SPIRITUAL GEMS: Week from October 2 to 8, 2023, Job 1 to 3, Answers.

SPIRITUAL GEMS: 2-8-October-2023, Job 1 to 3, Answers.

Spiritual Gems (10 min.)

Job 1:10. How does this text help us better understand what Jesus said in Matthew 27:46? (w21.04 11 para. 9).

By saying these words, Jesus was fulfilling a prophecy found in Psalms 22:1, which shows that he is the promised Messiah and that everything that was happening to him was in accordance with the scriptures. The text also notes that by speaking those words, Jesus made it clear that God had not put a protective fence around him, meaning that He did not intervene to prevent him from suffering and dying. This highlights the profound trial to which Jesus was subjected and his willingness to suffer for humanity.

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Jesus expresses his deep suffering and sense of abandonment at that moment of his death. Taking into account what Job 1:10 says, Jehovah did not put a protective fence around his son, since Jesus faced human suffering in full, without any miraculous intervention to alleviate his suffering.

Jesus' experience on the stake, where he felt that God had abandoned him, shows that his faithfulness was tested in an extreme way. Although he experienced pain, Jesus remained faithful to his mission to redeem humanity through his sacrifice.

Jesus understood that his father had left him in the hands of his enemies, to demonstrate his faith until death, this suggests that Jesus accepted his destiny with courage and confidence in the will of God, showing unwavering faith, the words of Jesus also confirm that he had committed no crime deserving of death, his declamation expresses his innocence and his confidence that his suffering had a deeper purpose in the Divine plan.

This text helps us better understand what Jesus said in Matthew 27:46 by providing different perspectives on the meaning of his words. On the one hand, it reveals that Jesus was fulfilling the prophecy of Psalm 22:1 and on the other hand, that Jehovah did not protect him from his enemies by placing a protective hedge around him. Likewise, it is shown that when Jesus said these words he understood that his father had left him completely in the hands of his enemies so that he could demonstrate his faith by being tested to the point of death. Furthermore, with those words he confirmed that he had not committed any crime that deserved death.

The “Questions from Readers” section of the April 2021 Watchtower discusses some possible reasons why Jesus quoted the words of Psalm 22:1. For example: perhaps Jesus quoted a few words from Psalm 22 so that people would remember the entire Psalm. Perhaps with this he helped his Jewish disciples to remember the numerous prophecies that were in this psalm about his death and in which towards the final part, it is explained that the royal authority of Jehovah would triumph and would extend to the ends of the earth. land.

By quoting these words of David recorded in Psalm 22:1, Jesus was perhaps defending his innocence before he was murdered, as he had to endure being convicted of blasphemy in an illegal trial.

Possibly Jesus, when quoting Psalm 22, was also expressing how much it pained him that Jehovah had to withdraw his protection from him so that he could fully demonstrate his integrity.

Another possibility is that Jesus was trying to help his followers focus on the reason why Jehovah allowed him to die that way.

These words of Jesus show that Jehovah did not put a protective fence around his son, since Jehovah allowed Jesus to suffer for humanity. Jesus understood that his father had left him completely in the hands of his enemies so that he could demonstrate his faith to death, like no other human being has ever been tested. And the lesson we learn is that we should not expect Jehovah to protect us from trials. Just like Jesus, we have to be prepared to be faithful until death if necessary.

What spiritual pearls have you found about Jehovah, ministry, and other topics in this week's Bible reading?

Job 1:5. He mentions that Job woke up early and offered burnt sacrifices for each of them, that is, each of his children, because he said that perhaps his children had sinned, this is a great lesson for parents, because it reminds them of the responsibility they have to guide spiritually. their children and worry about their relationship with God. Since the head of the family not only cares about his own Faith, but also about that of his family.

Job 3:1. Suffering can trigger a range of intense emotions, such as sadness, anger, frustration, and pain. These emotions can manifest themselves through words and actions that may seem incoherent or exaggerated. For this reason, it is important to recognize that emotional expression is a natural part of the grieving and healing process.

Job 2:6. Job is presented as a faithful, God-fearing servant at all times, not just when things are going well. Since his loyalty to God was not linked to material prosperity, but the fundamental part was his character and his relationship with God. What we learn is that our service to Jehovah does not depend on whether we have favorable weather or not, since loyalty is demonstrated at all times.

Job 2:9. Job's wife's reaction also highlights the importance of emotional and spiritual support, as she gave in to despair in times of suffering. Having siblings who are aware of us and our spiritual state and can provide support and understanding can be invaluable when we face challenges.

