It has been a while since we have met back here. But, the time has come to do another topic. If you are in our Sunday School class, you will know that we have been studying the book of Job, verse by verse, since January. Now, we are nearing the end. We have two more lessons to go. And, for the next one, I need you help.
In the book of Job, chapter 40, verses 15-24, the author mentions a creature called the "behemoth". Many scholars say that this is a reference to either an elephant or a hippo. However, several verses do not align with this theory. For instance, Job 40: 17 says "He moves his tail like a cedar," which would not fit the description of a hippo or elephant.
Then, in Job 41: 1-34 (the entire chapter), there is a passage about another creature called the "Leviathan". Scholars say this is a reference to something like a crocodile. But, again, some of the verses do not fit the description. For instance, Job 41: 19-20 state references to fire shooting out of the mouth and smoke coming out of the nostrils.
For this week's blog, let's investigate these passages. Then, I'd like for you to post your best guess as to what these creatures are. If you have time, post any evidence that you may have found or read. I would greatly appreciate it!
So, have fun. Let's crack these two mysteries here in Job! If you are in Newnan, GA this Sunday, October 3, feel free to come to by Unity Baptist Church at 311 Smokey Road to join our class and discuss this topic. We meet from 9:30am-10:45am. Just ask anyone where the "Generations Rising" class with Brent Mayes is.
Hope you post something, and I really hope to see you in class next Sunday!!
-- Brent
