Related Verses: Job 2:11-13; 4 and 5

Leading Question: Can the words of Scripture be useful, even when they are taken out of context?

This week’s lesson focuses on the “encouraging” words spoken by Job’s friends. When they heard of his troubles, they came to visit him, and were so amazed that they were speechless for seven days.  Given Job’s reaction to their “encouraging” words, it probably would have been wise for them to remain silent much longer!

Nevertheless, for this week’s discussion, the official Sabbath School Bible Study Guide focuses on Eliphaz’s response in Job 4 and 5. In the context ...