Sometimes suffering makes sense. We see this in the book of . Other times, suffering does not make sense. We see this in the book of . From Job one may ask: How can God be loving and allow suffering? But through the Gospel we should ask: Would we know the love of God if He did not allow suffering? James 5:11 Who was Job? Job 1:1-1:5 Man of faith (1:1) Man who feared God (1:1) Family man (1:2, 4-5) Financially Successful man (1:3) For the reader only. Job 1:6-12, 2:1-6 Satan is personally accountable to God (1:6; 2:1) Satan actively prowls on the earth (1:7; 2:2) God acknowledges Job and is very proud (1:8; 2:3) Satan’s accusation is personal (1:9-11; 2:4-5) Satan’s attack is permitted (1:12; 2:6) Main Idea: Many times our suffering does not make sense. From Job we learn to trust God’s beyond what we do not understand. the Name of the LORD (1:21) Keep your (1:22; 2:3, 10)