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trouble is a trust

Scripture Focus

Job 1:1-22

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The Word to Live By

Naked I came from my mother’s womb,

and naked I will depart.

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;

may the name of the Lord be praised.

--Job 1:21

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trouble is a trust

Session Truth

In the midst of life’s tragedies,

the believer can trust in God

and praise him

for his faithfulness.

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trouble is a trust

We have witnessed some of the

worst tragedies in human history

in recent years.

What are

some of them?

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What do

believers and nonbelievers

say about God

when they witness

death and destruction?

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How do we respond to those who

think God gives blessings in

proportion to our giving back to him?

What does this say about God

and his relationship to us?

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trouble is a trust

If wealth is a sign of God’s

blessings,

how do we explain

both wealth and poverty

in the church?

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What role should parents play in

the relationships of their adult

children to God?

Can parents’ faith save their

children?

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trouble is a trust

Compare the Old Testament

portrait of Satan found in Job

with the New Testament portrait.

How are they alike?

How do they differ?

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What are some things that motivate

people to have

a relationship with God?

How many of these are

“self-serving”?

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Do you think "we fear God for

nothing”?

Why or why not?

Does God guarantee protection

from all evil?

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Does evil happen because God allows

Satan to have power over us?

How does your answer affect the way

you live?

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Is Satan the source of all our

troubles and trials of life?

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What are the questions

people often ask

when

tragic events

happen?

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How do believers respond

when they experience

tragedies

in their lives?

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How do we make sense

of tragedies,

either natural ones

or those caused

by evil people?

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How do we comfort those who

experience tragedies in life?

How have you been comforted by

others when you have

experienced tragedy?

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When faced

with difficulty

this week,

how can you respond

in a Christ-exalting manner?