Do You Know It All?

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Introduction:

Job 1:22 - In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.

Job 2:10 - In all this Job did not sin with his lips.

Job 7:20 - “Why have you made me your mark? Why have I become a burden to you?”

Job 13:3 - “But I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.”

See: Job 23:2-6

Questions to Ask Myself When I Question God (Job 38-39):

1. Am I qualified to evaluate the One who Supervises Me ? (Job 38:1-3)

   Circle the correct answer: - Yes or No

2. Am I able to know more than the One who Created Everything ? (Job 38:4-21)

   Circle the correct answer: - Yes or No

   Psalm 115:3 - Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases.

   Galatians 6:7 - Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows that will He also reap.

3. Am I wise enough to give advice to the One who Directs What I Cannot Control ? (Job 38:22-39:30)

   Circle the correct answer: - Yes or No

   Romans 11:34-35 - “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to Him that He might be repaid?”

   1 Corinthians 1:18 - For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

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Small Group Discussion
Covering Job 38-39

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

2. What does it look like to question God? How do you see yourself questioning God right now?

3. Go around and share things that you cannot possibly know about this life, this world, and this universe. How should these things that we do not know affect our view of God and ourselves?

4. Can you think of a time when you tried to advise/counsel God but His plans ended up being way better than your own?

Breakout (men and women separate):
Share how you struggle with a “I know better than God” mentality right now and pray for one another.