Job's Story
Who was Job?
Job was a righteous man who loved and trusted God.
What do we know about Job's wife?
She wanted Job to curse God
Who is always in control, even when we don’t understand what is happening?
God
What happened to Job’s animals and possessions?
They were destroyed or taken away.
Did Job understand why he was suffering?
No. God never gave Job the specific reason for his suffering.
Where did Job live?
In the land of Uz.
How many friends sat with Job when he was mourning?
3
What does Job’s story teach us about trusting God?
We should trust God even when we don't understand what He is doing.
What happened to Job’s children?
All ten of Job’s children died when a great wind caused the house where they were gathered to collapse.
What did Job do when he first heard about his losses?
He mourned, but he worshiped God and continued to acknowledge God's sovereignty.
What kind of man was Job?
He was blameless, upright, feared God, and turned away from evil.
Why did Job’s friends come to visit him?
They came to comfort Job when they heard about his suffering.
Why can’t we always understand God’s reasons for allowing difficult things?
God is all-knowing and sees the whole picture, while we only see a small part.
How did Job’s friends respond to his suffering?
They mourned with him at first, but later they wrongly accused him and tried to convince him that his suffering must have been caused by sin.
What did God want Job to understand?
That God is all-powerful, all-wise, and in control, even when Job could not understand His ways.
What did Satan believe would happen if Job lost everything?
Satan believed Job would turn against God and stop trusting Him.
Who ultimately spoke to Job out of the whirlwind?
God
What does Job teach us about faith during difficult times?
We can continue to trust God even when life is difficult and we don't understand why.
What happened to Job physically?
He was covered with painful sores from head to toe.
How did Job’s relationship with God change?
Job came to know God more deeply. He realized that God's wisdom and power are far beyond human understanding.
What was Job’s response to God at the end of the story?
Job humbled himself before God, repented, and recognized that God is wise and in control.
How many kids did Job have before they passed away?
10 - 7 boys, 3 girls
Why is it important to remember that God sees the whole picture when we only see part of it?
Because God knows what we don't know and can see how everything fits together according to His perfect wisdom and plan.
What did Satan think Job valued more than God?
Satan believed Job valued God's blessings and possessions more than God Himself.
How did God bless Job after his trials?
God restored Job's fortunes, gave him twice as much as he had before, blessed him with seven more sons and three more daughters, and allowed him to live many more years.