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JOB 29

JOB MISSES FEELING CLOSE TO GOD

After Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar each speak multiple times, Job makes his final remarks in his defense. Job recalls his life before his suffering and describes his righteousness and generosity. More than he misses his old way of life, he misses the closeness he felt with God. Job says that the prime of his life was when he felt God’s closeness and friendship.

JOB 30

JOB LAMENTS GOD’S SILENCE

Job worries that his pain will never subside and questions the reasons for his awful circumstances. Job makes assumptions about God’s reasoning and character. Job cries out to God, but hears no reply, leaving him feeling lonely and hopeless.

STUDY QUESTIONS

Read Job 29:2–4. How did Job describe his personal relationship with God? Of all that Job lost, what did he seem to mourn the most?

How does Job 30:26 summarize Job’s experience with suffering? Have you ever felt like everything was out of your control despite your best efforts to maintain control?