Job
The story of Job's suffering and God's sovereignty
Chapters
Chapter 1
RighteousnessJob's Character and First Test
Job is introduced as a righteous man who faces Satan's first test
Key Verses: Job 1:1, Job 1:21, Job 1:22
Chapter 2
Continued TestingJob's Second Test
Satan afflicts Job with painful sores, but Job remains faithful
Key Verses: Job 2:3, Job 2:10, Job 2:13
Chapter 3
DespairJob Curses the Day of His Birth
Job curses the day he was born and longs for death
Key Verses: Job 3:1, Job 3:11, Job 3:26
Chapter 4
RetributionEliphaz's First Speech
Eliphaz suggests Job's suffering is due to sin
Key Verses: Job 4:7, Job 4:8, Job 4:17
Chapter 5
TroubleEliphaz Continues His Counsel
Eliphaz advises Job to seek God and accept His discipline
Key Verses: Job 5:7, Job 5:17, Job 5:27
Chapter 6
VexationJob's Response to Eliphaz
Job defends his complaint and asks for understanding
Key Verses: Job 6:2, Job 6:14, Job 6:24
Chapter 7
Hard ServiceJob's Complaint About Life
Job describes the misery of his life and questions God
Key Verses: Job 7:1, Job 7:11, Job 7:20
Chapter 8
JusticeBildad's First Speech
Bildad argues that Job's children died because of their sin
Key Verses: Job 8:3, Job 8:6, Job 8:20
Chapter 9
RighteousnessJob's Response to Bildad
Job acknowledges God's power but questions His justice
Key Verses: Job 9:2, Job 9:14, Job 9:32
Chapter 10
LifeJob's Plea to God
Job asks God why He has made him and allowed his suffering
Key Verses: Job 10:1, Job 10:8, Job 10:18
Chapter 11
WisdomZophar's First Speech
Zophar rebukes Job and urges him to repent
Key Verses: Job 11:6, Job 11:13, Job 11:20
Chapter 12
WisdomJob's Response to Zophar
Job sarcastically responds to his friends' wisdom
Key Verses: Job 12:2, Job 12:13, Job 12:25
Chapter 13
ArgumentJob's Challenge to His Friends
Job challenges his friends and demands to speak with God
Key Verses: Job 13:3, Job 13:15, Job 13:24
Chapter 14
MortalityJob's Reflection on Mortality
Job reflects on the brevity and frailty of human life
Key Verses: Job 14:1, Job 14:7, Job 14:14
Chapter 15
Fear of GodEliphaz's Second Speech
Eliphaz accuses Job of undermining religion
Key Verses: Job 15:4, Job 15:14, Job 15:35
Chapter 16
ComfortJob's Response to Eliphaz
Job complains about his friends' lack of comfort
Key Verses: Job 16:2, Job 16:19, Job 16:22
Chapter 17
Broken SpiritJob's Prayer for Vindication
Job prays for God to vindicate him before his death
Key Verses: Job 17:1, Job 17:9, Job 17:16
Chapter 18
AngerBildad's Second Speech
Bildad describes the fate of the wicked
Key Verses: Job 18:4, Job 18:21, Job 18:21
Chapter 19
RedeemerMy Redeemer Lives
Job expresses faith that his Redeemer lives
Key Verses: Job 19:25, Job 19:26, Job 19:27
Chapter 20
WickednessZophar's Second Speech
Zophar describes the short-lived prosperity of the wicked
Key Verses: Job 20:4, Job 20:7, Job 20:29
Chapter 21
WickednessJob's Response to Zophar
Job argues that the wicked often prosper
Key Verses: Job 21:7, Job 21:13, Job 21:34
Chapter 22
ProfitEliphaz's Third Speech
Eliphaz accuses Job of specific sins
Key Verses: Job 22:2, Job 22:12, Job 22:21
Chapter 23
Finding GodJob's Response to Eliphaz
Job longs to find God and present his case
Key Verses: Job 23:3, Job 23:10, Job 23:17
Chapter 24
JudgmentJob's Complaint About Injustice
Job describes the wicked who oppress the poor
Key Verses: Job 24:1, Job 24:12, Job 24:25
Chapter 25
RighteousnessBildad's Third Speech
Bildad emphasizes man's insignificance before God
Key Verses: Job 25:4, Job 25:5, Job 25:6
Chapter 26
HelpJob's Response to Bildad
Job sarcastically responds to Bildad's wisdom
Key Verses: Job 26:2, Job 26:4, Job 26:14
Chapter 27
IntegrityJob's Final Speech to His Friends
Job maintains his integrity and describes the fate of the wicked
Key Verses: Job 27:2, Job 27:5, Job 27:23
Chapter 28
WisdomThe Search for Wisdom
Job describes the search for wisdom and its source
Key Verses: Job 28:12, Job 28:20, Job 28:28
Chapter 29
PrimeJob's Past Prosperity
Job recalls his former days of blessing and honor
Key Verses: Job 29:2, Job 29:14, Job 29:25
Chapter 30
LaughterJob's Present Misery
Job contrasts his present suffering with his past glory
Key Verses: Job 30:1, Job 30:16, Job 30:31
Chapter 31
CovenantJob's Final Defense
Job makes his final appeal of innocence
Key Verses: Job 31:1, Job 31:35, Job 31:40
Chapter 32
AngerElihu's Introduction
Elihu introduces himself as a new speaker
Key Verses: Job 32:2, Job 32:8, Job 32:22
Chapter 33
Spirit of GodElihu's First Speech
Elihu claims to speak for God and rebukes Job
Key Verses: Job 33:4, Job 33:12, Job 33:29
Chapter 34
UnderstandingElihu's Second Speech
Elihu defends God's justice and rebukes Job
Key Verses: Job 34:10, Job 34:12, Job 34:37
Chapter 35
JusticeElihu's Third Speech
Elihu argues that Job's righteousness doesn't affect God
Key Verses: Job 35:2, Job 35:6, Job 35:16
Chapter 36
MightElihu's Fourth Speech
Elihu continues to defend God's ways
Key Verses: Job 36:5, Job 36:15, Job 36:26
Chapter 37
ThunderElihu's Final Speech
Elihu concludes with God's power in nature
Key Verses: Job 37:5, Job 37:14, Job 37:23
Chapter 38
God's PowerGod Answers Job
God speaks to Job out of the whirlwind about His power and wisdom
Key Verses: Job 38:1, Job 38:4, Job 38:11
Chapter 39
CreationGod's Questions About Animals
God continues questioning Job about His creation and care of animals
Key Verses: Job 39:1, Job 39:9, Job 39:26
Chapter 40
ContentionGod's Challenge to Job
God challenges Job to answer His questions and describes Behemoth
Key Verses: Job 40:2, Job 40:8, Job 40:15
Chapter 41
LeviathanGod's Description of Leviathan
God describes the mighty Leviathan to demonstrate His power
Key Verses: Job 41:1, Job 41:10, Job 41:34
Chapter 42
RepentanceJob's Restoration
Job repents and God restores his fortunes double
Key Verses: Job 42:2, Job 42:5, Job 42:10
About Job
The story of Job's suffering and God's sovereignty
Testament
Old Testament
Author
Unknown