The Book of Job probably took place early in the book of Genesis. In the book Job is telling us not why we suffer, but Job tells us how to suffer. Job ultimately tells us the point, the purpose behind suffering is encountering the Lord within the suffering that we go through.
Support verses: 2 Corinthians 4:4; Mark 4:15; Matthew 4:3; Ephesians 2:1-2; 1 John 5:19; Revelation 12:10; 1 Peter 5:8-9
Job 1-2
Making Sense From Suffering
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Job 29-37
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Job 22-28
July 16, 2020 • Jim Gallagher
God knows what's going on at all times, and desires to meet our weakness with His strength! The New Testament church: 1) WAITED on the Lord; 2) PRAYED the promise of God; 3) WALKED in Light of the Promise! ACTION ITEMS: *What have you learned from this message *What specific area do you need to receive -The comfort of God -The power of God *How have you been leaning on your own understanding lately? SUPPORTING VERSES: Psalms 46:1-2, Psalms 139:7-12 Joshua 1:5, Joshua 1:9 Luke 12:6-7; Psalms 139:2 John 14:16; Acts 1:8 Deuteronomy 32:4; 1 John 1:9 Mark 6:5; Mark 6:6; Mark 6:3; James 3:15-17; Prov 3:5-7; Colossians 2:3