Bryson Smith takes us to the valuable lessons Job teaches us about life, suffering and the wisdom of God.
Part of the Interactive Bible Studies series.
The story of how Job loses everything and then struggles with his pain, his ignorance and the dubious comfort of his friends, is one of the classics of world literature. But it is much more than a literary masterpiece. It is a book about life as it really is- where good things happen and bad things happen. Where confusion and doubt plague us. Where there is grief and agonising questions asking "Why?". And where there is God, whom we know is Lord of all, yet whose ways we struggle to understand.
In these six masterful studies, Bryson Smith takes us to the heart of Job, and to the valuable lessons it teaches us about life and suffering and the true wisdom of God.
An ideal study resource for individuals or small groups.
How to make the most of these studies
1. Good times, bad times
2. Life is never that simple
3. Why me, God?
4. A word about wisdom
5. 'Brace yourself...'
6. Faith, mystery and the meaning of life
Tips for leaders
| Contributors | Bryson Smith |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781921441127 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | January 2004 |
| Dimensions | 155mm x 225mm x 4mm |
| Weight | 0.10 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 55 |
| No. of studies | 6 |
| Publisher | Matthias Media |
The bets thing about this study is in its ability to condense 42 chapter into 6 studies;and it is achieved brilliantly ....keeping all the essential truths,insights and teaching in place. Highly recommended.
This is such a helpful guide through the book of Job in just 6 sessions, bearing in mind there are 42 chapters in Job which are very repetitive. The life examples at the beginning of each study are very good snippets of info that get you thinking and the bite size pieces of explanation throughout keep us on the track ! This Bible study makes it a joy to study Job, if in the past you have avoided it because it is so long and repetitive, I think you will enjoy this and learn so much in the process.
Excellent study book & a real blessing.
I purchased this study book for a small group of enthusiastic young Christians I am leading. The subjects are so deep and there is space for group discussions aswell as indepth bible study. I think it is important for new Christians to realise that you will still face trials in life but it is how you face your troubles that counts and to put your trust in God. The book of job is a great place to start!!
We used this book to work through Job at our Men's Group. There's a lot of material to grapple with and so we focused on getting an overview of the major points and thinking through applications.
It can be easy to get lost in the busyness of day to day life and to lose perspective on who God is and what he has done, and is doing, for each of us all the time. If we focus on how we see things, it can be a recipe for disappointment or disaster. This study book helped us to glimpse the majesty and splendour of God through the prism of Job's sufferings. We concluded the studies encouraged to appreciate God more and to trust him in all situations and for everything.
We chose this study for our 2012 Lent study sessions in the Anglican Parish where I'm Rector. Three groups met at different times during the week while others did the study at home. The reaction was extraordinary and heartfelt. For some it was the first time that they'd really got to grips with the Bible and certainly with the Book of Job. The key question of suffering and of God's sovereignty proved invaluable and, I believe, really helped people to grow in faith. People were also struck by the sheer beauty of the poetic sections of Job and how powerful the narrative proved to be. By the time we'd finished the study we all felt like we'd been on a journey! Alongside our regular Bible study we're hoping to use the same series to look at Revelation during Advent. Thank you for this wonderful resource!
This study guide provides a good overview of Job in just six studies while managing to get to the core message. It is a good for a group at 'mid-level' rather than beginner. There is a lot for group members to read outside the study sessions and the topic of suffering is quite meaty. This study is highly recommended.
Recommended by a friend for our small group (whose members, perhaps like many a small group, have each experienced degrees of suffering), we have found this study aid very helpful indeed. Thoughtfully structured, it makes illuminating sense of Job by way of a 'guided tour' of the essential themes,key passages, NT and other Scripture references. Some of our more fruitful discussions have come out of the 'Implications' section at the end of each study.
Only half way through in our group, but the guide has proved excellent at stimulating discussion and is straightforward for leaders to follow. Important that people do the preparation before the meeting - much more beneficial when they do. I like the link through to New Testament theology.
Probably less good for individual study, if anyone wanted to to that.
This may well be the best of the GBC studies for small groups etc. It manages to cover over 40 chapters of Job in 6 studies and seems to get to the real point of the book, highlighting chapter 28 as where the main wisdom is summarised. Almost all of the discussion questions are interesting relevant, and the content is highly applied. The Ashford Congregational Church #1 Small Group did these studies with great profit. Oh, and BTW the price is quite good too!
