Don’t Be THAT Guy

Introduction:

How to Figure Out if You're Being THAT Guy:

1. Do You Fail to Recognize that You Have Blind spots ?

   Job 42:7 - "My anger burns against you and against your two friends, for you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has."

   Job 42:8 - "For you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has."

   1. By assuming God's Plan and People's Motives .

      Read more: Job 5:27, Job 15:9-10, Job 13:7

      1 Samuel 16:7 - "For the LORD sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart."

   2. By having Unbiblical and Unhelpful Convictions.

      Read more Job 4:7-9, Job 8:4

      Job 11:6 - "Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves."

      Job 4:7 - "Remember: who that was innocent ever perished? Or where were the upright cut off?"

      2 Corinthians 5:21 - For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

      1 John 3:5 - You know that He appeared in order to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.

      1 Peter 3:18 - For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God.

2. Do You Mean Well but Fail to Cmfort Well .
   1. By talking Way Too Much .

      Read more: Job 16:2-3, Job 13:5

   2. By saying the Wrong Thing at the Wrong Time.
   3. By saying the Right Thing in the Wrong Way.

      Read more Job 6:14

      Isaiah 42:2-3 - He will not cry aloud or lift up His voice or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench.

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Small Group Discussion
Covering Job 3-31

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. How do you see yourself being THAT guy or THAT girl right now when it comes to helping others especially those who suffer?
   

3. Why is it so unwise to assume God’s plans and other people’s motives?
   

4. What are some unbiblical and unhelpful convictions that many Christians have bought into?
   

5. How can you grow in your ability to comfort well?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Everything Comes from God

Introduction:

How Can I Not Blame God for My Suffering?
3 Things to Remind Yourself When You Suffer: (Job 2:10):

1. Foolish people blame God. (Job 2:10a)
2. Everything comes from God. (Job 2:10b)
3. Not blaming God is a matter of Choice . (Job 2:10c)

   Luke 22:31-32 - Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.

   Hebrews 7:25 - Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Job 2:1-10

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Why did Satan say that physical suffering will turn a man against God, when losing wealth wouldn’t (Job 2:4-5)? Do you think there’s truth in that? Why or why not?
   

3. Note the last sentence in Job 2:3. What did God mean that Satan “incited God against Job to destroy Job without reason”? What does this say about Satan’s motives?
   

4. Job’s reason for not cursing God is given in the question Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil? (Job 2:10) How is this a reasonable explanation to not curse God in your suffering? What does it mean that God “gives evil”?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

What Do We See Behind the Curtain?

Introduction:

What Do We See Behind the Curtain? (Job 1):

1. Heaven takes note of your Conduct .
2. Your Motive is what really Matters .
3. Satan does Nothing without God's say so.

You WILL Worship While You Suffer:

1. If you are a worshiper Before you Suffer . (Job 1:5)
2. If you remember that you're Leaving Earth with what you Brought . (Job 1:21)
3. If you believe that God has a Purpose for literally Everything . (Job 1:22)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Job 1

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Have you ever suffered a terrible trial and struggled with the question “Why, God?” As much as you’re comfortable, share your story with the group.
   

3. What was Satan’s accusation against Job (see Job 1:9-11)? Why do you think Satan made this accusation?
   

4. How would you respond to someone who says, “As soon as I started going to church, everything in my life got so much harder.”?
   

5. Walk us through Job 1:21. Why was this Job’s reasoning for blessing the Lord? How can we get there now to prepare us for when we suffer?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

How to Worship Through Giving

Introduction:

How to Make Giving an Act of Worship (2 Corinthians 9:7):

1. Give Intentionally . (2 Cor 9:7a)

   Intentional Giving Means:

   1. When I'm paid, I give to God First - every time.
   2. I love God enough to put serious Thought into it.
   3. I give Proportionately to what God's given me.
2. Give Willingly . (2 Cor 9:7b)
3. Give Cheerfully . (2 Cor 9:7c)

   John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He Gave His Only Son!

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Small Group Discussion
Read (2 Corinthians 9:7)

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Explain the principle of “firstfruits”. How does that principle apply to financially giving to the church? Why is it important?
   

3. Should Christians tithe, if tithing isn’t explicitly commanded in the New Testament? Why or why not?
   

4. How do you know that you are giving from the heart, and not merely giving to avoid feeling guilty for not giving?
   

5. What does it mean that “God loves a cheerful giver”? What IS a cheerful giver?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

An Eternal ROI

Introduction:

Matthew 6:20 - ...lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...

Matthew 19:21 - ...give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven...

Luke 12:33 - Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail...

Hebrews 11:26 - >Moses< was looking to the reward.

Am I Going to Have an Eternal ROI? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself (Luke 16:1-13)

1. Do I use money to Win People ? (Luke 16:9)
2. What am I doing with money Right Now ? (Luke 16:10)
3. Would God say I'm faithful with His money? (Luke 16:11-2)
4. Am I serving God or Man ? (Luke 16:13)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Luke 16:1-13

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Explain, in your own words, the lesson of the parable of the dishonest manager. What was Jesus’ point?
   

3. “If I had more money, I’d give.” According to Jesus in Luke 16:10, is this true? Why or why not?
   

4. What, exactly, are “the true riches” (Luke 16:11, aka “treasure in heaven”)? What will they look like?

Breakout
Pray for one another.