Church at The Mill

Job forces a third category of suffering in our theology

• Consequence of sin
• To draw us to faith, grow us
• But what about Job?

To be fair, Job’s three friends came to him in his greatest time of need.

Their advice comes in 3 Rounds:

Round 1: Job, you have to be the source!

Round 2: Job, you have to be stupid!

Round 3: Job, you have the solution!

Remember…

Hurting in the Lord is not simple

Waiting on the Lord is not passive

Trusting in the Lord is not surrendering

Walking with the Lord is essential

If you find yourself sitting with someone suffering…

• Pray first
• Serve second
• Speak third

And when you speak…

• Speak only absolute truth from God’s word
• Speak often of Christ and His power, love, and control
• Speak of obedience that is only driven by the gospel and empowered by The Spirit

 

 

We prepare for all kinds of experiences in life.

But have you considered preparing for pain?
A lament is a passionate expression of deep grief, sadness, or regret. It can be a spoken complaint, a feeling of sorrow over a loss, or a formal song, poem, or piece of music written to mourn someone who has died. It functions as both a noun (an expression of sorrow) and a verb
(to mourn or regret deeply).

Job’s Lament…

1. Curses the Day of His Beginning v.1-19

2. Continues to the Day of His Burden v.20-26

3. Can’t See the Day of His Blessing v.23

         Job gives us permission to hurt.
         Jesus gives us permission to hurt with hope!

 

 

Who is Job? Notice…

1.The Place of Job v.1a

2.The Person of Job v.1b

3.The Piety of Job v.1c, 5

• Blameless and Upright
• Feared God
• Turned away from evil

4. The Prosperity of Job v. 2-4

We see at least four kinds of suffering in Job’s life.

1. Sovereign Suffering 1:6-12, 2:1-8

2. Sanctified Suffering 1:13-20, 2:9-10a

3. Sinless Suffering 1:21-22, 2:10b

4. Shared Suffering 2:11-13

In Job we see Jesus!

1. We should follow our Shepherd. (v.1-4)

• He leads us to pastures of rest. (v.1-2)
• He leads us in paths of righteousness. (v.3)
• He leads us with peaceful reassurance. (v.4)

2. We should fellowship with our King. (v.5-6)

• He shields us from harm. (v.5)
• He showers us with honor. (v.5)
• He satisfies us with hope. (v.6)

LIFE IS EXHAUSTING!

EXHAUSTION MAKES US VULNERABLE

FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real

GOD’S REST GIVES YOU THE ESSENTIAL STRENGTH FOR GOD’S JOURNEY

WE NEED… the STRENGTH that comes from God’s REST 

and the DIRECTION that comes from God’s PRESENCE

God has created our bodies to function at the highest and best levels when they are well-rested and regularly rested.

God desires an unbroken, daily, personal relationship with us.

His presence is our greatest need. And our presence is His great desire.

 

How do you keep your mind at rest?

1. Resolve Conflict

-Philippians 4:2-3

-Philippians 4:4-5

2. Release Burdens

-Philippians 4:6-7

3. Rewire Your Thoughts

-Philippians 4:8-9

 

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

- 2 Thessalonians 3:16

 

1. God’s Peace is Divine 

2. God’s Peace is Designated 

3. God’s Peace is Definite

 

Three Questions...

1. What? I’m Commanded to Rest? v.8-10a

2. How am I Commanded to Rest? v.9-10

• How do I rest?

  • Rest
  • Reflect
  • Respond

   

3. Why am I Commanded to Rest? v.11

- Your calendar and your bank statement reveals what your priorities are.

- Do the rhythms of your life display a love for God?

• What can you change in your schedule to intentionally take time to rest with God?
• What do you need to do to build a healthy rhythm of Sabbath?

 

Our founders believed…

• We are created in God’s image
• We are inherently sinful
• God is the source of morality
• Religious liberty is a God-given right

As Dual Citizens...

1. Our Conduct is to be Submission through Faith v.13-14 

        How far do we submit?  We submit up until submission means directly                 and knowingly disobeying God.

2. Our Criticism is to be Silenced through Faithfulness v.15 

3. Our Christianity is to be Service through Freedom v.16 

4. Our Citizenship is to be Seen through Fear, Love, and Honor v.17 

 

1 Peter 2:9 (ESV)

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”