Outline of Job

Chapter 28

I. The way of earthly wisdom. Verses 1-11

A. This is the need for that earthly wisdom. Verse 1 1. Man must learn how to make a living. Verse 1 2. This is the law of God. Gen. 3:17-19 B. This is the value of that wisdom. Verses 2-5 1. The earth yields precious metals. Verses 2-4 2. The earth yields the necessities of life. Verse 5 C. These are the blessings of that wisdom. Verses 6-11 1. The earth does not yields her precious metals to animals. Verses 6-8 2. The earth does yield her precious treasures to man. Verses 9-11 II. The way of Divine wisdom. Verses 12-28 A. This is the source of divine wisdom. Verses 12-14 1. Divine wisdom can not be found in the earth. Verses 12-14, 1 Cor. 1:21 2. Divine wisdom can not be found in the depths of the earth. Verse 14, 1 Cor. 1:27-28 B. This is the value of divine wisdom. Verses 15-19 1. Divine wisdom can not be purchased with money. Verse 15, Isa. 55:6, Acts 8:20-21 2. Divine wisdom can not be valued with money. Verses 16-19, Prov. 3:13- 15 C. This is the way of divine wisdom. Verses 20-27 1. It doesn't come by world's standards. Verses 20-22, Romans 11:33-36 2. It comes by heavenly standards. Verses 23-27 D. This is the achievement of divine wisdom. Verse 28 1. Divine wisdom is achieved by fearing the Lord. Prov. 1:7 2. Divine wisdom is achieved by departing from evil. James 3:13 Chapter 29

I. The former prosperity of Job. Verses 1-25

A. This was the reason for his former prosperity. Verses 1-5 1. The Lord was with Job. Verses 1-5 2. The Lord will be with us. Matt. 28:18-20 B. This was the nature of his former prosperity. Verses 6-10 1. Job enjoyed the material blessings of God. Verse 6, Phil. 4:19 2. Job was respected for his counsel. Verses 7-10, Col. 4:6 C. This was the influence of his former prosperity. Verses 11-17 1. Job helped the needy. Verses 11-13, Gal. 6:10 2. Job walked by righteousness. Verse 14, 1 Cor. 15:34 3. Job encouraged the distressed. Verses 15-16, Romans 12:15 4. Job rebuked the wicked. Verse 17, 2 Tim. 4:2 D. This was the effects of his former prosperity. Verses 18-25 1. Job believed that he was secure. Verses 18-20, Romans 8:31 2. Job knew that he was helping his fellowman. Verses 21-25, 1 Thess. 4:18 Chapter 30

I. The sufferings of Job. Verses 1-31

A. This was the nature of his sufferings. Verses 1-10 1. Job was mocked by young men. Verses 1-7 2. Job was hated by vile men. Verses 8-10 B. This was the scope of his sufferings. Verses 11-14 1. Job was disciplined by the Lord. Verse 11 2. Job was forsaken by man. Verses 12-14 C. This was the effects of his sufferings. Verses 15-22 1. Job was terrified. Verse 15 2. Job was afflicted. Verses 16-18 3. Job was horrified. Verses 19-22 D. This was the endurance of his sufferings. Verses 23-31 1. Job know that death would end his sufferings. Verses 23 2. Job didn't believe that his sufferings would end in this life. Verses 24-31 Chapter 31 I. The integrity of Job. Verses 1-40 A. This is the nature of his integrity. Verses 1-33 1. These are the positive characteristics of his integrity. a). Job kept his heart from lust. Verses 1-4, Prov. 4:23, 2 Peter 2:14 b). Job walked by the laws of justice. Verse 4-8, James 2:10 c). Job respected the laws of marriage. Verses 9-12, Matt. 19:3-9 d). Job respected the rights of other people. Verses 13-15, Matt. 7:12 e). Job helped the needy persons. Verses 16-23, James 2:15-17 2. These are the negative characteristics of his integrity. Verses 24-33 a). Job did not trust in his wealth. Verses 24-28, 1 Tim. 6:17 b). Job did not curse his enemies. Verses 29-30, Matt. 5:43-44 c). Job did not withhold his hospitality. Verses 31-32, Heb. 13:2, Romans 12:13 d). Job did not hid his sins. Verses 33, Prov. 28:13 B. This was the reason for his integrity. Verse 34 1. Job loved the Lord and his fellowman. Verse 34 2. We should love the Lord and our fellowman. Matt. 22:36-40 C. This is the effect of his integrity. Verses 25-40 1. Job wanted to talk with the Lord. Verses 35-37, Heb. 4:14-16 2. Job desired to reap what he had sown. Verses 38-40, Gal. 6:6-9 Chapter 32

