A4 Job and his suffering—God responds Job 38:1-42:17 B1 Job wanted to meet God face to face, and so they do. B2 This is the pre-incarnation Son of God, Jesus Christ. B3 God speaks to Job with a series of questions. God always speaks in wisdom, truth, and justice. He does not lie, deceive, or speak in symbolic language unless it is understood so in the context. B4 Most of the questions deal with wisdom.…
A3 Job and his suffering—Elihu responds Job 32:1-37:24 B1 F. B. Meyer summarizes Elihu well: The controversy between Job and his counselors is now at an end. They have failed in making out their case; but before God Himself takes up the argument there is another side of the case to be presented by the fervid life of a younger generation. The name Elihu means, “My God is He.” He had preserved a respectful silence…
A2 Job and his suffering—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar respond Job 4:1-31:40 B1 This long section is the advice(?) of Job’s 3 friends(?) and Job’s replies to them. B2 Basically, they accuse Job of great sin that has been hidden from everyone except God. God is now punishing Job for his evil. Job needs to confess his sin and get right with God. C1 The grief and emotional burden of Job: Job 3:24-26 GNB Instead of eating, I…
Job and His Suffering What we can learn about suffering today. A 4 part series: B1 Job and his suffering—behind the scenes Job 1:1- B2 Job and his suffering—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar respond Job 4:1-31:40 B3 Job and his suffering—Elihu responds Job 32:1-37:24 B4 Job and his suffering—God responds Job 38:1-42:17 Some questions answered B1 Why do good people suffer? B2 Why does God allow suffering? B3 Why do friends abuse the victim? B4 Why B5 Why it…
Sunday School Lesson–When Life Falls Together When Life Falls Together Theme: Confession and Restoration Objectives: Know: Job was humbled when he came to understand the magnitude of God. God accepted Job’s confession and restored him. Think: Understand that those who find God’s restoration have an obligation to help others find it as well. Do: Confess to God when you find yourself off track. Scripture: Job 42:1-17 A1 Outline B1 Job’s confession (Job 42:1-6) B2 God’s…
God’s characteristics in Job 38-39 What are some characteristics of God in Job 38-39? Omnipotence • God has power to do all things that are according to His character. • God cannot lie. 2 Timothy 2:13, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18 • God cannot be tempted James 1:3 • God can save anyone who meets His conditions Matthew 19:26 • In the Old Testament As the Almighty (Ēl Shadday) as in Exodus 6:3 As Lord of…
Beyond Comprehension Theme: God of Wonders Scripture: Job 38:1-39:30 Objectives: Know: “God used questions to help Job better understand His greatness. Think: “Marvel at the magnitude of God and adjust your view of yourself accordingly. Do: “Trust and worship God for His power, knowledge, presence, and design.” Summary: Job has suffered God was blamed By Job–“God did this to me for no reason. I trust Him, but I want to talk with Him directly to…
Why Is This Happening? Theme: When God doesn’t make sense. Scripture: Job 19:1-27 A1 Outline–Job’s reply to Bildad B1 Questions why his friends hate him so. Job 19:1-7 B2 Questions why God has does this to him. Job 19:8-22 B3 States that someday God will come and help him, even raise him from the dead. Job 19:23-29 A2 Notes and Questions B1 Job 19 is Job’s response to Bildad’s words in Job 18 (Summary given…
The truth, and nothing but the truth Theme: Confronting worldly wisdom. Scripture: Job 13:1-28 A1 Outline B1 Job tells his friends (?) to shut up Job 13:1-5 B2 Job tells his friends (?) their speeches are stupid Job 13:6-13 B3 Job tells God to stop hurting me Job 13:14-28 A2 Notes and questions B1 Is Job angry? C1 In general how does a person’s anger differ from God’s anger? D1 Person’s anger E1 With passion…
When It All Comes Crashing Down Theme: When life falls apart Scripture: Job 1:1-2:3 A1 Outline B1 The background–Job, his character, his family Job 1:1-1:5 B2 The accuser attacks Job–satan, job, Yahweh Job 1:6-12 B3 The first attack–Job loses family and all belongings Job 1:13-22 B4 The second attack–Job loses his health Job 2:1-10 (for our study specifically looking at Yahweh’s response to satan about Job). A2 Notes and Questions B1 The background C1 Uz–the…