Character Profile
Job
Alias: The Ark Builder
Superpowers:
Unveiling the Legend
Job was a wealthy and righteous man, known for his devotion to God and his fair treatment of others. He lived in the land of Uz and had a large family, great wealth, and abundant blessings. However, Job’s life took a dramatic turn when Satan, in a conversation with God, challenged Job’s faithfulness, suggesting that he was only righteous because of his prosperity. To test Job, God allowed Satan to strip away everything Job had—his wealth, his health, and his children—yet Job did not curse God. Instead, he endured unimaginable suffering, asking deep questions about the nature of human suffering and the righteousness of God. Through this, Job’s faith and understanding of God grew, culminating in his restored fortunes and a deeper understanding of God’s purposes.
- Endured Unimaginable Suffering: Job faced the loss of his children, his wealth, and his health, enduring physical pain, emotional turmoil, and spiritual questioning without abandoning his faith in God.
- Refused to Curse God: Despite the intense pressure from his friends, who falsely accused him of wrongdoing, Job maintained his integrity and refused to curse God, displaying his unwavering faith.
- Found God in the Midst of Suffering: Through his dialogues with his friends and his deep personal reflections, Job gained a profound understanding of God’s sovereignty, even when he did not understand his suffering. He ultimately experienced God’s presence in a powerful way.
Satan: In the story of Job, Satan plays the role of the adversary, challenging Job’s faith by suggesting that he would only be faithful as long as he was prosperous. Satan’s role is to test Job’s righteousness through suffering.
- God: Though Job’s suffering was allowed by God, it was through God’s final revelation to Job that he found peace, comfort, and a new understanding of God’s wisdom and power.
- Elihu: One of Job’s friends who, unlike the other three, speaks with a more balanced perspective and offers Job important insights into the nature of suffering and God’s justice.
- Job’s Wife: Though she struggles with the situation, Job’s wife remains a part of his story, offering a perspective of grief and human anguish.
Family Discussion Questions
Use these questions during family time, devotions, or dinner. Choose what fits your family – there’s no need to do them all.
Ages 4–6
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Who was Job?
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Did Job trust God even when he was sad?
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Did God stay with Job?
Ages 7–9
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Job went through very hard times. How do you feel when something is really hard?
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Why do you think Job kept trusting God?
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How can we talk to God when we are sad or confused?
Ages 10–13
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Job asked big questions when he was suffering. Why is it okay to talk to God honestly?
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Read Job 1–2 and 38. What stands out to you about God’s response?
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How can trusting God help us during difficult seasons?
God is trustworthy even when life is hard and answers are not clear.
THIS HERO’S CHALLENGE
Job stayed faithful to God through suffering, learning that trusting God matters even when we do not understand why things happen.
This week, talk about a hard or sad moment.
Pray together and tell God honestly how you feel, trusting Him to listen and care like He did for Job.
What made this hard?
How did prayer help?
Why is it important to trust God even when we don’t understand?
📖 Job 1
📖 Job 2
📖 Job 38
Memory Verse:
“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” - Job 1:21
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