I. The discourse of Elihu. Verses 1-22

A. These were the reasons for his discourse. Verses 1-5 1. Elihu was angry with Job. Verses 1-2 2. Elihu was also angry with Job's three friends. Verses 3-5 B. This was the appeal for his discourse. Verses 6-10 1. Elihu had respected their wisdom. Verses 6-7 2. Elihu believed that any man could have wisdom. Verses 8-9 3. Elihu wanted to give his opinion. Verse 10 C. These were the reasons for his discourse. Verses 11-14 1. Elihu hoped to convinced Job of wickedness. Verses 11-13 2. Elihu wanted to refute Job. Verse 14 D. These were the motivations for his discourse. Verses 15-22 1. Elihu had silenced the three friends of Job. Verses 15-16 2. Elihu was full of enthusiasm. Verses 17-20 3. Elihu would be impartial. Verses 21-22 Chapter 33

I. Elihu speaks with Job. Verses 1-9

A. This was the appeal of his speech. Verses 1-3 1. Elihu desired to be heard. Verse 1 2. Elihu had made the proper introduction. Verse 2 3. Elihu would speak to the best of his ability. Verse 3 B. This was the reason for his speech. Verse 4 1. The spirit of God had made him. 2. The spirit of God had given him life. C. This was the challenge of his speech. Verses 5-7 1. You really can not refute me. Verse 5 2. Yet, I will go easy with you. Verses 6-7 II. Elihu misunderstood Job. Verses 8-12 A. This was the assurance of this misunderstanding. Verse 8 B. This was the nature of this misunderstanding. Verses 9-11 C. This was the effects of this misunderstanding. Verse 12 III. The revelation of divine wisdom. Verses 13-30 A. This was the way of divine revelation. Verses 13-25 1. The Lord has spoken in dreams. Verses 13-18, Heb. 1:1-3 2. The Lord has spoken by divine discipline. Verses 19-22, Heb. 12:5-12 3. The Lord has spoken by messengers. Verses 23-25, 2 Peter 1:20-21 B. This was the purpose of Divine revelation. Verses 26-28 1. Divine revelation teaches man the will of God. Verse 26, James 1:2-7 2. Divine revelation reveals the ways of God unto man. Verses 27-28, John 14:6 C. This was the effects of divine revelation. 1. Divine revelation causes the Lord to work with man. Verse 29, Phil. 2:13 2. Divine revelation causes the redeem to rejoice. Verse 30, Acts 8:39 IV. Elihu challenges Job. Verses 31-33 A. This was the nature of his challenge. Verse 31 - Hear me- B. This was the desire of his challenge. Verse 32 - I desire to justify thee- C. This was the purpose of his challenge. Verse 33 -I shall teach thee wisdom- Chapter 34

I. Elihu unwisely rebukes Job. Verses 1-9

A. This was the appeal for that rebuke. Verses 1-4 1. You are wise men. Verses 1-3 2. Let us choose what is right. Verse 4 B. This was the reason for that rebuke. Verses 5-6 1. Elihu didn't understand the purpose of Job's suffering for righteousness. Verses 5-6 2. We must suffer for righteousness. 1 Peter 4:14 C. This was the nature of that rebuke. Verses 7-9 1. Elihu charged Job with scorning. Verse 7 2. Elihu charged Job with iniquity. Verses 8-9 II. The works of God. Verses 10-15 A. This was the nature of His works. Verses 10-11 1. The Lord does not commit iniquity. Verse 11, James 1:13-15 2. The Lord gives a just recompense for our services. Verse 12, Gal. 6:6-9 B. This was the motivation for his works. Verse 12 1. The Lord will do what is right. Verses 12 2. The Lord will always do what is right. Gen. 18:25 C. This is the reason for his works. Verses 13 1. The Lord is our Creator. Verse 13, Eccles. 12:1 2. The Lord is our Redeemer. Romans 14:7-9 D. This is the effects of his works. Verses 14-15 1. The power of God upholds us. Verses 14-15, Heb. 1:3 2. The power of God sustains us. Phil. 2:13, John 15:5 III. The Lord is the Ruler of man. Verses 16-30 A. This is the nature of His rule. Verses 16-19 1. The Lord does what is right. Verses 16-18, Gen. 18:25 2. The Lord is impartial toward persons. Verses 19, Acts 10:34-35 B. This is the power of His rule. Verses 20-23 1. The Lord determines the length of a man's life. Verse 20, James 4:14-15 2. The Lord know the works of man. Verses 21-22, 1 Cor. 8:3 3. The Lord manifest His power to man. Verse 23, 1 Cor. 10:13 C. This is the effect of His rule. Verses 24-30 1. The Lord humbles the proud man. Verses 24-28, James 4:6 2. The Lord elevates the humble man. Verses 29-30, 1 Peter 5:6 IV. Elihu charges Job with rebellion. Verses 31-37 A. This is the reason for that charge. Verses 31-33 1. Elihu thought that God chastised men for their rebellion. Verses 31-33 2. The Lord chastised men for righteousness sake. Heb. 12:5-11 B. This was the appeal for that charge. Verse 34 1. Elihu thought that he was right. Verse 34 2. We can think that we are right when we are wrong. Matt. 7:21-23 C. This was the nature of that charge. Verse 35 1. Elihu thought that Job was without knowledge. 2. Elihu thought that Job was without wisdom. D. This was the effect of that charge. Verses 36-37 1. Job should be tried until the end. Verse 36 2. Job is a mocker of God. Verse 37 Chapter 35

