(36) How would you describe Elihu’s attitude (v1-4)?  What warning is there for us?

What is his argument (v5-23)?

(36-37) How would you summarize his words about God in relation to his creation?

(38-41) Finally God speaks.  From where does he speak (38:1)?

How would you describe his words?  What is he doing?

What do God’s words convey about Himself?  About us?

(38-41) Does God explain Job’s suffering?  Does God recount his discussion with Satan from chapters 1-2?

Do God’s words address the issue of suffering at all?  How?

How might his response be helpful for us as we suffer?

(40, 42) How does Job respond?

How should we respond as we read this?

(40, 42) What was Job’s fault in this book (40:6-9)?

How might we share his fault?  Will we repent like he did?

And yet, what does God call him four times in 42:7-8?  How might that encourage you?

(42) What must Job do for his friends?

Who do you know that has been living in folly or that has wronged you that you need to intercede for?

(42) How does the story end?  How will our story end?  How can that encourage us in our suffering?