Valley of the Sigh (Study Guide)
“Valley of the Sigh”
Sermon Study Guide for August 20, 2023
Scripture: Job 23:1-17
1. Job’s Suffering
“blameless and upright” (1:1)
the so-called “patience” of Job
God “showed up”
Psalm 22:1 - forsaken
East, West, North South…
2. Living in the Valley
a. Accept the reality of __________________
b. Seek out ___________________________
c. Embrace our ________________________
Genesis 32:22-32
El Shaddai
d. Welcome __________________________
Romans 8:28
Matthew 11:28 - “Come to me…”
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Why do you think God never informs Job why this suffering happens to him?
- What is it that Job wants? How does that relate to what you want/expect when you are hurting?
- What does it mean for us to say “God showed up”? What would it look like for Job to say God showed up?
- Recall a difficult time you have been through. What happened? How did you respond?
- What would it look like for you to “come forth as gold” out of a current trial?
- Which aspect of “living in the valley” speaks most to your situation today? How can you live into that learning?
- How can you be a “wounded healer”? What might God be calling you to do in this time and place?
- In what way(s) has Jesus given you rest in the midst of the valley of the sigh?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Psalm 22
Tuesday - Revelation 21:1-8
Wednesday - John 15:18-25
Thursday - Isaiah 51:1-11
Friday - Genesis 32:22-32
Saturday - John 10:22-30
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Trust the Guide.
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