Job Chapter 20 Summary
Zophar's second discourse on Job's case.
Discussion Questions for Job, Chapter 20
- How does Zophar's speech in chapter 20 compare with his speech in chapter 11?
- How does Zophar describe the wicked? Is this true of Job? Why or why not?
- What sin(s) does Zophar charge Job with? Is he right? Why or why not?
- What does Zophar say that Job can expect from God? Why?
- How does Zophar's description of God's judgment on the wicked compare to Romans 6:23?
- How does Zophar's speech here compare with Bildad's and Eliphaz's most recent speeches? What is their argument? If this were a court case and they were Job's prosecutors, and you were on the jury, would they convince you to convict Job? Why or why not?
- Does Zophar respond to any of Job's questions? If so, how? If not, why not?
- According to Zophar, do the wicked enjoy anything good in life? Is his view of the world realistic? Why or why not?
- If you were Job, how would you feel after this speech from Zophar? How could Zophar have responded in a more helpful way?
- In what ways are you tempted to believe the same thing as Zophar?
Key Words/Phrase
Portion of the wicked, v. 29.
Characters
God, Zophar, Job.
Strong Verse(s)
5