Job 1:12. Although God allows Satan to test Job, he does not allow harm to be done to his life. This teaches us that, in life, we sometimes face trials and challenges, but God is aware of our circumstances and is willing to protect us in the midst of those trials, which makes us see that we are not alone in this struggle, but We have God's help.

Job 1:8. It refers to Satan observing Job and this reminds us of the importance of being alert in our spiritual life. For we should not take for granted that we are exempt from spiritual challenges or temptations. Instead, we must be on guard and aware of our actions and decisions.

Job 1:1-3. He presents us with a rich man who, despite his material prosperity, did not put his possessions at the center of his life, but instead prioritized his relationship with God. This attitude invites us to reflect on our own priorities and remember that true spiritual wealth does not come from material possessions, but from the divine things of God.

Job 1:5. Job not only cared about the spirituality of his children, but he also acted on it by offering sacrifices. Parents can create a spiritual environment in the home by participating together in spiritual activities such as prayer, Bible reading, and preaching. These practices can strengthen family faith and promote spiritual unity. In short, not only worry about words but also with our actions just as Job did.

Job 2:3. This text teaches us that sometimes some counselors can do more harm than good. How was the case of Job's friends who did not know what to say to him. We must be different and if we see that a brother is going through a difficult situation, we have to show empathy, respect and kindness.

Job 1:3,19 and 2:7-9. When analyzing the story of Job, we can notice that he went through financial difficulties when he lost most of his possessions. He also felt the pain of losing loved ones when a Windstorm killed all 10 of his children. He suffered a serious and very painful illness. His wife pressured him to turn away from God. Some close colleagues told him hurtful, cruel and false things. However, despite all these trials, he remained steadfast and upright. Without a doubt Job is an excellent example that we should imitate.

Job 2:9-10. Like Job, we must remain firm in the faith, even if our family members do not appreciate our spiritual activities, pressure us to stop serving Jehovah, urge us to do things related to our Christian faith, or to renounce it.

Job 2:13. In the text we see that Job's companions had nothing encouraging to say about God and his promises and this was because they lacked spiritual vision.

Job 3:3-11. As we see, Job suffered a lot, he endured very intense pressures, and his life seemed to collapse around him, and worst of all, he did not understand why all that was happening to him, but he never gave up, but kept his faith in God, This He is a great example of integrity for all of us, since Job was imperfect, but still, he could be complete.

Job 2:4. What Satan signed, we know that Jesus denied, since with his death he demonstrated beyond all doubt that human beings can be loyal to Jehovah, even if they are tested to the limit.

Job 1:21. This text shows us that like Job we must be faithful in both favorable and unfavorable circumstances, thus we will prove that Satan is a liar.

Job 1:9-11. In these texts we see how Satan questioned the intentions of faithful Job. This makes us see the importance of not distrusting our brothers, because if we find out that a certain brother was striving to achieve some position of responsibility, we cannot think that he is motivated by selfishness and it would be good for us to remember that Satan is the one who promotes negative ideas of others.

Job 1:8. As we observe in the text, Satan noticed Job. In the same way, today the people of the world look at us for being different and will try by all means to distance us from serving Jehovah. That is why we must be alert and not allow that to happen for anything in the world.

Job 1:7. This verse shows us that Satan is the one who controls the world, that is why there is currently so much evil and suffering. Satan is a cruel ruler. But we have hope soon, a government that will bring us peace and happiness, and that Government is only the Kingdom of God.

Job 1:5. This text shows us that Job was a good father, because he offered burnt sacrifices for each of his children. This teaches us that we have to invite Job and help our children in a spiritual sense, so that they can become excellent Christians.

Job 1:1. As we can see in the text Job was an upright and upright man who avoided everything bad. This encourages us to also show loyalty and integrity in all areas of our Christian life and our secular life.

Job 1:4. As we observe in the text, Job's children celebrated banquets in their homes and invited their brothers to eat with them. This teaches us that we must invite them and also show generosity with our brothers, since we can share with them and be interested in each of our dear brothers.

Job 2:10. It teaches us that when we go through trials or temptations, we are being watched, as if it were a sports game. On the one hand, Jehovah and the Angels are watching our reaction, and on the other hand, the devil and his angels are watching what our next step will be. . This motivates us not to give up or fail Jehovah, since, so to speak, they are feeding us so that we make the best decision and follow our spiritual path in its entirety.

Job 2:9.Here we read how Job's wife expressed herself and some may judge her harshly. Imagine if you were in her shoes, how you would have reacted to her, there are those who might have even renounced God and her faith. She had lost her children, just losing one, is Indescribable, now Imagine losing all 10, so without a doubt this succession of tragedies depressed her more and more, finally when she saw her husband so active and energetic before, now he was consumed by a painful and disgusting disease. It seems that she lost sight of the fundamental factor of the relationship they both had with God. We also sometimes question where God is, why he allows bad things to happen to us and it is understandable, since talking about trials, talking about tribulations is not the same as experiencing them.

Job 1:21. We can lose everything, our material possessions, our loved ones. However, in those moments we can continue praising Jehovah, since just like Job, we also know that what we are experiencing is temporary, temporary and will also pass, and the best is yet to come.

Job 1:8. As the case of Job shows, to be upright in the eyes of Jehovah, it is not enough with proper actions and words, one must also serve him with a correct motive.

Job 1:7. He teaches us that the devil roams the Earth, walks around it looking for someone to devour, trying to break the integrity of the servants of God. This teaches us that our spiritual struggle is real and that the God we serve is real and keeps his promise to help us and will not abandon us if we are honest with him.

Job 1:5. The devil began his attack on Job by eliminating his livestock, which was possibly his main source of income. Additionally, Job used some of these animals to make sacrifices to Jehovah. But when the trials began, Job could no longer continue with his habit of sacrificing animals, because he had lost the valuable things with which he honored Jehovah. However, he could still honor him with his lips, and that was precisely what he did.

Job 1:7. This text also teaches us that Jehovah looks at the human beings on this planet, observes their behavior, their integrity, and how much they fear God, and whether they avoid evil. Without a doubt this motivates us to strive to do the right thing even if other people are not watching.

Job 1:1. It teaches us that it is very important to identify what is bad, but even more important is to avoid what is bad, we know that violent and immoral content is bad, but the question is whether I make an effort to avoid it when I am browsing the internet.

Job 1:7. Sometimes we torment ourselves by thinking about what others will think of us, what the elderly, the salesman, and his wife will think of us. But what should really worry us is what Jehovah thinks of me, he knows everything about us by looking at our inner being.

Job 1:7-12. The devil accused God of bribing Job. This defiant spiritual creature claimed that if Job were deprived of his wealth and health, he would curse Jehovah. By extension, Satan claimed that no human being would love God or be loyal to Him if he had to suffer for it. That challenge had a global impact, the effects of which would be felt for a long time. The issues that Satan raised had to be resolved. So Jehovah gave Satan Freedom to act against Job, and he was the one who caused him the various sufferings mentioned above.

Job 1:4. Some have asked if this refers to whether Job's children celebrated their birthdays, but in fact no, they did not, since the terms used for day and birthday are different. It seems that Job's seven sons organized a 7-day family gathering every year, forming a cycle. Each Son was the host of the banquet offered in his house on his own day.

Job 3:22. The words of this verse are similar to the desire that some people have to be freed from despair and suffering when they are going through difficult situations through death. Therefore, this text can be useful to me in the Ministry to counteract this attitude that we servants of Jehovah deal with, even if we go through equally desperate circumstances or situations. And all because we confidently embrace the promise of the resurrection and cling to Jehovah in faith.

Job 2:13. He shows that although Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar decide to go together to share the pain and comfort him. However, they did not do so, instead they sat with him for seven days and seven nights without saying a single word. This teaches me that they could not say anything encouraging about God and his promises simply because they lacked spiritual vision.

Job 1:7. We see here about Jehovah that he looks at the human beings on this planet, he observes the behavior of each person, their integrity and how much fear of God they have, and this is how it is seen if they avoid evil. Without a doubt this motivates us, it motivates me to strive to do the right thing, even if other people are not seeing us and that is what the word integrity is about or means, integrity is a moral condition and it defines a person, not in public but also in private. Because in public one can wear a nice suit, smile, speak very eloquently. Today there are very charismatic people in public but what about their private lives is something that Jehovah is aware of. 

Job 2:9,10. It teaches me that like Job, I can remain firm in faith even if my family members do not appreciate my spiritual activities and pressure me to compromise on matters related to my faith or to renounce it.

Job 2:3-5. These verses teach me that to be truly upright in the eyes of Jehovah, it is not enough to have the right actions and words, we must also serve Him with the right motive. 

Job 3:1,23. He shows that the main reason for Job's distress was that he believed that Jehovah was the cause of all of his problems. Still, he did not lose faith in Jehovah and rather demonstrated that he desperately needed his comfort. 

