Job goes from the downward spiral of despair to the heights of an affirmation of the resurrection.

Bildad’s accusations are followed by Job’s seeking to present his case directly to God.

Zophar focuses on God’s omniscience to accuse Job, who responds with a perspective on God that rejects the singular focus of his friends.

Bildad evaluates Job’s condition through God’s justice, Zophar through God’s omniscience but Job sarcastically rebukes their incomplete view of God.

Job responds to Eliphaz and Bildad as they champion their retribution theology.

Eliphaz proposes the theology of retribution and Job responds.

Satan challenges God about his championing Job as a worthy worshipper and Job laments his suffering condition.

The nature of Satan and his rebellion are detailed, plus his challenge to God about Job.

Job is one of the wisdom books of the Bible, completing Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Job is introduced as a man who walked with God, upright and devoted to Him.

In this chapter, Peter details the message of hope centered on Jesus keeping His promises to return for us.