Job 1:6 | MHM | STEP | Satan Appears Before God This section describes a mysterious scene in heaven where the angels present themselves before God, and Satan is allowed to appear among them. It introduces the main theme of the Book of Job: the testing of a righteous man’s faith. The story shows that even good people can suffer, not because of their own sins, but as part of God’s greater plan. It also teaches us about the reality of spiritual conflict, and that God’s people may be tried by the enemy, but God is always in control. v. 6 : The story tells us, Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord , and Satan came also among them . The “sons of God” here means the angels, who stand before God to serve Him and receive His commands. Satan also appears with them, showing that he must answer to God and cannot do anything without His permission. This teaches us that God is the true ruler over everything, even over the devil.

‏ Job 1:6

Satan Appears Before God

This section describes a mysterious scene in heaven where the angels present themselves before God, and Satan is allowed to appear among them. It introduces the main theme of the Book of Job: the testing of a righteous man’s faith. The story shows that even good people can suffer, not because of their own sins, but as part of God’s greater plan. It also teaches us about the reality of spiritual conflict, and that God’s people may be tried by the enemy, but God is always in control.

v. 6: The story tells us, Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them . The “sons of God” here means the angels, who stand before God to serve Him and receive His commands. Satan also appears with them, showing that he must answer to God and cannot do anything without His permission. This teaches us that God is the true ruler over everything, even over the devil.