Today’s passage: Job 36
Helpful thoughts:
- Elihu’s words in verses 2-4 are quite lofty. It’s ironic that he is about to speak about what he thinks God does to the arrogant.
- Once again, Elihu argues that God is to be revered and that He never does wrong.
- The implication being that Job must be in the wrong. If Job is questioning God as to why he is suffering, Job must be calling God a wrong-doer.
- We are getting close to the end of Elihu’s argument. We will see how it holds up once God Himself speaks.
Questions to consider:
- What parts of Elihu’s words in the chapter are compelling and accurate? Where does the logic become inconsistent with what we know is happening?
- For whom did Elihu say he was speaking? Why was this presumptuous? How can we really know what we are sharing with others is from God and therefore able to bear much fruit (Romans 10:17)?
- How can we be bold when we share the Word of God with others without sounding prideful? How might you reword verses 2-4 in a way that expresses confidence in the message being shared while also evidencing humility?