1. What is the meaning of Job 18:17?

2. How does Job 18:17 illustrate the consequences of wickedness in one's legacy?

3. What does "memory of him perishes" teach about living a righteous life?

4. How can we ensure our legacy aligns with biblical principles from Job 18:17?

5. Compare Job 18:17 with Proverbs 10:7 on the memory of the righteous.

6. How can Job 18:17 inspire us to leave a godly legacy today?

7. How does Job 18:17 reflect on the permanence of one's legacy and memory?

8. What does Job 18:17 suggest about the consequences of wickedness?

9. How does Job 18:17 align with the broader themes of justice in the Bible?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 18?

11. How can Job 18's portrayal of swift divine retribution be reconciled with real-world cases where the wicked seem to escape judgment?

12. Job 18:16–17: How can the names of the wicked vanish from memory when some of history’s most notorious figures remain famous?

13. In Job 16:18, is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting this lament outside of the biblical narrative?

14. What does the Bible say about Alzheimer's and salvation?1. How does Bildad's perspective on the fate of the wicked compare to other biblical teachings on justice and memory?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our legacy is one that honors God and is remembered positively?

3. How does the concept of divine justice in Job 18:17 challenge or affirm your understanding of God's character?

4. Reflect on a time when you were in a position to comfort someone. How can Bildad's example inform your approach to offering support?

5. How do the themes in Job 18:17 relate to the teachings of Jesus on storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth?1. How does Bildad's reaction in verses 1-4 demonstrate his misunderstanding of Job's suffering?

2. Compare Bildad's portrayal of the fate of the wicked with other biblical texts. Is his depiction consistent with other biblical teachings?

3. How do verses 5-10 reflect Bildad's perspective on divine justice?

4. How does the imagery Bildad uses reflect his understanding of the fate of the wicked?

5. How does Bildad's speech in Job 18 compare with his first speech in Job 8?

6. How does Bildad's misunderstanding of Job's condition affect his ability to comfort Job?

7. Reflect on Bildad's portrayal of the fate of the wicked. How can this serve as a warning against unrighteousness?

8. Why do you think Bildad is so certain about the link between wickedness and suffering?

9. How can Job 18 challenge our understanding of God's justice?

10. If you were in Job's position, how would you respond to Bildad's second speech?

11. How does the conversation between Job and Bildad inform our approach to comforting others in suffering?

12. Bildad attempts to use fear as a deterrent to wickedness. How effective is this approach?

13. How can the misunderstandings displayed by Job's friends guide us in our interactions with those experiencing suffering?

14. Bildad paints a bleak picture of the fate of the wicked. How does this reconcile with the concept of God's love and mercy?

15. Reflect on a situation where you, like Job's friends, might have wrongly attributed someone's suffering to their actions. How did it affect your relationship?

16. In today's world, how do we see the principle of retribution manifested, if at all?

17. Based on Job 18, how would you define divine justice? Is this view consistent with your previous understanding?

18. How might the themes of Job 18 apply to contemporary issues of social justice?

19. What lessons can we take from Job 18 regarding our responses to those going through suffering?

20. How can you apply the lessons learned from Job 18 to your personal life or to your community?

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