Job - Chapter-36

Chapter Summary

Elihu's discourse continued. God's justice defended.

Job 36:2 - “Bear with me a little, and I will show you, for I have yet something to say on God’s behalf.” What is Elihu claiming here? What might be dangerous about this claim?
How does Elihu defend God in verses 5-7? How does his defense contrast that of Job’s three friends?
Job 36:7 - “He does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne, he sets them forever, and they are exalted.” If you were in Job’s position, how would you interpret these words from Elihu?
How do verses 8-12 show God’s grace and care for His people? How does understanding God’s grace impact how we walk through hard times?
How does God address obedience and disobedience? What is Elihu’s intent in teaching this topic?
What kinds of claims does Elihu make against Job in this chapter? How would this shape the way he meets Job in his suffering?
Job 36:22, “Behold, God is exalted in his power; who is a teacher like him?” (ESV) How is God unlike any other teacher?
Job 36:26, “Behold, God is great, and we know him not; the number of his years is unsearchable.” (ESV) What tension lies within this statement? Think about the truth of the words, while also considering the context of Job’s situation.
What approach does Elihu take in verses 27-33? How do these verses display God’s might? How would you describe God’s might?
How do you personally hold fast to God’s justice and goodness when going through trials or suffering?

God's discipline, v. 22.

God, Elihu, Job.

11,22.