Job 21:31
Who denounces his behavior to his face? Who repays him for what he has done?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 21:31?

2. How does Job 21:31 challenge us to confront wickedness in our society?

3. What does "who will repay him for what he has done?" imply about justice?

4. How can we ensure accountability for actions within our Christian communities?

5. Connect Job 21:31 with Romans 12:19 on God's role in vengeance.

6. How can we apply Job 21:31 to our personal pursuit of righteousness?

7. How does Job 21:31 challenge the concept of divine justice?

8. Why does Job question accountability for the wicked in Job 21:31?

9. What historical context influences the message of Job 21:31?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 21?

11. What does the Bible say about mean-spiritedness?

12. In Job 21:29-31, why does the community seem to uphold or admire the wicked instead of condemning them, and how does this align with other biblical portrayals of evildoers?

13. Why would God 'give' prey to carnivorous animals (Psalm 104:21) if the world was originally described as 'very good' (Genesis 1:31)?

14. What does 'God is just' mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Job 21:31 challenge our understanding of justice in the world today?

2. In what ways can we find comfort in God's sovereignty when we see the wicked prosper?

3. How can we apply the lessons from Job's friends' failures to our own interactions with those who are suffering?

4. What other biblical examples can you find where God's justice is delayed but ultimately fulfilled?

5. How can we maintain our faith and integrity when faced with the apparent success of those who do wrong?1. How does Job 21 challenge conventional wisdom about good and evil?

2. How does Job's perspective on the wicked's prosperity contrast with his friends' views?

3. What might Job's questioning teach us about the nature of faith and doubt?

4. How do you reconcile the prosperity of the wicked with the concept of divine justice?

5. How does Job's lament reflect his relationship with God?

6. What does this chapter reveal about human suffering and divine mystery?

7. How might you respond to someone today who, like Job's friends, equates prosperity with righteousness and suffering with wickedness?

8. In what ways do you relate to Job's feelings of frustration and despair?

9. How does Job 21 challenge or affirm your understanding of justice?

10. How can Job's debate with his friends guide us in providing comfort to those in distress?

11. What does this chapter teach about the limits of human understanding in comprehending God's ways?

12. In today's world, where do you see instances of the wicked prospering?

13. How does the notion of God's justice presented in Job 21 apply to your personal life?

14. Why do you think Job values direct punishment of the wicked over their children bearing the consequences?

15. How does Job's emphasis on God's inscrutable ways influence your perception of your own life challenges?

16. What insights does Job 21 provide for dealing with unhelpful counsel or false assumptions?

17. How do you deal with life's apparent injustices and contradictions in your faith journey?

18. How would you handle a situation where you, like Job, feel misunderstood or misjudged by friends?

19. How does Job's persistent questioning inspire you to approach difficult questions in your own life?

20. How can Job's experience help you empathize with and support those who are suffering around you?

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