Educator Guide
Job Bible Study Guide
Patriarchs · 1900 BC – 1760 BC (140 years)
Righteous man of Uz; suffered devastating loss yet held fast to God.
Teaching prompt
Why does a righteous man suffer without ever being told why?
Reflection
Can you hold onto trust in God's character even in seasons where He gives you no explanation?
Points to Jesus
In the depths of unexplained suffering Job declares, 'I know that my Redeemer lives' (Job 19:25) — a hope answered fully in Jesus, the innocent sufferer who is falsely accused (Revelation 12:10) yet vindicated and raised, guaranteeing that suffering is never the last word for those who belong to Him.
Discussion questions
- What accusation does the accuser bring, and what does God permit?
- What does Job say he knows for certain in the middle of his suffering?
- How does Job's suffering end, and what has changed in how he sees God?