The Struggle Bus
Read Job 1-2:10
Warming Up
What does Satan ask God regarding his faithful servant, Job?
Is it possible to love God for God's sake, and not merely for the benefits of being faithful, even when there are benefits?
How would you respond to someone who accuses that God is only for those who can't make it on their own? (Satan thought Job was faithful to God because God had blessed him.)
Discovering the Word
What indications are there that Job's righteousness was not directly related to his being blessed with material prosperity? (1:1-8)
Why would God agree to a contest that would affect Job and his family so painfully? Are there any good reasons for this?
How does Job react to the first test? (1:20-22)
Why do you think God agreed to the second test? (2:1-6)
Why would the suggestion Job's wife made be especially dangerous to Job's faith? (2:9-10)
Applying the Word
Suffering is a mystery. What have you learned about accepting trouble from God? (2:10)
What difference will this make to your own attitude toward hard times?
Turn to God
This passage may have raised some difficult questions and feelings for you. Talk openly with God about your response to what you have read.
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