◄ Job 5:11 ►
He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 5:11? 2. How does Job 5:11 encourage us to trust God's plan for the humble? 3. What does "lifting up those who mourn" teach about God's character? 4. How can we apply the principle of humility from Job 5:11 today? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's care for the humble and mourning? 6. How can we support those who mourn, reflecting Job 5:11's message? 7. How does Job 5:11 reflect God's justice in uplifting the lowly and humbling the proud? 8. What historical context supports the themes presented in Job 5:11? 9. How does Job 5:11 align with the overall message of the Book of Job? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 5? 11. In Job 5:17, why is suffering portrayed as proof of divine discipline, and does this contradict other scriptures where suffering occurs without such a cause? 12. Does the despair expressed in Job 3 contradict later biblical accounts (e.g., James 5:11) that describe Job as patient and steadfast? 13. (Lamentations 4:20) Does calling the king 'the breath of our nostrils' suggest a form of idolatry contrary to strict monotheism elsewhere in the Bible? 14. Psalm 121:7 - Why do believers still face physical harm or death if the Psalm claims God preserves them from 'all evil'? Discussion Questions 1. How does the promise in Job 5:11 provide comfort to those who are currently experiencing lowliness or mourning? 2. In what ways can we practice humility in our daily lives, and how does this align with the teachings of Job 5:11 and James 4:10? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's lifting or comfort during a period of mourning. How did this experience strengthen your faith? 4. How can the church community support those who are lowly or mourning, in light of the promise found in Job 5:11? 5. What are some practical steps we can take to trust in God's timing and sovereignty, especially when we are in a season of waiting for His exaltation or comfort? Job 5 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Eliphaz's perspective on suffering in Job 5 differ from your own perspective on suffering? 2. How can Eliphaz's counsel be seen as both comforting and confrontational? 3. What does this chapter suggest about the relationship between divine justice and human suffering? 4. In what ways does Eliphaz's speech reflect the broader themes of the Book of Job? 5. How does Eliphaz characterize God in this chapter? 6. What is the significance of Eliphaz's assertion that "man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward"? 7. How does Eliphaz use the concept of divine reproof or discipline in his argument? 8. Reflect on a time you experienced suffering. How did you perceive God's role in your situation? 9. Eliphaz emphasizes the importance of seeking God in times of trouble. How can this be applied to modern day living? 10. How does the concept of divine justice in Job 5 relate to contemporary ideas about justice? 11. What does the concept of 'God's chastening' mean to you in a personal context? 12. How does Eliphaz's perspective on suffering and divine justice influence your understanding of the problem of evil? 13. Can suffering be seen as a blessing according to Job 5? If so, in what ways? 14. How can Eliphaz's assurance of divine protection and blessing be comforting in times of crisis? 15. How can you apply the lessons from Job 5 to your interactions with people going through difficult times? 16. In what ways does Eliphaz's perspective challenge or support your understanding of God's providence? 17. How can the insights from Job 5 be used to foster hope and resilience in contemporary society? 18. How would you respond to someone who shares Eliphaz's perspective on suffering? 19. How does the conversation between Eliphaz and Job inform your understanding of faithful discourse in times of suffering? 20. In the context of Job 5, how do you interpret the phrase, "Blessed is the one whom God corrects"? How would you apply this in your life today? Links Job 5:11 NIV Job 5:11 NLT Job 5:11 ESV Job 5:11 NASB Job 5:11 KJV Job 5:11 Commentaries Bible Hub