Job 24:21
They prey on the barren and childless, and show no kindness to the widow.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 24:21?

2. How does Job 24:21 illustrate the consequences of neglecting the vulnerable in society?

3. What does Job 24:21 reveal about God's justice towards the wicked?

4. How can we ensure we do not "prey on the barren woman"?

5. In what ways does Job 24:21 connect with James 1:27 on true religion?

6. How can we actively support widows and orphans in our community today?

7. How does Job 24:21 reflect God's justice in the world?

8. Why does God allow the wicked to prosper as described in Job 24:21?

9. What is the historical context of Job 24:21?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 24?

11. Job 18:15: Does the image of brimstone on a dwelling align with any archaeological or historical records of sulfur-based punishment?

12. (Psalm 127:3) How do we explain infertility and countless orphans if children are solely presented as a 'heritage' or gift from God?

13. In Job 24:12, why does it seem like God remains silent in the face of rampant oppression, clashing with other biblical passages where God intervenes?

14. How did Zechariah and Elizabeth become parents of John?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Job 24:21 challenge our understanding of justice and compassion in today's society?

2. In what ways can the church actively support widows and the childless in our communities?

3. How do the themes of vulnerability and exploitation in Job 24:21 connect with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament?

4. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced exploitation. How can Job 24:21 guide your response to such situations?

5. What practical steps can you take to ensure that you are not complicit in the exploitation of the vulnerable, either directly or indirectly?1. How does Job 24 challenge our understanding of justice and fairness?

2. What does this chapter reveal about Job's character and faith?

3. How do you reconcile the apparent prosperity of the wicked with your understanding of divine justice?

4. How can Job's observations about the wicked's actions in darkness inform your understanding of hidden sin?

5. What does this chapter teach about suffering and innocence?

6. How might we draw comfort from Job's certainty of God's ultimate judgement?

7. How does Job 24 resonate with the social injustices you see in the world today?

8. How can you apply the lessons from Job 24 to better respond to suffering and injustice?

9. In what ways do you see the wicked prospering in your context? How do you make sense of this?

10. What actions can you take in your daily life to alleviate the suffering of those exploited by the wicked?

11. How might you struggle with understanding the timing of God's justice?

12. In what ways can Job's discourse in this chapter guide your prayers when grappling with similar questions?

13. How can we use Job's example to better empathize with those who are suffering or facing injustice?

14. What does this chapter teach us about the importance of patience in waiting for God's justice?

15. How does this chapter impact your understanding of God's omnipresence and omniscience?

16. How can you maintain hope and trust in God in the face of seemingly unpunished wickedness?

17. Can you relate to Job's sense of despair? If so, how can you channel this into constructive action?

18. How might this chapter shape your understanding of societal responsibility towards the needy?

19. How does this chapter reinforce the concept that our actions have consequences, even if not immediately apparent?

20. What can Job 24 teach us about the virtue of steadfast faith in the face of trials and questions?

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