Job Chapter 16 Discussion

In 2 Kings 20 and Isaiah 26:6 Hezekiah was granted 15 extra years because of his plea AFTER the prophet declared that he was about to die. Ecclesiastes 3:2 states that there is a time to be born and a time to die. As with anything else; there are predetermined times and seasons which the Lord has established. Scripture clearly demonstrates that through prayer and mediation; which ultimately involves Christ and His mercy, that judgment can be forestalled for entire nations. Moses had to react quickly to intervene plagues as well as David in scripture (in his case due to his own mistake in the instance of taking the census to determine his own strength which involved a pride issue rather than trust in God alone). Ultimately; in fact Christ intercedes for all of us who were under the wrath of God lost in sins. All His sheep will live on this earth until they are found; as salvation only can occur while we are yet alive. God knows also all the things men will do to shorten their lives; whether it is by sins damaging to the flesh; or things which incur curses of God such as false worship. He knows when someone like Cain will murder his brother. Same goes for natural disasters and any other premature cause of death. In fact; scientifically there is still not full undestanding what causes death. There is certainly something to someone like Moses who was still in his full strength until death; although the one mistake of striking the rock in anger did not allow him to enter the Promised Land; and quite possibly live longer than he did.

Those who are spiritually dead are that way whether still alive in the flesh or not. All the temporary benefits of this life in the flesh; of course are then over for the lost; and they face judgment and condemnation. Praise the Lord that we can bypass that 2nd death! May we not be as some Corinthians who perished prematurely not taking communion with the right mindset.

Dear Jeannie,

Psalm 139:16 speaks of God already knows how many days He has fashioned for David (and us). It is part of His omniscience (knowing all things, all that there is to know.) He does not learn anything new. Everything in all creation and the universe, and in time-past present and future-has always been known to Him. There is no knowledge of anything for Him to acquire.

Pretty awesome! He is wonderful!

God knows when we're born -- when we'll die. To be general, God knows everything past, present and future. In the book of Numbers we see the years of mankind reduced and clear that mankind's days are numbered from the day we're born. But, we have hope of Eternal Life if we're washed in the Blood of Jesus Christ!

does God know when we will die

it is fun studying!

Ps. 34:19 is comforting, it says 'many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all". Also v. 15 "The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry".

Why do so many still dare to open their mouths against the Lord's servants? The LORD considered Job among the rarest and most beloved men ever in the world, with Noah and Daniel someone who could move God powerfully with his prayers. Who are you to find fault? What right and authority puts you in the seat to judge God's servant; of whom God testified that he is perfect and upright like none else!

In verse 12, Job mistakenly stated that God set him up as his target. It was really Satan who was targeting Job. We should remember who is really the cause of suffering and evil.

Though Christ said not a word, the Job depucts his anguish and suffering

Job was a man of integrity.lost all he had.but never gave up on God.a lot of times things sometime block our way and cause us to not see the things that God would have us to see.and a lot of times God will remove those things that block us from seeing spiritual.to let us know that I got this trust me.Job trust God and came through as pure Gold.

Don't be so critical of one that appears to have fallen from Grace. It is only an opportunity for you to pray for him and let God use you heart and tears to restore him! What a privilege!

thank you

In Job 15 we learn his friends told him his afflictions were his punishment for his sins: Job knows this is not true in v.17. Job 16:2"I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all." In v. 11 he called them "wicked". It looks like his friends lived close to him. I hope this helps.

Bible fan, you say, "pain and suffering can't be good." Please read Psalm 119:71 "It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I might learn thy statutes." Psalm 119:75 "I know O Lord that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me."

My question is who were the people living around Job when the 16th chapter of Job and the 12th verse was written ?

pain and suffering can 't be good - buddhists claim that western folk make the pain worse by infusing "self " and personality into the picture -for example Job says God is pouring his wrath on me and i am without sin, etc,etc but really sometimes bad things happen which cant not be easily explained and are more about the physical forces of nature rather than your personality or God 's personality taking exception with your "self "

I think it means defiled master beated his horn ** in the dust

William Shakesphere 's style of writing of humanity and life are similar to the style and vibe I feel when I 'm reading Job. It feels so... Melancholic, hateful, controversial, but full of wisdom and truth. Like I 'm reading from Hamlet... To be or to not to be. Either way, both are great works, and The Great Spirit is wonderful.

I read all the book of job......it's is a intriguing book to read.....I'll like to B like job but I can never b like job.......

I READ THIS CHAPTER 1,THUR 40,SO I CAN PRAY FOR A JOB SO, I CAN GET A ANOTHER JOB TO SUPPORT MY FAMILY.

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON /STILL LEARNING THANK YOU SO MUCH