OT Curtis Final v4.txt

What material (books or parts of books) is included in the OT wisdom literature?

According to Curtis the Law & Prophets are vertical revelation while the Wisdom Literature is *********** revelation.

What is the only OT book whose setting &characters are non-Isaraelite?

What is meant by the doctrine of retribution?

Be aware of at least four reasons for suffering recognized in the book of Job.

What is the “solution” that brings resolution to Job? understanding why we suffer is not the key. the fear of the LORD is wisdom, Yahweh is good &just when circumstances seem to prove the opposite

What is meant by the question of “disinterested piety”? Does Job fear God for nothing? -- Suffering happened in order to show Satan that disinterested piety does exist; that there are people who will serve God because of who He is rather than for what they get in return for serving God.

This participant in the book of Job enters the debate late &promises far more than he is able to deliver. Elihu

What does Job 1:9 suggest about the purpose of the Book of Job? Disinterested piety exists!

What conclusion did your professor reach about the significance of the interrupted third cycle of speeches in the debate between Job &his friends? the friends have been silenced, they say no more b/c they have nothing more to say

What contribution does Job 28:28 make to the question of how to respond to suffering? "Behold, the fear of the LORD that is wisdom, &to turn away from evil is understanding

The desire for a mediator &the idea that perhaps a person might be vindicated after death are suggested in this book though without really contributing to a solution to the problem raised by the events presented in the book. Job

Since much of what Job’s friends said was true what was their basic mistake in their attempts to comfort Job? Unwise application of doctrine: their mistake lay in their incorrect application of doctrine to Job. They then made bad matters worse by insisting that Job's situation could not be an exception

How does Job begin his discussion to his friends in Job 3? How do you think this influenced the direction of the debate that follows? -you misunderstood the meaning of my cries -you didn't give me kindness

What three purposes for the book of Psalms are suggested by the various titles given to the book? praises, songs (psalms), prayers

A _________________ is a cry to God for deliverance in a time of distress Laments

Know the basic definition of the other types of psalms as mentioned in the course pack &the suggestion made there as to how they might have been used. Thanksgiving hymn (used with thanksgiving offerings as a response to God when a prayer was answered), salvation history psalms (review history of Israel in order to show how obedience insures blessing while disobedience brings judgment-- used in settings where there was a need to call the people to renew their vows to obey God's covenant), Hymns of praise, wisdom psalms (didactic purpose-- teaching)

This psalm was written by David in the aftermath of his being confronted by Nathan because of David’s sin with Bathsheba &Uriah. Psalm 51

Know the five messianic themes from Psalms identified by Kirkpatrick. 1. the Royal Messiah: the messianic king would fulfill God's promise to

What type of psalm is Psalm 1? is a wisdom psalm. know what it teaches as the key to prospering in everything a person does.

This psalm gives instruction about how to respond to injustice. Psalm 37

What three responses to injustice found in Ps 37 were noted in our classroom discussion of the first few verses of the psalm? don't fret, don't be envious, refrain from anger

What teaching does Psalm 73 have in common with the book of Job in terms of responses to suffering that transform? trust that God is good

What kind of psalm is Ps. 78? Based on the verses of the psalm that we looked at in class what is the purpose of these salvation history psalms? Psalm 78-salvation history: review Israel's history & renew their vows to obey God's covenant

What kind of psalm is Ps. 107? What does the psalm demonstrate about the importance of giving public testimony about God’s deliverance? Salvation history/thanksgiving

What is wisdom as seen by the Old Testament? -skill in living accord. to Yahweh's order -search for the order that God created

Note the importance of Prov. 1:7. Why is it such a central principle in the book? "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge

Know the basic characteristics of the sluggard as noted in class procrastination

Know the basic difference between the wise person &the foolish person as noted in class. teachable, has discretion

Know what a proverb is. general truth rather than an invariable law or promise; an individual proverb captures a tiny cross section of truth rather than providing a comprehensive teaching on a topic

Note where the pursuit of wisdom leads according to Prov. 2:1-5. protect from a variety of dangers including evil men & wicked woman & keep a person flourishing on good & righteous paths

Know the three contributors to the book who are mentioned by name. Solomon, Agur, Lemuel

Know where the acrostic poem describing the excellent woman is found. Proverbs 31:10-31

This book emphasizes the uncertainties &inequities of life. Ecclesiastes

What does Ecclesiastes present as the key to living in this fallen world? Be realistic/trust God in the midst of realities of life in a fallen world/live wisely & be diligent/live in the light of death & eternity/Enjoy/Recognize God's sovereignty/ Fear God & keep his comm&ments

How does Ecclesiastes provide a balance to the material that dominates Proverbs? Does Ecclesiastes discourage the use of proverbs &wisdom in living life? Even as this book makes it clear that there are few guarantees in life in a fallen world, it contains many proverbs that make it clear that wise living is important

How does Ecclesiastes affirm the importance of living by faith? by faith, not by sight. Apart from faith, there are no certain answers;only ambiguity & uncertainty

This book frequently exhorts the reader to “enjoy life.” Ecclesiastes

This book is characterized by an emphasis on the vanity of things in this world. Ecclesiastes

This book looks for a way to live that will generate a “profit” or “advantage,” &presumably one that death cannot rob us of. Ecclesiastes

Be familiar with both the “two major character” &the “three major character” interpretation of Song of Songs. 2 character(Solomon,Shulamite) / 3 character (Solomon, Shulamite, the man she loved "shepherd") - read page 39-40 in coursepak

What did Curtis suggest about solving the problem of seeing Solomon (with his seven hundred wives &three hundred concubines [1 Kings 11:3]) as a role model for an ideal relationship between a man &a woman in marriage? See this as an ideal relationship that Solomon in his wisdom realized was possible, but one that he never personally experienced b/c he refused to obey God's wisdom in such matters; (other less-preferred possibilities: Suppose that Solomon's other marriages were for political alliances, not out of true love. Or The girl died and Solomon tried to feel the gap thru many marriages)

Know the six major themes of Isaiah’s preaching. (1) the holiness of God (2) sovereignty of God (3) the Messiah (4) the remnant: the core of

In which chapter of Isaiah would you find the account of God calling Isaiah to be a prophet? Ch 6

In which chapter of Isaiah would you find the Immanuel passage applied by Matthew to the birth of Jesus? Isaiah 7-9

In which chapter of Isaiah would you find the oracle against the king of Babylon described in terms often thought to be indicative of the fall of Satan? Isaiah 14

This prophet is characterized by the use of the term “the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah

Know the difference in focus between chapters 1-39 & 40-66. 1-39: God's judgment on the sin of the nations and especially Judah / 40-66: hope and God's deliverance of hispeople from Exile

This prophet, almost two hundred years before the event, predicted by name Cyrus, the Persian king who allowed the Jews to return from their exile in Babylon. Isaiah

What are the “Servant Songs” of Isaiah? Where would you find them in the book? ch 49-57; king, prophet, and the people of Judah are called the servant of the Lord at various points in the book. (people and kings are not good servants). A good servant obeys the Lord, brings justice, experience suffering, restore nations

Be familiar with Ahaz, Hezekiah, Merodach-baladan, Cyrus, &701 BC as discussed in the course pack. Read p 41-43.

What Gentile nation did God use to judge: (a) the Northern Kingdom of Israel; (b) the Southern Kingdom of Judah? (a) Assyria (b) Babylon

3. Where in the Old Testament would you find the words, “The righteous person will live by his faith?” What is the meaning of the verse in its Old Testament context?Habakkuk;