QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION 5:1-27 93. What is the purpose of verse one? i.e., in the speech of Eliphaz? 94. Verse one may be an apologetic. How so? 95. Read Proverbs 14:30 and show how it relates to verse two. 96. The prosperity of the wicked causes a reaction from Eliphaz. What is it? Why? 9... [ Continue Reading ]
3. The fate of the wicked (the foolish) is certain destruction. (Job 5:1-7) TEXT 5:1-7 5 Call now; is there any that will answer thee? And to which of the holy ones wilt thou torn? 2 For vexation killeth the foolish man, And jealousy slayeth the silly one. 3 I have seen the foolish taking root:... [ Continue Reading ]
4. My advicea) Return to God who rewards the righteous. (Job 5:8-16) TEXT 5:8-16 8 BUT AS FOR ME, I WOULD SEEK UNTO GOD, And unto God would I commit my cause; 9 Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number: 10 Who giveth rain upon the earth, And sendeth waters upo... [ Continue Reading ]
b) Accept his chastening and enjoy his blessings. (Job 5:17-27) TEXT 5:17-27 17 BEHOLD, HAPPY IS THE MAN WHOM GOD CORRECTETH: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. 18 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up; He woundeth, and his hands make whole. 19 He will deliver thee in six... [ Continue Reading ]