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Bethany Hamilton’s Tragedy … and Triumph!

Message Series Preview: “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?” “Secrets of Raising a Soul Surfer” (Mom’s Day) “What Did Jesus Say About Evil?” “Can God Turn My Tragedy in Triumph?” The Spirit of a Soul Surfer

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” It is a fair and honest question! Probably the most asked faith question! You do need to fear asking tough questions – GOD CAN HANDLE IT! The Spirit of a Soul Surfer

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 1:1-5 “There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very large household, so that this man was the greatest of all the people of the East.” The Spirit of a Soul Surfer

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 1:1-5 “And his sons would go and feast in their houses, each on his appointed day, and would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. So it was, when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, “It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did regularly.” The Spirit of a Soul Surfer

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 1:1-5 Job is described as _________ God has blessed him with a large family and great wealth. He was the greatest man in his region! But how will he handle adversity? The Spirit of a Soul Surfer blameless

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 1:8-12 “Then the LORD said to Satan, ‘Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?’ So Satan answered the LORD and said, ‘Does Job fear God for nothing? Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land… The Spirit of a Soul Surfer

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 1:8-12 “But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!’ And the LORD said to Satan, ‘Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.’ So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.” The Spirit of a Soul Surfer

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 1:13-19 Summary – Job’s servants were killed and his livestock stolen by Sabean and Chaldean raiders or burned up by fire. Worse yet, a great wind caused the collapse of the house and his 10 children are all dead. Job’s first test: loss of his ________________ Job’s first test: loss of his ________________ The Spirit of a Soul Surfer children and wealth

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 1:20-22 “Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said: ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I depart. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.’ In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.” Job’s response: “May the Name of the Lord be ______.” The Spirit of a Soul Surfer praised

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 2:4-8 “Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give all he has for his own life. But now stretch out your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face.” The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, he is in your hands; but you must spare his life.” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and scraped himself with it as he sat among the ashes.” Job’s second test: loss of his ______ The Spirit of a Soul Surfer health

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Job 2:9-10 “Then his wife said to him, ‘Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!’ But he said to her, ‘You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?’ In all this Job did not sin with his lips.” Job’s response: “Shall we accept _____ from God and not ________”? The Spirit of a Soul Surfer good adversity

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Understand God’s Word What do Bethany Hamilton and Job have in common? They know God _____ them. They trust God to _______________ They believe God has a ____ for them The Spirit of a Soul Surfer loves help them through plan

Bethany Hamilton answers: “How could God let this happen?”

“Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Live God’s Word What trouble are you currently facing? Can you say along with Bethany and Job, “May the name of the Lord be praised!” in the midst of it? That is the essence of being a Soul Surfer! The Spirit of a Soul Surfer

Next Sunday: “Secrets of Raising a Soul Surfer” A Mother’s Day message from Bethany Hamilton’s mom and some of our own “Soul Surfer” moms! Please join us! The Spirit of a Soul Surfer