Job: I know that my redeemer liveth #1 'Friends in need' with Jack Lawson

The Bible Channel - Discover the Bible. (By Christadelphianvideo.org)

A @Christadelphians Video:Description: The book of Job is a very challenging book providing great insight into the reason why we as mortal sinful people suffer from time to time throughout our lives. Lessons can be learned by each one of us of the righteousness of God and His Almighty power but also of His tender loving care for all creation. We learn that we can always trust in God and so try to become like Job who feared God and shunned evil. Summary The Book of Job is a profound exploration of suffering, faith, and the righteousness of God, highlighting Job’s trials and his interactions with friends. Highlights 📖 Tennyson praised Job as the greatest poem, showing its literary significance. 📜 The preservation of the Bible is a profound privilege, connecting us to ancient texts. 🖊️ A Bible marking exercise can enhance understanding of Job’s dialogues. 📚 Reading different translations can provide fresh perspectives on the text. 🤝 Job’s character showcases unwavering faith despite immense suffering. 💬 Job’s friends exemplify the flawed belief in exact retribution for sin. 🌌 The themes of God’s righteousness and power are central to understanding Job. Key Insights ✍️ Literary Significance: Tennyson’s endorsement elevates the Book of Job, illustrating its timeless relevance in both literature and theology. The acknowledgment by a prominent poet emphasizes the depth and complexity of Job’s narrative. 📚 🔍 Preservation of Scripture: The continuity of biblical texts over centuries is remarkable, serving as a testament to the divine influence in maintaining God’s word. This preservation reinforces the importance of scripture in spiritual growth. 📖 🎨 Bible Marking Techniques: Utilizing color-coding and marking can help in visualizing and understanding character dialogues, making the study of Job more interactive and engaging. It aids in comprehending the structure and themes within the text. ✏️ 🌐 Translation Variability: Exploring various translations, such as the RSV or AV, can illuminate different interpretations and meanings, enhancing comprehension and appreciation of Job’s trials and theology. This encourages deeper inquiry into biblical texts. 📘 🌟 Faith Amidst Trials: Job’s steadfastness in faith, despite his losses, teaches profound lessons about trust in God’s goodness and sovereignty. His response to suffering exemplifies a model of resilience for believers facing challenges. 🙏 ⚖️ The Flaw in Retribution Theology: Job’s friends represent a common theological error—believing suffering directly correlates with sin. This misconception is challenged throughout Job’s narrative, prompting readers to question simplistic views of divine justice. ❗ NB: that 'shaddai' is derived from the word "shad" meaning breasts, hence the maternal reference at 20:50-22.02. The Septuagint in all the passages in Job uses the Greek 'pantokrator', which means strength. This is the most important definition given the context of the revelation of God's power and might in Job and the speaker states this when he says @20.02 "Job is the primary exposition of God Almighty". The danger lies from progressive Christians who want to discuss the gender of God as in this article: