The Book of the Son

The wilderness [∞]

Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy

Promised land [∞]

Discussion

Joshua [∞]

Discussion

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Jos 2	Spies

Judges

Ruth [∞]

Ruth - Intro

▸ ± Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.

▸ ± Ruth 1:2 And the name of the man [was] Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.

▸ ± Ruth 1:3 And Elimelech Naomi’s husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.

▸ ± Ruth 1:4 And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one [was] Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.

▸ ± Ruth 1:5 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.

▸ ± Ruth 1:6 Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.

▸ ± Ruth 1:7 Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.

▸ ± Ruth 1:8 And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

▸ ± Ruth 1:9 The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each [of you] in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

▸ ± Ruth 1:10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

▸ ± Ruth 1:11 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? [are] there yet [any more] sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

▸ ± Ruth 1:12 Turn again, my daughters, go [your way]; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, [if] I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;

▸ ± Ruth 1:13 Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

▸ ± Ruth 1:14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

▸ ± Ruth 1:15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.

▸ ± Ruth 1:16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God:

▸ ± Ruth 1:17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, [if ought] but death part thee and me.

▸ ± Ruth 1:18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.

▸ ± Ruth 1:19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, [Is] this Naomi?

▸ ± Ruth 1:20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.

▸ ± Ruth 1:21 I went out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why [then] call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?

▸ ± Ruth 1:22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.

1 Samuel

2 Samuel [∞]

Discussion

Pool of Gibeon

Job [∞]

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The Book of Job, interpreted through sensus plenior, can be outlined as a typological conversation between Christ (represented by Job) and God, exploring the necessity of Christ's suffering and death. This framework ties the narrative to the divine plan for salvation, emphasizing the purpose of Scripture as revealing God's Messiah.

Outline of Job Through Sensus Plenior

1. Prologue: The Heavenly Courtroom (Job 1–2)

Scene: God presents Job as blameless, while Satan challenges Job's faithfulness, suggesting it depends on his blessings.
Sensus Plenior View:
- Job symbolizes Christ, the innocent and righteous One, who will face suffering for the ultimate purpose of redemption.
- Satan represents the accuser, paralleling his role in tempting Christ (Matthew 4:1–11) and accusing Him through His trial and crucifixion.
- The testing of Job foreshadows the testing of Christ, proving His righteousness and fulfilling God's plan.

2. Job’s Lament and His Friends’ Accusations (Job 3–31)

Job’s Initial Lament (Job 3):
- Job curses the day of his birth, expressing anguish over his suffering.
- Sensus Plenior View:
  - Job reflects Christ’s cry in Gethsemane and on the cross, questioning the necessity of His suffering yet remaining within God’s will (Matthew 26:39).
The Dialogues with His Friends (Job 4–31):
- Friends as Four Voices of God: Represent the roles of prophet, priest, king, and judge, each interpreting Job’s suffering through their lens:
  - Eliphaz (Prophet): Appeals to visions and past wisdom, accusing Job of hidden sin.
  - Bildad (Priest): Emphasizes tradition and ritual purity, suggesting Job’s suffering is deserved.
  - Zophar (King): Speaks of moral order and authority, assuming Job’s guilt without evidence.
  - Elihu (Judge): Represents divine judgment, claiming Job’s suffering refines and tests him.
- Sensus Plenior View:
  - The friends mirror humanity’s limited understanding of suffering, paralleling the religious leaders’ accusations against Christ.
  - Their voices accuse, but Job (as Christ) maintains His innocence, reflecting the unjust accusations during Christ’s trial (Mark 14:55–59).

3. God’s Response to Job (Job 38–41)

The Theophany (Job 38–39):
- God speaks out of the whirlwind, questioning Job about creation and the natural order.
- Sensus Plenior View:
  - The Father reminds Christ (symbolized by Job) of the eternal plan: all flesh must die to fulfill redemption. Christ’s death is the path to reconciling creation with God.
  - God’s questions about creation emphasize Christ’s role as Creator (John 1:3) and sustainer, underscoring the magnitude of His sacrifice.
Behemoth and Leviathan (Job 40–41):
- These creatures represent chaos, death, and sin, which Christ must confront and overcome.
- Sensus Plenior View:
  - Behemoth symbolizes the immensity of human sin, while Leviathan represents Satan and the chaos of evil.
  - Christ (Job) acknowledges the necessity of conquering these forces through His death and resurrection.

4. Job’s Repentance and Restoration (Job 42)

Job’s Repentance (Job 42:1–6):
- Job acknowledges God’s wisdom and sovereignty, repenting in dust and ashes.
- Sensus Plenior View:
  - Christ, fully human, submits to the divine plan, embracing the necessity of His death (Philippians 2:8). This parallels His prayer in Gethsemane: "Not my will, but Yours be done."
Restoration of Job (Job 42:7–17):
- Job’s fortunes are restored twofold, and his relationships are reconciled.
- Sensus Plenior View:
  - Job’s restoration foreshadows Christ’s resurrection and the establishment of His kingdom.
  - The doubling of blessings symbolizes the new creation and the eternal life brought through Christ’s sacrifice (John 10:10).

Key Themes in Sensus Plenior

Christ as Job:
- Job’s suffering prefigures Christ’s passion and ultimate victory over sin and death.
- His cries for justice mirror Christ’s questions on the cross, expressing the depth of His suffering.
The Four Voices of God:
- The friends’ roles reflect the multifaceted purposes of Scripture: prophecy, priesthood, kingship, and judgment. Each accuses Job (Christ), revealing humanity’s misunderstanding of divine purposes.
The Father’s Sovereignty:
- God’s speeches affirm His eternal plan, reminding Christ (Job) of the necessity of His sacrifice for the redemption of all creation.
Victory Over Chaos:
- Behemoth and Leviathan represent sin and Satan, defeated through Christ’s death and resurrection.
Resurrection and Restoration:
- Job’s restoration signifies the new life and eternal blessings brought through Christ’s triumph.

In this framework, the Book of Job becomes a profound shadow of Christ’s redemptive work, demonstrating the necessity of His suffering, the ultimate defeat of sin, and the restoration of all things through His resurrection.