WOW: Women of Wisdom

James 5 Possessions and Priorities will be judged. (James 5:2-6)  Riches that are temporary and will:  Rot, be moth-eaten, become corroded. (vv. 2-3) Riches that display “gluttony” of self:  Luxury, self-indulging, fattened for slaughter (v.5) Riches that reveal not living the “royal law”: (James 2:8: “You shall love your neighbor as you love yourself.”)  Withheld wages (v. 4) Condemned and murder...

Three Conflicts – James 4:1-6 (2 Tim 2:23; Matt 6:24; Rom 8:6-8; Gal 5:17) War with others War with ourselves War with omniscient omnipotent omnipresent God Can we ever experience peace with God if we are focused on the world? Think about your time, talents, and treasures.  Where do you spend the majority of your time? How are you using the gifts God gave you?  Where are you swiping your credit ca...

 Fly off or Fly up! James Chapter 3 Cautions for Teachers (James 3:1-2a) Teachers are subject to more scrutiny (3:1) Teachers are subject to more stumbles (3:2a) Cautions concerning the Tongue (James 3:2b-12) Tongues are small but powerful (3:2b-5) Tongues are small but perfidious (3:6-8) Tongues are small but pretentious (3:8-12) Comparing the Type of Wisdom (James 3:13-18) (For complete notes em...

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Title (James 1:1)  Bond-servant  Of God  Of Lord  Of Jesus Christ Brother – of the recipients  12 tribes  Dispersed Principle:  The only title that matters into eternity is that of “slave to The Master.”  Applications:  What description of ourselves is trumping God’s description of us? Do we recognize that salvation is truly an exchange from slaves to sin to being slaves to Christ? (Rom 6:16-22) T...

I.  EXAMPLE… Who is James?   James 1:1 II.  EXHORTATION… What is his message?  James 1:2-5:20   DO WHAT THE WORD SAYS…James chapter 1   DEMONSTRATE TRUE FAITH…James chapters 2-4 DEPEND ON GOD AND OTHERS…James chapter 5 III.   EXAMINATION- How do we respond?

The End Intended: God's Purpose in the Suffering of His People James 5:11 1. The Purpose 2. Your Part 3. God's Part The Purpose Jas 5:11  Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord-that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. (NKJV) Your Part Jas 5:11   lndeed we count them blessed who endure. You have hea...

Restoration of Faith – Job 42:1-6 (John 16:33; 1 Peter 5:8; Isaiah 55:8-9; James 1:5; 1 John 1:9) Confession of faith – God’s thoughts and ways cannot be stopped.  What areas of your life do you find your faith struggling? Confession of sin – God offers wisdom freely; we need to ask because too many words get us in trouble.  What areas do you feel God saying put a hand over your mouth and stop tal...

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Still More Elihu Job 36-37  I   Eli WHO?-the Prologue  Don’t get hung up on what you don’t know and on what we aren’t told. God has told us all we NEED to know to understand the lessons HE has for us in this. Be a Berean.  Know what God’s word says for yourself.  Know why you believe what you believe. Most importantly, believe God over man’s interpretation of God all day, every day. II  Job 36 Don...

Introduction: God calls us to be Seed Planters “We will learn that success is more than leading someone to Christ. Success is living the Christian life daily, sharing the gospel, and trusting God for the results.” William Fay, Sharing Jesus Without Jesus SHARING OUR FAITH NEEDS INTENTIONAL STEPS 1.     The first intentional step is to be passionate. (2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 4:19, John 13:34, Acts 4:20...

Chapter 34 I. Elihu exhorts: “Let’s reason about this” verses 1-9  Listen to me and think about this 1-4 Here is what Job has complained about 5-9 Elihu describes Job 7-9 II. Elihu’s reminders of God’s character verses 10-15 Listen to me 10 God is not unjust, and He is sovereign 10b-15 III. Elihu reviews God’s righteousness and man’s character verses 16-33 Listen to me 16 Will you condemn the most...

Introduction of Elihu, “the fourth friend” Introduction of the speeches From Woolvard and Zuck: a.  First speech To all four 32:6-9 To the three original friends: 32:10-14 To Job 32:15-33:3 b.  Second speech (Ch 34)  To the three and then To Job c.  Third speech (Ch 35)  To Job  d.  Fourth speech (Ch 36-37) To Job To three To Job Chapter 32: Introduction to Elihu: -  Son of Barachel, the Buzite - ...

