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(Notes taken from Service)

Psalm 18 is a duplicate of Samuel 22. To know that God is our protector we should know that God is our strength. - God is our helper. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. ~Philippians 4:13 Yeshua means Deliverance God is worthy of Praise when we are in trouble Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ~Philippians 4:6 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ~Psalm 91:1 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? ~Romans 8:31 We will always go back to God's camp. He is our protector we will call on Him, cry out to Jesus.

Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Human have a wow wisdom especially wow in terms of technology nowadays. For what we should use wisdom in spiritual not on worldly thing. Verse 1-11, People are really bright through the wisdom that comes from their mind. Where should we really see the true wisdom comes from God? Meaning here Job points out this to his friends that is their wisdom is true by convicting Job. Wisdom cannot change it to gold.

How many times God test Job? 2 times: 1st is in his family and 2nd the disease he has. Job here continues his discourse. Psalm 1:2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. Genesis 13:13 Now the people of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the LORD. 1 Corinthians 6:9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men Let us give thanks to the God for the problems or trials we encounter, cause it is the time we are convicted to get close to God.

Here Job ask; "why the wicked are not punished?" God allow trials on our lives to happen. We should be reminded that our lives is not only here on earth. Overall, God sees and knows so that He's name may be glorified. Also just like Job, we always say "why? Why? Why?". God has a purpose why it happen. Instead of asking why, ask why it happen? Men by nature are cheaters and robers. Church will really help us having fellowship, in our faith and walk with God. Foraging means making food. John 3:18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

God will be there for you even if all is against you. Job is doing good, in fact he helps people and he has all things. And now his friends accusing Job all over again in this book again and again. Once you are bitter, you are not looking better for yourself. We need to surrender your problems to Jesus and don't keep it for surely you will become bitter. We should not be afraid to talk to God when you're bitter. 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. Job wanted to reconcile before God. Part of this book is The testing of Job's Life. Nature of men is we want to defend ourselves, but we should let God alone defend ourselves. In 1 John, you can see in this book that Jesus is our attor...

Here Eliphaz insulted Jon that he is boasting that he is a good man, also Eliphaz described Job as a wicked man and Eliphaz described righteous and wicked. Verse 1-3, what are you good to God? Verse 4-11, Eliphaz described Job as a great wicked. Eliphaz says to Job are not true and we can see that he is not a good friend. Verse 12-20, a contrast between the wicked and the righteous. Verse 21-30, advice of Eliphaz to Job. Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

It's hard for us to copy what Jesus did, to be a true friend. We have to be thoughtful to others. 1st pt. verse 1-16, a true friend loves at all times and 2nd pt. verse 17-29, do not forsake our friends. Maybe you encounter friends always talking about his problem, you should not be annoyed to them instead help them. Zophar said Job was a hypocrite of his sin. Mirth means laughter or fun. Dung means a fertilizer. This is true for those who rejected God, to a lot of famous nowadays. Although he was telling the truth somehow to Job but a true friend will help them in the trials. Amends means punishment. You should know that as Christians we will surely have hardships. John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Even though you have God it doesn't mean you will never have hardship. Some churches teaches if you have God in your life, you will always have bless...

God prove here to Job that He will never leave us - for God is faithful. Psalm 118:8-9 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans. 9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. Trusting Jehovah, not trusting men. Job response to Eliphaz. It hurts our feelings whenever we hear insulting or words that are harsh. As a Christians, w/ brothers and sisters in Christ, we should always encourage one another and not to discourage. Psalm 64:3 They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim cruel words like deadly arrows. Job was humiliated by their words. Know that if you will cry to God, He will listened to you. It's not literally cry but if you put on your burden to God - know that He will comfort you. Shrouded means crowded. Like Jonathan in the old testament, If God is for us who can be against us. Even though we are separate from our friends, God will be there for us. Even though how you disobey, God's will for ...

God knows what time you will wake up, God knows what you're going to say, in short God knows everything in you. But here the friends of Job acting and saying like they know all about Job. Here Job replied to Eliphaz, a non-stop conversation of Job's friend to him. Miserable means painful advice. As Christian's, we have to listen to Godly advice and not into the worldly thing. Job said, if you were in my place, I will encourage you. After fellowship you feel relieve. Gauntness narrowness. Assails means to attack figuratively. Jeer means to mock or boo. The experience of Jesus Christ - was mocked. Isaiah 50:6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting. Sack clothe picture of mourning. Life on earth is very short. You can find encouragement in the Lord, that's why you need to read God's word. And the Lord knows all your needs. ~~~

We must be aware that death will come to us and no one is exempted. John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Life is full of troubles. James 1:10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. James 4:14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Psalm 144:4 They are like a breath; their days are like a fleeting shadow. Man's days are determined. Hebrews 9:27 Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, We believers should not believe in Reincarnation. Once you die, you will surely face judgement. We cannot escape hardship in life. He will forgive and forget. Countenance means face or reflection. Life is short, and that is the reason - we should live here on earth worthy an...

One of the highlights here at Job, is to prove what faith is. Here Job answer the accusation of Zophar. We should not be wise in our own eyes. 1st pt. verse 1-12 means like opinionated. James 3:15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Inferior means low. Job defend himself that we are all equal and only God is the highest. You can learn on animals and creatures, of what their lives. Like the example of Jesus that we should be like birds, we should trust God just like them. Key verse: Job12:13 “To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. 2nd pt. verse 13-25. Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. Proverbs 2:6-7 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to thos...

