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Discover the Arts! Each day a different image from the Literary, Performing, or Visual Arts representing a portion of Scripture plus an explanation with links 2018 April 29
 Stud in a Thunderstorm (1862) Karoly Lotz (1833-1904) Academic Style Magyar Nemzeti Galeria, Budapest, Hungary Image Source: Web Gallery of Art [ Illustration: Elihu's statement at the end of today's chapter speaks of God's power as revealed in the storm and the reaction which animals have to it. These factors are represented by today's painting. The horses in the painting have the same anxious reaction which the cattle mentioned in the text below have (27-33). ] SPECIAL NOTE: [ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ] Explanation: In Job 36, Elihu continued his criticism of Job for saying incorrect things about God. As Elihu continued his discourse, he said that he would fetch his knowledge from afar and would ascribe righteousness to his Maker. He said that his words would not be false because "he that is perfect in knowledge is with you." If Elihu referred to God, he meant "absolute perfection of knowledge;" if he referred to himself (as seems more likely), he meant "sound in knowledge." The Hebrew word (see the link below) has both senses (1-4). He noted that God is mighty in strength and wisdom and does not despise anyone. He does not preserve the wicked; but he gives what is right to the poor. He keeps constant watch over the righteous, sets them with kings, and establishes them forever in a place of exaltation. If they obey him they prosper; if they do not obey they perish (5-12). Hypocrites heap up wrath. They die young among the unclean. But God delivers the poor. God would treat Job in this manner if he had repented (13-16). Instead, Job (in the opinion of Elihu), had taken part with the wicked, so judgment and justice had taken hold of him (17). Unknown to Elihu, who claimed superior knowledge, this opinion contradicted the verdict of God himself (Job 1:1, 8, 22 and Job 2:3, 9-10). But, in his ignorance, Elihu continued to accuse Job falsely. He warned Job to beware lest God take him away in his wrath with a single stroke (18). He told Job that God would not esteem his riches or his strength (19). And he warned Job not to desire the night because it is a time when many are cut off (20). He told Job not to regard not iniquity (21). And he reminded him that God exalts men by his power and he is an incomparable teacher (22). Then, to deepen Job's respect for God, Elihu spoke of the greatness of God. He noted that no one can tell God which way to go; nor can any tell him that he has committed iniquity (23). He told Job to remember to magnify God's work so that everyone can see it (24-25). He reminded Job that God is unsearchable in greatness; and his years (and therefore his experience) are beyond searching out (26). God controls the rain, the vapor, and the clouds; and he spreads light in his tabernacle (heaven) and covers the bottom of the sea with water (27-30). He uses these things to judge the people or to bless them with food (31). He blocks the light with clouds (32). The thunder declares his presence; and the cattle acknowledge his ascent -- typically, with an anxious or agitated reaction, as is common among animals in a thunderstorm (33). [ Sermons: Brian Borgman. Various. ] Bile Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation [Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2]. [Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3. Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.] [New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.] RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL. [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Job 36: Job 32; Job 33; Job 34; Job 35; Job 37. ] [3] Job 8:8; Job 36:6. [4] Job 37:16. [7] Psalm 113:5-8. [13] Job 36:8. [20] Job 16:22; Job 17:13; Job 19:27. [22] Job 38:1; Job 36:22-23; Job 36:26. [29] Psalm 18:12. [33] Psalm 29:9; Psalm 68:4; Psalm 68:18; Psalm 47:5. -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ] [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ] [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ] [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ] HARMONY OF THE LAW GOSPEL HARMONIES Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES Job Detailed Outline The Book of Job (THE JUSTICE AND THE WISDOM OF THE COVENANT GOD) 2085 B.C., Uz The wisdom and blessing of exercising faith during undeserved suffering Job 36 Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology. 2. The Debate About Job's Affliction (Job 2:11 - Job 37:24) c. Round 3 (Job 22:1 - Job 31:40) 1). Eliphaz Replies to Job (Job 22:1 - Job 22:30)
(You have done evil to others; return to God.) 2). Job Replies to Eliphaz (Job 23:1 - Job 24:6 )
(If I could come before God I could persuade him of my innocence.
Some of those who know God perish as do some of the wicked.) 3). Bildad Replies to Job (Job 25:1 - Job 25:6 )
(How can anyone be righteous?) 4). Job Replies to Bildad (Job 26:1 - Job 31:40)
(You have been of no help.
God has denied me justice.
May my enemies be like the wicked who perish suddenly.
Man does not understand wisdom.
I long for my past blessings, but mockers surround me.
I have obeyed God.) 2. The Monologue of Elihu (Job 32:1 - Job 37:24)
God alone is just.
Your sins do not hurt him, and your righteousness does not profit him.
You have no right to demand a trial before God. God is beyond our reach and exalted in power.
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