Lessons from Job

1. Job’s character, v. 1

2. Job’s wealth, vs. 2-4

3. Job’s relationship to God, v. 5

4. Job’s adversity, vs. 6-12

God mentions Job to the devil

a. Satan’s first assault, vs. 13-21, Took his wealth, family

b. Satan’s second assault, 2:1-8, health

5. Job’s faith, v. 1:21

a. Job looked back “naked I came”

He acknowledged God had giving him everything, and He had the right to take it.

b. Job looked ahead “naked I shall return”

He came to the world with nothing, and he will leave this world with nothing.

c. Job looked up “the Lord gave and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the Lord." What faith we see in the midst of sorrow and suffering.

Job knew he would see his redeemer one day, Job 19:25

6. Job’s friends, 2:11-13

7. Job’s restoration, Ch. 42

Job repented, 42:5, 6