Job - Chapter-14

Chapter Summary

Job's answer to his friends continued.

How does Job describe life in this passage? Do you think Job's description of life is accurate? Why or why not?
Job says that God has determined our days, numbered our months, and set our limits (vs. 5). Is this encouraging or discouraging in times of suffering? Why?
Three times Job contemplates what happens after death. What is the significance of this? Why do you think Job is thinking so much about death?
What hope does Job have after death? (see vs. 14–17). Do you think Job's hope is misplaced? Why or why not?
Read John 11:25–26. How does the promise of eternal life in Christ affect the way you see your suffering?
Job says that God "destroy(s) the hope of man" and "prevail(s) forever against him," (Job 14:20–20 ESV). Is this consistent with what we know of God from Scripture? How can our suffering cause us to question God's character?
Has there ever been a time in your life when you thought that it would be better for you to die? How did God bring you out of that?
How do you think Job's prayer would be different if he was on the our side of Christ's death and resurrection?
How did this passage make you more thankful for Christ's work?
How do Job's understanding of suffering contrast with that of his friends? Why do you think they see the subject so differently?