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“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,   and naked I will depart.  The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”  Job 1:21

Job, a blameless man who spoke the words, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away,” suddenly found himself without his children, wealth and health- struck by both a heavenly decree and Satan. Job cursed the day he was born, longed for death and sat scraping at his sores. His three friends arrived to “comfort” him, but their speeches became accusatory and they believed his catastrophes were from his own hidden sins and wickedness. Turn after turn, his friends presented their arguments, and Job defended his innocence and righteousness.  

In a world where murderers grow old in prosperity and the poor agonize without help, Job in his hurt clung to bits of hope knowing his Redeemer lives. By the end of chapter 24, the friends were exhausted, and Job stood daring anyone to prove his words were false all the while God seemed to stay silent. 

Today's discussion question: 

Job, a righteous man who spoke the words “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, is suddenly without his children, wealth and health by a heavenly decree and Satan. Job cursed the day he was born, longed for death and sat scraping at his sores. His three friends arrived to “Comfort” him, but their speeches became accusatory and they believed his catastrophes were from his own hidden sins and wickedness. Turn after turn, his friends presented their arguments, and Job defended his innocence and righteousness. In a world where the wicked thrive, murderers grow old in prosperity and the poor agonize without help, Job in his hurt clung to bits of hope knowing his Redeemer lives. By the end of chapter 24 the friends were exhausted, and Job stood daring anyone to prove his words were false all the while God seemed to stay silent. What does Job’s persistent hope teach you about holding on when God feels distant? 


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