Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Job 3 - Why Was I Even Born?

Job laments his fate and curses the day upon which he was born.

Job 2 - Anything but Death

God approves Satan's suggestion to afflict Job with a terrible disease, and tests Job's faithfulness to God.

Job 1c - Job Loses Everything

In one fateful day, Iyov loses all his wealth, but he remains faithful to God.

Job 1b - God Versus Satan

God brags before His council about His wonderful Job, but Satan is cynical.

Job 1a - A Righteous Man in the Land of Oz

We are introduced to a righteous, upright and wealthy man named Job, who lived in the land of Oz.

Introduction to Job

We begin our study of the Book of Job with an introduction to the various ways religions have tried to explain why bad things happen to good people.

Kings 2:25b - The Assassination of Gedalyahu

Gedalyahu is appointed as Governor of the remaining people of Judah, but the bands of Judean fighters refuse to accept defeat at the hands of Babylon.  They assassinate Gedalyahu, and the last remnants of Judah run to Egypt to escape the wrath of Babylon.

Kings 2:25a - The Temple is Destroyed

Nebuchadnezar besieges and destroys Jerusalem.  The people of Israel are exiled to Babylon.

Kings 2:24b - Tzidkiyahu Reigns, and the Exiles Begin

One king after another rebels against God and Nebuchadnezar exiles Yehoyachin and places Tzidkiyahu on the throne of Judah. Tzidkiyahu rebels as well and God has no more patience for Judah.

Kings 2:23d,24a - The Sad Careers of Jehoachaz and Jehoyakim

The Kings of Judah turn away from Josiah's reforms, and lead the people into worsening corruption, idol worship and violence. Through a series of poor political strategies they bring Judah closer and closer to disaster.