Monday, July 10, 2006

Run out of answers

This week’s final lesson from Job is titled “Submit to the Sovereign Lord” and is based on Job 38:1-42:17. God speaks to Job, who cannot answer the LORD since he is unworthy. Later Job repents and admits God sovereignty and his own lack of understanding.

Job ran out of answers once God spoke. Start the lesson by asking, “Who in the class has ever run out of gas?” Have them tell their story. Afterwards liken running out of gas to reaching the end of self. We motor along in life giving answers (even when we do not understand), but eventually we reach our limit of understanding and must submit to the sovereign Lord.

What is the meaning of "submit" as used in the lesson title?

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