Lessons From job Job 1:1-5 Let none deceive themselves by imagining that the Book of Job is an ancient story which crept into the Bible. The Book of Job portrays with historical accuracy a God-given record of a man who lived in the land of Uz.His testing at the hand of Satan were real. The speeches of his three friends, who became more accusers than helpers, are real. Job’s responses, where the sunshine and glory of undaunted faith is mixed with the darkness and despair of temporary doubt, are real.All will agree that Job possessed a very high standard of Christian integrity.