◄ Job 35:1 ►
And Elihu went on to say: Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 35:1? 2. How does Elihu's speech in Job 35:1 challenge our understanding of righteousness? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from Elihu's perspective in Job 35:1? 4. How does Job 35:1 connect with Romans 3:23 about human sinfulness? 5. How should Elihu's approach in Job 35:1 influence our conversations about faith? 6. What practical steps can we take to align our actions with God's righteousness? 7. What is the significance of Elihu's speech in Job 35:1 within the Book of Job? 8. How does Job 35:1 challenge the understanding of human righteousness before God? 9. What historical context is necessary to understand Elihu's role in Job 35:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 35? 11. In Job 35:6-7, how can Elihu claim human obedience or sin does not affect God when other passages suggest God is personally impacted by human actions? 12. How can a just God allow the innocent to suffer alongside the wicked, as implied in Job 35:14-16? 13. In light of Job 35:16, why would a merciful God remain silent if Job's pleas are without merit, given other scriptures showing God responding to human need? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does Elihu's role as a younger speaker challenge our perceptions of who can possess and share wisdom? 2. In what ways does Elihu's perspective on God's justice differ from that of Job's other friends, and what can we learn from this? 3. How can we apply the principle of trusting in God's higher ways (as seen in Isaiah 55:8-9) to our own experiences of suffering or confusion? 4. What steps can we take to ensure we are listening fully and humbly before offering our opinions in discussions about faith and suffering? 5. How does Elihu's emphasis on God's sovereignty and justice encourage us to respond to our own trials and challenges? Job 35 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Job 35:1 NIV Job 35:1 NLT Job 35:1 ESV Job 35:1 NASB Job 35:1 KJV Job 35:1 Commentaries Bible Hub