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    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Job: Waiting On God in Difficult Times
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Job: Waiting On God in Difficult Times
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Job: Waiting On God in Difficult Times
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    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Job: Waiting On God in Difficult Times

    By Warren W. Wiersbe

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    The life of Job provides a definitive guide to the problem of pain and explores some of life’s biggest questions: Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Can seemingly random pain have a purpose? Can you trust a just God in an unfair world? When will He finally show up? Examine these questions and learn how you can take shelter in your Savior through life’s dark storms.

    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series delivers practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s Be Patient commentary, this eight-week study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God’s Word with your life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid C Cook
    Release dateNov 1, 2011
    ISBN9780781407861
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Job: Waiting On God in Difficult Times
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    Warren W. Wiersbe

    Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as "the pastor’s pastor." He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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      The Wiersbe Bible Study Series - Warren W. Wiersbe

      THE WIERSBE BIBLE STUDY SERIES: JOB

      Published by David C Cook

      4050 Lee Vance View

      Colorado Springs, CO 80918 U.S.A.

      David C Cook Distribution Canada

      55 Woodslee Avenue, Paris, Ontario, Canada N3L 3E5

      David C Cook U.K., Kingsway Communications

      Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6NT, England

      The graphic circle C logo is a registered trademark of David C Cook.

      All rights reserved. Except for brief excerpts for review purposes,

      no part of this book may be reproduced or used in any form

      without written permission from the publisher.

      All Scripture quotations in this study are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com.

      In the Be Patient excerpts, unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. (Public Domain.) Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®; NKJV are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved; NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible, © Copyright 1960, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission; and TLB are taken from The Living Bible, © 1971, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60189. Used by permission.

      All excerpts taken from Be Patient, second edition, published by David C Cook in 2009 © 1991 Warren W. Wiersbe, ISBN 978-1-4347-6741-7.

      ISBN 978-0-7814-0634-5

      eISBN 978-0-7814-0786-1

      © 2011 Warren W. Wiersbe

      The Team: Steve Parolini, Karen Lee-Thorp, Amy Konyndyk, Nick Lee, Jack Campbell, Karen Athen

      Series Cover Design: John Hamilton Design

      Cover Photo: Veer (AYP0608959)

      First Edition 2011

      Contents

      Introduction to Job

      How to Use This Study

      Lesson 1

      The Drama (Job 1—3)

      Lesson 2

      The Discussion (Job 4—10)

      Lesson 3

      The Dispute (Job 11—17)

      Lesson 4

      The Real Enemy (Job 18—21)

      Lesson 5

      The Court (Job 22—24)

      Lesson 6

      A Whisper (Job 25—31)

      Lesson 7

      Elihu’s Defense (Job 32—37)

      Lesson 8

      The Final Examination (Job 38—42)

      Bonus Lesson

      Summary and Review

      Introduction to Job

      Lessons from Suffering

      You have heard of Job’s perseverance [endurance] (James 5:11). Yes, many people have heard about Job and his trials; but not many people understand what those trials were all about and what God was trying to accomplish. Nor do they realize that Job suffered as he did so that God’s people today might learn from his experiences how to be patient in suffering and endure to the end.

      The book of Job magnifies the sovereignty of God. From the very first chapter, it is obvious that God is in control, for even Satan is told what he can and cannot do. During the debate among Job and his friends, it appears that God is absent, but He is aware of how Job feels and what Job and his friends say. Thirty-one times in the book of Job God is called the Almighty. Elihu was right on target: God is sovereign and cannot do wrong.

      Through the Furnace

      Like Job, you may have to go through the furnace in order to study the book and really grasp its message. If so, don’t be afraid! By faith, just say with Job, But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold (Job 23:10). Gold fears no fire.

      As we study the book of Job together, I trust that two things will be accomplished in your life: You will learn to be patient in your trials, and you will learn how to help others in their trials. Your world is filled with people who need encouragement, and God may be preparing you for just that ministry.

      —Warren W. Wiersbe

      How to Use This Study

      This study is designed for both individual and small-group use. We’ve divided it into eight lessons—each references one or more chapters in Warren W. Wiersbe’s commentary Be Patient (second edition, David C Cook, 2009). While reading Be Patient is not a prerequisite for going through this study, the additional insights and background Wiersbe offers can greatly enhance your study experience.

      The Getting Started questions at the beginning of each lesson offer you an opportunity to record your first thoughts and reactions to the study text. This is an important step in the study process as those first impressions often include clues about what it is your heart is longing to discover.

      The bulk of the study is found in the Going Deeper questions. These dive into the Bible text and, along with helpful excerpts from Wiersbe’s commentary, help you examine not only the original context and meaning of the verses but also modern application.

      Looking Inward narrows the focus down to your personal story. These intimate questions can be a bit uncomfortable at times, but don’t shy away from honesty here. This is where you are asked to stand before the mirror of God’s Word and look closely at what you see. It’s the place to take a good look at yourself in light of the lesson and search for ways in which you can grow in faith.

      Going Forward is the place where you can commit to paper those things you want or need to do in order to better live out the discoveries you made in the Looking Inward section. Don’t skip or skim through this. Take the time to really consider what practical steps you might take to move closer to Christ. Then share your thoughts with a trusted friend who can act as an encourager and accountability partner.

      Finally, there is a brief Seeking Help section to close the lesson. This is a reminder for you to invite God into your spiritual-growth process. If you choose to write out a prayer in this section, come back to it as you work through the lesson and continue to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you discover God’s will for your life.

      Tips for Small Groups

      A small group is a dynamic

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