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Job 37 · Grade 5

Stand Still and Consider

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Read and Think

Elihu's final words come as a storm approaches. Yes, at this my heart trembles, and is moved out of its place. Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice. God sends His lightning to the ends of the earth. After it a voice roars. He thunders with the voice of his majesty. God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can't comprehend.

Elihu describes God's rule over the seasons. For he says to the snow, Fall on the earth, likewise to the shower of rain. He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he has made may know it. Then the animals take cover. By the breath of God, ice is given. The clouds are turned around by his guidance, whether for correction, for his land, or for loving kindness.

Elihu calls Job to wonder: Listen to this, Job. Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. Do you know the workings of the clouds? Can you, with him, spread out the sky? Out of the north comes golden splendor. With God is awesome majesty. We can't reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress. Elihu's questions about creation prepare the way for God's own questions, which begin when Yahweh answers Job out of the whirlwind. 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 happens to Elihu's heart as the storm approaches?

  2. What does God say to the snow?

  3. For what purposes are the clouds guided?

  4. What does Elihu call Job to do?

  5. What do Elihu's questions prepare for?

Crossword

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Across

  1. God ____ marvelously with his voice.
  2. Stand still, and consider the ____ works of God.

Down

  1. By the breath of God, ____ is given
  2. With God is awesome ____.
  3. For he says to the ____, Fall on the earth

Think About It

  1. Elihu asked Job to stand still and consider. Why is it sometimes better to be still and wonder than to talk?

  2. Elihu said God guides clouds for correction or for loving kindness. How do you see God's loving kindness in nature?

Memory Verse

“Listen to this, Job. Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

Job 37:14 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for snow, rain, and all Your works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What part of creation makes you stop and wonder?
  • Why is it sometimes better to be still than to talk?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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