives.
Job 36 - August 26, 2020
Job 36:1-33. Elihu defends God's justice and power in His dealing with man (v. 1-25) and His sovereignty and benevolence in His dealings with nature (v. 26-33). These descriptions help us understand how God relates to man and nature. God is in charge of all His creation.
Job 35 - August 19, 2020
Characteristics of maturity. Job 35:1-16. Elihu defends God's sovereignty. He points out Job's inconsistency (v. 1-3), then discusses man's inability to affect God because of His greatness (v. 4-8), and man's inability to influence God because of man's pride (v. 9-16). Express your frustrations to God and wait on His perfect answer (Lam 3:19-26).
Job 34 - August 12, 2020
Job 34:1-37. After requesting that his elders hear him (v. 1-4), Elihu denounces Job's claim that God is unjust (v. 5-9). He defends God's justice (v. 10-20) and discusses the punishment of the wicked (v. 21-30) and Job's rebellion (v. 31-37). We should approach others with encouragement and not chastisement.
Job 33 - August 05, 2020
Update on Pastor Inghram's health. Job 33:1-33. In ch. 33, Elihu answers Job. After requesting Job listen (v. 1-7), Elihu summarizes Job's charges (v. 8-11), then refutes Job's claim of God's silence (v. 12-33). We must remember not to be self-righteous, but to lead others to the Word of God.
Job 32 - July 29, 2020
Job 32:1-22. In ch. 32, we are introduced to Elihu (v. 1-5) in the first of four speeches. Elihu defends his wisdom (v. 6-9) and expresses disappointment with Job's friends (v. 10-14) and his desire to speak (v. 15-22). Unlike Elihu, we are to be comforters, not judges (Gal 5:22-23).
Job 31 - July 22, 2020
Job 31:1-40. In Job's final oath of innocence, he denies wrongdoing (v. 1-4, 38-40) and his participation in various sins (v. 5-34). He then petitions God's judicial actions (v. 35-37). When we find that we cannot exonerate ourselves, we must lean on God for our acquittal.
Job 30 - July 15, 2020
Job 30:1-31. Ch. 30 describes Job's present gloom. Job is mocked by youths (v. 1-8), then expounds on their taunts (v. 9-15), speaks of his physical pain (v. 16-19), cries out in frustration to God (v. 20-23), and describes himself rejected and exhausted (v. 24-31). In all situations, we need to trust in the Lord and lean on His understanding.
Job 29 - July 08, 2020
Update on Pastor Inghram's health. Job 29:1-25. In Job's final soliloquy, he speaks to his past glory. He reflects on his previous blessings (v. 1-6), the public's high regard for him (v. 7-11) and why (v. 12-17), his anticipation of his future (v. 18-20), and his exalted position (v. 21-25). God is our champion in the highs and lows of our lives.
Job 28 - July 01, 2020
Where then does wisdom come? In ch. 28, Job asks this question. He says man can find earthly things but not wisdom (v. 1-11), man cannot find nor know the value of wisdom (v. 12-19), and only God knows true wisdom (v. 20-27) and its source (v. 28). Therefore, we should seek spiritual understanding from God. The Word of God will change your life.
Job 27 - June 24, 2020
Review: Job's trials and anguish and the failures of Job's friends. Job 27:1-23. In ch. 27, Job restates his resolute trust in God (v. 1-6), exposes the wicked using rhetorical questions (v. 7-10), warns of God's power (v. 11-12), and lists the legacy of the wicked (v. 13-23). Even though there may be hardships in our lives, we can rest in God's provisions.
Job 26 - June 17, 2020
Linda Ellis' poem, "The Dash." Job 26:1-14. In ch. 26, Job rejects Bildad's remarks (v. 1-4), states the dead are not beyond God (v. 5-6), and describes God's majesty in nature (v. 7-13) and His inconceivable power (v. 14). God has supremacy over death and other parts of nature (Prov 15:11; Ps 139:7-12). Like the dead, we should tremble before Him.
Job 25 - June 10, 2020
Job 25:1-6. In Bildad's final speech, he presents a question. Given the awesomeness of God (v. 1-3), how can man be righteous (v. 4-6)? Discussion of spiritual warfare (Dan 10:10-13; Eph 6:10-12). Review of speeches and failures of Job's three friends.
