14 a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the female donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 when the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to death with the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
16 While he was still speaking, another servant came and said, “The fire of God fell from the sky and burned up the flocks and the servants and consumed them, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
17 While he was still speaking, another servant came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three raiding parties and plundered the camels and took them away. They put the servants to death with the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
18 While he was still speaking, another servant came and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and were drinking wine in the house of their oldest brother. 19 Suddenly a powerful wind swept in from the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it collapsed on the young people, and they died, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!” (Job 1:14–19)
20 Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshipped. 21 Then he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be blessed.” (Job 1:20–21)
In all this, Job did not sin or blame God. (Job 1:22)
So Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he was sitting among the ashes. (Job 2:8)
NET Bible; The disease required constant attention. The infection and pus had to be scraped away with a piece of broken pottery in order to prevent the spread of the infection.
Then his wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” (Job 2:9)
But he said to her, “You are talking like a woman who lacks moral judgment. If we accept the good that comes from God, shouldn’t we also accept the bad?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. (Job 2:10)
12 When they caught sight of Job from a distance, they did not recognize him. They raised their voices and wept. Each man tore his robe and tossed dust into the air and onto his head. 13 They sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering was very great. (Job 2:12–13)
Accusations _______ God on ___________.
If I have sinned, what harm has it done to you, you who keep watch on mankind? Why have you set me up as your target? How have I become a burden to you? (Job 7:20)
The name devil means _______________.
Have you ever accused God of wrongdoing and put him on trial? ...
“Lord, why would you take my loved one from me at this time?”
“Lord, why does this relationship have to be so hard?” “
Lord, am I not good enough for you?”
“Lord, what did I do to deserve this?”
“Lord, it is one thing after another. I’m tired. I’m worn out. Why me?”
Will the one who makes charges against the Almighty dare to correct him? The one who accuses God should make his case! (Job 40:2)
I have made statements about things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. (Job 42:3b)
So I despise myself. I repent in dust and ashes. (Job 42:6)
Through Job’s words, God _______________ us of our _____________________.
25 As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the end of time he will stand over the dust. 26 Then, even after my skin has been destroyed, nevertheless, in my own flesh I will see God. (Job 19:25–26)
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Ro 8:28)
Points to Ponder
What is one thing that stood out to you from this week's message?
Have you ever accused God of wrongdoing and put him on trial? ... “Lord, why would you take my loved one from me at this time?” ... “Lord, why does this relationship have to be so hard?” ... “Lord, am I not good enough for you?” ... “Lord, what did I do to deserve this?” ... “Lord, it is one thing after another. I’m tired. I’m worn out. Why me?” ... If so, did you think about what you were doing? What will you do differently in the future.
How does Romans 8:28 help you deal with hardship in your life?
