"An Introduction to the Book of Job"

One of the most ancient books in the Bible -The flood is mentioned in 22:16, but there is no mention of the law, the Exodus, the Red Sea crossing, or any of the Kings of ISrael. Also, Job does not go to the temple for his sacrifices but makes his own. Historical character - Job was mentioned later by Ezekial and the Apostle James Land of Uz (possibly was located northeast of the Sea of Galilee running toward the Euphrates river)   Job was a Godly man - v.1,8 upright, one that escheweth evil  eschew- deliberatly avoid, abstain from Job was a blessed man - v.2,3 10 children, 7 seven sons and 3 daughters Over 11,000 animals - great household. "greatest men in the east"   Introduction: Job 42:17  So Job died, being old and full of days.  Died being old and full of days, saw children and childrens children Maybe God will allow us to live out our life like this "Full of days" Job was in his right mind Remembered a lot of things (told his grandchildren about what he saw)   A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks.