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Job 36 · Grade 4

Delivered by Affliction

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Elihu said he had more to say on God's behalf. Behold, God is mighty, and doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding. He doesn't preserve the life of the wicked, but gives justice to the afflicted.

Elihu said God opens people's ears to instruction and commands that they return from iniquity. He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression. Elihu meant that God can use hard times to teach. He warned Job not to let riches or bitterness turn him aside.

Then Elihu praised God: Behold, God is exalted in his power. Who is a teacher like him? Behold, God is great, and we don't know him. The number of his years is unsearchable. God draws up drops of water, spreads the clouds, and covers his hands with the lightning. Elihu said some true things about God, but he was also too harsh with Job, and God Himself has the final word.

Show What You Know

  1. What did Elihu say about God's might?

  2. How does God deliver the afflicted?

  3. What did Elihu warn Job about?

  4. What did Elihu say about God's years?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

Godwatermightyteacheryears
  1. He is in strength of understanding.
  2. Elihu meant that can use hard times to teach.
  3. Who is a like him?
  4. The number of his is unsearchable.
  5. God draws up drops of , spreads the clouds, and covers his hands with the lightning.

Think About It

  1. Elihu said God can use hard times to open our ears. What can a person learn during a hard time?

  2. Elihu said God is mighty but despises no one. How does it feel to know the mighty God does not look down on you?

Memory Verse

“He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression.”

Job 36:15 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my great Teacher. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does it mean that God is great and we don't know Him?
  • How does Elihu's storm description lead to chapter 38?

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