Through The Bible - English - 17 (Job-1) by Zac Poonen
Summary
The book of Job reveals profound truths about suffering, particularly what occurs in the heavenly realm when a child of God suffers on earth. The speaker emphasizes that a godly man will inevitably be a target for Satan's attacks, and his family will also be targeted. Furthermore, a truly godly man will often be misunderstood by other religious people because their knowledge is intellectual rather than spiritual.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Unique Insights of the Book of JobThe book of Job addresses human suffering and offers a rare glimpse into the heavenly realm to show what happens when a child of God suffers.
Job's Early Era and the First Book of the BibleLiving before Abraham, Job represents one of the earliest men of God, and the book detailing his story may be the very first piece of Scripture ever written.
Godly Men as Targets for Satan's AttacksThe first book of the Bible establishes that a godly person, along with their family, will become the prime target of spiritual opposition and trials.
Misunderstood by Religious PeopleA truly godly person is often lonely and misunderstood by religious people, fundamentalists, and theologians who know facts about God rather than knowing God Himself.2 Timothy 3:121 Corinthians 2:14
God Delighting in an Upright LifeGod watches the earth closely and finds immense delight when He can point out an upright individual to Satan, shutting the accuser's mouth through pure character.
The Opening Words of Inspired ScriptureThe first words of the oldest biblical book describe Job as a man who was blameless, upright, feared God, and turned away from evil.
Historical Confirmation and Righteous StandingCenturies later, God Himself confirms Job's profound righteousness alongside Noah and Daniel, proving that divine evaluation supersedes human religious opinion.
Job's Continual Intercession for His ChildrenDemonstrating true godliness, Job continually interceded and offered sacrifices for his adult children out of a sensitive fear that they might have sinned in their hearts.
Satan Before God and the Hedges of ProtectionWhen the sons of God gather, Satan appears before the Lord, and God highlights Job, whose life, family, and property are safely surrounded by divine hedges.
Limits on Satanic PowerSatan is a finite created being who cannot read human thoughts or see the future, and he must obtain explicit permission from God before touching Job.
Job's Response of Worship in Deepest LossUpon losing all his property and children in a single day, Job shaves his head, falls to the ground, and worships God without sinning or blaming Him.
Affliction of the Body and the Wife's TemptationSatan attacks Job's body with painful boils from head to foot, and Job resists his wife's urging to curse God and commit suicide.
The False Sympathy of Religious FriendsJob's three friends arrive pretending to comfort him, but instead display human jealousy and critical spirits by accusing him of hidden sin.
