Wednesday Night Bible ClassDan Fuller
Victory Over Trials
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Victory Over Trials
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
1. Every one has trials.2. God knows our trials.3. We all have the same God.4. We all have the ability to experience victories. From Lesson 1
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
1. God knows what you are going through.
2. God will put a limit to what you are going through.
3. God has a reason for what you are going through. From Lesson 1
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Why is there suffering and pain? 1. God allows freedom of choice. 2. Personal wrong choices. 3. Personal wrong choices of past
generations. From Lesson 1
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
We are more than conquerors. Romans 8:27 “ Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us”. From Lesson 1
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Walking with GodEnoch – Genesis 5:22-24Noah- Genesis 6:9Joseph- Genesis 48:15Israel – I Kings 2:4David & Solomon- I Kings 3:6 , 8:25Us - Micah 6:8 From Lesson 1
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Why are we here? “ Created in Christ Jesus for good works”. Ephesians 2:10 From Lesson 1
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Why are we here? “ And do not present your members as instruments
of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God”.
Romans 6:13 From Lesson 1
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The Principle Of Sowing And Reaping 2 Corinthians 9:6 – sparingly, bountifully
Galatians 6:8 – corruption, eternal life
Galatians 6:7 – sowing , reaping
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
The Principle Of Applying God’s Word Psalm 19:7-11 God’s word is perfect. Psalm 119:11 Keeps you away from sin. Matt. 7:24-26 The wise man uses it. Luke 8:15 Bear fruit. James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word.
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
What is God’s take on trials? More precious than gold 1 Peter 1: 6-7
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Introduction of the Book of Job1. One of the books of poetry.2. Author unknown.3. Could be the oldest book in the Bible.4. Took place in the Land of Uz.
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Breakdown of the Book of Job1st scene- Job and his family.2nd scene – Satan’s insinuations.3rd scene - Satan is granted permission.4th scene - Job’s three friends.5th scene - Job’s patience is being tested.
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Breakdown of the Book of Job6th scene – Long and fruitless discussions.7th scene - Elihu enters the discussion.8th scene - The Lord answers Job.9th scene - Job’s confession.10th scene – The Lord speaks again.11th scene - Job’s confession.12th scene - Job prospers again.
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
There was a man……. Job 1:1-5 A rare glimpse into the spiritual realm. - Job 1: 7,8 Job goes through a series of horrendous events.
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
… there is no one like him on Earth. - Job 1:8God knows us by name.Hagar – Genesis 21:17Cyrus - Isaiah 45:4Us - Psalm 119:73 , 139:13
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Looking at the treasures of Job- Treasure of divine approval -Treasure of righteousness He worshipped God - 1:5 Careful to keep God’s commandments – 23:12 He abstained from sins of impurity- 31:1-11 Kept his heart free from covetousness, hatred, and deceit.
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Looking at the treasures of Job- Treasure of family 7 sons and 3 daughters Job 1:4,5 Don’t under estimate the influence of godly parents. Proverbs 22:6, Isaiah 54:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Looking at the treasures of Job- Treasure of wealth Job was abundantly blessed. 1:3 Poverty and prosperity tempts and ties us. Proverb 30: 7-9
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Looking at the treasures of Job. - Treasure of health We usually don’t appreciate this enough. Take a look at 3 John 2, Proverb 14:30, Proverbs 17:22 James 3:14
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Looking at the treasures of Job. - Treasure of friendship Job had many friends. Job 2: 11-13 , Job 19: 21-22, Prov. 18:24
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
Looking at the treasures of Job. - Treasure of honor and prestige Job was highly regarded by men. Job 29:7-11 - God’s expectations. Our treasure 1. We are to be light. Matt. 5: 14-15 2. Seen and read by outsiders. 2 Cor. 3:2
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Job in the real world Was everything perfect? 1. He had responsibilities. 2. He was a parent. 3. We can make trivial things BIG until real calamity comes upon us.
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
You in the real world1. What gives you joy?2. Count your blessings.3. Manage your feelings.4. Manage stress.5. Put the kingdom of God first. Matthew 6:33
Lesson 2The Life Of Job
The Principle Of Learning From God’s WordLearn to refrain from worry. Phil. 4:6-7Learn to rely on the Lord’s plans. Rom. 8:28Learn to pray about your trials. Col. 4:2Learn to rejoice in trials. 1 Thess.5:18