Job 2:7-10. He shows how Job's wife says to him, "Are you still holding on to your integrity?" "Curse God and Die." This leads me to imagine how devastated this woman was by the loss of her 10 children, and by seeing the terrible suffering of her husband without being able to do anything to help him. I also imagine that in her right mind she would never have said something like that. This teaches me that I should not be quick to think badly of anyone, including my godbrothers, if in a moment of desperation they say something wrong out of pain or desperation.

Job 1:22. This verse also teaches me that like Job, I must cultivate and maintain a strong and solid faith so that the pain and suffering of this world does not make me bitter, discouraged, cause me to lose hope, or weaken my endurance. On the contrary, like Job when faced with adversity, I must pray to Jehovah and ask him for wisdom to face friction and the strength to endure.

Job 1:22. It shows how Jehovah won over Satan in the case of Job. Because as Satan imposed tests on Job, he did not sin or attribute anything improper to God. Rather, he exposed Satan as a slanderer or devil.

Job 2:7-10. This text also teaches me that when our faith and faithfulness to Jehovah is truly strong, no one, not even our closest or dearest ones, will be able to pressure us to betray Jehovah or to sin against him.

Job 1:7. It shows how Satan used the Chaldeans or Babylonians as an instrument in his effort to support his slanderous accusation against Jehovah and his servant Job. This teaches me that I must be alert not to be seduced by Satan's traps, since he can use anything or anyone to devour us.

Job 1:10. This passage also shows that Satan, in challenging Jehovah, really sought to question the merit, legitimacy, and justness of Jehovah's sovereignty. That is, he was questioning that Jehovah was not exercising his sovereignty in a way that was truly beneficial to his creatures and was also denying them something. This is the same doubt that he planted in Adam and Eve, and continues to use to this day as one of his favorite tactics to draw people away from Jehovah. Hence, the importance of when bad things happen to us, we do not think that it comes from Jehovah, because that would be giving pleasure and reason to the devil.

Job 1:2. He shows that Jehovah safeguards us but does not place a protective scepter around us or miraculously shield us from Satan's world. Therefore, the challenge for Jehovah's servants today is to be in this world but without being part of it. This teaches me that I must be alert to not be influenced or absorbed by this evil system.

Job 1:7. It shows that when Jehovah asks Satan Where do you come from? Satan responds: "From wandering through the earth and walking through it." This shows that Satan was walking the earth looking for someone to devour and teaches me that today he continues to try to break the integrity of individual faithful servants of Jehovah. Therefore, despite our imperfection, we must individually do our best in order not to be devoured by Satan by committing a serious sin or by rendering an act of worship to him.

Job 2:6. He shows how Satan recognizes his powerlessness in the face of Jehovah's express command that he could plague Job but not take his life, since at no point does the Bible show Satan challenging the power or authority of God. Therefore, we can use this text in the Ministry to teach that although Satan is strong and powerful, there is no one stronger or more powerful than Jehovah. So we do well to be on his side and obey faithfully.

Job 1:10. It shows how Satan practically accused Jehovah of bribing Job to obey him when he said of Jehovah, Have you not put a hedge around him, and his house, and all that he has? "You have blessed the work of his hands, and his cattle have spread throughout the whole region." In this way, Satan implied that anyone could be as pious as if he were as prosperous as he was. This fact speaks to the degree of Satan's Rebellion in accusing Jehovah to his face, and teaches me that I must avoid any trait of rebellion in my personality.

Job 1:10. This text also shows how Satan appeared before Jehovah in heaven as a rival God and told him to his face that he could separate Job and by extension any of his servants from him. This teaches me the importance of remaining upright and loyal in my worship of Jehovah in order to work with him to defeat Satan's challenge.

Job 1:9. He shows how Satan fulfills the role of accuser of our brothers described in Revelation 12:10, when he said: Has he feared God for nothing? And so he intimated that Job's pious devotion to Jehovah was out of interest and not love. This teaches us that when accusing someone, especially when we have not been eyewitnesses of a crime, we must be very careful because we could be imitating Satan's role of accuser by making false accusations.

Job 1:7. It shows that Jehovah asked Satan, “Where do you come from?” And Satan answered him: "To travel the earth and walk through it." With this he demonstrates that Satan has free access to the Earth. Hence texts such as Peter 5:8 say that Satan is our adversary and that he walks around us like a roaring lion trying to devour some. Consequently, we must be vigilant and maintain good judgment so as not to become easy prey.

