While we may not always understand God’s ways, we can rest in the hope of our ultimate redemption. In part 8 of Job: Suffering and Sovereignty, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Job 42:7-17.
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Study Notes
General Outline
- I. Prologue (Job 1:1 – 2:13)
- II. Dialogue (Job 3:1 – 42:6)
- III. Epilogue (Job 42:7-17)
Understanding the Text
- III. Epilogue (Job 42:7-17)
- A. The LORD rebukes Job’s friends (Job 42:7-9)
- B. The LORD restores Job’s fortunes and family (Job 42:10-17)
Lessons from the Book of Job
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- Suffering is not always God’s direct judgment for specific, personal sins.
- True worship is trusting God, regardless of circumstances, relying on His character even when His ways are not understood.
- The infinite chasm between God and human beings leaves no place for pride or self-sufficiency.
- A deeper, intimate knowledge of God can bring peace and comfort even when we don’t have specific answers.
Ultimate Redemption: A Brief New Testament Perspective on Job
Applying the Text
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- Are you steadfast in affliction, resting in the hope of ultimate redemption?