Job 36:15
God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 36:15?

2. How does Job 36:15 illustrate God's purpose in allowing suffering for growth?

3. What does "He rescues the afflicted" teach about God's character and intentions?

4. How can we apply Job 36:15 to our personal trials and challenges?

5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's deliverance and teaching through suffering?

6. How can understanding Job 36:15 strengthen our faith during difficult times?

7. How does Job 36:15 explain the purpose of suffering in a believer's life?

8. What does Job 36:15 reveal about God's method of delivering the afflicted?

9. How does Job 36:15 align with the overall message of the Book of Job?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 36?

11. How could an 'evil spirit from the Lord' (1 Samuel 19:9) align with a belief in a benevolent God?

12. Job 34:29 - If God can remain silent, how can we reliably distinguish divine justice from random events or coincidences?

13. In Job 36:5, how can God 'despise no one' if other scriptures depict His wrath and judgment against certain people?

14. 1 Samuel 18:10: How can an 'evil spirit from God' coexist with the belief in a loving deity, and does this contradict other scriptural portrayals of God?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the purpose of affliction change your perspective on personal suffering?

2. In what ways can you become more attuned to God's voice during times of hardship?

3. Reflect on a time when a difficult situation led to personal growth. How did you see God's hand at work?

4. How can the account of Job and the teachings of Elihu encourage you in your current trials?

5. What steps can you take to trust in God's deliverance and sovereignty in the midst of your afflictions?1. How does Elihu's understanding of God's justice differ from Job's and his three friends' views?

2. What does Elihu mean when he says that God uses suffering as a means of correction?

3. How can Elihu's discourse about suffering be applied to contemporary issues of pain and hardship?

4. In verses 17-25, Elihu warns Job against questioning God's justice. How does this apply to us when we feel life is unfair?

5. How does Elihu’s description of God’s works in nature (verses 26-33) enhance our understanding of God's power and wisdom?

6. How can understanding God's omnipotence and justice influence our responses to personal struggles?

7. Elihu describes God as responsive to the humble (verse 5). How does this align with the New Testament teachings about humility?

8. What does the concept of 'fearing God' mean to you based on this chapter, and how does it relate to your everyday life?

9. Why does Elihu assert that his words are truthful and fair (verses 1-4)? How should we approach giving counsel to others based on this?

10. How does the depiction of God's sovereignty in this chapter inform your understanding of God's role in the world today?

11. In verse 16, Elihu suggests that suffering could potentially lead to deliverance. How can we apply this perspective in dealing with personal challenges or crises?

12. How do you reconcile the ideas of God's justice and suffering in your own life or observed in the world?

13. How can the concept of God's justice presented in this chapter help us to maintain faith during difficult times?

14. Based on Elihu's words, what should be our response when we do not understand why we are going through suffering?

15. How do you interpret the relationship between obedience to God and prosperity as described in verses 5-12?

16. Elihu warns about the consequences of harboring resentment against God (verses 13-15). How might these insights guide us when we feel resentful or bitter?

17. In verses 22-25, Elihu speaks about the magnificence of God. How can reflecting on this aspect of God's character impact our faith?

18. Based on this chapter, how would you explain the concept of "the fear of God" to someone who might misinterpret it as being afraid of God?

19. Elihu uses meteorological phenomena to illustrate God's wisdom and power (verses 26-33). How can we see God's wisdom and power in the world around us today?

20. How does the depiction of God as both a powerful creator and a personal corrector shape your understanding of God's nature? How might this dual nature of God influence your approach to worship and prayer?

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