Job 32 · Grade 4

Not Only the Aged Are Wise

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Read and Think

The three friends stopped answering Job. Then Elihu, a younger man, spoke. His wrath was kindled against Job because Job justified himself rather than God. His wrath was also kindled against the three friends, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

Elihu had waited because the others were older. He said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. But there is a spirit in man, and the Spirit of the Almighty gives them understanding. It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice.

Elihu said he had listened carefully, but no one had convinced Job. He said, For I am full of words. He promised not to give flattering titles to any man. Elihu says some true things, but God Himself will have the final word.

Show What You Know

Why was Elihu angry with Job?
Why was Elihu angry with the friends?
What did Elihu say about who is wise?
What did Elihu promise?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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Then , a younger man, spoke.
His wrath was kindled against Job because Job justified himself rather than .
His wrath was also kindled against the three friends, because they had found no , and yet had condemned Job.
Elihu had because the others were older.
He said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach .

Think About It

Elihu waited respectfully before he spoke. Why is it wise to listen before you speak?
Elihu said the Spirit of the Almighty gives understanding. How can young people grow in wisdom from God?

Memory Verse

“But there is a spirit in man, and the Spirit of the Almighty gives them understanding.”

Job 32:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving understanding. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you be honest instead of just saying nice things?
How did Elihu describe himself?