Curtis Cates leads us through a study of the Book of Job.
Historical Background and Aim
March 22, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
This program begins a series of lessons on the Book of Job presented by Curtis Cates. In the first two lessons, Mr. Cates begins to give us a foundation for the further study of the Book of Job. This first lesson gives us information including historical background and the ultimate aim of the Book of Job.
Writer and Purpose
March 29, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
Mr. Cates continues to give us a foundation for the further study of the Book of Job. In this lesson he talks about who wrote the Book of Job and why it was written.
Job's Life and Faithfulness
April 5, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job 1
In these next two lessons, Mr. Cates discusses the first chapter of the Book of Job. In this lesson Mr. Cates tells us about how Job lived his life and the fact that he was faithful.
Why Man Suffers
April 12, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
In this lesson, Mr. Cates talks about the dialogue and fight between Satan and God and how that affects mankind. He also talks about different reasons why man suffers.
Job's Tragedy and Reaction
April 19, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job 1—3
Mr. Cates continues this series of lessons on the Book of Job in Part 3 by talking about chapters 1 through 3. In this first part of lesson 3, Mr. Cates talks about the tragedy that strikes Job and how he reacted to it.
Silence and a Curse
April 26, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job 1—3
Job's three friends come to comfort Job but do not even recognize Job when they see him. They sit with Job for a week in silence due to Job's grief. Then Job breaks his silence and curses the day he was born.
Falsely Accused
May 3, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
Job's three friends react. They falsely accuse Job of sinning and state that some great and terrible sin must be the cause of Job's suffering.
Refusal To Turn His Back On God
May 10, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
Even though Job has not been shown friendship by his friends, and he has suffered greatly, he will not turn his back on God.
Pleading With God
May 17, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
Job throws himself upon the mercy of God and pleads with Him. He wonders why God is destroying him, when it is actually Satan. Job's friends continue to accuse him.
Parallels Between Job and Christ
May 24, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
Curtis Cates points out the parallels between Job and Christ. Job proclaims his innocence and talks about his Redeemer.
Challenging God to a Debate
May 31, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
Job challenges God to a debate. Job affirms things that he did and he did not do.
The Bigger Picture
June 7, 2015 • Curtis Cates • Job
God asks Job questions that show him the bigger picture. Job admits that he spoke too rashly.
