Week 2 (July 20-25)

Job, the Faithful God-Follower; Satan, the Accusing Alienator; God, the All-Powerful Protector

Small Group Discussion Questions
1. Job is described as a "man of complete integrity" (Job 1:1). In what ways is his integrity evident?

2. Often when someone suffers, we say, "She doesn't deserve that." What does that statement reveal about our assumptions about goodness or godliness in relation to suffering?

3. What do you think Satan really wanted? How did God's response to Satan (Job 1:12) reveal His knowledge of what Satan wanted?

4. What accusation did Satan make against Job (1:9-11)? Do you think this is reasonable?

5. God gave Satan permission to harm Job. What does this reveal about God? about Satan? about Job?

6. In this challenge, what would define a win for Satan? for God? for Job?

7. What aspects of this interchange between God and Satan about Job are troubling to you or leave you with questions?

8. The book of Job, along with all Scripture, has been recorded to reveal to us who God is and how He works. What have you learned about God so far in this story?

9. How can you apply this truth about God's character to a situation in your life?



Monday's Questions...

Job's Life: Before and After
Read Job 29-30, in which Job describes his life of blessing and honor before the suffering came and the loss and dishonor since the suffering.

* What are some key phrases that describe Job's character and lifestyle before the suffering?

* What are some key phrases that describe what life was life for Job after the suffering came?

* We might expect that when Job was complaining or counting his losses, he would focus on his property, his children, and his health. But what aspects of his life did he mourn the most?

* Looking back at losses in your life, what aspects of these losses hurt the most?