We have learned a lot so far. And we have traveled a great deal through history. Remember Noah and the flood? Israel’s Exodus from Egypt? Moses and the Ten Commandments? The walls of Jericho? The love story between Ruth and Boaz? The showdown on Mount Carmel? And many more stories. That’s a lot to learn! Good job.

Now hit the pause button, then rewind. Go back to the time of King Solomon. During his day, Israel was at peace and their wisest people had time to think and write many poems, songs, and books. Books like Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. These books are called Wisdom Literature. These books teach us wisdom. They teach us how to trust and honor God through lots of different experiences—hanging out with friends, falling in love, working, and suffering.

The book of Job is about a man who suffered terribly and yet trusted and honored God through his sufferings. To learn about this incredible man we need to rewind the tape a thousand years, back to the time of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Job lived back then, but his story is timeless!