Job 23: I Will Come Out Like Gold

Job wishes he knew where to find God so he could set his cause before Him. He believes God would listen to him. He says, If I go east, he is not there. If I go west, I can't find him. Yet he says, But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold. Job says he has kept God's way and treasured God's words more than his necessary food. He also admits that he is afraid in God's presence.

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¹ Then Job answered,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² “Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ “If I go east, he is not there. If I go west, I can’t find him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ He works to the north, but I can’t see him. He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² I haven’t gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ For God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Job 23 · Preschool

Like Gold

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Color the gold! God makes us shine like gold.

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Bible Verse

“But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.”

Job 23:10 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: Gold is made pure in a hot fire. God knows our way, and He helps us shine like gold in hard times.

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Job 23 · Grade 4

He Knows the Way I Take

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Read and Think

Job said his complaint was still bitter, and God's hand was heavy on him. He wished he knew where to find God so he could set his cause in order and fill his mouth with arguments. He believed God would not crush him with power but would listen to him.

Job said, If I go east, he is not there. If I go west, I can't find him. He looked north and south too. God seemed hidden. Yet Job still trusted: But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.

Gold is tested in fire to remove what is impure. Job said his foot had held fast to God's steps, and he had treasured God's words more than his necessary food. Still, he admitted he was afraid in God's presence. Job's faith was honest, mixing trust and fear.

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What did Job believe God would do if Job found Him?
What did Job say when God seemed hidden?
Why is gold tested in fire?
What did Job say about God's words?

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He wished he knew where to God so he could set his cause in order and fill his mouth with arguments.
He believed would not crush him with power but would listen to him.
Job said, If I go , he is not there.
Yet Job still trusted: But he knows the that I take.
When he has tried me, I will come out like .

Think About It

Job could not see God, but he knew God saw him. How does it help to know God sees you even when you cannot feel Him?
Job treasured God's words more than food. What would it look like for you to treasure God's words?

Memory Verse

“But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.”

Job 23:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for knowing the way that I take. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How is a trial like refining gold?
Why was Job afraid in God's presence?

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Job 23 · Grade 5

Tested and Refined

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Read and Think

Job says, Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. Oh that I knew where I might find him! He would set his cause in order and fill his mouth with arguments. Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me. Job is confident that a fair hearing before God would clear him.

Yet God seems hidden: If I go east, he is not there. If I go west, I can't find him. He works to the north, but I can't see him. Then Job turns from what he cannot see to what God sees: But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold. Job believes his trial is a refining, not a punishment, which is closer to the truth than anything the friends have said.

Job declares, My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away. I haven't gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Yet he says God stands alone and does what He desires, and he admits, Therefore I am terrified at his presence. Job's faith is real but not yet at rest. That rest comes when God speaks in chapters 38 to 42.

Show What You Know

What is Job confident a fair hearing would do?
What does Job turn to when God seems hidden?
How does Job understand his trial?
What has Job treasured more than his necessary food?
When does Job's faith come to rest?

Crossword

Across

But he knows the ____ that I take.
If I go ____, he is not there.

Down

If I go ____, I can't find him.

Think About It

Job said he would come out like gold. How might God use a hard time in your life to refine you?
Job held fast to God's steps even when God seemed hidden. What helps you keep following God when He feels far away?

Memory Verse

“But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.”

Job 23:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for knowing the way that I take. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can God use hard times to make us stronger?
What helps you keep following God when He feels far away?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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