1. (a) What hope has Jehovah given us?
The hope that everything will end, illnesses, sadness and death.
(b) What does it mean to put our hope in Jehovah? (See note).
Wait patiently and joyfully for him to finish fulfilling all his promises.
2. What has Jehovah already done?
Jehovah promised in the book of Revelation that in our day he would gather a group of human beings from all nations, tribes, and languages so that they would all give him pure worship.
3. What is Satan's goal?
It is to make us think that Jehovah does not care about us.
4. What will we analyze in this article? (Job 1:9-12).
We will look at the tactics Satan used to try to get Job to give up his integrity.
SATAN TRIED TO MAKE JOB LOSE HIS HOPE
5, 6. How did Job's life change in a very short time?
His life changed completely, because in a single day he lost almost everything, his wealth, all his children died.
7. (a) What did Job believe was the reason for his suffering, and what did he refuse to do?
Job thought that the reason for his suffering was that he had done something that displeased Jehovah. Job refused to curse his heavenly Father.
(b) What Job-like situations might a Christian experience? (See the image in paragraph 7).
Similar situations can happen economically, emotionally and physically, despite the problems we go through we have to remain faithful to Jehovah.
ILLUSTRATION:
Job and his wife stand before the ruins of the house where their children died when a strong wind hit it. They cannot believe what has happened.
Many brothers today understand very well the tragedies that Job suffered. (See paragraph 7). *
8. What other tactic did Satan use to attack Job?
He made three false friends undermine the self-esteem of this faithful man. They also tried to convince him that even if he hadn't done all those evil things, he would never be able to please God.
9. Why was Job able to preserve his strength and courage?
Because not even in the most critical moment did he lose hope that his loving God would reach out to him.
HOW WE CAN FOLLOW JOB'S EXAMPLE
10. What does Job's account teach us?
Job's account teaches us that Satan cannot force us to turn our backs on Jehovah.
11. Of what can we be sure if we always trust in Jehovah? (James 4:7).
We can be sure that we will endure any test and we will be able to oppose Satan.
12. How did the hope of the resurrection strengthen Job?
He had faith that if he did not receive her help while he was alive, in the future God would intervene and bring him back to life. For Job, the hope of the resurrection was a reality.
13. Why do we do well to notice the tactics that Satan used with Job?
Because the ones he uses today are similar, Satan does not deceive us because we already know his tactics.
14. What can come to light when we go through some trial, and what example helps us understand this?
Difficulties can help us realize that we have some deficiencies that we must correct. Nikolai's example teaches us that when we identify our weaknesses, we can do something to improve.
15. To whom should we listen, and why?
We must listen to Jehovah, not to our enemies.
16. According to Isaiah 49:15, 16, what should we keep in mind when we go through trials?
We must keep in mind that Jehovah loves us and will never forget those who put their hope in him
HOPE WILL HELP US HOLD ON
17. What do we learn from the faithful men and women mentioned in Hebrews chapter 11?
Although they suffered severe trials, they all have an extraordinary track record of loyalty to Jehovah.
ILLUSTRATION:
Job and his wife look down on their home and flocks from a mountainside.
Job received many blessings for his integrity. Jehovah gave him and his wife a long and happy life. (See paragraph 17). *
18. What should we do come what may? (Hebrews 11:6).
We must continue to serve Jehovah with all our souls.
WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER?
What does it mean to put our hope in Jehovah?
It implies trusting that he takes care of us and will always keep his promises. So we have reason to put our hope in Jehovah.
What did Satan do to make Job lose hope?
He made three false friends undermine the self-esteem of this faithful man. These individuals claimed that Job was suffering because he had done many bad things. They also tried to convince him that even if he hadn't done all those evil things, he would never be able to please God, no matter how good he was. In reality, they wanted Job to doubt that God loved him, that he would take care of him, and that he is worth serving.
How can we follow Job's example?
We can follow Job's example by not turning our backs on Jehovah, he is aware of everything that happens to us.
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