week 2

Only 48 more to go!

My summaries and then a word about the book of Job.

Gen 21: God has the last laugh: Isaac is born
Gen 22: Abraham is tested to sacrifice Isaac
Job 1: Job has everything...then loses it all, except his faith
Job 2: Job is physically afflicted (and has a gnarly wife)


Job is a fascinating book. We will be there for a while so it's good to get a heads up about what we are reading and where it goes. The first 2 chapters of Job look to be historical and record a series of quick events in the life of Job that cause pain and suffering. (though some scholars disagree and believe the entire book is a metaphor meant to teach a principle rather than actual events)

The next 40.5 chapters are a dialogue between Job, his 3 friends, and God.

The book is concluded by an historical epilogue.

PS
What's up with the guy named "Buz" in Gen 22? Wonder if he had a girlfriend? Woof. (reference for you Home Alone fans out there)