Job 22-28: God and Our Suffering

(22) Of what does Eliphaz accuse Job (v5-9)?  What counsel does he give (v21-30)?

In what way is v24-26 good counsel?  Why is delight in riches at odds with delight in God (see also Matthew 6:24)?

(23) Job is still groaning in his suffering (v2).  What does he still want (v3-7)?

In response to the accusations of Eliphaz (and his friends) what does Job still maintain (v11-12, see also 27:5-6)?

(23) What does Job teach us about God in v8-10?  How might this help us in our suffering?

What more does Job say about God in v13-16, and how does he feel about it?  Do you ever feel this way?  Why?

(26) In response to Bildad’s speech, what does Job say about God in v6-13?

In verse 14?  How might v14 in particular be important for us to grasp in our suffering?

(21, 24, 27) How does Job’s thinking about the wicked progress from chapter 21 (from last week), to chapter 24 (see especially his conclusion in v24), to chapter 27?

How does his progression compare to Psalm 73?

Why is it important for us to come to the same conclusions?

(28) For what do people diligently search in v1-11?  What is more valuable (v15-19)?  Do you believe it?

Where can we find wisdom (v12-14, 20-28)?  Why is this important to grasp in our suffering?