Scripture Reading: Job 1:1

Lessons from Job

By Tanner Bass

Intro.

1. Purpose of Book: To demonstrate God’s absolute sovereignty over all things; To elicit unwavering trust in Him.

2. Written For: All people; well relates to those suffering.

I. AFFLICTION(S) OF JOB

A. Prior to affliction, Job was blessed! Job 1:1-8

B. Satan enters the scene, Job 1:6-12

-Satan is permitted to test Job, 1:12-20

C. Satan re-enters the scene, 2:1-10

-Satan permitted to test Job again, 2:7-8

II. JOB’S FRIENDS AND THEIR CLAIMS.

A. Seven days of silent sympathy, 2:11-13

B. Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar

1. Eliphaz – the innocent do not suffer, 4:1-21

2. Bildad – God doesn’t reject the blameless, 8:1-22

3. Zophar – wicked men will suffer, 20:1-29

III. THE LORD ANSWERS

A. Chapter 38-39

B. -Where were you, Job? 38:1-11

1. God demonstrates His mighty works

2. Convinces Job of ignorance

IV. JOB’S CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE

A. Chapter 40:3-5

B. Chapter 42:1-6

C. The Lord’s rebuke of Job’s three friends, 42:7-9

D. Job prays and is blessed two-fold, 42:10-17

Conclusion:

-God ALWAYS knows what we are going through.

-Through suffering, seek God for wisdom and comfort.

-We must always remain faithful.

-Will you be found faithful today?

By: Tanner Bass

Posted: July 13, 2017