Chapter Summary

Elihu's discourse continued. He magnifies God's holiness.

Discussion Questions for Job, Chapter 34

1. How does Elihu go about recapping Job’s position? From Elihu’s point of view, what is Job’s verdict?
2. How does Elihu think Job is acting towards The Lord? Why? What do you think about Elihu’s perspective?
3. What emotions does Elihu appear to have towards Job? What about towards Job’s three other friends? Are these emotions justified?
4. What is Elihu’s goal? What is the main thing he is trying to communicate?
5. Why does Elihu think Job is like the wicked? Has Job done anything to make him think this?
6. How does Elihu perceive God? What does He believe about God?
7. How does man’s ability and power contrast with God’s authority and power?
8. In this chapter, what do you see Elihu do well in and what do you see him do poorly in?
9. What do you think Job meant by saying what he did? How do you perceive Job’s response to his suffering?
10. How would you respond to Job’s suffering? What Scripture would you use to support your response?

Key Words/Phrase

Rebellious, v. 37.

Characters

God, Elihu, Job, friends.

Strong Verse(s)

10, 21, 32.