Job 36:6
He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 36:6?

2. How does Job 36:6 illustrate God's justice towards the wicked and the afflicted?

3. What does Job 36:6 reveal about God's character in dealing with the wicked?

4. How can Job 36:6 guide us in trusting God's justice in our lives?

5. Connect Job 36:6 with another scripture about God's justice and righteousness.

6. How should Job 36:6 influence our response to injustice in the world?

7. How does Job 36:6 reconcile with the concept of divine justice?

8. Why does God allow the wicked to prosper if He "does not keep the wicked alive"?

9. What historical context influences the interpretation of Job 36:6?

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

11. Why does the final chapter (Job 42) seemingly contradict earlier statements about divine justice and fairness, hinting that God's blessing can be won through passive endurance?

12. In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished?

13. In Job 21:7, how can the wicked seemingly live long and prosper if divine justice is supposed to hold them accountable?

14. Did Job's words contain any sin?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Elihu's perspective on God's justice in Job 36:6 challenge or affirm your understanding of God's character?

2. In what ways can you actively participate in bringing justice to the afflicted in your community, reflecting God's heart as described in this verse?

3. How do the themes of justice and suffering in Job 36:6 connect with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament?

4. Reflect on a time when you felt afflicted or oppressed. How did you see God's justice or presence in that situation?

5. Considering the temporary nature of wickedness, how can you focus on eternal values in your daily life and decisions?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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