Job 29-31 The horrid condition under which he suffers (chapter 30) is contrasted with the high moral purposes he undertook (chapter 29) and the low moral evils he avoided (chapter 31). What lies underneath Job’s tone? -“Therefore, God is doing me wrong; my conduct merits full blessing.” -“Those were good days, days of God’s creation blessings.” 1. When God provides the full flower of nature’s orderly blessings, don’t miss it! -I had a great relationship with God and family! (29:2-5) -I had right standing in my community! (29:7-10). -I had admirable conduct in the present (29:11-17) a secure pathway to the end (18-20), and social approval in the present (21-25). But now . . . 2. When the bud of nature does not blossom as it should, don’t presume upon it! 3. How can I complete my appeal toward God? A. Turn your attention inward. Have you felt and processed your pain fully? B. Turn your attention outward. Have you lived in accordance with God’s law toward others? C. Turn your attention Godward (31:33-40) 4. God will renew the good. a. As the seasons change, God brings forth natural good again. b. God, available to you, himself is your good. c. God’s whole purpose is redemption until the world is wholly good. The story of good and evil begins with the first Adam

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From Series: "The Book of Job"

Job: Suffering with the God Who Softens Our Sorrows