I. The Bible and Suffering

A. The Reality of Suffering:

Because of the fall, we are all broken people with broken lives and we are living in a broken

world.

B. Reasons for suffering:

We are all sufferers under sin because of

 the fallen world

 the sinful actions of others

 our own sinful actions

II. Job’s Suffering: The Situation (Job 1-2)

“Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is

blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.”

Job 1:1-8

Job is a singled out by God himself as blameless and upright.

Satan argues that this is only because God has blessed Job and protected him from

harm.

God permits Satan to attack Job

In a single day sudden tragedies strip Job of his wealth and family. Satan afflicts Job with

agonizing open sores. Through all of this Job remains faithful.

III. Job’s Friends: Wh