1	THE THREE “WISE MEN” This lesson deals with some of the foolish traditions invented by men.
2	Why do people say there were 3 wise men? Symbol of the Trinity Three Gifts Three Parts of the Earth Three Families from Noah
3	Names have actually been given to them! Gaspar, Melchior, Balthazzar Bithisarea, Melchior, Gathaspar Magalath, Pangalath, Saracen Apellius, Amerius, Damascus Or – you name it!!
4	But there are “3 wise men” from whom we can learn – that is – from their MISTAKES! See Job 2:11-13 and 12:2.
5	ELIPHAZ The main spokesman of the “friends” (Job 4, 5, 15, 22). Claims a “revelation” (4:12-21). Speeches: Job’s affliction is the result of something bad in his life. Irritated because Job’s “blasphemous” words keep him from devotion.
6	ELIPHAZ “You sinned because you thought God was too far away to see.” Great truth: The majesty of God. The error: Assumed that Job was wicked; unsympathetic; not a good friend.
7	BILDAD Made 3 speeches (Job 8, 18, 25). Follows the thought of Eliphaz – but is much more “dogmatic.” He thinks Job is too impious and wrathful.
8	BILDAD Speeches: Job’s children died because of their sins! Job needs to repent! Describes the woes of the wicked, and expects Job to get the message. The last speech of the friends – he cannot answer Job’s arguments.
9	BILDAD Mistake: Reasoned backwards! He goes from a mistaken view of Job’s condition to a mistaken view of the cause.
10	ZOPHAR The “blusterer”: Ran roughshod over Job. The “mean” one. Only 2 speeches (Job 11, 20). Accuses Job directly of wickedness. His punishment is too good for him. He presses the wicked man’s woes to the extreme.
11	CONCLUSIONS We hand people over to God’s mercy…AND SHOW NONE OURSELVES…
12	"‘Twas a thief said..." ‘Twas a thief said the last kind word to Christ: Christ took the kindness and forgave the thief. Robert Browning ARE YOU A FRIEND TO JESUS?