Wisdom Literature and Israelite Kings Overview
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What are the 5 books of wisdom?

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

Identify the basic purpose or function of wisdom literature?

To provide instruction to live a moral and godly life. Gives you principles for living well.

What's the basic difference between how Proverbs and Ecclesiastes portray the world?

  • Proverbs is about the world being predictable. Ecclesiastes focuses on the unpredictability of the world.
  • Proverbs is about the world being random. Ecclesiastes highlights the need to trust God.
  • Proverbs is about life being structured, predictable and in order. Ecclesiastes is about life being pointless and unpredictable, not in order, highlights the need to trust God. (correct)
  • Proverbs is about life being unpredictable. Ecclesiastes is about life being predictable.

    • What genre is the "Song of Songs" and how does it fit into the Bible's wisdom literature?

    <p>It's the genre of romance poetry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the book of Psalms?

    <p>A collection of songs, prayers, poems, and praise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's verse Job 1:21?

    <p>&quot;The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe what is gained by the "perspectives diversity" of the Bible's wisdom literature?

    <p>The understanding of Life presenting varied views on suffering, joy and God's justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 parts of the continuous, downward cycle of the judges in Watkins?

    <p>Sin, oppression, cry for help, deliverance and peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Israel's first true king?

    <p>Saul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's the correct order of kingships between David, Saul and Solomon?

    <p>Saul, David, Solomon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain how Saul fulfilled Israel's desire for a king, while David fulfilled God's

    <p>Saul represented Israel's desire for a king due to his appearance and might. David was a man after God's heart, he fulfilled God's covenantal plans for Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did God maintain the "U' shaped relationship with David and the Temple.

    <p>God promised David everlasting dynasty. Though the temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 key turning points in Israel's history after the reign of Solomon

    <ol> <li>The kingdom of Israel was divided into two with a northern kingdom called Israel and the southern kingdom called Judah 2) The northern kingdom, Israel was conquered first 3) The southern kingdom, Judah was conquered second 4) The elite of Judah were taken into exile in Babylon 5) A remnant returned to Jerusalem and rebuilt the city and temple</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the one way the biblical prophets differed from kings? What is one way the prophets differed from priests

    <p>Prophets addressed moral and spiritual issues directly from God, challenging the political and religious leadership. Priests were focused on community transformation, not ritual mediation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key implications of the prophets proclaiming their message not just to kings and people in power, but to everyone and anyone?

    <p>That God's call for justice and repentance was universal, transcending class or status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three peaks of prophetic fulfillment?

    <p>Immediate events in Israel history. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus The end times when God ultimate plan is realized/ Eschatological</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word eschatology mean?

    <p>Words about the end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe what "apocalyptic" is as a Biblical genre

    <p>It's a literary style using symbolic language to reveal God's ultimate victory over all evil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the city of Babylon symbolize in Revelation according to Watkins?

    <p>Babylon symbolizes as authorities that set themselves from God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prostitute symbolize in Revelation according to Watkins?

    <p>Wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Revelation put forward as the symbolic city of Babylon?

    <p>Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean that Revelation invites people to be martyrs?

    <p>a way of living that bears witness to the reign of Jesus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rome's major problem with Christianity?

    <p>Exclusivity doesn't include other Gods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate example in Revelation of the asymmetrical status and power of good over evil?

    <p>eternal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean that the Bible's story ends with superabundance?

    <p>Revelation concludes with a vision of eternal blessings, abundant life, and a restored creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major sections of the Bible?

    <p>Old Testament and New Testament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's the definition of God's grace?

    <p>Gods favor for the ungodly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four gospels?

    <p>Matthew, Mark, Luke, John</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of Jesus' name?

    <p>The Lord saves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the gospels, what is the ultimate instance of God's grace?

    <p>Jesus' death and resurrection for humanity's salvation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jesus' Ascension and what is one reason it's important?

    <p>His return to heaven signifies Him taking his place at the tomb and promise to return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the controversy addressed at the Jerusalem Council and what was the decision about the controversy?

