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LESSON FIVE: Chapters 11, 12 and 13 (pp. 61-76)
Chapter 11: Judging Ourselves (pp. 61-65)
Theme Sentence: “If you have no confidence in the Lord then you’ll never be able to judge yourself and pray the Prayer of Job.” (p. 62)
Reflect on how the theme statement applies to your life. Write your reflection here: _________________________________________________________
Chapter Scripture: How do the Scriptures talk about judging ourselves?
Job 23:11-12________________________________________________
2 Chronicles 6:18_____________________________________________
2 Corinthians 7:11____________________________________________
Peter 4:17___________________________________________________
2 Chronicles 7:1-2_____________________________________________
2 Chronicles 7:12-15___________________________________________
1 Samuel 1:10________________________________________________
Jonah 2:1____________________________________________________
What two things must we do to desire the “Words of the Lord more than food?” (p. 61)
1.__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
Confidence (p. 62)
Fill-In: (p. 62)
If I’m so__________ trying to _______the ______, then my _____becomes a ____ and the _____ is not in me. I can only ____ ___ ___ ________ if I can say,” I ______whom I have believed.” A lack of _________ in the ______ will cause you not to ______ Him but to move in ________of what He _______ or ______ ___ do.
The lives of three Biblical characters, Solomon, Hannah, and Jonah, showed the concept of right and wrong self-judgment. Review the stories and write which character(s) are best described by these descriptions. (pp. 63-64)
Humbly believed God___________________________________________
Mad at God___________________________________________________
Had confidence in God__________________________________________
Turned away from God__________________________________________
What steps do we need to take first, before we can repent and humble ourselves before God? (p. 65)
1.___________________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________________
Chapter 12: From Hearing to Seeing (pp. 66-70)
Theme Sentence: “Clear vision requires honesty.” (p. 67)
Reflect on how the theme statement applies to your life. Write your reflection here: _______________________________________________________
Chapter Scripture: Reflect on how the Scriptures speak about moving from hearing to seeing.
Job 42:5-6____________________________________________________
Job 38-41_____________________________________________________
Luke 8:46_____________________________________________________
We can’t pray the Prayer of Job unless we abhor our own selfish motives and repent of them. (p. 66) ____True ____False
What must you do in the midst of trouble to move from hearing to seeing the Lord?
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Read the Scriptures that show where God reminded Job that he is in charge of everything. (pp. 67-68) What happened to Job after God spoke these words to him? (p. 68)
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Review the story of the woman with the issue of blood. (p. 68-69) Sandi provides a definition and explanation of both “to press” and “to touch.” Write those definitions here, and then reflect on the differences between these two actions.
A. To press means: ___________________________________________
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Example: ____________________________________________________
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B. To touch means: ___________________________________________
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Example: ____________________________________________________
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Chapter 13: Job’s Prayer (pp. 71-76)
Theme Sentence: “Job trusted God enough to pray for his enemies.” (p. 71)
Reflect on how the theme statement applies to your life. Write your reflection here: _______________________________________________________
Chapter Scriptures: Find Job’s Prayer in these Scriptures.
Job 42:10____________________________________________________
Job 42:8_____________________________________________________
Luke 18:22___________________________________________________
Who spoke to Job’s friends before Job prayed for them?
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Why was this (God speaking to the friends about Job’s impending prayer) a test for Job? (p. 72)
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Why is it risky to pray for your enemies? (p. 72)
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What things did God do for Job after Job prayed for his enemies and judged himself in the process? (p. 72)
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Relationship or Fellowship (p. 72)
Fill-In: (p. 72)
When we ________ for our _________ we have to _______ that the _______is going to _______ _______ of us. So often, we want to be _________ and _____ _______it’s right to let ________ __________ or __________ stand against us. This is when we _____ _____ what kind of ___________ we have with our _____.
Study the differences between relationship and fellowship: (p. 72-73)
RELATIONSHIP
Rests in: ____________________________________________________
Prayer of Job: _________________________________________________
Relationship with Others: _______________________________________
FELLOWSHIP
Rests in: _____________________________________________________
Prayer of Job: _________________________________________________
Relationship with Others: _______________________________________
If we honestly judge ourselves first, how will our judgment of others be changed? (p. 73)
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Sandi tells why she needs to pray the Prayer of Job. (p. 74) Review this section. Reflect on the areas that speak to you most deeply. Write your reaction as to why you need to pray the Prayer of Job.
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Abundance Results (p. 74)
Fill-in: (p. 74)
Anyone who _______ ____________ the __________ that lead up to praying the ______ __ ____ will find themselves in a position to _______ _________. When we are _________ out of this ________ that wants ______ at all _______, the true ______ ___ _________, then we are ___ _______ to pray ________ on others. We will _______ our own hearts for ways to ____ _________ causing us to lean on ________for our strength.
Why did the rich young man never get around to pondering what he would gain by praying the Prayer of Job? (p. 75)
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Twice as Much (p. 75)
Review this section that tells how God blessed Job after he prayed his special prayer. Express how this speaks to your heart as you anticipate praying the Prayer of Job.
