Bible Discussion Questions for Job: Chapter 22

Job Chapter 22 Summary

Eliphaz's third discourse, accusing Job again of hypocrisy.

Discussion Questions for Job, Chapter 22

1. How does Eliphaz's speech here compare with those in chapters 4 and 15? How has his argument progressed throughout the book?
2. What sins does Eliphaz accuse Job of? What proof does Eliphaz have? How would Eliphaz know that Job has done all this?
3. What do you think verse 3 means? How would you answer that question?
4. What lies about God does Eliphaz accuse Job of believing? Is he right? Why or why not?
5. In verses 19–21, Eliphaz says that the righteous rejoice in God's judgment of the wicked. Is this the right way to respond? Why or why not?
6. According to Eliphaz, what should Job do and why? Is he right? Why or why not?
7. Eliphaz talks like he knows a lot about God, but his understanding of God is actually very shallow. What are some ways we see this today?
8. What does Eliphaz get right in his speech? What does he get wrong? How could Eliphaz's argument be improved?
9. Compared to the other speeches, how helpful is Eliphaz's response to Job? What is it specifically that is helpful?
10. How would you respond to Eliphaz if you were Job?

Key Words/Phrase

Wickedness, v. 5.

Characters

God, Eliphaz, Job.

Strong Verse(s)

15, 16, 21.