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Prepare your children's session
Read Bible notes on Job 38:1-7,(34-41)
Job’s life has gone very wrong, and he’s suffering. He prays, asking God the age-old question: Why? After some time, God answers. At first, it might seem that God’s response to Job is harsh. However, we are reminded that, despite Job’s suffering and the suffering of the world, God is still powerful, sovereign and present. God cares enough to answer, and God cares about the details of creation. Job is reminded of who God is – bigger than all his problems and to be revered.
What ‘whys’ are on your mind as you prepare for this session?
How might God respond to these questions?
Help the children to realise that asking God ‘why’ is common, through all time and place. When God answers, it is by revealing more of the awesome nature of God through his care of all creation.
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Prepare your under 5s session
Prepare your young people's session
Read Bible notes on Job 38:1-7,(34-41)
After 37 chapters of Job pleading and his friends commenting on his situation, God answers Job. The nature of God is revealed in this poetic response, which demonstrates God’s role and power as the creator of the earth. God is in control and is fully invested in his handiwork.
When have you felt like you have been waiting for God to hear your call? Did you ever question God’s power?
At first glance we could read this passage and hear a very angry and authoritative version of God. Be aware of how the group react to authority. It is a good challenge to try and see this passage with a different lens, to explore God’s majesty rather than wrath.
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Thrive: A resource to encourage family faith at home.
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