Job 35:3
For you ask, 'What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 35:3?

2. How does Job 35:3 challenge our understanding of God's justice and righteousness?

3. In what ways can we seek God's will despite feeling unrewarded?

4. How does Job 35:3 connect with Romans 8:28 about God's purpose?

5. What practical steps can we take to trust God's plan in adversity?

6. How can Job 35:3 encourage us to focus on God's eternal perspective?

7. What does Job 35:3 reveal about human righteousness and its impact on God?

8. How does Job 35:3 challenge the belief in divine justice?

9. Why does Elihu question the benefit of righteousness in Job 35:3?

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

11. Does everyone sin? (Romans 3:23 vs. Job 1:1)

12. Given Job 16:17, how does the text account for Job's apparent sinlessness despite broader biblical teachings that 'all have sinned' (Romans 3:23)?

13. If Job's firm claim of innocence in Job 27:5-6 is correct, how do we reconcile this with Biblical teachings on universal human sin (e.g., Romans 3:23)?

14. How can a just God allow the innocent to suffer alongside the wicked, as implied in Job 35:14-16?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Elihu's perspective on righteousness challenge our understanding of why we should live righteously?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of seeking God's kingdom first (Matthew 6:33) in our daily lives, especially during times of trial?

3. How can understanding the nature of God's justice help us trust Him more deeply when we face suffering or injustice?

4. What are some practical ways we can shift our focus from seeking personal gain to living for God's glory in our everyday decisions?

5. How can the account of Job and the insights from Elihu's speech encourage us to approach God with humility and trust, even when we don't understand His ways?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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