Job 1:1-22:2:1-13 Study As we endure painful situations in life, we find ourselves questioning the intent or will of God. The way we interpret our situation is often influenced by the influence of others. Job’s initial response to trust God with both what has happened and what is to come is a great way of teaching us how to address life’s challenges as well. Even though it will change as the story progresses, the picture of his friends sitting in silence with Job. It is a great reminder that sometimes when people we love suffer it’s best to just be present with them. Most of us hold to an idea that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. But how do we explain bad things happening to good people? Adversity can blindside us and leave us reeling in shock and dismay. We struggle to look for answers, yet answers are not always found, just more questions. Job experienced unexpected tragedies in his life and demonstrated the depth of his faith as he faced them.