Job Chapter 37 Summary
Elihu's discourse continued. God's majesty.
Discussion Questions for Job, Chapter 37
- How does God’s hand over nature impact your relationship or understanding of Him? In what ways do you see nature serving God?
- How does man respond to God’s authority over nature? How does it make you feel?
- Job 37:13, “Whether for correction, or for his land, or for love, he causes it to happen.” (ESV) How does this whole chapter help you understand the meaning of this verse? In what other areas of life can you apply these words? What impact do these words have?
- What is Elihu wanting Job to do as he shares about creation's submission to God? What prompted this?
- What contrasts are made between God and man in this chapter? Do you ever dwell on these differences? If yes, what is that like for you? How does that shape your understanding of God?
- Does this chapter reveal anything about how you respond to trials in your life?
- What elements are missing in this part of Elihu’s speech? What do you take away from Elihu’s proclamation of majesty to God? What would you want to add to this proclamation?
- Job 37:24, “Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit.” (ESV) Based on what Elihu has shared in this chapter, what does he mean when he calls for others to fear God?
- What are some of your biggest takeaways from Elihu’s speech as we see it come to a close in this chapter?
- How do you think this chapter will influence the way you care for others who are suffering? When in your life have you personally felt like Job?
Key Words/Phrase
Majesty, vv. 14, 22.
Characters
God, Elihu, Job.
Strong Verse(s)
14, 22, 23.
