◄ Job 36:23 ►
Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, 'You have done wrong'? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 36:23? 2. How does Job 36:23 emphasize God's authority in guiding our lives? 3. What does "who has appointed His way for Him" teach about divine sovereignty? 4. How can we apply "who has said, ‘You have done wrong’" in daily decisions? 5. Connect Job 36:23 with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God's guidance. 6. How does understanding God's authority in Job 36:23 affect our obedience to Him? 7. Who has appointed God's way, according to Job 36:23? 8. How does Job 36:23 challenge human understanding of divine authority? 9. What does Job 36:23 imply about questioning God's actions? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 36? 11. Who is Elihu in the Bible? 12. How can Psalm 1's vision of immediate justice be reconciled with biblical accounts like Job, where the righteous suffer while the wicked seem to prosper? 13. How do we reconcile Zophar's rigid cause-and-effect theology in Job 20 with other biblical passages (like Psalm 73) that acknowledge the prosperity of the wicked without immediate judgment? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does Elihu's perspective on God's sovereignty challenge or affirm your understanding of God's character? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of God's incomprehensible wisdom to our daily lives, especially during times of suffering? 3. How do other scriptures, such as Isaiah 40:13-14 and Romans 11:33-34, reinforce the message of Job 36:23? 4. What practical steps can we take to cultivate humility and trust in God's plans, even when they are unclear to us? 5. How can the account of Job inspire us to maintain faith and integrity in the face of life's challenges? 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 36:23 NIV Job 36:23 NLT Job 36:23 ESV Job 36:23 NASB Job 36:23 KJV Job 36:23 Commentaries Bible Hub