Job part 9-Wisdom Comes From God
True wisdom does not come from
having more education, more knowledge, or even more experiences; instead, true
wisdom comes only from God. “For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come
knowledge and understanding. He stores
up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in
integrity, Guarding the paths of justice, And He preserves the
way of His godly ones.” Proverbs
2:6-8. In these next chapters, Job is
beginning to understand that fear, awe, and reverence of God is the beginning
of wisdom. And despite their professed
“wisdom” about the source of Job’s woes, his so-called “friends” appear to know
nothing.
Key Verse:
“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’” Job 28:28
And to depart from evil is understanding.’” Job 28:28
Read Chapter 25.
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What is Bildad’s one main
point?
Read Chapter 26.
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What is Job’s initial response to Bildad? As he continues on with his speech, how does
his response change?
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From Job 26:5-15, make a list of what Job says
about God’s sovereignty.
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Journal Prompt:
Continuing our theme from last week, are there any areas of your life
that you feel that you haven’t given over to God? What is holding you back? Write a prayer to God telling him about
it. Sometimes just expressing yourself
verbally or in writing will help you to release your control and let God reign.
Read Chapter 27.
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List the ways that Job says he is going to
respond to his circumstances.
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List God’s judgments on the wicked.
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How do these two lists compare?
Read Chapter 28
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What does Job say about the wicked? the
righteous? wisdom?
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Journal Prompt:
What do you fear about God? How
are you in awe of Him?
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