Symbols
In 1 Peter chapter 1, we read that the trial of your faith is as valuable as what?
Gold
What happened to Job's skin?
Boils and sores from head to toe.
Why did Jehovah allow Satan to torture Job?
Trials prove the strength of our faith / facing trails is part of God's plan
Is the avocado a fruit or vegetable???
Its a fruit! (a berry)
What are some ways that Job showed his humility physically?
Tore his clothing, shaved his head, and fell down to the ground to worship.
what was the first trial Job experienced in this story?
The oxen and donkeys were slain.
How does looking at life as eternal and everlasting rather than just our mortal experience affect the way we view trials?
we see them as part of the plan, something temporary. It puts them into perspective, we better understand their purpose and importance in progressing to become like our heavenly parents.
Are you more likely to give birth to a baby boy or girl?
A boy! 51-52% chance
what are some ways that we experience "our oxen being slain and property destroyed" and "being covered in boils" today?
Etc.
Are trials punishment for sin??
How are trials related to free agency?
Without facing trials we would never have to choose; all consequences of choices would be good, and the "doers of good would only receive good", there would be no test of strength.
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The Stapes! (2-3 mm long, it's in the ear)
Give me an analogy for faith (somewhat related to the theme of Job's story).
it grows and is strengthened when tried, muscle, a seed, a plant, etc.
Who told Job to curse God and die?
His wife
Why did Satan think Job would curse God when presented with trials?
Because it seemed that Job was extremely blessed in all parts of his life and maybe his faith had not be seriously tried before, so maybe it wasn't true faith.
how many teeth are in the adult human mouth?
32
Name another old testament story where someone's faith is tried and they are blessed?
etc.
We didn't read it today, but how did God reward Job for his faithfulness and loyalty in the end?
his property and wealth were restored to him many times over, and he had 10 more children and lived another 140 years.
What is Job looking forward to?
This animal is the only mammal that can fly.
Bat