Job 2:1. He shows that among those who took their place before Jehovah were his only begotten son, the faithful angels, and also the angels who had been disobedient to God, including Satan. This text can be useful to us in the Ministry to teach that Jehovah is the god of truth, since he allowed these spiritual creatures to witness the challenge posed by Satan instead of hiding it.

Job 2:2-5. He shows that Satan questioned the integrity of all human beings when he once again accused Job. This time he did it with more comprehensive accusations, as he cast doubt not only on Job's loyalty but also on the loyalty of all human beings when he said "The man will give everything he has to save the life of he". Consequently, as our integrity is in question, we must strive to safeguard it.

Job 1:6-11. He shows that although Satan mentioned Job's riches, his main goal was to question Job's motives for integrity. And from Jehovah's point of view, integrity consists of absolute, wholehearted devotion to him. This teaches me the importance of maintaining integrity to demonstrate that we serve Jehovah out of love and not for selfish reasons.

Job 1:10. We can give this same text another application, since it shows that Satan accused Jehovah of unjustly granting Job all things, in addition to giving him protection. Satan also let it be seen that he could test Job and show that there really was cruelty in his heart. Hence, Jehovah allowed Satan to cause all kinds of calamities to Job. This certainly brings out Satan's murderous cruelty, his power and his strength. It also demonstrates how he has used them to attack Jehovah's faithful servants throughout the ages.

Job 1:8-11. This text also shows us that Job was a rich and influential man who helped those in need. A patriarch of great moral quality and a highly respected advisor. But above all, he was a God-fearing man. and it was precisely this devotion to God, and not his wealth or his influence, that made him the target of Satan and his attacks. This teaches me that I should not be surprised that many bad things happen to Jehovah's servants, as Satan attacks us to weaken our faith and break our integrity.

Job 1:8-11. It shows how Satan did not question Job's obedience, but rather Job's motives for integrity. Satan cunningly accused him of serving Jehovah out of selfishness and not love. This accusation reaches by extension the rest of Jehovah's servants. Therefore, each of us is responsible for proving that statement to be another lie from Satan.

Job 1:8. This verse marks the beginning of Job's test of faith. For Satan challenges Job's faith by stating that Job only fears God because of the blessings he has received. This experience of Job shows us that faith can be tested in difficult times, but we also learn that despite being imperfect we can maintain our devotion to God despite adversity.

Job 1:13-19. The multiple tragedies that Job had to face in a short period are mentioned. However, despite this, Job maintains his composure and does not reveal himself against God. His patience and ability to face adversity are examples of resilience. This story teaches us that even in the midst of loss and suffering, it is possible to maintain faith and strength in Jehovah.

Job 1:20. Despite his pain and suffering, Job maintains his faith in God. He thanks God for what he has had instead of getting angry and worried about his misfortunes. This leaves us with an important lesson about the attitude that we can copy from Job, which is that despite the trials we show faith and trust in Jehovah.

Job 1:21. Throughout Job's story, we see how he faces significant loss, illness, and suffering. Despite all this, Job does not accuse God of doing anything wrong. Instead, he trusts in God's sovereignty and accepts his will. This reminds us that in difficult times, we may have different reactions, but it is important to keep our faith and not blame God for the difficulties we face.

Job 1:22. We see that Job did not sin or accuse God of doing anything wrong, despite his sufferings. This lesson teaches us the importance of maintaining our faith and trust in God even in difficult times.

Job 2:3. We see that God trusts Job and his ability to maintain his integrity despite Satan's provocations. This shows us that Jehovah knows that although we are imperfect, we can have the ability to be upright and loyal like Job, and he also reminds us that we must resist temptation and hold on to our integrity even when we face challenges.

Job 2:6. Despite allowing Job to be afflicted, God showed him mercy by not allowing Satan to take his life. This lesson highlights Jehovah God's compassion and care for his servants, even in the midst of the most severe trials.

Job 2:9-10. We see how Job's response to his wife shows his wisdom and patience. Instead of getting angry or cursing Jehovah, he gently and wisely rebuked her, calling her one of those foolish women. This teaches us to respond to adversity calmly and thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively.

Job 2:11-13. He mentions that Job's friends saw his suffering, they did not immediately recognize him because of how devastated he was. However, instead of turning away from judgment, they were deeply moved and expressed their pain by crying loudly, tearing their clothes, and throwing dust into the air. In this act of empathy and compassion he shows how we must be sensitive to the struggles and suffering of others.

Job 3:11. Throughout the book of Job, Job's faith is highlighted despite his suffering. Despite his questions and doubts, Job continued to trust in Jehovah. This can be a lesson about the importance of faith and perseverance in difficult times.