Job 1:20-22, Job 2:7-10

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• Consider this article to better understand the often misunderstood concept of “lament.”

• “In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.” (v.22) For helpful insight on the biblical word for “sin,” watch this video.

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• Do you know someone who is suffering? How could it help them to “be honest” with God and themselves? How will you encourage them toward honesty?

• Listen to “It is Well.” Honestly share with God whether or not you actually believe this truth for yourself.

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• Is our natural response to our own or other’s suffering to honestly confront God? Why or why not?

• Job was honest in his suffering through lament, worship, and acceptance. How does this example both encourage and challenge us?

• Explore Job 40:1-9 and 42:1-6 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Job 2:11-13, 42:7-8

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• To gain context for this passage, watch this overview VIDEO of Job.

• For additional ideas on how to help a suffering friend, read this article.

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• Today’s sermon encourages us to comfort those who are suffering. Who in your life is suffering right now? Consider how you can comfort them well this week? Then do it!

• Listen to “His Glory and My Good” with a suffering friend to encourage them to look to the Lord who is always trustworthy.

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• Consider times that you have avoided those who are suffering. Why do we do that? Why is it so important to show up in these times?

• Discuss how considering the following questions before you speak to someone in pain help you to be a better friend.(Will my words build up/tear down? Am I addressing the need at this moment? Are my words truthful and full of grace?)

• Explore Job 2:11-13 and 42:7-8 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Romans 11:11-32

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• To better understand how gentiles are “grafted” into God’s family read this article.

• Look up “mercy” in a dictionary. Which definition best describes God’s actions toward both Jews and Gentiles? Why?

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• Reflect on God’s kindness towards you. How does knowing this motivate you to treat others more kindly this week?

• Listen to “His mercy is more.” Then share this song and what it means to you with someone who needs Jesus.

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• How might knowing we’ve been grafted into God’s family lead us to pride or arrogance? What should we do as believers to avoid these pitfalls?

• Honestly share with others (grow group, family, friend) the current state of your heart. How can this vulnerability protect our hearts from being hardened?

• Explore Job 2:11-13 and 42:7-8 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Romans 11:1-10

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• To better understand biblical grace, watch this BibleProject video.

• Why did God choose Israel as His chosen people? Check out this short article.

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• How would you explain Romans 11:5-6 to someone unfamiliar with the meaning of God’s grace?

• Consider one way you can show grace to another person each day this week. Then do it!

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• How does knowing God always preserves a remnant of believers encourage you today?

• Discuss specifically how these verses assure us that God has not rejected us and can be trusted.

• Explore Romans 11:11-32 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.