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Which characteristic contributes to the Book of Job's unique status?
Which characteristic contributes to the Book of Job's unique status?
- Its focus on agricultural practices in ancient Egypt.
- Its detailed accounts of Israelite kings.
- Its clear and precise historical timeline.
- Its setting outside of Israel with non-Israelite characters. (correct)
If Job is described as blameless and righteous, how do these characteristics relate to his honoring God?
If Job is described as blameless and righteous, how do these characteristics relate to his honoring God?
- They are independent qualities that do not influence his relationship with God.
- They highlight Job's financial success due to divine favor.
- They demonstrate his complete theological understanding.
- They exemplify Job's devoutness and obedience to God. (correct)
In the Book of Job, what does understanding 'Sah-tahn' as 'accuser' or 'prosecutor' imply about the character's role?
In the Book of Job, what does understanding 'Sah-tahn' as 'accuser' or 'prosecutor' imply about the character's role?
- A guide who advises individuals towards moral behavior.
- A neutral observer documenting events without interference.
- An advocate who defends human actions before God.
- An adversary who challenges human integrity and motives. (correct)
The Book of Job delves into human suffering, but what related question does it intentionally avoid addressing?
The Book of Job delves into human suffering, but what related question does it intentionally avoid addressing?
How does the conclusion of Job's friends, that Job 'must have' sinned, reflect their understanding of the relationship between actions and suffering?
How does the conclusion of Job's friends, that Job 'must have' sinned, reflect their understanding of the relationship between actions and suffering?
What is emphasized when God gives Job a 'virtual tour' of the universe?
What is emphasized when God gives Job a 'virtual tour' of the universe?
How do the Earth's foundation, diverse animal life, and powerful thunderstorms shown to Job relate to God's response about human understanding?
How do the Earth's foundation, diverse animal life, and powerful thunderstorms shown to Job relate to God's response about human understanding?
Why does God emphasize that Job lacks a universal vantage point?
Why does God emphasize that Job lacks a universal vantage point?
What do the Behemoth and Leviathan symbolize in the Book of Job?
What do the Behemoth and Leviathan symbolize in the Book of Job?
How do the 'fantastic creatures' in Job reveal that God's world is good?
How do the 'fantastic creatures' in Job reveal that God's world is good?
What is the key message about suffering conveyed in the Book of Job?
What is the key message about suffering conveyed in the Book of Job?
How do Job's struggle, honesty, and prayer relate to God's perception of Job?
How do Job's struggle, honesty, and prayer relate to God's perception of Job?
What fundamental action does the Book of Job encourage readers to do?
What fundamental action does the Book of Job encourage readers to do?
What attribute of God is most emphasized through the narrative of Job?
What attribute of God is most emphasized through the narrative of Job?
The Book of Psalms contains multiple poems; how many?
The Book of Psalms contains multiple poems; how many?
What word frames the final five poems in Book of Psalms?
What word frames the final five poems in Book of Psalms?
In English, what does the divine name 'Yahweh' mean?
In English, what does the divine name 'Yahweh' mean?
How does the final poem in each of the 5 sections of the Book of Psalms conclude?
How does the final poem in each of the 5 sections of the Book of Psalms conclude?
How is the Book of Psalms presented, according to the content?
How is the Book of Psalms presented, according to the content?
In Book 1, what type of request starts Psalms 15 and 24?
In Book 1, what type of request starts Psalms 15 and 24?
Flashcards
What makes Job unique?
What makes Job unique?
Set in Uz, away from Israel, all characters are non-Israelites, and has no clear historical setting.
Job's characteristics?
Job's characteristics?
Blameless, Righteous, Honors God.
"Sah-tahn" meaning?
"Sah-tahn" meaning?
Accuser, prosecutor.
Job doesn't answer?
Job doesn't answer?
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Job's friends conclude?
Job's friends conclude?
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Job's virtual tour?
Job's virtual tour?
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God shows Job...?
God shows Job...?
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Point of God's tour?
Point of God's tour?
