STUDY GUIDE JOB Chapter 42:7-17

October 19, 2022 6:00 PM—7:15 PM

1 min Prayer and Welcome Chineta
2 min Faith Sharing (that
identifies with Job’s patience, frustration and faith) Dave Woollett
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20 min Lesson 6: Job of the Prologue and the Epilogue Ron/Don/Chineta
Interview Led by Chineta Job 42:7-17
The central theme of Job allows us to see the stark contrast between the Job of the prologue
and the Job of the epilogue. In the epilogue, Job embarks on his new life with a profound
sense of what it means to live within in the limits of human wisdom. In doing so, he helps us
to understand what faith is. It is not having all the answers or working out a deal with God
based upon good behavior. It is an act of courage and trust that invites us to surrender to the
will of God over and over again.
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What did the writer of Job have in mind when he put the story together?
What can we glean from Job’s relationship with God and the community?
Does the Creator need to justify his divinity to the creatures?
How has Job changed over the course of the book?
Was it necessary for Job to forgive and repent? Explain your answer
In restoring Job’s wealth and family, has God rewarded Job for good behavior?
35 min Small Group Reflection
 If you were Job, could you have prayed for the friends?
 What does it mean to live knowing that there is a risk of loss? Does this lead to a
life of peace or a life of despair?

10 min Concluding thoughts on suffering and righteousness

5 min Close in Prayer