Job lost everything: his wealth, his health, and his ten children. All swept away in one satanic storm. Reduced to a heap of flesh, ashes, and tears—rebuked by friends and jeered by strangers—righteous Job wrestled over the purpose and presence of God in the midst of unbearable pain.
In this book, John Piper recounts the story of Job in beautiful, compassionate poetry and revels in God’s sovereign and surprisingly joyful purposes in allowing exquisite suffering in the lives of his saints. A deeply moving book, especially for those experiencing great suffering and loss.
Includes stunning photographic illustrations by Ric Ergenbright.
Download this book (PDF).
Listen to John Piper read this book:
- Part 1: O God, Have Mercy On My Seed
- Part 2: That I Should Bear This Pain, Not You
- Part 3: O Spare Me Now, My Friends, Your Packages of God
- Part 4: Unkindly Has He Kindly Shown Me…God
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