Lesson Seven — Job, Part 2
Focus of Lesson
This lesson focuses on the post-Noah world. Most 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-Abrahamic followers of God.
Pre-Class Assignments
This MUST be completed before class.
- Read Job, Chapters 22-42 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 discussion between God and 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 42:2 (in your heart language).
- Write a 100-200 word response to the following questions:
- What is God's answer to Job? What is the reasoning that God gives as to why Job suffered? Thinking about the sad thing that happened in your life, how does this reason feel to you?
Class Timeline (50 minutes)
- 2-3 Minutes: Opening Prayer led by students
- 3-5 Minutes: Sing Bible Fluency Song, " Job."
- 5 Minutes: Quiz #5
- 7-10 Minutes: One student is randomly selected to present the story.
- 15-20 Minutes: Discuss the following question with the students:
- What is God's answer to Job? What reasoning does God give as to why Job suffered? Thinking about the sad thing that happened in your life, how does this response feel to you?
- How does this story, in light of suffering you or a close relation had, help you understand your relationship with God?
- How can this help you help others through times of suffering?
- 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 22:1 – Job 42:17