Table of Contents

Each of the Great Divisions May be Used for One or for Several Lessons, According to Circumstances.

Introduction xviii

The Problem.

Its Relation to Faith in God as Good.

Its Relation to the Sufferings of Good Men.

The Literary Form-a Poem.

An Epic of the Inner Life.

Unity and Method of Composition.

Critical Views.

Age and Date.

Relation to Other Scriptures.

Structure of the Book.

Part I The Test

Historical Situation.

Character of Job.

Why Afflictions Came to Job.

The Adversary.

His Power over Men.

Relation of God to Trouble.

The Two Sources of Job's Afflictions.

The Solution-A Test.

Part II Punishment 20

The Scene.

Characteristics of the Three Friends.

Readings in Character.

The Three Cycles of Speeches.

The Argument.

Tendency to Judge Others.

Light from the Scriptures.

Illustrations from Literature.

The Solution-Punishment.

Part III Discipline 64

Character of Elihu.

Readings from His Speech.

The Argument.

The School of Life.

Tribulation.

Discipline, Chastisement.

Teachings of Scripture.

The Solution-Discipline.

Part IV Faith 79

The Coming of the Storm.

Readings from Elihu.

The Shekinah in the Storm.

The Voice from the Whirlwind.

Readings.

Wisdom, Power, and Goodness of God.

Completer Knowledge in Jesus Christ.

The Effect upon Job.

The Solution- Trust in God.

V. Final Success 97

The Divine Approval of Job.

The Turning of His Captivity.

Sacrifice and Prayer.

The Four Rewards of Job: character, prosperity, power of usefulness, eternal life.

Rewards versus Wages.

Outward Symbols of Spiritual Rewards.

Scripture Teachings.

The Solution-Final Success.