Name of Characters
What is the name of the main character of this book?
What was Job's first misfortune? Told to him by his servants.
His Livestock and Wealth: Oxen and donkeys were stolen by the Sabeans. (Chap 1: 14)
What was Job known for at the beginning of the story? The book opens by describing Job's character, what did it say?
Being blameless and upright
Who inflicted Job?
Satan/Devil
What was the Devil doing before he went to present himself before God?
Roaming throughout the earth; going back and forth
Who was the young man in Job 32 who defended Job?
What was Job's second misfortune/loss? Told to him by his servants.
His Sheep and Servants: Fire from God fell and many of Job’s sheep and servants were killed during the raids and disasters. (Chap 1:16 & 17)
In which land did Job live?
Land of Uz
What happened to Job’s livestock during his trials?
They were stolen or destroyed
How many friends came to comfort Job?
three
Who started speaking in chapter 38 of the book?
GOD
What was Job's third misfortune? Told to him by his servants.
His Camels: The Chaldeans raided his camels and made off with them (Chap 1:17)
How many children did Job originally have?
Ten (seven sons and three daughters)
What physical affliction did Job suffer?
Painful boils
What did Job do after God’s response?
He repented in dust and ashes
What was the name of Job’s wife?
The bible does not reveal that information
What was Job's fourth misfortune? Told to him by his servants.
His Children: All ten of his children (seven sons and three daughters) died when a great wind caused the house they were feasting in to collapse. (Chap 1: 18 &19)
What did Job regularly do for his children out of concern for their spiritual well-being?
Offer burnt offerings
What happened to Job’s children during his trials?
They were killed in a great wind
What did Job’s friends initially do when they arrived?
They sat with him in silence for seven days and nights
What are the names of Job’s three friends(Name them ALL to receive the point)
Eliphaz the Temanite: A friend of Job who visits to comfort him
Bildad the Shuhite: A friend of Job who visits to comfort him
Zophar the Naamathite
What was Job's fifth misfortune? Told to him by his servants.
His Physical Health: Job was afflicted with painful boils from head to toe.(Chap 2:7)
Job is described as being the greatest man among all the people of what region?
East
How did Job respond to his initial losses?
He tore his robe, shaved his head, and worshiped God
What did Job’s friends repeatedly accuse him of?
Sinning against God