Job - LifeChange

Jacket Description/Back: The worst possible calamities have befallen Job: financial ruin, his children's death, an agonizing disease. And a disaster worse than these: The God who was once his friend is now silent and the apparent cause of his sufferings. What is God doing? Is He really as good and loving and powerful and just as Job has always believed? Here is a book for anyone who has ever suffered unexplained tragedy and wants to wrestle to a deeper intimacy with God. Series Copy: Christians have a lifelong goal: to become like Christ. This involves change, and change isn't always easy. But the more a person knows of God's purposes for him or her, the more that person can experience His joy and participate in His plan. The LifeChange series of Bible studies on books of the Bible can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. You'll benefit in these important ways: * You'll gain a firm understanding of the book--its historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning* You'll apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs and issues you're currently working through* You'll acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book and go deeper into its life-transforming truths Table of Contents: How to Use This Study -- 1. Job and God (Introduction) -- Map of the Near East -- Outline of Job -- 2. The Testing of Job (1:1-2:13) -- 3. Job in Anguish (3:1-27:23) -- 4. The Friends Respond (3:1-27:23) -- 5. God the Enemy (3:1-37:24) -- 6. The Sovereign Lord (3:1-37:24) -- 7. The Judge (3:1-37:24) -- 8. Job Demands a Trial (3:1-37:24) -- 9. What Is Man? (3:1-37:24) -- 10. The Fear of the Lord (28:1-28) -- 11. Wisdom (38:1-40:5) -- 12. An Arm Like God's (40:6-42:6) -- 13. Epilogue (42:7-17 and Review) -- Study Aids. Publisher Marketing: The worst possible calamities have befallen Job--financial ruin, his children's death, an agonizing disease. And a disaster worse than these: The God who was once his friend is now silent and the apparent cause of his sufferings. This Bible study is for anyone who has ever suffered unexplained tragedy and wants to wrestle to a deeper intimacy with God. The 13 sessions contain historical context and word studies from Job, as well as study aids and discussion questions. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings.