Job 6 · Grade 4
Friends Like a Dry Brook
Read and Think
Job told Eliphaz that if his anguish were weighed, it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, so his words had been rash. He said the arrows of the Almighty were within him. He even wished God would cut off his life. Still, he found comfort that he had not denied the words of the Holy One.
Job said that a friend who is ready to faint should receive kindness. But his brothers had dealt deceitfully like a brook. In the dry season such brooks vanish, and the caravans of Tema and Sheba who hoped for water are confounded. Job said his friends saw his terror and were afraid.
Job pointed out that he had not asked them for gifts. He only wanted honest help. Teach me, and I will hold my peace, he said. Cause me to understand my error. How forcible are words of uprightness! He asked them to look at him, for he would not lie to their faces, and said his cause was righteous.
Show What You Know
Why did Job say his words had been rash?
What comfort did Job have?
How were Job's friends like a brook?
What did Job ask his friends to teach him?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Job told Eliphaz that if his were weighed, it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, so his words had been rash.
- He even wished would cut off his life.
- Still, he found comfort that he had not denied the words of the One.
- Job said that a friend who is ready to faint should receive .
- But his brothers had dealt deceitfully like a .
Think About It
Job wanted kindness more than lectures. How can you show kindness to a friend who is struggling?
Job was willing to be taught if he had done wrong. How can you stay open to correction?
Memory Verse
““To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.”
Job 6:14 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for friends who show kindness. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you say sorry when your words come out too fast?
- How can you be a friend others can count on in hard times?
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