Job 28:1-23 (Job Speaks of Wisdom)
I. The Search for Material Treasure (vs. 1-11)
a. Job demonstrates a good understanding of where and how metals and gemstones are obtained. What lengths does Job state men will go to obtain these precious resources? _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ b. What examples does Job list where men will even risk life to obtain material wealth? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
c. What is Job describing in verse 5 that is proven earth science? _______________________________________________________________________________
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II. Where Can Wisdom Be Found? (vs. 12-19)
a. What does Job contrast with material wealth in verse 12? __________________________________________
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b. Is the value of wisdom widely understood and appreciated? _______________________________________
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c. Is wisdom found in the natural world? ________ ______________________________________________
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d. Can wisdom be purchased with money? _____________________________________________________
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e. Does Job seem to understand the tremendous value of wisdom? _______________________________________
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III. From Where Then Does Wisdom Come? (vs. 20-28)
a. Job describes wisdom as an elusive thing. What examples does he offer as to how elusive it is? ________________________________________________________________________________
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b. Who does Job state understands wisdom? ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
c. How does Job state God used wisdom in creation? _______________________________________________
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d. How is it possible that a man can possess wisdom… so rare, so precious, and so elusive? _______________________________________________________________________________
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e. What is wisdom and what is understanding? _________________________________________________
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IV. Application: Is James 1:5 consistent with Job’s discourse on wisdom? ______________________________________________________________________________
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