Job 16 · Grade 4
A Witness on High
Read and Think
Job told his friends they were miserable comforters. If they were in his place, he could join words together against them and shake his head. But he would rather strengthen them with his mouth and relieve them with the solace of his lips.
Job said his grief did not lessen whether he spoke or kept silent. God had worn him out and made his company desolate. He felt that God was against him and that people gaped at him. He had sewed sackcloth on his skin and his face was red with weeping.
Yet in the middle of this darkness Job spoke with faith: Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven. He who vouches for me is on high. His eyes poured out tears to God, and he longed for someone to maintain the right of a man with God. In the New Testament, Hebrews 7:25 says Jesus lives forever to make intercession for those who draw near to God through Him.
Show What You Know
What would Job do if his friends were in his place?
How did Job show his grief?
What did Job say about his witness?
How does Hebrews 7:25 connect to Job's longing?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Job told his they were miserable comforters.
- But he would rather strengthen them with his mouth and relieve them with the solace of his .
- had worn him out and made his company desolate.
- Yet in the middle of this darkness Job spoke with faith: Even now, behold, my is in heaven.
- He who vouches for me is on .
Think About It
Job said he would strengthen a hurting friend with his words. What words could you say to strengthen someone this week?
Job believed his witness was in heaven. How does it help you to know that someone speaks for you before God?
Memory Verse
“Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven. He who vouches for me is on high.”
Job 16:19 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for hearing me from heaven. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you cry out to God when friends do not help?
- How did Job describe true comfort?
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