Job 35:14
How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 35:14?

2. How does Job 35:14 challenge our understanding of God's timing in justice?

3. What does Job 35:14 teach about maintaining faith when God seems silent?

4. How can Job 35:14 encourage patience during trials and unanswered prayers?

5. Connect Job 35:14 with Psalm 27:14 on waiting for the Lord.

6. How can we apply Job 35:14 to strengthen our daily prayer life?

7. How does Job 35:14 address the silence of God in times of suffering?

8. Why does God remain silent according to Job 35:14?

9. What is the significance of faith when God seems absent in Job 35:14?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 35?

11. How can a just God allow the innocent to suffer alongside the wicked, as implied in Job 35:14–16?

12. Are there any historical or archaeological evidences supporting Elihu’s claim that God always judges fairly in Job 35?

13. How can Job's claim in Job 23:3-5 that he would argue his case directly before God be reconciled with a supposedly omnipresent deity who remains silent?

14. If Psalm 143:1 depicts urgent pleas for divine intervention, why does an all-powerful God seem to delay or remain silent in times of distress?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God's perfect timing help us cope with unanswered prayers or delayed justice?

2. In what ways can we cultivate patience while waiting for God's intervention in our lives?

3. How can Job's experience and Elihu's counsel encourage us when we feel that God is silent or distant?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to strengthen our faith in God's unseen presence during difficult times?

5. How do other scriptures, like Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31, reinforce the message of waiting on the Lord found in Job 35:14?1. What was Elihu's argument about the impact of human actions on God in verses 4-8? How does this align with your understanding of God's nature?

2. In verse 9, why do you think people often cry out under oppression, but do not seek God?

3. How does Elihu's discourse in Job 35 challenge your perception of Divine Justice?

4. How does this chapter speak to the problem of evil and suffering in the world today?

5. Can you think of examples in your life where you felt like Job, believing that righteousness should prevent suffering?

6. How can you apply Elihu’s argument about the consequence of sin and the benefit of righteousness to your life?

7. Based on verse 16, how can speaking without knowledge cause a person to attribute unjust deeds to God?

8. What lessons can we learn from Elihu's discourse on how to approach God during times of suffering?

9. How do the themes of divine justice and human understanding affect your perception of God's role in your life?

10. Elihu says our actions affect those around us. Can you think of any examples in your life where your actions had significant impacts on others?

11. How does the concept of God's transcendence, as portrayed in Job 35, comfort or challenge you?

12. In what ways could you relate Job's predicament in Job 35 to present-day situations?

13. In your opinion, how does Job 35 enrich your understanding of God's character?

14. How can Job 35 guide you when you face seemingly unanswered prayers?

15. How does Elihu's message about humility and acknowledgement of God's providence apply to the current world?

16. What does Elihu's discourse teach about the correct perspective on human suffering?

17. How can Elihu's argument help you deal with feelings of injustice in your life?

18. What practical applications can you derive from Job 35 about managing personal suffering?

19. How can this chapter help you relate to others experiencing suffering and feeling distant from God?

20. How can Elihu's perspective on Divine Justice shape your relationship with God and others in your life?

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