Job 1: Group Study Handout

Overview

Job chapter 1 introduces us to a man named Job, who is described as blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. He is blessed with immense wealth and a large family, leading a life of righteousness. In the heavenly realm, a conversation unfolds between God and Satan, where Satan questions the sincerity of Job's faithfulness, suggesting that it is due to God's blessings.

Key verse

“He said, “Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be Yahweh’s name.”

Job 1:21 (WEB)

Outline

1. Job 1:1–5 Introduction to Job's Character
2. Job 1:6–12 Heavenly Conversation
3. Job 1:13–19 Job's Calamities
4. Job 1:20–21 Job's Response to Suffering
5. Job 1:22 Job's Integrity Maintained

Discussion questions

1. In v2, how many sons and daughters were born to Job?
2. What does Job do for his children after their feasting in v5?
3. Satan’s challenge in vv. 9-11: what does it suggest about the nature of Job's faith?
4. Job's response in v21: what does 'Naked I came out of my mother’s womb' indicate about his view of possessions?
5. When have you faced loss like Job in v20 but still chose to worship?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Job 1: Job 2, Ezekiel 14, James 5.

Before next time: read Job 2.