Sunday April 12 | Luke Dahlenburg
Living When You Don’t Know from Job 1:1-2:10
The Great Man (Job 1:1–5)
Job truly fears God and is righteous.
What kind of book is Job?
- Wisdom literature.
- Proverbs & Song of Songs → How life usually works. Patterns & order.
- Job & Ecclesiastes → Yes… But. Exceptions to the rules.
What is Job about?
- Innocent suffering, 1:9; 1:22
Who is Job?
- The greatest man = Living the model life of one of God’s people, 1:1-5
The Great Accusation (Job 1:6–12)
The accuser claims Job only follows God for what he gets.
The Great Loss (Job 1:13–2:10)
Job loses everything yet still trusts God’s wisdom and rule.
- Instant → while [each messenger] was still speaking.
- Complete → The only one who has escaped to tell you.
- Varied → Wind, fire, construction failure, theft, and murder. All supports gone.
- Response → Worship = Bow down before a leader. Submitting himself to God.
- Response → Integrity = Chose not to rupture his character or curse God.
The Great Question (Job 1:9)
Does Job fear God for nothing?
- Do you follow God for what he gives or for who he is?
My One Thing...
What’s one thing that struck, challenged, or encouraged you today? Take 60 seconds to write it down. Then share it over morning tea.