Jean Rubes
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Jean Rubes
wrote a note on Genesis 1:30 ESV
Providing provisions for man and beast. Food for man - herbs and fruits, but not flesh-until after the flood. we are made from the earth and maintained by it. He gives us all things to enjoy, not only for necessity, but plenty, dainties, and varieties, for ornament and delight. If God gives us food for our lives, let us not ask for food we want. He that feeds his birds will not starve his babes. What is this telling us? … Expand
Oct 8
Jean Rubes
wrote a note on Genesis 1:27 ESV
The fish, birds and animals were called into existence. Man was formed by the hand of God. Part flesh and spirit, heaven and earth. Birds and fish called from water; other animals from the earth; man formed from earth and breathed into by God. God made one man and one woman, so man might know they are made on one blood, descendants from one common stock, with the hope that they might love one another. This did not last too long - Cane and Able … Expand
Oct 8
Jean Rubes
wrote a note on Genesis 1:19 ESV
God made the sun, moon, and stars - they should not be worshiped as gods, since they were created by God.
Oct 5
Jean Rubes
wrote a note on Genesis 1:13 ESV
Dry land and vegetation, in preparation for animals and man to live and sustain themselves.
Oct 5
Jean Rubes
wrote a note on Genesis 1:5 ESV
Light the first creation, resembles God in purity and power. Time is divided - day and night. Darkness is not banished, but takes it turn with the light, because it has its use.
Oct 4
Jean Rubes
wrote a note on Genesis 1:1 ESV
Made out of nothing. Fools see a world that could not make itself, but do not believe there is a God. God is creator and owner and possessor of heaven and earth. He made the earth and does not need our services nor benefits from them. God - Elohim--God of power … Expand
Oct 8
Jean Rubes
The commentary states that Job did not need twice as many children, because he would be reunited with the first group when he died.
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
These were fair weather friends, who left Job when his trials became rough. Now that Job is over his trials, they flock back. Sometimes our closest friends and relatives will be the first to forsake us in time of trouble. there actions were 1) eating in his house; show comfort to Job, which he could have used during his trials 3) gave gifts for those who had survived difficult times a custom in those days. … Expand
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
Job prayed for these men when he was still suffering greatly. Some of the best medicine for a suffering person is to help others in their suffering. Being more concerned about the needs of others than your own needs will definitely alleviate your own suffering. Job's recompense was very great. It is a promise to all that God will recompense liberally all who honor Him. Sometimes, when trials overwhelm, we wonder if God will ever recompense our faithfulness. God's recompense of Job says he will. … Expand
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
It took a lot of humility for the three friends of Job to do as the Lord commanded, but if you are going to obey God you will often have to walk the humble road. Completeness of submission involved participation. They all three submitted and they did exactly what God told them to do. If we want the rewards of obedience, we must fulfill the requirements of obedience. The Lord accepted Job, he also accepted the people for whom Job prayed. The sinful men were accepted in Job, sinners are accepted by God through Jesus.We can not obtain acceptance by ourselves but must come to God through another. … Expand
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
The three friend were under the wrath of God. Having to go to Job to make the sacrifices was humbling for the three friends. Going to Job for prayer elevated Job greatly in spiritual matters. But going to Job involved more than just prayer, it involved spiritual position. Job would be the officiating priest, the spiritual superior. The friends had elevated themselves above Job in their speeches, it is not easy to pray for those who have mistreated us. Job is greatly exonerated before his friends. … Expand
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
Poor speaking about God was the sin that prompted the requirement for Job's three friends. The sin was sacrilegious, speaking dishonorably about God and it was a serious sin. This provoked God. It predicted judgement. Dishonoring God will bring punishment from God and it will be fair. This exonerated Job and God call Job my servant. We either serve God or Satan. … Expand
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
His discernment is in the spiritual area, especially in the knowledge of God. It was increased because he listened earnestly to God's word. He recognized his depravity before God., showing the reaction of getting close to God. His increase in knowledge about God affected his attitude about self. When we become acquainted with God, we will not esteem ourselves highly before God. … Expand
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
The trial had affected Job's discernment in a positive way. Job says that what he knew previously was what he had only heard by his ear, but now after God had spoken, Job feels he has so increased in his discernment of God that it is like going from mere hearing about something to actually seeing it with one's own eyes. … Expand
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
One cannot help others understand something if they do not understand it. Job had said that he had spoken about things he did not understand and that he lacked the ability to explain the subject. He did not have all the facts. … Expand
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
Job's trials resulted in improving his character. The troubles that came upon Job proved to Satan that Job would not forsake God.
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
The lion is called the king of beasts, but here the leviathan exceeds the lion. He s arrogant, he does not fear other animals or people.
Sep 8
Jean Rubes
The skin of the leviathan is so strong that a sword or spear or dart or other weapon cannot penetrate it. verse 30 is speaking about the imprint that his animal makes upon soil when he either lies on it or moves on it. … Expand
Sep 8