    <p>Whether Gentile Christians must follow Jewish laws. Gentiles don't have to be circumcised; they must avoid idolatry and immorality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did we learn about blessings and curses from the article "What does the Bible say about blessings and curse?

    <p>That blessings arise from obedience to God, and curses from disobedience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Moses initially flee from Egypt?

    <p>Because he killed an Egyptian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the book of Leviticus is concerned with how God's people can enter what?

    <p>How God's people can live in holiness and purity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's verse Exodus 34:6?

    <p>The Lord, the Lord, a God compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and overflowing with loyal love and faithfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which 5 characteristics of God is connected to the word womb? How did we define that characteristic in class?

    <p>Compassion, we defined it as mercy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Journal question; How has this class changed, enriched, and/or challenged your understanding of the Bible, Christians, Christianity, yourself, and/ or the world?

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    I Said the Bible presents itself as "the true story of everything" What does that mean and why does it matter?

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    Study Notes

    Wisdom Literature Overview

    • Five books of wisdom: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
    • Purpose: Instruction for moral and godly living; principles for a good life
    • Proverbs: Life is structured, predictable, ordered
    • Ecclesiastes: Life is pointless, unpredictable, disordered; trust God
    • Song of Solomon: Romance poetry
    • Psalms: Collection of songs, prayers, poems, praise
    • Job 1:21: "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord"
    • Value of diverse perspectives: Understanding life through suffering, joy, God's justice

    Judges Cycle

    • Five-part cycle: Sin, oppression, cry for help, deliverance, peace

    Israelite Kings

    • First king: Saul
    • Kings in order: Saul, David, Solomon
    • Saul's kingship: Filled Israel's desire for a king
    • David's kingship: Fulfilled God's plan for Israel and covenant (relationship with God)
    • Solomon's relationship with God: Maintain God's covenants

    Post-Solomonic Israel

    • Kingdom division: Israel (north), Judah (south)
    • Conquests: Northern kingdom conquered first, Southern kingdom later
    • Exile: Elite of Judah taken to Babylon
    • Return and rebuilding: Remnant returns to Jerusalem, rebuilds city and temple

    Prophets

    • Prophets' role: Admonish moral/spiritual issues; challenge leadership
    • Prophets vs priests: Prophets address moral and spiritual issues directly; priests focus on community transformation
    • Prophets' universal call: Calls for justice/repentance transcend status and class
    • Prophetic fulfillment: Immediate events, Jesus' life/death/resurrection, end times

    Apocalyptic Literature

    • Apocalypse: Symbolic language revealing God's ultimate victory

    Revelation

    • Babylon: Represents authorities opposed to God
    • Prostitute: Symbol of wealth
    • Babylon as Jerusalem: Symbolic representation
    • Martyr: Living a life that witnesses Jesus' reign
    • Rome and Christianity: Rome's conflict with Christianity's exclusiveness

    General Biblical Topics

    • Bible's sections: Old Testament, New Testament
    • God's grace: God's favor for the ungodly
    • Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
    • Jesus' name meaning: "The Lord saves"
    • Jesus' death/resurrection: Ultimate grace
    • Jesus' ascension: Return to heaven, promise to return
    • Jerusalem Council: Gentile inclusion; circumcision not required
    • Blessings and curses: Obedience brings blessings, and disobedience leads to consequences
    • Moses' flight: Killed an Egyptian (fled Egypt)
    • Leviticus: Holiness and purity
    • Exodus 34:6: Compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, loving, faithful God

    New Testament

    • Key characters and events: Jesus, gospels, ascension, Jerusalem Council.
    • Defining Characteristics of God's Grace: God favors the undeserving.
    • Emphasis in the New Testament: Jesus' teachings.
    • Implications of the Bible's narrative: God's sovereignty.

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    Explore the key themes of Wisdom Literature, including the five books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Additionally, understand the cyclical pattern in Judges and the significance of the Israelite kings, from Saul to Solomon, in God's covenant with His people. This quiz will deepen your understanding of biblical narratives and their moral teachings.

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