Book of Job Quiz: The Debate with the Three Friends

Book of Job Quiz: The Debate with the Three Friends — Practice Questions

1. Eliphaz opens the second round of speeches (chapter 15) by accusing Job of something more serious than in his first speech. What is his new charge?
2. Job responds to the second round of speeches with a plea that has become famous in pastoral care. What does he ask of his friends in chapter 16?
3. In chapter 19, Job makes one of the most celebrated statements of faith in all scripture. What does he declare?
4. In Job 19, before his great confession of faith, Job describes how his suffering has alienated those closest to him. Who does he say has turned against him?
5. Bildad's second speech (chapter 18) focuses on the fate of the wicked. He says the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. What is the most disturbing image he uses — implicitly directed at Job?
6. Zophar's second speech (chapter 20) is his last in the book. What is his central theme?
7. Job's response in chapter 21 turns Zophar's argument on its head. What does Job point out that undermines the friends' theology?
8. Eliphaz's third and final speech (chapter 22) is his harshest. Unlike before, he now lists specific sins he accuses Job of committing. Which of these does he charge Job with?
9. In chapter 23, Job expresses a longing to find God and present his case. What is his frustrating complaint?
10. Job 23:10 contains a golden statement of faith immediately following Job's complaint about not finding God. What does Job say?
11. Bildad's third speech (chapter 25) is remarkably short — only six verses, the shortest speech in the book. What is his main argument?
12. Noticeably, Zophar does not speak in the third round of speeches. What do scholars generally take this silence to mean?
13. Job chapter 28 is a magnificent poem about wisdom. Where does Job say wisdom cannot be found?
14. Job 28 ends with the answer to where wisdom is found. What conclusion does Job reach?
15. In chapters 29-31, Job delivers a final extended speech. Chapter 29 recalls his former days of honour. What did Job do in his days of prosperity that gave him his good reputation?
16. Job 30 describes how low Job has fallen socially. Who does he say mocks him now?
17. Job's oath of innocence in chapter 31 is a comprehensive moral self-examination. He swears he has not done many things. Which of these is NOT an oath he makes in chapter 31?
18. In chapter 31:35, Job makes a bold final demand that effectively closes his case. What does he ask for?
19. A fourth character appears in chapters 32-37 who has been listening silently. Who is Elihu, and why had he waited before speaking?
20. Elihu was angry at Job for one reason and angry at the three friends for a different reason. What was each reason?