Job 24 - June 03, 2020
Job 24:1-25. In ch. 24, we see Job's frustration with God's administration of justice. Job expresses his concern over God's indifference (v. 1-17) and his certainty over the wicked's eventual punishment (v. 18-25). It's easy to wonder where God is. He's right here. Difficult circumstances are often the result of our own choices. Trust in the Lord (Ps 37:5, Prov 3:5-6).
Job 23 - May 27, 2020
Job 23:1-17. Job responds to Eliphaz' final speech. Job conveys his desire to find God (v. 1-7), declares his innocence (v. 10-12), and expresses his frustration with God's sovereignty (v. 13-17). God knows our situation. We are to wait on and trust in Him (Prov 3:5-6; Heb 4:16). Doctrine of suffering continued (Phil 1:29; 2 Cor 1:5, 4:17; Rom 8:17).
Job 22 - May 20, 2020
Job 22:1-30. In ch. 22, Eliphaz uses his third and final speech to harshly criticize Job. Eliphaz (in reference to Job) questions God's interest in mankind (v. 1-5), addresses Job's faults (v. 6-11), denounces Job's attitude towards God (v. 12-20), then appeals for Job to repent (v. 21-30). Whether we are righteous or wicked, God provides the solution.
Job 21 - May 13, 2020
Remarks on Florence Nightingale. Job 21:1-34. In ch. 21, Job counters Zophar's remarks on wickedness. He begins by requesting silence from his friends (v. 1-6), then speaks on the prosperity of the wicked (v. 7-16), the death of the wicked (v. 17-26), and the death of the wicked in prosperity (v. 27-34). We should keep our eyes on God, not others.
Job 20 - May 06, 2020
National Day of Prayer. Job 20: 1-29. In ch. 20, Zophar angrily (v. 1-3) expounds on the brief prosperity of the wicked (v. 4-11), their impoverishment (v. 12-19), and God's anger against them (v. 20-29). Zophar sees Job as wicked. Doctrine of suffering continued (Mt 5:11-12; 2 Cor 4:17).
Job 19 - April 29, 2020
Job 19:1-29. In ch. 19, Job decries the hostility of his three friends (v. 1-6), the hostility of God towards him (v. 7-12), the rejection of his family (v. 13-22), and then speaks to the certainty of seeing God (v. 23-29). Doctrine of suffering (Phil 1:29; 2 Cor 1:5, 1 Pet 4:12-13).
Job 18 - April 22, 2020
In memory of Stephen Spencer (John 11:24-27). Job 18: 1-21. In Bildad's second speech, he denounces Job for being contemptuous of his friends (v. 1-4), and then describes the fate of the wicked (v. 5-21). Bildad lacks discernment. We are wise not to react to others, but to trust God to provide a solution.
Job 17 - April 15, 2020
Ps 77:1-20: Encouragement for troubled believers. Job 17:1-16. Quick review. In ch. 17, Job appeals to God to intercede for him (v. 1-5). Job then speaks to his dilemma (v. 6-16), concluding that his only hope is the grave (v. 13-16). When beset with problems, go to the Father. He has the solutions (Prov 3:5-6).
Job 16 - April 01, 2020
Ps 121:1-8: God is our Helper. Job 16:1-22. In ch. 16, Job responds to Eliphaz’ harsh speech by expressing his disgust (v. 1-5), distress (v. 6-17), and desire (v. 18-17:5). When we lose confidence in our spiritual lives, we lose confidence in God. We must remember God is our strength (Josh 1:9; Ex 15:2; 2 Sam 22:33; Ps 27:1).
Job 15 - March 25, 2020
Eph 6:10-19: The Armor of God. Job 15:1-35. In ch. 15, Eliphaz responds to Job in Eliphaz' second speech. Eliphaz reprimands Job's attitude by criticizing Job's irrelevant talk (v. 1-7) and assumed wisdom (v. 7-16). Eliphaz then infers Job's wickedness has sealed his fate (v. 17-35). He also gives 17 explanations of what happens to someone who is sinful (v. 21-35).
Job 14 - March 18, 2020
Update on Pastor Inghram's health. Ps 56:1-4; Ps 121:1-8: Having confidence in God. Job 14:1-22. In ch. 14, we study Job's despair of hope. Job opines on the brevity of life (v. 1-6), the futility of death (v. 7-17), and the absence of hope (v. 18-22).
Job 13 - March 04, 2020
Coronavirus facts: American disease and fatality statistics. Job 13:1-28. In ch. 13, Job continues his repudiation of his friends (12:1-13:19). He defends himself to his three friends (13:1-19), then makes his despondent case to God (13:20-28).
