God is Worthy of Our Trust

Northwest Bible Church – Mar. 5, 2023 – Book of Job – Alan Conner
Job 1-42
Summary Thoughts on Job

Intro

A. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD.

1. God is sovereign over Job’s afflictions (1:8-12; 2:3-6).

2. God has the right to deal with His creatures as He so chooses. Rom. 9:20-21

3. God’s sovereignty must be combined with His love for His children.

B. THE MYSTERY OF GOD’S WILL.

1. Trials are often a mystery from our perspective. Isa. 55:8-9

2. We must live and be at peace with NOT understanding. Prov. 16:9; 20:24

C. FAITH MUST PERSEVERE – Jas. 5:11

1. The trials of faith.

2. The triumph of faith.

Job 23:10 “But He knows the way I take; when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Job 23:14 “For He performs what is appointed for me, and many such decrees are with Him.

Job 19:25 “As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth. Job 19:26 “Even after my skin is destroyed, yet from my flesh I shall see God;

Job 13:15 “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him.

3. God brings good out of evil. Rom. 8:28

4. Our future hope. 2 Cor. 4:16-18

Conclusion