Thru the Bible 2026 LESSON #2 Genesis and Job, answers to the Big Questions of Life

This lesson introduces three foundational questions that shape the entire story of the Bible: Why we are here, what went wrong, and whether this life is all there is. Using the books of Genesis and Job, the lesson begins with God as Creator, establishing that human life is intentional, dependent, and designed for meaning and purpose. Job reinforces this truth when God speaks of creation as the basis of His authority and wisdom.

The lesson then turns to what went wrong. Genesis introduces Satan as the antagonist who challenges God’s goodness and invites humanity to trust an alternative to relationship with God. Job expands our understanding by revealing Satan’s limited power, his role as accuser, and his subordination to God. While Satan can cause real harm, his actions are always under God’s control.

Finally, the lesson addresses the question of life after death. Job provides one of the earliest and clearest affirmations of bodily resurrection in the Bible. Job’s confidence that he will see God in his own flesh shows that suffering and death are not the end of the story. This hope places all human suffering into an eternal perspective and anchors faith in God’s ultimate redemption.

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