July 18, 2021 - Job 42:1-11
July 18, 2021
Lessons Learned
Job 42:1-11
by Wayne Gaeddert
1. Broad outline of Job.
I. Introduction 1:1-2:13
II. The debates
A. First cycle 3:1-14:22
B. Second cycle 15:1-21:34
C. Third cycle 22:1-26:14
D. Final defense of Job 27:1-31:40
E. Speeches of Elihu 32:1-37:24
III. The deliverance
A. God interrogates Job 38:1-41:34
B. Job confesses, Worships, and is vindicated 42:1-17
2. In Job 42:2-6 Job:
Is submissive to the plan of God.
Confesses his error of bitterness to God.
Wants to learn from God.
Saw himself in relation to a holy God.
3. We can not manipulate God by doing good works so that God is now obligated to bless us.
4. “Job shifted his focus from demanding answers (that the Lord never provided) to gaining peace by submitting to the Lord, even though he did not have all the answers to his questions.” Dr. Matt Capp
5. The book of Job refutes the ideas that:
All suffering is due to sin.
Good works result in blessing.
6. Job’s heart had become bitter as he felt his suffering was unjustified.
7. Do you want to debate with God or listen to His instruction?
8. “Jesus is the only truly innocent sufferer.” Dr. Matt Capps
9. Application:
God can use a teachable heart.
Learn to be at peace with your circumstances.
“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44 (ESV)
Verses that give hope to believers who are suffering: