Job 22:21
Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 22:21?

2. How can we "reconcile with God" in our daily lives today?

3. What does it mean to "find peace" through submission to God?

4. How does Job 22:21 connect with Romans 5:1 about peace with God?

5. In what ways can we "receive good" by aligning with God's will?

6. How can Job 22:21 inspire us to trust God's plan during trials?

7. How does Job 22:21 encourage reconciliation with God?

8. What does "Submit to God and be at peace" imply about human nature?

9. How does Job 22:21 relate to the concept of divine reward?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 22?

11. Job 22:25–26 implies material blessings for faithfulness—how do we address situations where devout believers remain in poverty?

12. How can God's conversation with Satan, suggesting further suffering, be reconciled with the Bible's portrayal of God's goodness? (Job 2:1-6)

13. In Job 33:19-20, how can physical suffering sent by God be reconciled with current medical understanding and treatments?

14. Proverbs 22:4: If humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches and honor, why do many humble believers remain in poverty or face hardship?
Discussion Questions
1. What does it mean to "reconcile" with God in your daily life, and how can you actively pursue this reconciliation?

2. How does the concept of peace in Job 22:21 compare to the peace described in other parts of the Bible, such as Philippians 4:7?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's goodness as a result of aligning your life with His will. How did this impact your faith journey?

4. In what ways can repentance play a role in your reconciliation with God, and how can you incorporate this practice into your spiritual life?

5. How can you discern wise counsel from others, and what steps can you take to ensure that the advice you follow aligns with biblical principles?1. Eliphaz asserts in verse 2 that a man cannot be profitable to God. What does this statement imply about our relationship with God?

2. How does Eliphaz's accusation of Job in verses 6-9 mirror or differ from the present-day societal assumptions about people in suffering?

3. How does the belief in God's omnipresence, as emphasized in verses 12-14, affect your personal faith and understanding of divine justice?

4. Can you recall a situation where you, like Eliphaz, jumped to conclusions about someone's situation without understanding their circumstances fully? How would you handle it differently now?

5. How do Eliphaz's words about the power of repentance (verses 21-30) resonate with your understanding of repentance in your personal faith journey?

6. What are the potential dangers of the kind of "comfort" that Eliphaz offers Job in this chapter? How can we avoid such pitfalls in our own attempts to comfort others?

7. In verse 28, Eliphaz mentions that decisions will be established if Job returns to God. How does this resonate with your personal understanding of the effects of repentance and righteousness?

8. What does Job 22 teach us about the role of humility in our relationship with God?

9. How should we respond when someone accuses us wrongly as Eliphaz did to Job?

10. Eliphaz implies that righteousness leads to prosperity (verse 24-25). How does this view compare to Jesus' teaching on wealth and righteousness in the New Testament?

11. How does Eliphaz's speech in this chapter inform our understanding of theodicy, the justice of God?

12. Can suffering always be linked to specific sins as Eliphaz suggests? How does this align or conflict with your understanding of suffering in the world?

13. In verse 21, Eliphaz encourages Job to 'submit to God'. How can this advice be applied constructively in your life, even if Eliphaz's intentions may be misguided?

14. How does the narrative in Job 22 challenge our understanding of 'prosperity gospel' which suggests that good things always happen to righteous people?

15. What do the harsh accusations and lack of empathy displayed by Eliphaz teach us about how not to respond to people's suffering?

16. How can we reconcile the love and compassion of God with the destructive punishments that Eliphaz warns about in this chapter?

17. How does Job 22 shed light on the importance of spiritual discernment when listening to advice from others?

18. Is there any part of Eliphaz's speech that you agree with? Why or why not?

19. How does Job 22 inform our understanding of divine justice and human suffering?

20. How can we apply the lessons from Job 22 in our daily life and in our interactions with people who are suffering?

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