EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 25 MIN
Job 1:20–22 - How Job Worshiped God in Great Tragedy (Session 4)
from Reasoning Through the Bible · host Glenn Smith and Steve Allem
In this verse-by-verse Bible study of Job 1:20–22, Reasoning Through the Bible examines one of the most powerful responses to suffering in all of Scripture. After losing his children, wealth, and livelihood, Job falls to the ground and worships. This session explores what Job’s response teaches about grief, lament, faith, and the character of true worship in the face of great tragedy.This study highlights the famous words, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord,” and explains how Job mourned deeply without blaming God. It also considers whether it is really possible to worship God in suffering, how believers should think about earthly possessions, and why eternal treasure matters more than worldly success.This episode speaks directly to those walking through grief, sudden loss, unanswered questions, and hardship. Job’s example reminds believers that God remains worthy of worship even in pain, and that faith can endure when earthly things are stripped away.Topics in this episode include: Job 1:20–22 explained Job’s response to tragedy worship in suffering lament without blaming God the Lord gave and the Lord has taken away grief and faith in the Bible eternal treasure over earthly possessions trusting God in sudden loss why Job did not sin or blame God Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve
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In this verse-by-verse Bible study of Job 1:20–22, Reasoning Through the Bible examines one of the most powerful responses to suffering in all of Scripture. After losing his children, wealth, and livelihood, Job falls to the ground and worships. This session explores what Job’s response teaches about grief, lament, faith, and the character of true worship in the face of great tragedy. This study highlights the famous words, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of th...
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