Seeking Answers | Discussion Starters

Have you ever asked the question Job poses: Why do bad things happen to good people? What is your answer to that?

Has God ever removed something or someone important in your life? Did you respond appropriately?

If you’ve walked through adversity, were you able to trust God during it? How can you guard your heart even before you experience hardship?

Why did it take a while for Job to start to express his hurt? Have you ever felt that you weren’t valued? What reminded you of your value to God?

What did Job's friends fail to understand? Have you ever been falsely accused of something? How did you respond?

Do you need wise advice right now? Whose counsel will you seek? Is this person directed by God?

How have well-meaning people been hurtful in their efforts to minister to you in difficult times? Why is our knowledge of God and His Word so important during those times?

Why is Jesus’ role as our advocate even better than an arbitrator?

When was the last time you provided a listening ear to someone in need? How can you be a better listener?

What are some of the truths Job’s friends have shared with him? What are some things they have assumed that are clearly wrong? What lesson has Job learned here?

Do you have a good friend who has stuck with you through good times and bad? How can you be that sort of friend to someone else?

Have you ever been falsely accused? In your own experience, have hard times driven you closer to Jesus or away from Him?

Why do the wicked seem to prosper in this lifetime while the righteous suffer? What is the fate of the wicked?

How is Jesus our Arbitrator, Advocate, and Redeemer? Why do each of those roles make a difference to us?

What twists and turns have you had to deal with in your life? How were you able to adjust to those expected circumstances?

What things might be distracting you from hearing clearly from the Lord? How can you reduce or minimize those distractions?

Why do we struggle to understand God and His ways? How does observing Eliphaz and Job shape the way we treat others who are struggling?

Have you ever felt distant from God? Are you there now? If so, keep pursuing Him.

Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation? If not, why not talk to a pastor or a Christian friend about this today? Or go to https://www.moodybible.org/knowing-christ.

What questions concerning life are you seeking? Do you agree with Job 28:28?

As you reflect on your life, how has God blessed you? What can you resolve to do today to pursue God and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ?

Describe a time in your life when you felt desperate for God’s help and answers. How did people react to your situation? Was it with comfort, or did they inflict more pain?

If you were to look back at your faith journey, what do you think your own report card would look like? Consider how you can aspire to fear God and live a life that is blameless and upright.

How can we better represent Christ in our conversations? What might need to change in the way we engage in disagreements with others, in person or online?

Have there been times when you have been tempted not to listen completely? Do you employ selective hearing?

What can we learn from Elihu when we comment on social media? Do you think twice before criticizing a fellow Christian? Do you try to get others to side with you?

What does Elihu get right about God? How does creation help us better understand the Crea

Why does God ask Job these questions? How would you respond if the Lord posed the above questions to you?

What did you notice about this list of questions? How does God’s intimate knowledge and relationship with animals encourage you in your own faith journey?

What would your response be to God? Why do you think God did not answer Job directly?

What has this study taught you regarding your walk with the Lord? What is the one thing about Job that resonates with you?