Job forces a third category of suffering in our theology

To be fair, Job’s three friends came to him in his greatest time of need.

Their advice comes in 3 Rounds:

Round 1: Job, you have to be the source!

Round 2: Job, you have to be stupid!

Round 3: Job, you have the solution!

Remember…

Hurting in the Lord is not simple

Waiting on the Lord is not passive

Trusting in the Lord is not surrendering

Walking with the Lord is essential

If you find yourself sitting with someone suffering…

And when you speak…

We prepare for all kinds of experiences in life.

But have you considered preparing for pain?

Job’s Lament…

1. Curses the Day of His Beginning v.1-19

2. Continues to the Day of His Burden v.20-26

3. Can’t See the Day of His Blessing v.23

         Job gives us permission to hurt.

Who is Job? Notice…

1.The Place of Job v.1a

2.The Person of Job v.1b

3.The Piety of Job v.1c, 5

4. The Prosperity of Job v. 2-4

We see at least four kinds of suffering in Job’s life.

1. Sovereign Suffering 1:6-12, 2:1-8

2. Sanctified Suffering 1:13-20, 2:9-10a

3. Sinless Suffering 1:21-22, 2:10b

4. Shared Suffering 2:11-13

In Job we see Jesus!

1. We should follow our Shepherd. (v.1-4)

2. We should fellowship with our King. (v.5-6)

LIFE IS EXHAUSTING!

EXHAUSTION MAKES US VULNERABLE

FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real

GOD’S REST GIVES YOU THE ESSENTIAL STRENGTH FOR GOD’S JOURNEY

WE NEED… the STRENGTH that comes from God’s REST 

and the DIRECTION that comes from God’s PRESENCE

God has created our bodies to function at the highest and best levels when they are well-rested and regularly rested.

God desires an unbroken, daily, personal relationship with us.

His presence is our greatest need. And our presence is His great desire.

How do you keep your mind at rest?

1. Resolve Conflict

-Philippians 4:2-3

-Philippians 4:4-5

2. Release Burdens

-Philippians 4:6-7

3. Rewire Your Thoughts

-Philippians 4:8-9

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

- 2 Thessalonians 3:16

1. God’s Peace is Divine 

2. God’s Peace is Designated 

3. God’s Peace is Definite

Three Questions...

1. What? I’m Commanded to Rest? v.8-10a

2. How am I Commanded to Rest? v.9-10

How do I rest?

3. Why am I Commanded to Rest? v.11

- Your calendar and your bank statement reveals what your priorities are.

- Do the rhythms of your life display a love for God?

Our founders believed…

As Dual Citizens...

1. Our Conduct is to be Submission through Faith v.13-14 

        How far do we submit?  We submit up until submission means directly                 and knowingly disobeying God.

2. Our Criticism is to be Silenced through Faithfulness v.15 

3. Our Christianity is to be Service through Freedom v.16 

4. Our Citizenship is to be Seen through Fear, Love, and Honor v.17 

1 Peter 2:9 (ESV)

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”