◄ Job 22:29 ►
When men are brought low and you say, 'Lift them up!' then He will save the lowly. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 22:29? 2. How can we "say, 'Lift him up!'" to those feeling low today? 3. What does Job 22:29 teach about humility's role in God's favor? 4. How does Job 22:29 connect with Jesus' teachings on humility in Matthew 23:12? 5. How can we apply Job 22:29 when facing personal pride or arrogance? 6. What practical steps can we take to "be saved" through humility? 7. What does Job 22:29 mean by "He will save the humble"? 8. How does Job 22:29 relate to the theme of humility in the Bible? 9. Why is humility emphasized in Job 22:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 22? 11. What does 'We shall see Him as He is' mean? 12. How is salvation achieved in the Old Testament? 13. What does the Bible mention about unicorns? 14. If God wants all to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4), why does He deliberately harden people's hearts (Romans 9:18)? Discussion Questions 1. How does the context of Job 22:29, where Eliphaz speaks, influence our understanding of the verse? 2. In what ways can we practice humility in our daily lives, and how does this align with the teachings of James 4:10 and 1 Peter 5:6? 3. How can we actively participate in lifting others up within our community, and what impact might this have on both them and us? 4. Reflect on a time when you felt "brought low." How did you experience God's lifting or salvation in that situation? 5. How does the principle of God exalting the humble challenge or encourage you in your current circumstances? Job 22 Bible Study Questions 1. Eliphaz asserts in verse 2 that a man cannot be profitable to God. What does this statement imply about our relationship with God? 2. How does Eliphaz's accusation of Job in verses 6-9 mirror or differ from the present-day societal assumptions about people in suffering? 3. How does the belief in God's omnipresence, as emphasized in verses 12-14, affect your personal faith and understanding of divine justice? 4. Can you recall a situation where you, like Eliphaz, jumped to conclusions about someone's situation without understanding their circumstances fully? How would you handle it differently now? 5. How do Eliphaz's words about the power of repentance (verses 21-30) resonate with your understanding of repentance in your personal faith journey? 6. What are the potential dangers of the kind of "comfort" that Eliphaz offers Job in this chapter? How can we avoid such pitfalls in our own attempts to comfort others? 7. In verse 28, Eliphaz mentions that decisions will be established if Job returns to God. How does this resonate with your personal understanding of the effects of repentance and righteousness? 8. What does Job 22 teach us about the role of humility in our relationship with God? 9. How should we respond when someone accuses us wrongly as Eliphaz did to Job? 10. Eliphaz implies that righteousness leads to prosperity (verse 24-25). How does this view compare to Jesus' teaching on wealth and righteousness in the New Testament? 11. How does Eliphaz's speech in this chapter inform our understanding of theodicy, the justice of God? 12. Can suffering always be linked to specific sins as Eliphaz suggests? How does this align or conflict with your understanding of suffering in the world? 13. In verse 21, Eliphaz encourages Job to 'submit to God'. How can this advice be applied constructively in your life, even if Eliphaz's intentions may be misguided? 14. How does the narrative in Job 22 challenge our understanding of 'prosperity gospel' which suggests that good things always happen to righteous people? 15. What do the harsh accusations and lack of empathy displayed by Eliphaz teach us about how not to respond to people's suffering? 16. How can we reconcile the love and compassion of God with the destructive punishments that Eliphaz warns about in this chapter? 17. How does Job 22 shed light on the importance of spiritual discernment when listening to advice from others? 18. Is there any part of Eliphaz's speech that you agree with? Why or why not? 19. How does Job 22 inform our understanding of divine justice and human suffering? 20. How can we apply the lessons from Job 22 in our daily life and in our interactions with people who are suffering? Links Job 22:29 NIV Job 22:29 NLT Job 22:29 ESV Job 22:29 NASB Job 22:29 KJV Job 22:29 Commentaries Bible Hub