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The Devil’s Devices

Explore the profound journey of Job, a man of blameless character from the land of Uz, whose unwavering faith in God is tested through unimaginable trials. Despite losing wealth, health, and family, Job exemplifies true righteousness by fearing God and turning away from evil. His story illustrates the depth of human suffering, the nature of divine testing, and the ultimate victory of faith over adversity. With insights into his attributes, adversities, and the cosmic battle between good and evil, discover how Job's loyalty to God shines amidst despair.

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The Devil’s Devices

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  1. The Devil’s Devices (From Luxury To Landfill (Job)

  2. Job Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, You who dwell in the land of Uz! – Lam.4:21 • Real person (Job 1:1; Ezk.14:14, 20) • Lived in Uz(1:1) • East (1:3) • Edom? (Teman, 2:11) • Patriarchal period

  3. I. Job’s Attributes

  4. 1. Blameless Lord Fam. Gov. ? • Not sinlessly perfect • Whole; upright • Partial = immature, imperfect (Mt.5)

  5. 1. Blameless2. Upright • Straight, i.e., not crooked / perverse • Jg.17:6 • “What you see is what you get”

  6. 1. Blameless2. Upright3. Feared God • Fear, reverence, honor

  7. 1. Blameless2. Upright3. Feared God4. Turned away from evil • Turn aside • Pr.3:7

  8. 1. Blameless2. Upright3. Feared God4. Turned away from evil5. Family man, 2, 4-5 • Concerned over children’s spiritual status – especially at parties • Job, priest of family • Regular practice • Before Moses • No written revelation

  9. 1. Blameless2. Upright3. Feared God4. Turned away from evil5. Family man, 2, 4-56. Rich • Multitudes, 3 • Each son owned a house, 4 • Yet, he is righteous

  10. 1. Blameless2. Upright3. Feared God4. Turned away from evil5. Family man, 2, 4-56. Rich7. Respected, popular judge Job 29:7-25

  11. I. Job’s Attributes II. Job’s Adversary

  12. Job 1:6-12 Admits Job’s morals Attacks Job’s motives 6: ‘sons of God’ – heavenly context 7: 1 Pt.5:8 8: God ‘rubs it in’ (Ac.1:24) 9-10: satan the cynic “For nothing?” [rich uncle] “Hedge” [invisible fence] Slanders God (bribery) and Job (price)

  13. Job 1:6-12 Gn.3: promises pleasure to entice Job: provides pain to break him 6: ‘sons of God’ – heavenly context 7: 1 Pt.5:8 8: God ‘rubs it in’ (Ac.1:24) 9-10: satan the cynic 11: curse (lit.: bless) 5; 1 K.21:10; Ps.10:3 12: God in control, not satan

  14. I. Job’s Attributes II. Job’s Adversity III. Job’s Afflictions

  15. Job 1:13-19 Job cannot recover from one shock before hearing another What did Job lose? Wealth (happy occasion – birthday?) • Two natural disasters • Two man-made disasters

  16. Job 2 Formerly, fence; now, flesh 7: one big sore; 8 Varietyofsymptoms: 7:4-5, sleep, skin, worms, 7:14, nightmares 19:20, weight loss 30:30, skin, bones Wealth Health, 2:4-8

  17. Job 2 . . . Wealth Health, 2:4 Wife, 2:9-10 Friends, 2:11-13 / 19:13-19 Reputation, 4:7; 30:1… [Jn.9:2; Lk.13] Peace of mind, 10:2

  18. I. Job’s Attributes II. Job’s Adversity III. Job’s Afflictions IV. Job’s Approval

  19. 1. God honored Job Job Worship 1:20 Self-control 2:10 Teaches us how to respond in time of crisis Trusted him to disprove satan’s lies (1:9, 20; 2:3) • 1 Pt.1:6-7 • 1 Pt.2:12

  20. 1. God honored Job2. Job trusted God 1 Very idea of judging God is absurd 2Job loves God more than ‘things’ (Gn.22) In prosperity In adversity • 42:3 – • Does not explain suffering • Does not justify God’s ways w. man • Extols deep faith in spite of suffering • 42:5, ‘now my eye sees You…’ • 42:6 – maturity agonizes over sin

  21. 1. God honored Job2. Job trusted God3. God defended Job Job’s friends were not the last people who thought theywere speaking for God 42:7-8 – “My servant” [1 Pt.5:7] • Christians boast in cross of Christ • God boasts in His children

  22. 1. God honored Job2. Job trusted God3. God defended Job4. Satan, our adversary Wants to destroy us Lk.13:…16 2 Co.12:7-10. God overrules for good

  23. Conclusions 1 counter satan’s slanders 2 comfort sufferers. Ja.5:11 1. God allowed Job to suffer in order to . . . 2. Moses’ law required double restoration for stealing ‘ox, donkey, or sheep’ (Ex.22:4)

  24. Conclusions 3. God is worthy of worship at all times, 1:20 4. God does not explain suffering; trust, 42:3 5. To see God, first see ourselves, 42:5-6 6. Easier to see other’s faults, 42:7-9 7. It’s not all bad; somewhere a Job…

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