Job 28 · Grade 4
The Search for Wisdom
Read and Think
Job described miners who dig shafts far from where people live. They find silver, gold, iron, copper, and sapphires. Man sets an end to darkness, and the thing that is hidden he brings out to light. People are very good at finding treasures.
But where will wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding? Wisdom is not found by digging. It can't be gotten for gold, neither will silver be weighed for its price. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Only God understands its way, and he knows its place. He looks to the ends of the earth and sees under the whole sky. To man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.
Show What You Know
What do miners find?
Can wisdom be found by digging?
Who understands the way of wisdom?
What does God say wisdom and understanding are?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- They find , gold, iron, copper, and sapphires.
- Man sets an end to darkness, and the thing that is hidden he brings out to .
- People are very at finding treasures.
- But where will be found?
- Yes, the price of wisdom is above .
Think About It
Wisdom is worth more than any treasure. Would you rather be rich or wise? Why?
The fear of the Lord means loving and honoring God. What is one way you can depart from evil this week?
Memory Verse
“To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’””
Job 28:28 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for giving wisdom better than gold. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How does chapter 28 echo Job 1:1?
- Who do you go to when you need good advice?
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