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LESSON FIVE: REVIEW AND APPLICATION
Chapters 11, 12 and 13 (pp. 61-76)
Identify two to three of the most important points from each chapter for you at this time in your life.
Chapter 11:
1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________
Chapter 12:
1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________
Chapter 13:
1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________
Name the specific steps that you will take to apply these to your life.
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How will you be accountable for your goals? Some examples are listed.
___ 1. Daily Journal
___ 2. Accountability partner
___ 3. Report to Bible study group
___ 4. Other_________________________________________________
Search your heart, then write a short prayer concerning this lesson and your commitment to applying the principles you have learned to your life.
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LESSON SIX: Chapters 14 and 15 (pp. 77-88)
Chapter 14: Find A Mirror, Not A Telescope! (pp. 77-83)
Theme Sentence: “Judging ourselves is the best gift, and we should learn to love it.” (p. 80)
Reflect on how the theme statement applies to your life. Write your reflection here: ______________________________________________________
Chapter Scriptures: Find a mirror and not a telescope in these Scriptures.
Matthew 7:1-5_______________________________________________
John 7:24___________________________________________________
Daniel 9:18__________________________________________________
James 4:12__________________________________________________
What is the meaning of the word “judge” in Matthew 7:1-5? (p. 77)
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How are you saying you want to be judged by God, according to this Scripture? (pp. 77-78)
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Review the information on prophetic utterances from God. What is keeping you from receiving the full blessing He has in store for you? (p. 78)
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Righteous Judgment (p. 78)
What is the difference between righteous judgment and fruit judgment? (p. 78)
Righteous Judgment: _________________________________________
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Fruit Judgment: ______________________________________________
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Knowing God (p. 80)
Review the story of Daniel. (pp. 80-81) What do you learn from Daniel about having confidence in God?
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When you judge, what are you chasing in the other person? (p. 81)
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Instead of judging others, how could you be used by God to help others? (p. 81)
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Fill-In: (pp. 81-82)
The _______is in you. Just let it ______ and ______. Live a life in God ____ _________ for others to ____ your light. _________ your ______; don’t _______ their darkness. The ___________ of _______will be _________ through living a __________ _______, not through _______________those who ______.
In the awesome vision of the heavenly courtroom described by Sandi, Jesus repeats the words, “Father, I died for them, I died for them,” in His defense of us. What does this mean to you? How does it affect your heart? (p. 82)
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Chapter 15: Did They Put You In Bondage When You Weren’t Looking?
(p. 84-88)
Theme Sentence:
"Reconciliation doesn’t take prisoners; it just gets the job done.” (p. 84)
Reflect on how the theme statement applies to your life. Write your reflection here: ________________________________________________________
Chapter Scriptures: Find aspects of reconciliation in these Scriptures.
Matthew 5:23-24______________________________________________
Job 42:8_____________________________________________________
What does it mean to “reconcile?” (p. 84)
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What is the only way to resolve a conflict you didn’t start? (p. 84)
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Answer the question asked “How many times is God waiting for us to pray for someone and we just won’t do it?” (p. 85)
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Reconciliation (p. 85)
Review the story of Onesimus and Philemon. What lesson of reconciliation does this story teach you? (p. 85-86)
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Review the incident of Sandi’s confrontation with the rude woman. What ministry was birthed in the woman as a result of their reconciliation?” (p. 87)
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Fill-In: (pp. 87-88)
There are those people who __________ to be reconciled. They _________to God once we have __________ made our ________. But, we must ___________make the _______ _______. Then _______ it _______.
LESSON SIX: REVIEW AND APPLICATION
Chapters 14 and 15 (pp. 77-88)
Identify two to threeof the most important points from each chapter for you at this time in your life.
Chapter 14:
1. ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
Chapter 15:
1. ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
Name the specific steps that you will take to apply these to your life.
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How will you be accountable for your goals? Some examples are listed.
___ 1. Daily Journal
___ 2. Accountability partner
___ 3. Report to Bible study group
___ 4. Other________________________________________________
Search your heart, then write a short prayer concerning this lesson and your commitment to applying the principles you have learned to your life.
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LESSON SEVEN: Chapters 16, 17 and 18 (pp. 89-103)
Chapter 16: Enemy Praying (pp. 89-93)
Theme Sentence: "Prayer will either exhaust you or empower you, depending on whose strength you are using when you do it --- yours or the Holy Spirit’s." (pp. 89-90)
Reflect on how the theme statement applies to your life. Write your reflection here: ______________________________________________________
Chapter Scriptures: How do these Scriptures address the issue of enemy praying?
Matthew 5:43-48_____________________________________________
Matthew 5:44________________________________________________
Fill-In: (p. 90)
Scripture says that if we _________ for our __________ we can be called “_______ ___ ______.” Therefore, it is ___________ to say that if we _____ _______ for our ________ and _______ to _______ them we ________ be true _________ ___ ____________.
Enemy List:
It is time to name those you will be praying for when you pray the Prayer of Job. Use the following guides to name these people:
1. People who became my enemy because I wasn’t ready to change my heart about a situation. (see p. 45)
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2. People I have wrongfully accused before God of being an enemy because I wouldn’t judge myself. (see p. 78)
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3. People who truly are my enemies; they have wronged me, persecuted me, etc.
