Preacher: Bob Bryant | Series: The Story of Job

WHY CAN’T I JUST DIE?

Job 3:20 “Why is light given to him who is in misery, and life to the bitter of soul, 21 who long for death, but it does not come; 22 who rejoice exceedingly when they can find the grave?

SHOULD I BE AFRAID TO DIE?

Job 19:25 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; 26 and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God.”

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

IS IT WRONG TO WANT TO DIE?

Philippians 1:21 To me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 23 To depart and be with Christ is far better.

WHY DOES GOD LET ME LIVE?

Philippians 1:21 To me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor. 23 To depart and be with Christ is far better. 24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.

WHAT SHOULD BE MY ATTITUDE TOWARD LIFE?

Job 42:17 Job died, old and full of days.

I Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Ephesians 5:16 … making the most of your time…

QUESTIONS FOR LIFE

1.What kind of a man was Job?

2.What bad things happened to Job?

3.Please read these words of Job: “Why is light given to him who is in misery, and life to the bitter of soul, 21 who long for death, but it does not come; 22 who rejoice exceedingly when they can find the grave?  Job 3:20-22

4.Have you ever felt like Job as expressed in this passage? Please explain.

5.Please read these words of Job: “I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; 26 and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God.” Job 19:25-26

6.Based on this passage, was Job afraid to die?

7.In the past, were you ever afraid to die? Please explain.

8.Are you afraid to die? Please explain.

9.Please read these words of Paul:  To me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 23 To depart and be with Christ is far better. Philippians 1:21,23

10. Can you say what Paul said? Please explain.

11.Please read these words of Paul:  Philippians 1:21 To me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live on in the flesh, this  will mean fruit from my labor. 23 To depart and be with Christ is far better 24 Nevertheless to  remain in the flesh is more needful for you. Philippians 1:21-24

 12.What do you think God is saying to you personally from this passage?

13.Please read these words of Paul: In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1Thessalonians 5:18… making the most of your time… Ephesians 5:16

14.What do you think God is saying to you personally from these passages?