I. The righteousness of man. Verses 1-8

A. This is the reasons for his righteousness. Verse 1-3 1. Man is righteous by creation. Verses 1-2, Gen. 1:26-27, Gen. 2:7 2. Man is righteous by redemption. Verse 3, 2 Cor. 5:17 B. This is the effect of his righteousness. Verses 4-8 1. Righteousness keeps one in fellowship with God. Verses 4-6, Isa. 59:1-2 2. Righteousness makes one humble. Verse 7, Acts 17:24-25 3. Righteousness motivates one in life. Verse 8, Prov. 14:34, 1 Tim. 4:8 II. The cry of the oppressed. Verses 9-16 A. This is the reasons for their oppression Verses 9-12 1. The Lord allows his people to be oppressed. Verses 9-11, Heb. 12:5-11 2. The Lord allows evil men to oppress his people. Verse 12, 1 Peter 2:20 B. This is the effects of their oppression. Verses 13-14 1. The Lord can refuse to answer our cry. Verse 13, James 4:1-3 2. The Lord does refuse to answer our cry. Verse 14, James 1:2-7 C. These are the requirements of the oppressed. Verses 15-16 1. The oppressed must learn that the Lord is longsuffering. Verse 15, Luke 18:1-8 2. The oppressed must learn the value of righteousness. Verse 16, 1 Tim. 4:8 Chapter 36

I. The introduction to the fourth speech of Elihu. Verses 1-4

A. This was the plea of his introduction. Verses 1-2 1. Please suffer with me. Verse 1 2. The best is yet to come. Verse 2 B. This was the Motivation of his introduction. Verse 3 1. I will reveal the knowledge of God. Verse 3 2. I will reveal the righteousness of God. Verse 3 C. This was the reason for his introduction. Verse 4 1. Elihu thought that his words were truth. Verse 4 2. Elihu thought that his knowledge was perfect. Verse 4 II. Obeying the Lord. Verse 5-12 A. These are the reasons for obeying the Lord. Verses 5-6 1. The Lord has complete power. Verse 5, Eph. 3:20-21 2. The Lord controls the universe. Verse 6, Matt. 6:34 B. This are the blessings for obeying the Lord. Verses 7-10 1. The Lord exalts the obedient. Verse 7, James 1:2-4 2. The Lord gives the obedient divine discipline. Verses 8-10, Heb. 12:5-11 C. This is the effect of obeying the Lord. Verses 11-12 1. The obedient will be blessed. Verse 11, 1 Tim. 4:8 2. The disobedient will be punished. Verse 12, 1 Thess. 5:1-3 III. The works of God. Verses 13-23 A. This is the nature of His work. Verses 13-15 1. The Lord punishes the disobedient. Verses 13-14, Heb. 2:1-3 2. The Lord blesses the obedient. Verse 15, 1 Tim. 4:8 B. This is the proof of His works. Verses 16-18 1. The Lord does bless the obedient. Verse 16, Mat. 6:33 2. The Lord does punish the disobedient. Verses 17-18, Romans 7:24 C. These are the motivations for His works. Verses 19-23 1. The Lord is not motivated by the ability of man. Verses 19-21, Acts 17:24- 28 2. The Lord is motivated by His ability. Verses 22-23, Phil. 2:13 IV. The works of God. Verses 24-33 A. This is the purpose of His works. Verses 24-25 1. Each man does magnify the works of God. Verse 24, Gen. 1:26-27 2. Each man can magnify the works of God. Verse 24, Matt. 5:14-16 B. This is the greatness of His works. Verse 26 1. The powers of God is unlimited. Eph. 3:20-21 2. The life of God is unlimited. Rev. 1:20 C. These are the blessings of His works. Verses 27-30 1. The Lord gives man his physical prosperity. Verses 27-28, James 1:17 2. The Lord give man his spiritual prosperity. Verses 29-31, 2 Tim. 3:16-17 D. This is the result of His works. Verses 31-33 1. The Lord will bring man into judgment. Verses 31-33 2. The Lord will judge the world. Acts 17:30-31, 2 Cor. 5:10 Chapter 37

