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Job - Wisdom when it hurts #8 - ‘The Lord restored his fortunes : Wisdom and Hope‘ (Job 42:7-17) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Job’s complaint:‘let the Almighty answer me’ The Lords answer: ‘Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself! Consider… the wonders of the natural world (ch. 38) the amazing animal kingdom (ch. 39) the strength of Behemoth (ch. 40) the matchless pride of Leviathan (ch. 41) ‘Everything under heaven belongs to me.’ (41:11) Job’s response: ‘but now my eyes have seen...

The pain of waiting   Elihu’s Answers to Job:   #1: God does speak, and he speaks to save (ch 32-33)   #2: It is unthinkable that God would do wrong (ch 34)   #3: God opposes the proud (ch. 35)   #4: God comes in golden splendour (ch 36)   Wise waiting

‘He’s as wise as an owl…’   Wisdom’s inaccessibility: ‘it cannot be found’ (v. 1-14)   Wisdom’s worth: ‘beyond rubies’ (v. 15-19)   Wisdom’s keeper: ‘he alone knows where it dwells’ (v. 20-27)   Wisdom’s path: ‘The fear of the Lord’ (v. 28)   … in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge

Falsely accused?   Job’s great pain: Inexplicably struck down by God   Unjustly pursued by his friends   Job’s great longing: an advocate on high   a living redeemer   But this I know…

Miserable comfort?   Job’s miserable comforters:   say some true things   say some ignorant and cruel things   have a strict system with no place for innocent suffering   have a self-assured and grace-less tone   are condemned by God   are forgiven by God   ‘Who, being innocent, ever suffered?’: The true wisdom and comfort of the cross of Christ

Toxic positivity?   Job’s suffering: No one said a word to him (2:11-13)   Job’s curse: ‘May the day of my birth perish’ (3:1:10)   Job’s question: ‘Why?’ (3:11-23)   Job’s lament: ‘I have no rest, but only turmoil’ (3:24-26)   The grace of lament in the man of sorrows

An armchair or a wheelchair conversation?   Introducing Job: A truly wise man   Satan’s test: Fearing God for nothing   Job’s ordeal: Unexplained, extreme suffering   Job’s wisdom: Persevering worship    Wisdom in suffering

Peace when it hurts? The glory due his name (v. 1-2) The glory of his voice (v. 3-9) The glory in his people (v. 9-11) Glory, strength, and peace

1. The Lord provides, the Lord guides. 2. The Lord provides for our whole being, body and soul. 3. The Lord is with us even in the darkest hour of our lives. . In the darkness, Jesus has gone before us. 4. Our Lord and Saviour, Our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, is with us now and forever. Jesus provides life in abundance, pouring out beyond the boundaries of this world, into his eternal Kingdom.

God reveals His glory in creation God reveals His grace in His word God's revelation saves and transforms us

What’s the fine print?   The sharp dispute: “Required to keep the law of Moses” (v. 1-5)   Peter’s warning: “Why do you try to test God?” (v. 6-11)   James’s judgment: Fulfilment and flexibility (v. 12-21)   Faith expressing itself through love

God's question for us is? Who has (Isaiah 53:1) 1) Responses to Jesus so far ... (6:5o-7:24) a) Jesus' `not there yet. brothers in Galilee (1-9) b) Who are `the. Jews' and why do they want to kill Jesus? (10-24) 2) Divided responses during the feast of booths (25-36) a) `a people’s shallow. belief & `grumbling' about Jesus' identity' (25-36) b) unable to arrest & unable to come where Jesus is goin...

Watch out! Paul’s three questions for these new churches: What’s with you!? Jesus + something = nothing! (ch. 1-2) Who are you? The redeemed children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. (ch. 3-4) How then should you live? Freedom, faith, and the fruit of the Spirit. (ch. 5-6) ‘…what counts is the new creation’

‘Men wanted for hazardous journey…’ Reality check #1: We must go through many hardships… Proud plots Superstition and stoning Reality check #2: All that God had done through them! Bold, effective, confirmed proclamation great numbers believe churches are strengthened Dangerous journey: The pilgrim’s progress from this world to that which is to come

What’s your mission? An international church sends out an international mission This mission: is God’s mission! is what all history has been straining towards proclaims beautiful news to all nations provokes fierce opposition brings eternal life and global light and Spirit-filled joy What’s your mission?

Storm clouds are coming… The Spirit of the Lord provides for his hungry people (11:27-30) The angel of the Lord rescues his imprisoned apostle (12:1-19) The word of the Lord triumphs over a pretender King (12:20-24) But the word of God continued to spread and flourish

A critical spirit? A critical moment: even to Gentiles! (v. 1-18) Ahead of the curve: Cypriots and Cyrenes go rogue (v. 19-21) What the grace of God had done: The first ‘Christian’ church (v. 22-26) “…he was glad and encouraged them to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.”

‘Tear down this wall!’ Jesus wonderfully transforms lives … among the Jews (9:32-43) But what about Acts 1:8? The ends of the earth? (From B.C. to A.D.: God’s holy people fulfilled in Jesus) Jesus demonstrates his radical, global fulfilment With two disturbing visions (10:1-16) With two illegal house visits (10:17-33) With two astonishing outpourings (10:34-48) ‘For he himself is our peace’ (Ephes...

An unlikely convert? The risen Lord breaks through with transforming light The risen Lord binds together in shocking unity The risen Lord sends out in suffering boldness Lives transformed by the good news of Jesus throughout the Fleurieu region

A eucatastrophe!? From scattered defeat (8:1-3) To shocking expansion: To the Samaritans!? (8:4-25) To an Ethiopian eunuch!? (8:26-40) A completely unsurprising shock Acts 1:8 Isaiah 56:3 Genesis 12:1-3 ‘Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went’

To some, the cross is a stumbling block. To some the cross is foolishness. To those who believe, the cross is the power and wisdom of God. How might the cross shape our lives?

Why did Jesus tell this story? Leaving dad, and where it ended up. Coming to his senses. Dad's reaction. The elder son's reaction and dad's response. Ourselves?

Uncertainty, anxiety, and confusion? The patient proofs of the risen Lord (v. 36-43) The amazing fulfilment of the long-awaited Lord (v. 44-46) The Messiah WILL suffer (e.g. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53) The Messiah WILL rise (e.g. Psalm 16) The global mission of the ascended Lord (v. 47-53) The Messiah’s good news WILL be proclaimed to the nations! (e.g. Isaiah 49:6) Meet Jesus: certainty, peace, and purp...