Watchtower Study, Let Us Trust in the Sovereign of the Universe, Week of May 11-17, 2026, Comments and Answers.

Watchtower Study, Let Us Trust in the Sovereign of the Universe, May 11-17, 2026, Comments and Answers.

“Jehovah, [...] you alone are the Most High over all the earth” (Ps. 83:18).

1. What are some of the misfortunes that Job suffered?

Some of the misfortunes Job suffered were the loss of his children, his health, and his possessions. Furthermore, his three supposed friends, who came to comfort him, actually crushed him with their words. Even his beloved wife told him, “Curse God and die!” Also, some people no longer respected him as they once had.

2, 3. a) What might we ask ourselves when we suffer?

When we suffer, we may wonder if Jehovah still cares about us, or we may feel overwhelmed and think that we will not be able to endure, especially if one problem after another comes our way.

We must remember that we are living in “critical and difficult times to endure,” and that, like Job, we may go through situations that test our trust in Jehovah.

2, 3. b) What will we learn from the book of Job?

From the book of Job we learn that Jehovah never abandons those who are loyal to him. Jehovah is the Sovereign of the universe and can control world events so that his purpose is fulfilled and so that his servants do not suffer any irreparable spiritual or physical harm. This shows us that we can be completely confident that our heavenly Father will always be by our side.

 SATAN APPEARED AMONG THEM

4. Who were present at the heavenly meeting mentioned in the book of Job?

At the heavenly gathering mentioned in the book of Job, “the sons of the true God” were present, and the account also indicates that “Satan was also among them.” By that time, Satan was no longer a faithful son of God, but an opponent of Jehovah, the faithful angels, and faithful humans.

5. What does what was said at that meeting in heaven teach us?

What was said at that meeting in heaven teaches us that Satan's words prove he is a liar, cruel, and twisted. It also teaches us that Jehovah uses his supreme authority perfectly and justly. Furthermore, it shows us that the Almighty sets limits on what others can do.

JEHOVAH SETS LIMITS

6. How did Jehovah demonstrate that he had everything under control at that heavenly meeting? (Job 1:7, 8)

Jehovah demonstrated that he had everything under control at that heavenly meeting because he knew exactly what Satan was planning and that Satan had his eye on Job and wanted to attack him. That is why he asked him: “Have you noticed my servant Job?” Furthermore, he allowed the conversation and set clear limits on what Satan could do.

7. According to Job 1:10, 11, what did Satan imply about human beings?

Satan implied that humans, like Job, worshipped God because Jehovah was somehow bribing them with good things to serve him. He also suggested that people only worship God out of self-interest, for what they can gain from him.

8, 9. What limit did Jehovah set for Satan, and why? (Job 1:12; see also the picture.)

Jehovah set a boundary for Satan not to touch Job, as indicated at Job 1:12. He allowed him to try to prove that he was right about Job, but with one very clear condition: “Do not touch him.” In this way, Jehovah made his authority clear, since Satan had no power to override the boundary that Jehovah had set.

ILLUSTRATION

Satan in heaven, speaking disrespectfully to Jehovah in front of the angels.

Jehovah allowed Satan to make his accusations in the presence of others. (See paragraphs 8 and 9.)

10. Why did Jehovah allow Satan to attack Job again? (Job 2:2-6)

Jehovah allowed Satan to attack Job again to prove him wrong in claiming that Job would turn his back on God to save his life. Although Jehovah allowed him to attack Job directly, he again set a limit: “Do not take his life.”

Satan could not go beyond the limits that Jehovah had set and was obligated to respect that command. In this way, Jehovah again demonstrated that he had everything under control during Job's trial.

JEHOVAH ENDS JOB'S SUFFERING

11. According to Job 42:10-13, how did Jehovah reward Job after ending his suffering?

According to Job 42:10-13, Jehovah rewarded Job by completely stopping Satan’s attacks, so that he could no longer harm him, thus ending his suffering. After that, he restored Job’s lost prosperity and gave him twice as much as he had before, favoring him with a much more prosperous life than before.

12. How has Jehovah helped some of his servants who trusted in his power?

Jehovah has helped some of his servants who trusted in his power, as in the case of Daniel, as shown in Daniel 6:22, by sending his angel and shutting the mouths of the lions when he was thrown into the den.

Furthermore, in 1945, a group of 230 Jehovah's Witnesses in a Nazi concentration camp survived a horrific death march. They felt that Jehovah had saved them, just as he had saved Daniel from the lions' den.

13. When you are going through problems, what can you be sure of? (See also the images.)

When we are going through trouble, we can be confident that Jehovah has the power to end our suffering, either now or in the new world. He will not allow this system to last even a second longer than the time he has set for its end.

