In this sermon we'll meet a young man named Elihu in Job 32-37, who gets us closer to Job's final encounter with the Lord. Elihu doesn't get everything right, but he shows us how relying too much on experience can lead us astray and he reminds us of how truly powerful and holy our God is.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Is experience the best teacher? Why or why not?" "What in nature reminds you most of God's power?"

In this sermon we'll not only hear about what happened at VBS, but we will look at more practical examples of how Job was committed to God from Job 31. We'll look at topics like respecting others, caring for the vulnerable, trusting in God, and extending grace to others. Whether our life is going well or we are in a season of difficulty, Job shows us how we should remain committed to and live for the Lord.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "How does my commitment to God impact how I treat others?" "How should God's people treat others?"

In this sermon we will see Job present his final defense to God in Job 29-31. Job's example shows us that whether things in our lives are good or bad, we should still hold firm to our commitments. In particular, Job focuses on his commitment to purity and honesty in Job 31:1-12. In the same way, we should commit to purity and honesty in our interactions with others.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Whether my life is going poorly or great, do I hold firm to my faith commitments?" "Do I practice purity and honesty in my own life?"

In this sermon we will be considering the mystery of wisdom from Job 28. Mankind can find many things in this world, but true, eternally reliable wisdom can only come from the Lord. Do we rely on ourselves or look to the Lord to find our wisdom?

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "What is wisdom?" "Where do I go to find wisdom?"

Job 22-27 will challenge us to have confidence in the Lord. In these chapters, Job's friends will urge him to repent of his sin, but Job will confidently declare that God, the true Judge, will prove him right. While we should be humble before the Lord, we can also go through life with confidence, trusting in the Lord to be faithful to His promises.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Is confidence good, bad, or both?"

"What does confidence in the Lord look like in my life?"

Job 15-19 will focus on where we can find comfort in times of trial and loss. Job's friends are miserable comforters and his family has abandoned him, but Job trusts in the truth that his Redeemer lives (Job 19:25).

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Where do I go for comfort?"

"Is God my redeemer?"

Job 11-14 will teach us where hope comes from. Job's friend, Zophar, thinks hope comes from living for God and being blessed by Him. Job thinks hope can only be found in God Himself, the only one who can give us eternal life. Today, we know that hope is ours through Jesus Christ.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Where does hope come from?"

"How can I find hope in Jesus for today?"

In Chapters 8-10, Job's friend, Bildad, will speak correctly about God's justice, but will also incorrectly say that good things always come to God's people. As for Job, he will express frustration that there is no mediator that can stand between him and God. For believers today, we know that our perfect mediator is Jesus Christ.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Should I judge others based on their circumstances?" "How is Jesus Christ my mediator?"

When life hurts, we need to trust in God. In this sermon we visit Job 4-7. Our God is greater than we can possibly imagine. When we sin, He disciplines us for our good, because He is the only one who can restore us to a right relationship with Himself. Whether we are suffering because we sinned or if we are suffering when we have done nothing wrong, we can trust our Lord.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "How has God disciplined me?"

"What should I do if I am suffering even though I did not do anything wrong?"

ESBC Elder Josh Wines will be sharing with us from Job 3. This passage will challenge us to consider how we should respond to God when we don't understand what He is doing in our lives.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "How do I respond to God when I don't understand what He is doing in my life?"

Where is God when we are sick? That's the question we are going to consider from Job 2. In seasons of sickness, we should not despair, but trust in God's comforting presence through Jesus Christ.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,"How should I respond to sickness?"

"Do I despair or do I turn to God?"

We will begin a new series going through the Old Testament book of Job. We'll start in Chapter 1 this week and ponder what we should do when God feels distant and things go wrong in our lives. Will we still trust in God's sovereign goodness and loving-kindness?

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "When things go wrong in my life, what is my first response?"

"What should be my response?"