1 trouble is a trust Scripture Focus Job 1:1-22. 2 trouble is a trust The Word to Live By Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart.

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1 trouble is a trust Scripture Focus Job 1:1-22

2 trouble is a trust The Word to Live By Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. --Job 1:21

3 trouble is a trust Session Truth In the midst of life’s tragedies, the believer can trust in God and praise him for his faithfulness.

4 trouble is a trust We have witnessed some of the worst tragedies in human history in recent years. What are some of them?

5 trouble is a trust What do believers and nonbelievers say about God when they witness death and destruction?

6 trouble is a trust How do we respond to those who think God gives blessings in proportion to our giving back to him? What does this say about God and his relationship to us?

7 trouble is a trust If wealth is a sign of God’s blessings, how do we explain both wealth and poverty in the church?

8 trouble is a trust What role should parents play in the relationships of their adult children to God? Can parents’ faith save their children?

9 trouble is a trust Compare the Old Testament portrait of Satan found in Job with the New Testament portrait. How are they alike? How do they differ?

10 trouble is a trust What are some things that motivate people to have a relationship with God? How many of these are “self-serving”?

11 trouble is a trust Do you think "we fear God for nothing”? Why or why not? Does God guarantee protection from all evil?

12 trouble is a trust Does evil happen because God allows Satan to have power over us? How does your answer affect the way you live?

13 trouble is a trust Is Satan the source of all our troubles and trials of life?

14 trouble is a trust What are the questions people often ask when tragic events happen?

15 trouble is a trust How do believers respond when they experience tragedies in their lives?

16 trouble is a trust How do we make sense of tragedies, either natural ones or those caused by evil people?

17 trouble is a trust How do we comfort those who experience tragedies in life? How have you been comforted by others when you have experienced tragedy?

18 trouble is a trust When faced with difficulty this week, how can you respond in a Christ-exalting manner?