Based on a series of talks from a gathering

It is certainly true that to benefit from the book of Job, we must get involved with the story, with its unfolding tragedy, and its ultimate resolution. Then, like Job, we can better understand the causes and purposes of human suffering, and, more importantly, come to know and understand God better. Therefore, this is no academic study. All of us have trials that we struggle with, for some the trial may be short and sharp, but for others they may be protracted and wearing. Although not easy to read, the account of Job's suffering can nevertheless be very helpful as we struggle with personal problems that to us are every bit as real and intense as were Job's to him. The objective of the book is that at the end of this consideration, we might have learned more of the wayas of God, and be able to say with Job "my earws have heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you.