9. Finding God – Job 11
A.S.K. - 09
Read Job 11 and pages 43-46 of A.S.K.
Questions from the Bible reading
1. What happens to Job at the start of the Bible book named after him?
2. Who brings the trouble into Job’s life?
3. What do Job’s friends say about the problems which come his way?
4. What does Zophar say about the thoughts and ways of God (v7-9)?
5. What does Zophar say Job needs to do if he wants to meet God (v13-15)?
6. What does Zophar say that Job’s life will be like if he does this (v16-19)?
7. What does Zophar believe happens to wicked people (v20)?
8. Draw a picture, or write a description, of how you imagine Job and Zophar look in this conversation.
Questions from the book
1. What do we mean when we say that God is ‘transcendent’?
2. Give examples of what some people say God ought to do if he wants us to believe in him.
2. Give examples of what God has actually done to show that he is really there.
4. What does the Holy Spirit do to help us believe in God?
5. What did Jesus say was the problem with some of those who opposed him?
6. Write a prayer thanking God for sending Jesus to bring people to know him.
Questions to do at home
1. Ask others what especially about God they find puzzling and difficult.
2. Think about what you would say to friend who found himself suffering like Job.
3. Can you think of a Christian you know who has suffered a great deal but carried on faithful to God?