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4. Any others I need to name at this time.
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Now, proceed to understand how to do the three things necessary for enemy praying.
1. Pray for Them (p. 90)
Define the word “pray” as used in Matthew 5:44 (p. 90)
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List several reasons why God brings difficult people (such as the ones you have listed) across your path. (p. 91)
1.__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________
2. Worship God (p. 91)
Give the translation for worship as is relates to Matthew 5:44. (p. 91)
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What happens when: (pp. 91-92)
a. You praise God? ___________________________________________
b. You worship God? __________________________________________
In what manner should you pray for your enemies? (p. 92)
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3. Bless Them (p. 92)
Give the additional translation of “bless” as provided in this section. (p. 92)
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Fill-In: (p. 92)
We may ________ the ______ our ________ have for us and not ______ them, if they are _____. We can ____ _______ the _______ their words have over us if they are ________but as for the ________, we must leave them to ______. They’re ____ ________ not ours.
Chapter 17: Your Captivity Will Turn (pp. 94-98)
Theme Sentence: "It’s God’s will and desire for you to live full of days!" (p. 94)
Reflect on how the theme statement applies to your life. Write your reflection here: _______________________________________________________
Chapter Scriptures: Reflect on how these Scriptures speak to turning of captivity.
Job 42:12,16 and 17____________________________________________
Jeremiah 29:11-14_____________________________________________
3 John 2-3____________________________________________________
Your life should move from glory to glory and get better and better. (p. 94)
1. Is there a bondage in your heart? ___ yes ___no
2. Have you found it? ___ yes ___no
3. Can you pray the Prayer of Job yet? ___ yes ___no
4. Have “they” (your enemies) earned or deserved your prayers yet? ___ yes ___no
Power of His Promises (p. 95)
Review Sandi’s story about the challenge in her life that led to the revelation of this book. (pp. 95-96)
Check the following statements that are true for you: (pp. 96-97)
_____I understand that God loves my adversaries, the ones who are persecuting and despitefully using me.
_____I feel the Lord’s pain and feel provoked to pray for my enemies.
_____I realize that praying for my enemies is risky business; they will receive my blessings, favor, and forgiveness.
_____I am willing to judge myself as wrong and to pray life into my enemies.
_____ I understand that it is better to inquire of God about His timing and avoid confusion and disappointment later.
_____I am fully ready and able to pray the Prayer of Job for my enemies.
Chapter 18: New Destinations (pp. 99-103)
Theme Sentence: "May we live in resurrection and not in the tomb." (p. 99)
Reflect on how the theme statement applies to your life. Write your reflection here: _______________________________________________________
Chapter Scripture: How do these Scriptures speak about new destinations?
Job 4:4______________________________________________________
Colosians 3:23-24_____________________________________________
When did the Pharisees attempt to kill Lazarus? (p. 99)
____ Before he was resurrected
____ After he was resurrected
Check all you know to be true (p. 99-100)
____ It has never been a matter of if He would bless me. It’s a matter of will I let Him bless me.
____ I can trust Him to accomplish all He has said he will.
____ He will be faithful to me.
____ He will honor me.
____ He loves me.
What two “hearts” does fellowship cry for? (p. 100)
1. The heart of _____________________________
2. The heart of its ___________________________
Fill-In: (p. 101)
He (Job) _________ because _____ ________ had finally become _________ than his own. That desire was no longer _____ nor did it _____ from _________. It was as _____ as _______. He was ________ above all else, to _______ God’s whisper, “____ ___ _____! Pray for them that they might be _______ and ________, _______ and _______.”
Sandi says she often imagines that the person she is dealing with in a situation is actually Jesus. How would thinking of the person you are dealing with as Jesus change your perspective? (p. 102)
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Praying the Prayer of Job
Prepare your heart to pray the Prayer of Job. Turn to page 103. Write the prayer as you find it except for the last sentence. At the last sentence insert the name of a person from your enemy list and pray for that person in a person special way. For example:
“Lord, as for (insert name), who has come against me, I ask you to turn your anger from (her/him), forgive (her/him), and bless (her/him) abundantly.”
Take the time to write this final sentence for each person on your list. When you have finished, lift your heart up in thanksgiving, praise and worship to your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Write the Prayer of Job:
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Write the last sentence in a personalized way for every person on your list:
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3.__________________________________________________________
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Use another page if needed to complete your list.
"May you have great success in all that He set your hands to do!” (p. 103)
LESSON SEVEN: REVIEW AND APPLICATION
Chapters 16, 17 and 18 (pp. 89-103)
Identify two to three of the most important points from each chapter for you at this time in your life.
Chapter 16:
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
Chapter 17:
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
Chapter 18:
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
Name the specific steps that you will take to apply these to your life.
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How will you be accountable for your goals? Some examples are listed.
___ 1. Daily Journal
___ 2. Accountability partner
___ 3. Report to Bible study group
___ 4. Other__________________________________________________
Search your heart, then write a short prayer concerning this lesson and your commitment to applying the principles you have learned to your life.
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