Chapter Summary

Zophar's second discourse on Job's case.

Discussion Questions for Job, Chapter 20

1. How does Zophar's speech in chapter 20 compare with his speech in chapter 11?
2. How does Zophar describe the wicked? Is this true of Job? Why or why not?
3. What sin(s) does Zophar charge Job with? Is he right? Why or why not?
4. What does Zophar say that Job can expect from God? Why?
5. How does Zophar's description of God's judgment on the wicked compare to Romans 6:23?
6. 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?
7. Does Zophar respond to any of Job's questions? If so, how? If not, why not?
8. According to Zophar, do the wicked enjoy anything good in life? Is his view of the world realistic? Why or why not?
9. If you were Job, how would you feel after this speech from Zophar? How could Zophar have responded in a more helpful way?
10. 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)

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