ILLUSTRATION

Images of Jehovah's servants experiencing various painful situations: 1. An older brother and a younger brother are in a cemetery, standing by a grave. The younger brother is comforting the older one. 2. In a hospital, distraught parents are sitting by their little girl's bed. 3. A brother who is imprisoned digs with a shovel under a scorching sun while being watched by an armed soldier.

Jehovah will put an end to the suffering of his loyal servants. (See paragraph 13.)

JEHOVAH LOVES HIS LOYAL SERVANTS

14, 15. What will Jehovah do for his loyal servants, and why? (Job 14:15; see also the picture.)

In the future, Jehovah will bring back to life by resurrection his faithful servants who have lost their lives, changing the pain of death into the joy of living again, because he has a special affection for them.

Furthermore, just as Jehovah blessed Job by restoring his health and giving him more than he had before, Jehovah will also reward his faithful servants in the future. He will give them the opportunity to attain perfection and live forever in the new world, where there will be no more suffering, pain, or death.

ILLUSTRATION

Job, in good health and well dressed, enjoying the company of many friends who had come to his house to visit him and his wife.

After their trials, Job and his wife received many blessings from Jehovah. (See paragraphs 14 and 15.)

16. What other reason do we have to trust in the Sovereign Lord?

Another reason to trust in the Sovereign Lord is that He has power even over death. Since Jehovah is the Almighty, no one can prevent Him from resurrecting those He loves at the time He has appointed. This gives us the assurance that He will keep His promises and never forget His faithful servants.

LET US TRUST COMPLETELY IN JEHOVAH

17. Why do we say that Satan has not succeeded in wiping Jehovah's people off the map?

We say that Satan has not succeeded in destroying Jehovah’s people because, time and again, we have seen all the weapons that have been made against them fail. Although powerful governments and religious leaders have tried to crush God’s people, they have not succeeded, because Jehovah has always protected them.

18. Why shouldn't we be afraid no matter what happens in the future?

We should not be afraid no matter what happens in the future because Jehovah will be with us and will have everything under control, just as the account of Job shows us. Even if Satan and his armies attack God’s people during the great tribulation, Jehovah will not allow them to cause any irreparable harm.

Furthermore, very soon Jehovah will end all the suffering that Satan has caused. Jesus will imprison the Devil and his demons in the abyss for 1,000 years, and finally, Satan will be completely and forever destroyed, just as Jehovah prophesied.

19. How will Jehovah reward those who trust in him completely? (See also the picture.)

Jehovah will reward those who trust fully in him by allowing them to enjoy a perfect and completely happy life in the new world. For the first time in thousands of years, mankind will be free from the wicked, corrupting, and destructive influence of Satan and his demons.

Furthermore, those who survive Armageddon will witness miraculous healings and will be reunited with their loved ones through the resurrection. In this way, we will enjoy the life that Jehovah always intended for mankind.

ILLUSTRATION

The brothers in the previous images are enjoying life in Paradise. The older brother, now young again, walks with a resurrected loved one. The parents stroll happily with their daughter, who is now healthy. The brother who was imprisoned sits under a tree with a lion cub, reading the Bible.

Jehovah’s servants who remain faithful despite trials will receive many blessings. (See paragraph 19.)

20. What are you determined to do?

We are determined to be courageous in the face of any trial we may have to endure in these last days, to trust completely in Jehovah, and to uphold his sovereignty. We want to prove that Satan’s accusations are false because we love our heavenly Father.

WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER?

How does the book of Job show that Jehovah is the Most High?

The book of Job shows that Jehovah is the Most High because he uses his supreme authority perfectly and justly. In the heavenly assembly, Jehovah demonstrated that he was in complete control, even in the presence of Satan, who was already an opponent.

Furthermore, the account shows that Jehovah sets clear limits on what others can do. Although he allowed Satan to attack Job, he did not allow him to act beyond the limits that Jehovah himself established. This demonstrates that Jehovah has absolute authority and power over all of his creation.

How does the book of Job show that Jehovah longs to reward his loyal servants?

The book of Job shows that Jehovah longs to reward his loyal servants because he deeply loves those who are faithful to him. One example of this is his promise to restore them to life, exchanging the pain of death for the joy of the resurrection.

Furthermore, Jehovah rewarded Job by restoring his health and giving him even more blessings than he had before. This was just a glimpse of what he will do in the future for all his faithful servants. Jehovah wants them to enjoy a completely happy life, reach perfection, and live forever in the new world.

How does the book of Job show that we can trust Jehovah, the Sovereign of the universe, completely?

The book of Job shows that we can have complete trust in Jehovah, the Sovereign of the universe, because he always has everything under control and never abandons his servants. Despite Satan’s attacks and the opposition of powerful governments and leaders, Jehovah has protected his people and has not allowed them to be destroyed.