Job's character
What kind of man was Job described as in verse 1?
Blameless, upright, fearing God, and shunning evil.
How many sons and daughters did Job have?
Seven sons and three daughters.
Who came before the Lord along with the angels?
Satan.
What happened to Job’s oxen and donkeys?
The Sabeans stole them and killed the servants.
What did Job do when he heard the terrible news?
He tore his robe, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshiped God.
Where did Job live?
In the land of Uz.
How many sheep did Job own?
7,000 sheep
What question did God ask Satan about Job?
“Have you considered my servant Job?”
What happened to Job’s sheep?
Fire from heaven (lightning) burned them up.
What did Job say about coming into and leaving the world?
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there.”
What does it mean that Job was “blameless and upright”?
It means he lived righteously, obeyed God, and avoided wrongdoing.
What other animals did Job possess?
3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 female donkeys.
What did Satan accuse Job of?
Serving God only because God had blessed and protected him.
What tragedy befell Job’s children?
A strong wind collapsed the house they were feasting in, killing them all.
What does “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away” mean?
Everything we have comes from God, and He has the right to take it back.
How did Job show his devotion to God?
He regularly offered sacrifices for his children and prayed for them.
How was Job described in terms of wealth and status?
He was the greatest and richest man among all the people of the East.
What permission did God give Satan?
To test Job by taking away everything he had.
How many messengers came to Job with bad news?
Four messengers, one after another.
How did Job not sin through all of this?
He did not curse God or blame Him for what happened.
What did Job do after his children’s feasts to keep them righteous?
He offered burnt offerings for each of them in case they had sinned.
What made Job the “greatest of all the men of the east”?
His large family, abundant possessions, and strong faith in God.
What was Satan not allowed to do to Job at first?
He was not allowed to harm Job physically.
Who caused the wind that killed Job’s children?
Satan, with God’s permission.
What does Job’s reaction teach us about faith and patience?
True faith trusts God even during suffering and loss.