Job 12 - February 26, 2020
John Quincy Adams argues Amistad case at Supreme Court. Job 12:1-25. In ch. 12, Job begins his repudiation of his friends. He provides his initial retort (v. 1-12) then recounts God's wisdom and power (v. 13-25). He uses this passage to rebuff his friends' criticism.
Job 11 - February 19, 2020Paul Harvey's 1978, "So God Made a Farmer." Job 11:1-20. In ch. 11, Zophar, who is even more ruthless than Job's other friends, rebukes Job's words (v. 1-6), misapplies God's wisdom (v. 7-12), and pleas for Job to change his mind (v. 13-20). Job's friends continue to misapply doctrine to try to figure out Job's situation rather than trust the Lord.
Job 10 - February 12, 2020
Presidents' Day. Job commentary reading. Job 10:1-22. Job expresses his desperation by challenging (v. 1-7), reminding (v. 8-12), blaming (v. 13-17), and making a morbid request (v. 18-22) of God. Job is frustrated with his frailty and becomes a bad example of dealing with grief.
Job 9 - February 05, 2020
Remarks on President McKinley. Job 9:1-35. Who can contend with God? In ch. 9, Job responds to Bildad's speech by expressing God's power (v. 1-13), God's arbitrary power (v. 14-24), and his own despair (v. 25-35). Believers must remember that suffering is in God's hands. While difficult, it can produce spiritual maturity and glory to God.
Job 8 - January 29, 2020
Nigerian mission story from Dan and Pat Hill. Job 8:1-22. In ch. 8, we study another misguided speech from one of Job's friends. Bildad gives a defense of God's justice (v. 1-7), proof from history (v. 8-10), illustrations from nature (v. 11-19), and a slim offer of hope for Job (v. 20-22). Not only is Bildad off the mark, but like us, he should not further discourage his friend.
Job 7 - January 22, 2020
The misunderstood importance of Job, according to Henry Morris. Job 6:1-7:21. In ch. 6, we study Job's defense of his complaining (v. 1-7), his despair (v. 8-13), his disappointment in his friends (v. 14-23), and his plea to them (v. 24-30). Then, in ch. 7, we review Job's pattern of misery (7:1-5) and his prayer to God (v. 6-21). God loves us and will help us endure misery.
Job 6 - January 15, 2020
Job 4:1-5:27. In ch. 4, Eliphaz rebukes Job (4:1-6), reasons about his suffering (v. 7-11), and reports a vision (v. 12-21). In ch. 5, Eliphaz continues his lament (5:1-7), advising Job to appeal to God (v. 8-16) to cease His disciplinary action (v. 17-27). Unlike Eliphaz, we should encourage, not criticize, fellow believers.
Job 5 - January 08, 2020
Job 3:1-26. In ch. 3, God uses poetry to describe Job’s despair. In response to his extreme circumstances, Job wishes he’d never been born (v. 1-10), had died at birth (v. 11-19), or would die now (v. 20-26). We must remember that our existence is to glorify God, even during times of misery.
Job 4 - December 18, 2019
Remarks on President McKinley cont. Job 1:13-22, 2:1-13. At the conclusion of ch. 1, Job loses his children and property to Satan's attacks. Will Job remain faithful to God? In ch. 2, we learn more about Satan as he addresses God and launches his second attack on Job (Job 2:1-7). We're then introduced to Job's wife (v. 9-10) and friends (v. 11-13). Lesson concludes with study bible reading of, "Satan, the Accuser."
Job 3 - December 04, 2019
Remarks on President William McKinley. Job 1:1-12. Additional background information reviewed. Study of verses 6-12, including the angelic sons of God (v. 6, 2:1, 5:1, 38:7; Ps 103:20, 104:4, 89:6; Dan 7:10), Satan's interaction with God, and his attacks on the human race (1 Pet 5:8, Jn 12:31) and Job.
Job 2 - November 20, 2019
Introduction continued with commentary readings. Review of chapter outline and theological themes, such as the problem of the righteous sufferer, the sovereignty and omnipotence of God, the facets of sin and suffering, and the supernatural conflict between God and Satan. Study of Job 1:1-5 (Gen 10:23).
Job 1 - November 13, 2019
Job 1:1. Introduction to Job (Job 42:16-17, 1 Cor 3:19). Includes readings from the Nelson Study Bible, Bible Knowledge Commentary, New English Translation Bible, and Acts & Facts.