Job | Chapter Summaries + Study Questionsنموونە

JOB 36

ELIHU CLAIMS TO SPEAK ON GOD’S BEHALF

As Elihu continues, he claims to be speaking on God’s behalf and arrogantly describes himself as perfect in wisdom. Elihu continues to enthusiastically praise God for his greatness and might and notes that because of God’s authority over the earth, His ways are incomprehensible.

JOB 37

ELIHU’S FINAL WORDS

In Elihu’s final words, he proclaims God’s majesty and power, claiming that Job cannot comprehend God’s motives or reasons. Elihu pleads with Job, wanting him to acknowledge God’s wondrous works beyond his understanding.

STUDY QUESTIONS

Why do you think that Eliphaz, Zophar, Bildad, and Elihu tried to rationalize Job’s suffering? Is it your natural reaction to offer potential solutions to problems or to show empathy?