This chapter begins with an extreme word of contrast “But...”. There is a massive shift that occurs here
Read moreJob 22, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
We have now moved into the postmodern discussion. Job has challenged the entire problem with a notion of a closed system that what you see is what is.
Read moreJob 21, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
The book of Job is one of my favorites and truly is a minefield of wisdom; but it is difficult to understand. I continue publishing these notes to the best lectures I have heard on the book of Job.
Read moreJob 20, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Zophar is the final guy in the debate segment. This is his last speech, and we still have one more segment to go through, so he doesn’t speak in the last one. Why? There are a lot of answers, but it’s probably because he just shuts up.
Read moreJob 19, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job responds to Bildad, refuting his Internal Causation scheme, proving the limits of science and the need for God to explain to him true reality: that both God and Job can be right: that there must be a Mediator.
Read moreJob 18, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Bildad begins his response within the second (modernistic) round of debate, appealing, as always, to nature for his reason.
Read moreJob 17, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job continues his defense, appealing to a downpayment that he doesn't have, wishing for a way to legitimately prove his innocence before God and man.
Read moreJob 16, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job responds to Eliphaz’s second speech (Job 15) where Eliphaz said, "Let me give you the historical definition of a wicked man—he looks just like you, Job." Job replies, "The reason I look guilty is because I was framed."
Read moreJob 15, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Eliphaz begins the second round of debate, the set of arguments based on the modernist worldview. The irony is getting even thicker and his arguments even weaker.
Read moreJob 14, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job finishes his rebuttal by focusing on two things: 1) Why his friends are wrong--they don’t understand his pain or the world, and 2) How could God prove Himself to be right, given the unconquerable enemy--death?
Read moreJob 13, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job continues his rebuttal of his three friends by telling them what they should do: stop bragging, stop lying, and just shut up--for they have no wisdom. This chapter has great insight into counseling as we see Job reprimand his friends for twisting God and Truth to fit their worldviews.
Read moreJob 12, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job begins to respond to all three friends, wrapping up the first round of debate with a rebuttal of their entire worldviews, all three of which represent the pre-modern worldview. The next two rounds of debates will focus on the modern and post-modern worldviews, respectively.
Read moreJob 11, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Zophar, the philosopher/theologian responds to Job with some of the best rhetoric and irony of the book. This is Abner's favorite chapter and I can see why.
Read moreJob 10, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job continues his response to Bildad (the Science Guy), focusing on the limits of science (in observation and understanding) and the entire worldview system of the DR Principle.
Read moreJob 9, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job begins his response to Bildad (the science guy) with some science of his own, just to prove Bildad isn't as smart as he thinks he is. Then Job directs the argument back to the questions at hand, finishing the chapter with one of the most profound wishes in the book. If Job just had a Mediator, he could come to God and get fair representation and justice. Little does he know...
Read moreJob 8, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Bildad the science guy argues against Job on the grounds of the DR Principle, saying that since the scientific universe works in a cause-and-effect way, Job must have sinned to procure such judgment from God.
Read moreJob 7, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job continues his response to Eliphaz and gives the last two of his three wishes which form the backbone to his entire message.
Read moreJob 6, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
In Job 6, Job begins his response to Eliphaz, rebuking him for his crummy "counsel." There are many lessons here for us about God and suffering, of course, but also about how to be a better friend to those in need.
Read moreJob 5, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Eliphaz, the historian, continues on with his pithy, proverbial wisdom. But has he actually answered Job's questions?
Read moreJob 4, Exegetical Notes from Abner Chou
Job 4 begins the argumentation which comprises the majority of the Book. Chou shows the logic of the arguments, how they build, and what question they are aiming to answer.
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