Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Job’s Collective Speech To His Friends

Job 27-28

A. Job: The Model of Personal Resolve and Perseverance

1. Acknowledgement of God’s sovereign right to rule humanity: Job 27:1-2, 1 Samuel 3:15-18

 2. Resolve to maintain a life free of hypocrisy

– Wholesome speech: Job 27:3-4, Colossians 4:6

– Uncompromising lifestyle: Job 27:5, Matthew 26:74

– Standing with God: Job 27:6, Job 1:1, Job 13:13-18, Job 19:25

– Clear Conscience: Job 27:6, 1 Tim. 1:5, Acts 24:16, Hebrews 10:22

B. Job: Wise Teacher of Divine Truth -The Fate of the Wicked

1. The dreadful end of the wicked is certain: Job 27:7-8, Job 27:20-23, Rev. 6:14-16

2. The riches and pleasures of the wicked are of short duration: Matthew 6:19-20

C. God Speaks: Wisdom and Understanding Discovered

1. The Search for wisdom/understanding is costly: Job 28:1-11

2. Obtaining of wisdom/understanding humanly impossible: Job 28:12-22, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14

3. Obtaining wisdom/understanding revealed by God: Job 28:23-28