◄ Job 21:16 ►
Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 21:16? 2. How does Job 21:16 challenge the prosperity of the wicked in our society? 3. What does Job 21:16 reveal about God's control over the wicked's prosperity? 4. How can Job 21:16 deepen our trust in God's ultimate justice? 5. In what ways does Job 21:16 connect with Psalm 73's view on the wicked? 6. How should Job 21:16 influence our response to the success of ungodly people? 7. Why does Job 21:16 question the prosperity of the wicked if God is just? 8. How does Job 21:16 align with the concept of divine justice? 9. What does Job 21:16 reveal about God's control over human prosperity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 21? 11. What does 'lamp of the wicked' mean in Proverbs? 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 20:6-7, how can Zophar's claim that the wicked perish quickly align with historical records showing many oppressive rulers prospered for extended periods? 14. Job 11:20 asserts the wicked lose hope, yet history and modern times show many unethical people prosper. How is this reconciled? Discussion Questions 1. How does Job 21:16 challenge our understanding of prosperity and success in today's world? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not influenced by the "counsel of the wicked" in our daily lives? 3. How do the themes in Job 21:16 relate to the message of Psalm 73 regarding the prosperity of the wicked? 4. What practical steps can we take to maintain trust in God's justice when we see the wicked prospering? 5. How can the teachings of Proverbs 3:5-6 help us navigate situations where we are tempted to rely on our own understanding rather than God's wisdom? Job 21 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Job 21 challenge conventional wisdom about good and evil? 2. How does Job's perspective on the wicked's prosperity contrast with his friends' views? 3. What might Job's questioning teach us about the nature of faith and doubt? 4. How do you reconcile the prosperity of the wicked with the concept of divine justice? 5. How does Job's lament reflect his relationship with God? 6. What does this chapter reveal about human suffering and divine mystery? 7. How might you respond to someone today who, like Job's friends, equates prosperity with righteousness and suffering with wickedness? 8. In what ways do you relate to Job's feelings of frustration and despair? 9. How does Job 21 challenge or affirm your understanding of justice? 10. How can Job's debate with his friends guide us in providing comfort to those in distress? 11. What does this chapter teach about the limits of human understanding in comprehending God's ways? 12. In today's world, where do you see instances of the wicked prospering? 13. How does the notion of God's justice presented in Job 21 apply to your personal life? 14. Why do you think Job values direct punishment of the wicked over their children bearing the consequences? 15. How does Job's emphasis on God's inscrutable ways influence your perception of your own life challenges? 16. What insights does Job 21 provide for dealing with unhelpful counsel or false assumptions? 17. How do you deal with life's apparent injustices and contradictions in your faith journey? 18. How would you handle a situation where you, like Job, feel misunderstood or misjudged by friends? 19. How does Job's persistent questioning inspire you to approach difficult questions in your own life? 20. How can Job's experience help you empathize with and support those who are suffering around you? Links Job 21:16 NIV Job 21:16 NLT Job 21:16 ESV Job 21:16 NASB Job 21:16 KJV Job 21:16 Commentaries Bible Hub