Fusion: week of 5/1

FAMILY THEME: WHEN LIFE FALLS APART

Job 1:1  -  2:3

Heartache, difficulties, and tragedy interrupted Job's life. He grieved, 

but stayed faithful to God.

1.  Trusting and Obeying God Builds a Foundation That Will Stand When

     Life Falls Apart

     (Job 1:1-5)

     A lifestyle of faith and godliness helps believers overcome the 

     temptation to turn away from God when facing loss and suffering.

 
2.  Life's Difficulties Can Be the Result of Spiritual Warfare

     (Job 1:6-19)

     Though not on the same level as God (and subject to Him),

     Satan interacts with God over the lifestyles of believers and

     intends to turn us against Him.

 
3.  Our Reaction to Life's Difficulties Shows the Strength of Our Faith

     (Job 1:20  -  2:3)

     When we withstand Satan's temptations, we bring glory to God.