When God Shows Up- The Book of Job Series

Series — The Book of Job

When God Shows Up!

Job 38-42

Humanity feels entitled to an explanation when life seems unfair.

God answers Job’s criticism through a series of questions.

In Chapter 38, God asks Job questions about the wonders of nature.

In Chapter 39, God asks Job questions about the animal kingdom.

In Chapter 40, God asks Job questions about His character.

How to Remain Faithful in Hardship

Œ Remember that God is in charge of the universe  — BE HUMBLE!

Our chief goal is not to live a life free from pain.  

Rather our chief goal is to glorify God in all we do.  

 Have faith that God will provide answers — BE PATIENT!

Why God does not answer Job’s questions...

·          We are not capable of handling the answer now.

·          It would ruin the test if we knew the answer in advance.   

Ž Know that God will make things right — BE CONFIDENT! 

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. 

 Hebrews 11:6

As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,
 And at the last He will take His stand on the earth. 

Job 19:25

What Satan intends for evil often becomes God’s greatest