Job: The Man Who Was Praised By God - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2020

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http://rlcfchurch.org/sermons/job-the-man-who-was-praised-by-god Series: New Covenant Men in the Old Testament (RLCF Family Conference 2020) River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The speaker argues that while the Old Testament is foundational scripture, the New Covenant established at Pentecost provides believers with far greater spiritual privileges than those available to Old Testament saints. He cautions against viewing Old Testament figures as having the same level of grace and reality available to Christians today, emphasizing that true reality and grace are only possible through Christ. The message encourages believers to compare their current understanding to the Old Testament examples to recognize their blessings.

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Why we must not neglect the Old TestamentThe speaker explains that although the New Covenant was established on the day of Pentecost, three-quarters of the Bible is the Old Testament, which is fully inspired and profitable for instruction.

Understanding the limitations of Old Testament saintsBelievers must remember that Old Testament figures were not under grace and lacked the reality and indwelling Holy Spirit that believers have today.John 1:17

A man blameless, upright, and fearing GodThe book of Job begins by focusing on an individual rather than creation, highlighting a wealthy family man who reverenced God and turned away from evil.

Job's profound concern for his familyJob constantly interceded for his adult children early in the morning, worrying that they might have sinned unknowingly in their hearts.

Satan roams the earth as the accuserAngels and Satan present themselves before God, and the Lord points out Job as a blameless man who fears Him.Job 1:6–8

The hedge of protection around God's childrenSatan complains that Job only serves God because of material blessings, noting that God has put a protective hedge around Job, his family, and his possessions.

Job loses everything in a single momentWith God's permission, Satan exercises supernatural power to send fire and a windstorm that destroys Job's property and kills his children.Job 1:16–19

Job worships God in deep lossJob falls to the ground and worships, acknowledging that he entered the world naked and that God has every right to take back what He gave.

Sickness strikes Job's body and his wife rebelsSatan is permitted to afflict Job with severe boils from head to foot, while Job's wife urges him to curse God and die.

God humbles Job directlyAfter enduring false accusations from his friends, Job is finally humbled when God speaks to him directly, causing Job to see himself as a zero.Job 40:3–4

Job repents in dust and ashesJob takes back everything he said and repents, and God graciously forgives him and blots out his critical words.

The patience and steadfastness of JobThe New Testament points to Job as an example of patience and steadfastness as believers look forward to the coming of the Lord.

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