Blessings of the past (29)  Suffering in the present (30) Vindication in the future (31) The blessings of the past  (29:1-25)  Chapter 29 Job remembers the “good old days.”  1. Job was blessed in his relationship with God. (1-6) 2. Job was blessed in relationships with people. (7-17) 3. Job’s former sense of security and confidence. (18-20) 4. Job’s former leadership in the community. (21-25) v. 2...

Chapter 25. POWER OF GOD Job's hymn of Praise celebrates God's omnipotence 26:5-14 a. God sees all things and controls all things 26:7-14 b. God who sees everything-even the place of the dead v 5, 6 c. God has all power in the heavens, controlling the clouds and the rain v 7-9 Commentaries marvel at the scientific accuracy in the book of Job especially including Job's understanding...

IS GOD REALLY IN CONTROL?   TRUSTING GOD EVEN WHEN LIFE HURTS A. INTRODUCTION: God is always on Plan A. He doesn’t need a back-up plan. B. TRUSTING GOD’S PURPOSE                                                                       Trusting Our God-- Proverbs 3:5-6 Displaying God’s Glory -- Romans 8:28-29 Testing Our Faith -- 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13 Achieving Eternal Perspective -- 2 Corint...

Recognizing the Sovereignty of God; The need of a Mediator; and Pointing to The Redeemer. JOB Chapter 18 –Listen to us; you are among the wicked; you have brought this on yourself. Bildad: “Builds and Adds” to Job’s suffering as he describes the worst of mankind – the wicked. How long will you ignore our words and regarded us as stupid (beasts)? The light of the wicked goes out; the flame of his f...

Job Chapters 15-17 The Second cycle of debate I.   Eliphaz’s lecture intensifies 15:1-35 Job’s mouth condemns him 15:1-13 Job’s speech described as a sirocco wind vs 1-3 Job’s speech viewed as irreverent to God vs 4-6 Job’s speech is disrespectful to his elders vs 7-13 The Wicked get what they deserve 15:14-35 Man’s condition is explained vs 14-16 Wicked men’s plight is expounded vs 17-35 Vs 11, 1...

Don’t be a Zophar November 2, 2022 Zophar critiques - Job 11  (Job 2:11; Rom 12:15; Prov 26:4; Matt 7:3-5; Isa 55:8-9; Acts 17:27; Ecc 3:11; Heb 4:16) Diatribe 11:1-9  You can’t judge a Christian by their circumstances. “As followers of Christ we should share ministry, not create misery.” ~ Warren Wiersbe  Day in court & donkeys 11:10-12 Dutiful righteousness 11:13-20  God is not a genie in a...

God Is My Delivere r Adoration: Psalm 40:17 (ESV)“As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer ; do not delay, O my God!” Psalm 34:17-19 (ESV) “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the right...

Where Are We at in the Narrative  Dialogues (3-27) Job’s Opening Lament (3) Cycle 1: Consolation (4-14)  Eliphaz the Historian - 1st speech, we reap what we sow, so repent and it will work out in the end (4:1-5:27)  Job’s Response - that doesn’t resolve the current problem (6:1-7:21)  Cycle 2: The Fate of the Wicked (15-21) Cycle 3: Specific Accusations (22-27) Job’s Friends Who Speak Eliphaz - hi...

Job EE’yōv (possibly from ōyeev enemy, foe; thus = hated, persecuted // hostility, enmity) Prologue (1–2); Dialogue (3:1–42:6); Epilogue (42:7–17) 3:1-11:20 First dialogue (Job with Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar) Job’s Opening Lamentation (chap 3) 1. He wished he hadn’t been born (3:1-10) 2. He wished he had died at birth (3:11-19) 3. He wished he could die (3:20-26) ____________ 3:1 opened his mouth an...

The Wrong Way Out or Growing in Adversity Job Chapters 1 and 2 I.  Job  His Description (Job 1:1-5, 8; 2:3) His Devastation (Job 1:13-19; 2:4-8) His Declaration (Job 1:20-22; 2:10) II.   Mrs. Job Her Dedication (Job 2:9a) Her Dependence (Job 2:9a) Her Desperation (Job 2:9b) Her Deception (Job 2:9b) III. Job’s Friends Conclusion: Guard Against the Deception and Grow Make sure your dedication is to...