◄ Job 36:21 ►
Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 36:21? 2. How can we avoid choosing iniquity as warned in Job 36:21? 3. What does Job 36:21 teach about the consequences of sin? 4. How does Job 36:21 connect with Proverbs 3:7 on fearing the Lord? 5. In what ways can we "be on guard" against sin daily? 6. How can Job 36:21 guide our decisions during trials and temptations? 7. What does Job 36:21 mean by "do not turn to iniquity"? 8. How does Job 36:21 relate to the concept of divine justice? 9. Why is suffering addressed in Job 36:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 36? 11. Where is the Land of Uz located? 12. In Job 21:19-21, does the idea of children suffering for a parent's wrongdoing clash with other biblical teachings on individual responsibility? 13. In Job 36:6-7, where it states the righteous are exalted while the wicked are cut off, why do wicked individuals often thrive, and the righteous sometimes suffer? 14. How does the Bible explain evil and suffering? Discussion Questions 1. How does Elihu's warning in Job 36:21 challenge your current response to personal suffering? 2. In what ways can understanding God's discipline as an act of love change your perspective on trials? 3. Reflect on a time when you were tempted to choose sin over enduring hardship. What did you learn from that experience? 4. How can you cultivate a heart that prefers righteousness over comfort in your daily life? 5. What practical steps can you take to guard against bitterness and resentment during times of affliction, based on the teachings of Job 36:21 and related scriptures? Job 36 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Job 36:21 NIV Job 36:21 NLT Job 36:21 ESV Job 36:21 NASB Job 36:21 KJV Job 36:21 Commentaries Bible Hub