Looking at Life Through Job’s Eyes James 5:7-11

Looking at Life Through Job’s Eyes

James 5:7-11

7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! 10 My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. 11 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

James 5:7-11

Consider My Servant, Job

Consider My Servant, Job• Job 1:8

Consider My Servant, Job• Job 1:8• None like him

Consider My Servant, Job• Job 1:8• None like him• Blameless

Consider My Servant, Job• Job 1:8• None like him• Blameless• Upright

Consider My Servant, Job• Job 1:8• None like him• Blameless• Upright• Fears God

Consider My Servant, Job• Job 1:8• None like him• Blameless• Upright• Fears God• Shuns evil

Consider My Servant, Job• Job 1:8• None like him• Blameless• Upright• Fears God• Shuns evil• Reaction to adversity

Consider My Servant, Job• Job 1:8• None like him• Blameless• Upright• Fears God• Shuns evil• Reaction to adversity

Job’s Words Show His Character

Job’s Words, Job’s Heart

Job’s Words, Job’s Heart• I came into this world naked . . .


• Job 1:21


• Job 1:21• 1 Tim. 6:7


• Job 1:21• 1 Tim. 6:7• Fleeting nature of material gain and fame


• Job 1:21• 1 Tim. 6:7• Fleeting nature of material gain and fame• God’s question to rich farmer


• Job 1:21• 1 Tim. 6:7• Fleeting nature of material gain and fame• God’s question to rich farmer• Prov. 23:1-5


• Job 1:21• 1 Tim. 6:7• Fleeting nature of material gain and fame• God’s question to rich farmer• Prov. 23:1-5• Why neglect important things for paper “idols”

Job’s Words, Job’s Heart• I came into this world naked . . .• Though he slay me yet will I trust him


• Job 13:15


• Job 13:15• Job does not understand problem of suffering


• Job 13:15• Job does not understand problem of suffering• Job does understand truth about God


• Job 13:15• Job does not understand problem of suffering• Job does understand truth about God• Faith causes him to keep on trusting

Job’s Words, Job’s Heart• I came into this world naked . . .• Though he slay me yet will I trust him• Life = birth, a few days filled with trouble


• Job 14:1


• Job 14:1• He existed before birth – Job 3:1-13


• Job 14:1• He existed before birth – Job 3:1-13• Brevity of life—at best a few day


• Job 14:1• He existed before birth – Job 3:1-13• Brevity of life—at best a few day • There is another world—endless days


• Job 14:1• He existed before birth – Job 3:1-13• Brevity of life—at best a few day • There is another world—endless days• Making most of this life – dealing with others



• Job 29:12-16



• Job 29:12-16• Job 31:1

Job’s Words, Job’s Heart• I came into this world naked . . .• Though he slay me yet will I trust him• Life = birth, a few days filled with trouble• Now my eyes see you . . . I repent


• Job 42:-1-6


• Job 42:-1-6• Must recognize that He is God


• Job 42:-1-6• Must recognize that He is God• He made us, we are His sheep . . . Ps. 100:2-3


• Job 42:-1-6• Must recognize that He is God• He made us, we are His sheep . . . Ps. 100:2-3• Man cannot direct His steps


• Job 42:-1-6• Must recognize that He is God• He made us, we are His sheep . . . Ps. 100:2-3• Man cannot direct His steps• Man’s all = Fear God & obey Him -- Ecc. 12:13

God Will Change His View of You

God Will Change His View of You• Believe John 3:16

God Will Change His View of You• Believe John 3:16• Repent Luke 13:3

God Will Change His View of You• Believe John 3:16• Repent Luke 13:3• Confess Faith Matt. 10:32

God Will Change His View of You• Believe John 3:16• Repent Luke 13:3• Confess Faith Matt. 10:32• Be Baptized Acts 22:16


Added to His church, His body, His kingdom


Added to His church, His body, His kingdom• Be Faithful Rev. 2:10

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Looking at Life Through Job’s Eyes James 5:7-11