I. The voice of God. Verses 1-5

A. This is the effect of His voice. Verse 1 1. The voice of God can make man tremble. Verse 1 2. The voice of God should make man tremble. Heb. 3:7-12 B. These are the essentials of His voice. Verse 2 1. The voice of God should be heard. Verse 2 2. The voice of God must be heard. Heb. 2:1-3 C. The is the purpose of His voice. Verse 3 1. The voice of God directs the ways of man. Versed 3 2. The inspired scriptures governs the ways of man. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 D. This is the value of His voice. Verses 4-5 1. The voice of God fulfills His purpose. Verses 4-5 2. The voice of God will fulfill His purpose. Isa. 455:8-9, 1 Peter 1:22-25 2 The power of God. Verses 6-13 A. This is the nature of His power. Verses 6-7 1. The power of God governs nature. Verse 6, Matt. 5:45 2. The power of God governs man. Verse 7, Acts 17:24-28 B. This is the effect of His power. Verses 8-11 1. Animals respect His power. Verse 8, Psa. 104:21-22 2. Nature obeys His power. Verses 9-11, Matt. 14:22-23 C. This is the purpose of His power. Verses 12-13 1. The Lord displays His power to fulfill His purpose. Verses 12-13 2. The Lord does correct man. Heb. 12:5-11 3. The Lord is merciful unto man. Heb. 8:12 III. The works of God. Verses 14-24 A. These are the essentials of His works. Verse 14 1. Man should consider the works of God. Verse 14 2. Man can consider the words of God. Romans 1:20 B. This is the nature of His works. Verses 15-22 1. The Lord displays His works by creation. Verses 15-18, Psa. 19:1-6 2. The Lord manifests His works by incarnation. Verses 19-20, 2 Tim. 1:10 3. The Lord reveals his works by inspiration. Verses 21-22, 2 Tim. 3:16-17 C. This are the blessings of His works. Verse 23 1. The Lord is excellent in power. Verse 23 2. The Lord can solve our problems by his power. Eph. 3:20-21 D. This is the effects of His works. Verse 24 1. The Lord should be feared for His works. Verse 24 2. The Lord can be feared for His works. Matt. 10:28, 2 Cor. 5:11 Chapter 38

I. The Lord speaks to Job. Verses 1-3

A. This was the manner of His speaking. Verse 1 B. This was the reason for His Speaking. Verse 2 C. This was the effect of His speaking. Verse 3 II. The Lord reveals His power. Verses 4-41 A. This is the nature of His power. Verses 4-21 1. The Lord created the world. Verses 4-7, Acts 17:24-28 2. The Lord controls the sea. Verses 8-11 3. The Lord controls the atmosphere. Verses 12-16 4. The Lord govern death. Verses 17-21 B. This is the purpose of His power. Verses 22-30 1. The Lord controls nature for a purpose. Verses 22-23 2. The Lord controls the atmosphere for a purpose. Verses 24-27 3. The Lord controls the weather for a purpose. Verses 28-30 C. This was the revelation of His power. Verses 31-38 1. The heaven reveals His creating powers. Verses 31-38 2. The heavens declare His created power. Psa. 19:1-7 D. This was the effect of His power. Verses 39-41 1. The Lord provides for his created creatures. Verses 39-41 2. The Lord will provide for man. Phil. 4:19 Chapter 39

