Lesson Six — Job, Part 1
Focus of Lesson
This lesson focuses on the post Noah world. Many scholars believe that the Book of Job is actually the earliest written book of the Bible, potentially predating Abraham. This book also reveals much of the nature of God as He was understood by the pre-Abraham followers of God.
Pre-Class Assignments
This MUST be completed before class.
- Read Job, Chapters 1-21 in your Bible. Note this is a much longer reading than your previous assignments. It likely will take more than 1 hour to read.
- Prepare a story presentation of the start of the story of Job. You should also show an application of this story to someone who has had a great disaster in their life.
- Answer the Study Questions from the Study Questions Book.
- Memorize Job 1:21 (in your heart language).
- Write a 100-200 word response to the following questions:
- Have you or someone close to you had a severe disaster in their life? How did you respond to that? Was it similar to Job? Why or why not?
Class Timeline (50 minutes)
- 2-3 Minutes: Opening Prayer led by students
- 3-5 Minutes: Sing Bible Fluency Song, " Job."
- 5 Minutes: Quiz #4
- 7-10 Minutes: One student is randomly selected to present the story.
- 15-20 Minutes: Discuss the following question with the students:
- Was God justified in allowing Satan to attack Job? Why or Why not?
- Have you or someone close to you had a severe disaster in their life? How did you respond to that? Was it similar to Job? Why or why not?
- Looking at the story of Job so far, how is it fair that God allows Satan to do such things to him.
- 5-10 Minutes: Instructor closes with their feedback on the storytelling event and their own conclusions about key points raised during the discussion.
- 2-3 Minutes: Closing Prayer
Bible Knowledge Quiz
Quiz passageJob 1:1 – Job 21:34