Dazed And Confused
A Study of Suffering
Job 38-42
July 30, 2020 • Jim Gallagher
SUMMARY Dark Counsel are words without Knowledge, without Biblical foundation. We ask "why?", God answers "Who!". The real question is: Is our will or God's will more important? SUPPORTING VERSES: Proverbs 12:15 Proverbs 15:22 Mark 4:23-24 “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear...” Proverbs 25:2 Shakespeare wrote "But man, proud man Dressed in a little brief authority Most ignorant of what he is most assured." ― William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure John 3:12-13 Romans 11:33 Matt 5:23-24
Job 29-37
July 23, 2020 • Jim Gallagher
* Look Back or Forward too far, we miss what God has planned for us * You can't hide sin from God * We have to give God permission to change us! ACTION ITEMS: * What ministry opportunities are right in front of you and how can you get involved in them * Take some time to consider your identity in Christ * https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-god-thinks-about-you SUPPORTING VERSES: Philippians 3:13-14; Philippians 3:7-8 James 1:27 Luke 14:12-14 Proverbs 29:11 John 1:14; John 1:16-17 Romans 1:20-23 Jonah 1:4-5; Jonah 1:13-14 Psalm 139:23-24
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
Job 15-20
July 9, 2020 • Jim Gallagher
The heart of God wants to comfort us, but we will be accountable for our sin. Our heart calls for Justice. ACTION ITEMS: * Choose 1 person to encourage. * Pray for them everyday this week and look for a way to practically encourage or build them up * Choose a Bible verse to memorize and meditate upon *Make a covenant with your tongue to only say kind words for a week SUPPORTING VERSES: Deuteronomy 11:26-28 ; Deuteronomy 30:19 1 Peter 4:8 ; Hebrews 12:12 ; 2Cor 1:3-4 Psalms 119:50 ; Psalms 119:52 ; Proverbs 11:4 ; Proverbs 23:5 1 Timothy 6:17-19 ; Romans 5:8 ; 1 John 2:1 ; James 3:9-10 Proverbs 12:18 ; Proverbs 16:24 ; Proverbs 13:2 Ephesians 4:29 ; Hebrews 9:27 ; Acts 17:30-31 ; 1Cor 4:1-5
Job 9-14
July 2, 2020 • Jim Gallagher
ACTION ITEMS: * What difficulties is God currently using to sanctify you? * How have you been resisting? * What positive changes have you seen? SUPPORTING VERSES: John 12:24 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 4:16 Philippians 1:12 1Tim 2:3 “God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved...” 1 Thessalonians 4:3 1Timothy 2:5-6 John 1:12 Romans 10:9 1Timothy 2:7 Jude 3-4
Job 3-11
June 25, 2020 • Jim Gallagher
Premise 1: These guys don't know what they're talking about. Premise 2: We say things from the heart that are hurtful and go against God. Premise 3: Sin leads to suffering. You may experience things in life that would put a strain on you to the extent that you might consider taking your own life! Seek help! Seek the Lord! ACTION ITEMS: ** Are there any area where you are being chastised by the Lord and need to make changes? ** The comfort of God often comes from both the encouragement of others AND alone time with God. If you are hurting reach out to a friend and set aside quiet time to rest in the Lord SUPPORTING VERSES: Job 38:1-2 - Job finally speaks Psalms 19:1-3 Romans 1:19-20 1 Samuel 27:1 Job 6:2-3 Galatians 6:7-8 Hosea 8:7a Psalms 139:23-24 1 Timothy 2:5-6
Job 1-2
June 18, 2020 • Jim Gallagher
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