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JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR JOB

Explore how the book of Job in the Old Testament expresses spiritual needs that find fulfillment in Jesus. Discover how Jesus addresses Job's fear of death, the effects of sin, the question of righteousness, and the desire for a mediator between man and God.

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JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR JOB

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  1. JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR JOB

  2. The Old Testament Points to Jesus • Romans 10:4; 15:4 • Many types in the O.T. • Many rituals and feast days point to spiritual reality Hebrews 8-10, Colossians 2:16-17 • Many propheciesMatthew 5:17, Luke 24:44 • The Psalms contain prophecies about Jesus • The poetical books also express man’s need for a right relationship with God (Jesus fulfills this need) • This includes the book of Job

  3. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • Job has no fear of death because he was faithful6:8-10 • He feels helpless and hopeless concerning physical life 6:11-13 • Hebrews 2:14-18 Jesus died and arose to take away the fear of death • Be afraid of facing God when dying in his sin • Jesus is also the one who helps usv.16,18 • Philippians 4:13

  4. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • Why is God picking on me? 7:17-21 • “What is man…” Psalm 8 opposite sentiment • What does sin do to God? • It grieves Him and angers Him Mark 3:5 • God suffers long with us Luke 18:8, Romans 3:24-26 • Jesus makes it possible for us to be forgiven • Without Him God cannot pardon our iniquity

  5. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • How can a man be right before God? 9:2 • Romans 3:20-26 • Not by the law • Not by his own deeds • By God’s mercy Ephesians 2:4-6 • Through faith Ephesians 2:8-9 • That works James 2:14-26

  6. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • How then can I have a dispute with Him? 9:14 • Can we talk to God as an equal? • God is greater than we are • He has all power, knowledge, and wisdom • Jesus makes it possible to talk to Him • Not dispute or challenge Him • Hebrews 4:14-16 • Luke 11:11-14 • 1 Peter 5:7

  7. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • Since I am already guilty, why should I struggle in vain?9:29 • The devil would love for us to give up! • Satan wants us to be guilty before God • Jesus provides forgivenessHebrews 5:8-9 • His resurrection provides hope and purpose • 1 Corinthians 15:58

  8. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • Job’s desire for an arbitrator between man and God 9:32-35 • To appeal to God for mercy • To understand man’s position • To communicate without fear • Hebrews 4:14-16again • Also1 John 2:1-2 • 1 Timothy 2:5-6

  9. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • Job asks God, “Do you have eyes of flesh? Do you see as a mortal sees?” 10:4-5 • Can God relate to man or empathize? • Hebrews 2:6-11 Jesus became flesh and blood like us v.14 • Why are we here? Job10:18 • Romans 8:28-29 • Titus 2:14 • Ecclesiastes 12:13, Acts 17:26-27,30-31; 2:38

  10. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • “If a man dies, will he live again?” 14:13-14 • Life makes no sense if there is nothing after this life • We know there is a resurrection of the dead • John 11:25 Jesus is the resurrection and the life • 1 Peter 1:3 through His resurrection we are begotten unto a living hope • 1 Corinthians 15:20 Christ is the firstfruits; we will follow him

  11. Job’s Spiritual Needs Expressed • “Surely then you will count my steps but not keep track of my sin. My offenses will be sealed up in a bag; you will cover over my sin.” 14:16-17 • Job does acknowledge that he does sin • He acknowledges God’s omniscience • He is confident in God’s mercy • Psalm 32, Romans 4:6-8,3,12 • Forgiveness is through the blood of Christ Ephesians 1:7, Heb. 10:22, Colossians 2:12-13

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