0^JobI. The Prologue (1:1-2:13)Job’s Good LifeThere wasa manin the landof Uzwhosenamewas Job. And that manwaspureand upright, one who fearedGodand turnedaway from evil. Sevensonsand threedaughterswere borntohim. His possessionsincluded 7,000 sheep, 3,000camels, 500yokeof oxen, and 500female donkeys; in addition he had a verygreathousehold. Thus hewasthe greatestof allthe people in the east. Nowhis sonsusedto goandholdafeastin the houseof eachone in turn,andtheywouldsendand invitetheir threesistersto eatand to drinkwiththem. Whenthe daysof their feastingwere finished,Jobwould sendfor them and sanctifythem; he would get up earlyin the morningand offerburnt offeringsaccording tothenumberof them all. ForJobthought, “Perhapsmy childrenhave sinnedand cursedGodin their hearts.” Thiswas Job’scustomarypractice. Satan’s Accusation ofJobJob’s Integrity in AdversityJob’s Integrity in SufferingTheVisitofJob’s FriendsJob Wishes HeHad Died atBirthLonging for DeathUngodly Complainers Provoke God’s WrathBlessings fortheOneWho Seeks GodComplaints Reflect SufferingA Cry forDeathDisappointing FriendsFriends’ FearsNo Sin DiscoveredOther ExplanationJob Remonstrates withGodInsignificance of HumansThe Impossibility of Facing Godin CourtAccusation of God’s JusticeRenewed ComplaintMotivations of GodContradictions in God’s DealingsAn Appeal for ReliefKnowledge ofGod’s WisdomThe Inevitability of DeathThe Possibility ofAnother LifeThe Present ConditionAbandonment by God and ManAn Appeal toGod as WitnessAnticipation of DeathJob’s Abandonment and AfflictionJob’s Forsaken StateJob’s Assurance of VindicationThe Wicked ProsperHow Often DotheWicked Suffer?Death Levels EverythingFutile Words, Deceptive AnswersThe Inaccessibility and Power of GodA Better Description of God’s GreatnessThe Condition ofthe WickedNo Price Can Buy WisdomGod Alone Has WisdomJob’s BenevolenceJob’s ConfidenceJob’s ReputationJob’s IndignitiesJob’s DespondencyThe Contrast Withthe PastJob’s AppealJob’s Final Solemn OathElihu Claims WisdomJob’s Friends FailedtoAnswerElihu Rejects Job’s Plea of InnocenceElihu Disagrees With Job’s View ofGodElihu’s Appeal to JobGodisNot UnjustGod Is Impartial and OmniscientJob Is Foolish to RebelThe Work and Wisdom of GodGod’s questions to JobThe Lord’s SecondSpeechThe Description of BehemothVII.