Job finally breaks an increasingly awkward silence to express deep lament. He gives voice to the dark despair gripping his soul. How do we feel about lament? Too often Christians are afraid to open up and honestly lament to the Lord, but the Bible teaches us to take everything to God. In a year that’s left many with much to lament, what is the role of lament in the life of the suffering faithful?

Scripture Reference

Job 3

Complementary Reading: Revelation 21:1-8

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Sermon Notes

In Suffering, Be Honest, Faithful, and Hopeful

• The Deep Pain of Job’s Lament
  • After a week of utter silence, Job speaks to lament his birth
  • He curses his conception and birth (verses 3-10)
  • Having been born, he yearns for death (verses 11-19)
  • He wonders why his life continues amidst suffering (verses 20-26)
• Honest, Godly Lament is Appropriate and Helpful for Christians
  • Lament is appropriate for Christians (Psalm 22)
  • Lament is helpful for Christians (Psalm 55)
  • There is much to lament, so permit yourself to
• As Christians, There’s Always a Greater Future Ahead
  • Godly lament is never without hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13, Titus 2:11-14, Revelation 21:1-4)
  • In your pain, sorrows, and suffering, be honest, be faithful, be  hopeful (Hebrews 4:15-16, Ephesians 1:16-20)