F-260 Job 38 & 39
The beginning of Job, in chapters 1-2, describes how God allowed suffering in the life of Job, and to endure that brought glory to God. Chapters 3-37 is a series of discussions between Job and his friends over the cause of suffering in the world, specifically in Job’s life. In chapter 38, God finally speaks. His words to Job are a reminder that the person Job questioned was the almighty Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Job’s story reveals that God is in charge, His ways are best, and everything exists to bring glory to His name.
When in your life have you been utterly speechless?
As a child, what decisions or actions of your parents did you question?
If you could ask God any question about life, what would it be?
What do the Lord’s questions reveal about Him? (38:1-39:30)
What do the Lord’s questions reveal about Job and human nature? (38:1-39:30)
For what did the Lord tell Job to brace himself? (38:3)
What is the focus of the Lord’s first round of questions to Job? (38:4-41)
How would you summarize the Lord’s answer to Job?
What point did God want Job to understand through this series of questions?
What is one thing you can do today to appreciate the awesomeness of God?