his hand upon us both” (Job 9:33, KJV) This was Job’s cry for rsthand contact with God In what ways is Jesus, as Mediator between God and man (1 Tim 2:5), the answer to man’s needs? The balance of justice will come to rest in eternity To what extent does retribution for sin fall in this life? 10 Some Christians experience trial over such a long period of time that they begin to wonder if God is even aware of their plight Where can they find help? 11 What does the book of Job teach about the ministry of comforting others? 12 Why must God reveal Himself to man if man is to know truly who He is? (Read John 14:9.) In what sense is Jesus the revelation of God the Father? 13 Read Job 23:14 In what ways is the doctrine of the sovereignty of God encouraging to Christians? 14 Bildad’s last words (Job 25) are fatalistic, leaving man without hope How God’s love and the cross of Calvary shed light on such hopelessness? 15 What are some of the good fruits of God’s chastening His children? (Cf 33:1930.) 16 Many people deny the truth of 34:12, and accuse God of injustice and coldness for allowing such catastrophes as the drowning of whole villages by a tidal wave What are your thoughts about this? 17 What is genuine confession of sin? What is the place of such confession in the heart of a Christian? 18 Apply Hebrews 11:6 to the trying experience of su ering Observe the references to physical su ering in Hebrews 11 19 Why is revelation from God, such as the Holy Scriptures, a necessary ingredient of Christian counseling? 20 Read James 5:11 and 1:12 in the light of the book of Job What the verses teach? VII FURTHER STUDY Extend your study of the Bible’s teachings about Satan by reading the various passages listed in Unger’s Bible Handbook, pages 520-21 Read C S Lewis, The Problem of Pain VIII SELECTED READING GENERAL INTRODUCTION Archer, Gleason L A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, pp 418-23; 438-49 Manley, G T The New Bible Handbook, pp 186-91 Purkiser, W T Exploring the Old Testament, pp 209-14; 238-49 Schultz, Samuel J The Old Testament Speaks, pp 279-85 Young, Edward J Introduction to the Old Testament, pp 281-86; 309-21 COMMENTARIES Delitzsch, F The Book of Job, vols 1, Heavenor, E S P “Job.” In The New Bible Commentary Kline, Meredith G “Job.” In The Wycliffe Bible Commentary Morgan, G Campbell “The Book of Job.” In The Analyzed Bible Zoeckler, Otto “Job.” In Lange’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures OTHER SOURCES Blair, J Allen Living Patiently ... Survey of Old Testament Introduction, pp 418-23; 438-49 Manley, G T The New Bible Handbook, pp 186-91 Purkiser, W T Exploring the Old Testament, pp 209-14; 238-49 Schultz, Samuel J The Old Testament. .. as the Holy Scriptures, a necessary ingredient of Christian counseling? 20 Read James 5:11 and 1:12 in the light of the book of Job What the verses teach? VII FURTHER STUDY Extend your study of. .. God’s love and the cross of Calvary shed light on such hopelessness? 15 What are some of the good fruits of God’s chastening His children? (Cf 33:1930.) 16 Many people deny the truth of 34:12, and