Introduction:
James 5:11 - Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
Why I'm Willing to Wait on the Lord While I Suffer (Job 42:7-17):
- Because God will have the Last Word . (Job 42:7-9)
- Because God is Making me through suffering. (Job 42:7-9)
Philippians 1:6 - And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 2:10 - For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Hebrews 5:8 - Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.
- Suffering Humbles me.
- Suffering teaches me Perseverance .
- Suffering proves if my faith is Real .
Job 13:15 - Though he slay me, I will hope in him...
- Because Blessing comes after suffering. (Job 42:10-17)
Philippians 3:10 - ...that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings
2 Timothy 2:10 - if we endure, we will also reign with him
Romans 8:18 - For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
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Small Group Discussion
Covering Job 42:7-17
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
In Job 42:7-8, God says Job “has spoken of Me what is right”. Why would God say this in light of Job making some pretty harsh comments about God in Job 3-31?
How exactly does suffering build perseverance? What is my part in growing in perseverance while I suffer?
How does suffering prove whether or not your faith is real? How do we know Job had a real faith?
Do you think Satan still seeks to afflict believers today? Why or why not?
Breakout
Pray for one another.