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  JOB 42:5
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: To be complete, we must become one with God through a personal
relationship with Him, which is made possible through Jesus Christ.

Topics: "Knowing God", "Special Revelation"
Scripture References: Job 42:5, Psalm 19:1, John 1:18, John 14:9, Hebrews 1:1

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Chuck Smith emphasizes that mere awareness of God's existence is
insufficient for true fulfillment, as many people experience a deep
sense of emptiness despite believing in Him. He explains that while
nature reveals God's glory, it does not provide the personal knowledge
of God that we need; this knowledge comes through special revelation in
Jesus Christ. Smith highlights that Job's encounter with God transformed
his understanding, illustrating that true completeness comes from a
personal relationship with God. He encourages listeners to seek a deeper
connection with God, reminding them that He is always available to those
who earnestly seek Him.

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"THE DISCOVERY OF GOD"

Did God goof? Man is incomplete - basic emptiness.

I. THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF GOD IS NOT ENOUGH "I HAVE HEARD-OF THEE BY THE

HEARING OF THE EAR."

A. All men but the fool are conscious of God's existence

Universal awareness.

1. He has left His mark in nature.

2. "The heaven's declare His glory."

B. The consciousness of God does not satisfy man's deepest needs.

1. "O that I know where I might find Him."

2. Life can still be incomplete, empty, frustrating,

though I believe in God.

C. Job's problem was never one of unbelief', very often this is

true problem "I don't understand God."

II. MAN NEEDS MORE THAN JUST NATURE'S TESTIMONY.

A. I might believe in God, but I cannot know God; false

conclusions might be drawn from nature.

1. I see a lion leap upon a deer.. .God is cruel.

2. I see a deformed child.. God is unfair.

3. I see a hurricane or flood.. .God is a destroyer.

B. Man cannot know God apart from special revelation.

1. To (know of. and to (know) different.

2. Jesus said to Pharisees "Ye know Him not."

C. God has given to man a special revelation of Himself, in

Jesus Christ.

1. "No man hath seen God at anytime; the only begotten

Son that is in the bosom of the Father, He hath

declared Him."

2. "He that hath seen Me, hath seen the Father."

3. "If ye had known Me ye would have known My Father

also." 8:19

Ill. TO BE COMPLETE WE MUST BECOME ONE WITH GOD.

"But now mine eye seeth Thee."

A. God gave to Job, a special revelation of Himself.

1. He spoke to Job out of the whirlwind.

B. God has given a special revelation of Himself to you.

1. He has spoken through His Son.

2. Some of you have never read four gospels.

3. You have heard of God, you believe in God, but do you

know God?

4. Have you been born-again by the Spirit of God into this

new life and relationship?

Have you truly discovered God? You can.

I. asked the Lord to comfort me when things weren't going my way

He said to me I will comfort you and lift your cares away.

I. asked the Lord to walk with me when darkness was all that I

knew He said to me never be afraid, for I will see you through.

I. didn't ask for riches, He gave me wealth untold; The moon , the

stars, the Sun, the sky and gave me eyes to behold.

I. thank the Lord for everything and count my blessings each day

He came to me when I needed Him, I only had to pray and He'll

come to you if you ask Him to, He's only a prayer away.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/job-425/
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