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Job 32 · Grade 5

Full of Words

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The friends fall silent, because Job is righteous in his own eyes. Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, now speaks. He is angry with Job because he justified himself rather than God. He is angry with the three friends because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. Elihu's point about the friends matches what God will say in 42:7.

Elihu explains why he waited: I 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. Wisdom is a gift from God, not just the result of age.

Elihu says he gave the friends his full attention, but there was no one who convinced Job. I am full of words. The spirit within me constrains me. Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent. He vows not to flatter anyone, or else my Maker would soon take me away. Elihu's speeches mix true teaching about God with harsh words about Job. God does not mention Elihu in 42:7, but God alone has the final word.

Show What You Know

  1. Why is Elihu angry with Job?

  2. How does Elihu's point about the friends match 42:7?

  3. What does Elihu say about wisdom?

  4. How does Elihu describe himself?

  5. What do Elihu's speeches mix?

Crossword

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Across

  1. But there is a ____ in man
  2. because they were ____ than he

Down

  1. Elihu had ____ to speak to Job
  2. I am ____, and you are very old.
  3. The young man who waited to speak

Think About It

  1. Elihu said wisdom comes from God's Spirit, not just age. How can you show respect to older people and still seek wisdom from God?

  2. Elihu was full of words. How can you tell when it is time to speak and when it is time to stay quiet?

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 tell when to speak and when to stay quiet?
  • How can young people grow in wisdom from God?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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