We are the one that is supposed to be punished. But because of Jesus Christ who died on the cross, whomever follows Him will not be punished. Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, Now on his book, Zophar means sparrow or chirping. He was the youngest friend of Job. Vindicated means justified or blameless. When someone makes a mistake we should not condemn them quickly, instead we should pray for one another as one in Christ. John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Two kinds of wisdom from James; focus on self and wisdom from God. When God forgives, He forget. God didn't blame us but loves us. James 1:9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. Psalm 103:10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. Isaiah 55:9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways h...

In our life we encounter many hopeless moments and during those times we should not doubt God but we must put our trust in Him. On this chapter, Job replied to what Bildad "We should acknowledge that God is so powerful in His ways". Joshua 10:13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies,as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day. That is one of God's power because He created the Heaven and the Earth. It's better not to question God, and to realize that God is just and merciful. The book of Job have many things to we need to learn. Faith is the key to overcome all trials that we encounter. ~~~

The book of Job has some questions: Why the righteous man suffer? Some say that this is the oldest book. We are not sure if Job is the author of this book or some say - Moses. Hold on to God even if everybody are against you. Job was looking for comfort and yet his friends blame him. This is also the same as "We cannot please everybody". Bildad did what Eliphaz says to Job. The argument of Bildad here is "if you are innocent God loves you and if not God don't love you". Remember that Jesus died for us sinners. There's blessing in obedience but God still love's us despite being disobedient.

We need to study God's word. The word "I" was said 19 times, means that Job must look to himself. In this chapter he look to himself, and asked questions to God. We can learn from the life of Job, his failures but overall he was blameless. Job here answered Eliphaz. Do we have the hard time serving the Lord? Our lives is full of hardship and challenges. We are more blessed than Job because we have the complete scripture and yet we doubt God. We should read the Bible everyday just like an everyday meal and not just something we eat occasionally. In verse 1-5, Job's nights have insomnia - overwhelmed with fears. Isaiah 40:6-7 6 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?”“All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. 7 The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set ...

In the book of Job, we will learn about suffering that we ourselves encountered. We have our own suffering that God has given. Never blame someone who has trials in their life. But, comfort them with love. Suffering started from Adam and Eve when they commit sin upon eating the Fruit of the Spirit. Job friends' blame him that he has committed sin because the sufferings that he encountered. Every trials that God has given has a purpose, it determines how faithful you are to Him by trusting God. If you have sin you should go in the presence of God, humble yourself and repent. But on this book it says that Job has not done anything wrong yet God gave him suffering. If you have God in your life, you should have joy in the trials. God is there for us in all trials, that's how mighty God is if you have faith. We should be a comforter. ~~~

Talks about Punishment. God is with Job and He has a plan in the life of Job. Never lose hope. The first point, we have to hold on and second point - God is just. Eliphaz, one of the friends of Job. Job also sacrifice for his children. Sometimes were discourage to the things around us, just like Job, and he wants to die. God works in us in every situation of our lives. Dismayed means frustrated. We should not be like Eliphaz. God disciplined Job to his trust and faith in Him. Psalm 145:14 The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Hebrews 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. If you sow wickedness, you will reap wickedness. If you marry, you will surely experience suffering. Job although he is good in the eyes of the Lord, but he also suffer. It is not t...

The first point; God is righteous even trials. Second point; stay committed even in trials. As believers, we are like Sponge sometimes absorbing the word of God, but once trials come squeezing the water, it will flow. And as you can see, All the possessions of Job have gone astray. But Job did not cursed God. In verse 1-10, Job was complaining his birth. Didn't we ask sometimes to ourselves, that you wish you were not born? Just like Job? Maybe your answer is Yes! Because we all know how painful to live in this world. If you experiencing problem in life, you feel the darkness of it. God gave us sickness once a year, gave us poverty once in our life and gave us grace by His love instead of judging us more. And that's how we should be thankful. Know that God is our light. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Leviathan means a picture of the devil. Why did ...

Why was Haman - angry with Mordecai? 1 Samuel 15:18 And he sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and completely destroy those wicked people, the Amalekites; wage war against them until you have wiped them out.’ Obedience is better than sacrifice. We can see this on verse 1-5, And, victory with a help of a King. We as humans are victorious by the help of God. Haman made the law that "Jews should be killed". And on another chapter, they made 2 laws. The enemy of the Jews to carried out like a Civilian War. Romans 8:33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. What situation in the Bible that has twist? It was about Joseph and Paul story. If we love the worldly things much more than God then you are His enemy. Haman means self righteous. Galatians 5:19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to good...

More purely historical than any other scriptures. When we have hardships in life we should never give up. Because God will turn your hardships into blessings. Estate means land, assets or properties. Proverbs 13:22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. God will continue to provide even though we experience hardships in life, we know that God will give hope in us. The King took off his ring, and gave the authority to Esther to replace Haman's position. Esther and Mordecai experienced hardships at first, but God turn it into blessings. His glorious blessings is in Christ our Lord Jesus. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[a] Christ Jesus our Lord. Just like what happened here to the Jews, they should be killed, but God saved and helped them. Dispatches means sealed, sent out or mail. As God's children, God's favor it's not our ri...