Category Archives: The Whole-Bible Project

Listening Points (Before Reading): Elihu continues speaking, charging Job with errors in his words. What is Elihu’s view of suffering? How does he explain God’s justice? What does Elihu say about how God communicates with us through suffering? Pay attention … Continue reading →

Listening Points Elihu enters the conversation and speaks to Job. Watch for how Elihu defends God’s justice and sovereignty. How does Elihu challenge Job’s complaints? Does Elihu agree with Job’s friends? Notice how Elihu speaks about suffering and God’s reasons … Continue reading →

Before Reading / Listening Points Job reflects on his former prosperity and current suffering. Watch for the contrast between his past honor and present disgrace. How does Job defend his integrity? What specific sins does he clear himself of? Notice … Continue reading →

Before Reading / Listening Points Job 24: Job continues discussing the prosperity of the wicked. What examples does Job give of how wicked people harm others? Does God punish them immediately, or is judgment reserved for later? Job 25: Bildad … Continue reading →

Before Reading / Listening Points Job 21: Job replies to Zophar. Does he complain as much as he did previously? What does he say about the punishment / prosperity of the wicked? Job 22: Eliphaz speaks again. Are the things … Continue reading →