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Behemoth and Leviathan?
Behemoth and Leviathan?
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Learn about God's world?
Learn about God's world?
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Suffering in this world?
Suffering in this world?
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God honors and appreciates?
God honors and appreciates?
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Job is an invitation to?
Job is an invitation to?
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Psalms of Lament?
Psalms of Lament?
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Psalms of Praise?
Psalms of Praise?
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Proverbs Conclusion?
Proverbs Conclusion?
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Value in Ecclesiastes?
Value in Ecclesiastes?
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How to live in Hevel?
How to live in Hevel?
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Gifts of God (Hevel)?
Gifts of God (Hevel)?
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Psalms are all about...?
Psalms are all about...?
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Study Notes
- The book of Job is unique for three reasons
- It is set in Uz, away from Israel
- All characters are non-Israelites
- It lacks a clear historical setting
- Job's character can be described as blameless, righteous, and God-honoring
- Sah-tahn in Hebrew means accuser or prosecutor
- The book of Job does not answer why people suffer
- Job's friends think Job must have sinned as the reason for his suffering
- God takes Job on a virtual tour of the universe
- God shows Job the earth's foundation, animals, and thunder/lightening
- This tour shows Job that he doesn't have a universal vantage point
- Behemoth and Leviathan symbolize disorder and danger
- God's world is good, but not always perfect
- God's world is ordered and wild
- God's world is beautiful and dangerous
- The amazing world we live in is not designed to prevent suffering
- God honors and appreciates Job's struggle, honesty, and prayer
- The book of Job invites people to trust God's wisdom
- The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 poems
- The last five poems in Psalms are poems of praise and they begin and end with the word "Hallelu-yah"
- Hallelu-yah means "Praise Yahweh"
- The final poem in each of the five books or sections says, "May the Lord God of Israel be blessed forever, Amen and Amen."
- The Book of Psalms is being offered as a new Torah about prayer
- In Book 1, Psalms 15 and 24 begin with a call to Covenant Faithfulness
- Book 2 opens with Psalms focusing on hope for a future return to the Temple in Zion
- Book 2 ends addressing the future reign of the messianic King
- This reign will fulfill God's promises to Abraham
- Creation (trees, mountains, rivers) expresses through clapping and singing
- Book 5 opens confirming that the Messianic king defeats evil and brings God's kingdom
- The Psalms of Lament include:
- Prayers of pain, confusion, and anger
- Attention to what's wrong in the world
- Asking God to do something
- The Psalms of Praise include:
- Prayers of joy and celebration
- Attention to what's good in the world
- Retelling the story and thanking God
- The Book of Psalms is about:
- Torah and Messiah
- Lament and Praise
- Faith and Hope
- The purpose of Biblical Wisdom Literature (Proverbs) is exploring how to live well in God's world
- Wisdom is the accumulated insight of God's people through the generations
- Proverbs can help us gain wisdom
- Proverbs help develop the fear of the Lord
- The fear of the Lord includes reverence and awe, moral mindset, and a humble oneself
- Proverbs address marriage, justice, speech, family, debt, work, generosity, forgiveness, etc.
- Proverbs are probabilities, not promises
- Proverbs focus on the general rule, not exceptions
- Proverbs opened and closed with the figure of the Wise Woman
- Even though "hevel" is translated as "meaningless," in Hebrew it literally means vapor/smoke
- "Hevel" is used in two ways: temporary/fleeting and enigma/paradox
- The author's goal is to let the teacher deconstruct ways meaning and purpose are found apart from God
- Wealth, career, status, and pleasure are things we find meaning and purpose in, that we shouldn't
- According to Ecclesiastes, we should value wisdom and fear of the Lord
- To live in the midst of Hevel, accept that all of life is out of our control
- Three gifts of God that you can enjoy in the midst of Hevel are friendship, family, good meals and sunny days
- The author ends Proverbs with a warning that there is no end
- Fear God and keep commands, for God will bring every hidden thing into judgement, whether good or evil
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