I. The creatures are independent of man. Verses 1-30

A. These are the creatures which are independent of man. Verses 1-30 1. The wild goats and hinds are independent of man. Verses 1-4 2. The wild donkey is independent of man. Verses 5-8 3. The unicorn is independent of man. Verses 9-12 4. The ostrich is independent of man. Verses 13-18 1). These are the characteristics of an ostrich. Verses 13-8 a). The ostrich is proud of herself. Verse 13, Luke 18:9-14 b). The ostrich is neglectful of her duties. Verses 14-15, Heb. 2:1-3 c). The ostrich despises her responsibilities. Verse 16, Eph. 6:1-4 2). This is the reason for her nature. Verse 17 a). The Lord has deprived her of intelligence. Verse 17 b). The Lord can deprive man of intellect. Psa. 10:4, 2 Thess. 2:11- 12, 2 Tim. 3:13 3). This is the effect of her nature. Verse 18 a). The ostrich could have a powerful nature. Verse 18 b). Man could have a powerful nature. Romans 8:31, Romans 8:38, Phil. 4:13, John 15:5 B. The war-horse is independent of man. Verse 19-25 C. The hawk is independent of man. Verse 26 D. The eagle is independent of man. Verses 27-30 Chapter 40

I. The Lord appeals to Job. Verses 1-2

A. This was the address of His appeal. Verse 1 B. This was the summons for His appeal. Verse 2 II. Job humbles himself before the Lord. Verses 3-5 A. This was the nature of his humility. Verses 3-4 B. This was the effect of his humility. Verse 5 III. The Lord challenges Job. Verses 6-14 A. This was the nature of this challenge. Verses 6-7 1. The Lord challenged Job to reason with Him. Verses 6-7 2. The Lord challenges us to reasons with Him. Isa. 1:18-20 B. This was the essentials of this challenge. Verses 8-10 1. We must learn that the Lord is righteous. Verse 8, Gen. 17:25 2. We should learn that the Lord is powerful. Verse 9, Eph. 3:20-21 3. We need to know that the Lord is glorious. Verse 10, 1 Tim. 6:15-16 C. This was the purpose of this challenge. Verses 11-14 1. We can not improve upon God's moral government. Verses 11-13, 2 Tim. 3:1-5 2. We can not improve upon God's Spiritual government. Verse 14, Romans 1:16, Gal. 1:6-9 IV. The provisions of God. Verses 15-24 A. This is the reason for His provision. Verse 15 1. God created the world. Acts 17-24-28 2. God is the Creator of all. Eccles. 12:1 B. This is the knowledge of His provisions. Verses 16-19 1. The Lord know what He has created. Verses 16-19 2. The Lord evens knows us. 2 Tim. 2:19 C. This is the proof of His provisions. Verses 20-24 1. The Lord provides for his created creatures. Verses 20-24 2. The Lord provides for us. Matt. 6:33, Phil. 4:19 Chapter 41

I. The Leviathan or Crocodile. Verses 1-34

A. This is the nature of the crocodile. Verses 1-12 1. The crocodile has an untamable nature. Verses 1-10 2. The crocodile belongs to God by creation. Verses 11-12 B. These are the features of the crocodile. Verses 13-34 1. The crocodile has strong jaws. Verses 13-14 2. The crocodile has scales. Verses 15-17 3. The crocodile has a frightening approach. Verses 18-21 4. The crocodile has a strong neck. Verse 22 5. The crocodile has a fighting attitude. Verses 23-25 6. The crocodile has a strong protection. Verses 26-34 Chapter 42

I. The repentance of Job. Verses 1-6

A. This was the motivation of his repentance. Verses 1-3 1. The Lord is Omnipotent. Verses 1-2, Matt. 10:28 2. The Lord is Omniscient. Verse 3, 2 Tim. 2:19 B. This was the reason for his repentance. 1. Job was convicted of his sins. Verses 4-5 2. We should be convicted of our sins. Acts 2:36-38 C. This was the nature of his repentance. Verse 6 1. Job repented in dust and ashes. 2. We should obey the gospel of Christ. 2 Thess. 1:7-9 II. The repentance of Job's three friends. Verses 7-8 A. This was the reason for their repentance. Verse 7 1. The Lord was angry with them. 2. The Lord would have punished them. B. This was the way of their repentance. Verse 8 1. They had to made a sin offering. 2. Job had to pray for them. III. The blessings of Job. Verses 9-17 A. This was the reasons for his blessings. Verses 9-10 1. The Lord accepted Job. Verse 9 2. The Lord truly blessed Job. Verse 10 B. This was the proof of his blessings. Verse 11 1. His relatives accepted him. 2. His acquaintances accepted him. C. This was the nature of his blessings. Verses 12-17 1. Job received a double blessing from God. Verses 12 2. Job had a wonderful family. Verses 13-15 3. Job lived for many years. Verses 16-17 COMPLIED BY:
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