0729. 711. Satan and Job

711. Satan and Job

Job 1

1. Satan Among the Saints. “Satan came also among them” (Job_1:6). He is a regular attendant when God’s people meet together.

2. Jehovah’s Question. “Satan, whence comest thou?” (Job_1:7). Sometimes he has a “seat” and a synagogue—Rev_2:9, Rev_2:24.

3. Satan’s Reply to Jehovah. “Satan answered, From going to and fro in the earth” (Job_1:7) (1Pe_5:8).

4. Jehovah’s Inquiry about Job. “Hast thou considered My servant Job” (Job_1:8). The Lord appreciates what He sees in Job.

5. Satan’s Insinuation. “Satan… said, Doth Job fear God for nought?” (Job_1:9). Being Job’s adversary, he accuses him to God.

6. Jehovah’s Permission. “The Lord said unto Satan, All that he hath is in thy power” (Job_1:12). We consider the “end of the Lord” in this permission—Jas_5:11.

7. Satan’s Going Forth from the presence of the Lord to afflict Job—Job_1:12.

Ponder the added afflictions of Job from Satan in Job 2.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH