Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament book of Job, with explanation and practical applications for the everyday Bible student. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant verbally inspired word of God Comments include discussion of these topics: * Reasons why people suffer * Patient endurance in time of hardship and trouble * Roles of God and of Satan in human tragedy * Authority and wisdom of God to control His creation Why do good people suffer? Is suffering always the consequence of sin? How should righteous people handle the problems caused by hardships? What responsibility does Satan have for our troubles? Should we blame God or view Him as unrighteous when people suffer? Do people have the right to criticize God's decisions and control over the universe that He created?