1. Job's Family

1b This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. Job 1:1b

5 When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom. Job 1:5

11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; Psalm 91:11

9 His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” 10 He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. Job 2:9-10

33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33

21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

15 where then is my hope— who can see any hope for me? Job 17:15



1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2a Therefore we will not fear, Psalm 46:1-2a

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

2. Abigail's Husband

23 When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off her donkey and bowed down before David with her face to the ground. 24 She fell at his feet and said: “Pardon your servant, my lord, and let me speak to you; hear what your servant has to say. 25a Please pay no attention, my lord, to that wicked man Nabal. He is just like his name—his name means Fool, and folly goes with him. 1 Samuel 25:23-25a

1 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. Proverbs 10:1

15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. Proverbs 12:15

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him. Proverbs 17:25

1 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5

3. The Family of the Prodigal Son

20b “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

Luke 15:20b-24

17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28