introduction to poetic literature dr. rick griffith, singapore bible college
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Introduction to Poetic Literature
Dr. Rick Griffith, Singapore Bible CollegeDr. Rick Griffith, Singapore Bible Collegewww.biblestudydownloads.comwww.biblestudydownloads.com
Dr. Rick Griffith, Singapore Bible CollegeDr. Rick Griffith, Singapore Bible Collegewww.biblestudydownloads.comwww.biblestudydownloads.com
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Who of the following is not Job's friend?
A. Eliphaz B. Bildad
C. Bilphaz D. ZopharC. Bilphaz
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What is the key word of the book Ecclesiastes?
A. Enjoyment B. Meaningless
C. Fearfulness D. Powerless
B. Meaningless
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The following letters form the key word for the Book of Proverbs.
What is the word?
D I M W O SW I S D O M
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How many OT books are considered Wisdom Books?
A. 5 B. 4
C. 3 D. 6C. 3
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Which of the following books does not belong to the same category?
A. Song of Songs B. Ecclesiastes
C. Job D. Proverbs
A. Song of Songs
Song of Songs
This book is not a wisdom book.
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Psalm 100:1-5
All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice. Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell; Come ye before Him and rejoice.
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Psalm 100:1-5Know that the Lord is Good indeed
Without our aid he did us make
We are his flock, he doth us feed
And for his sheep he doth us take
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Psalm 100:1-5
O enter then his gates with praise
Approach with joy his courts unto
Praise, laud and bless his name always
For it is seemly so to do
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Psalm 100:1-5For why the Lord our God is goodHis mercy is for ever sureHis truth at all times firmly stoodAnd shall from age to age endure
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• Characteristic of Wisdom Books
• Overview of each Wisdom Book
• Contrast between Wisdom Books
• Applications
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WISDOM BOOKS
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Purpose of the Prophetic Books
Gen. 12:1-3; 15:18Unconditional
Blessing
Deut. 28; Lev. 26ConditionalJudgment
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Abrahamic CovenantMosaic Covenant
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DIfFEReNccES
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Ancient Near Eastern Wisdom Literature
The Nations had Wisdom TeachersWise men of Mesopotamia, Canaan and Egypt were compared with Solomon.
Divided into instructional & discourse
Egyptian Instructional Wisdom
Mesopotamian Discoursive Wisdom
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INNER THOUGHTS
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Hmm…
GOD??
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JoshuaJudges
Ruth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings
1 Chronicles2 Chronicles
EzraNehemiah
Esther
GenesisExodus
LeviticusNumbers
Deuteronomy
HistoricalIsaiah
JeremiahLamentations
EzekielDaniel
HoseaJoel
AmosObadiahJonahMicahNahum
HabakkukZephaniah
HaggaiZechariahMalachi
Prophetical
POETIC BOOKSJob
PsalmsProverbs
EcclesiastesSong of Solomon
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Contents of Writing Style of Writing
351
Principle to live by Repetition of Thought
Logic Total Being
Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes
Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Song of Songs
Smaller Category (Subset)
Larger Category
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KEY WORD:
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KEY VERSE:
The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress. Therefore, men revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?
Job 37:23-24
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AUTHOR:
DATE:1. Job probably lived during the patriarchal period.2. The book was probably written in the early 8th century B.C.
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Prologue
Cycles
Hymn on Wisdom
Job's Final Speech
Elihu's 4 Speeches
Yahweh's 2 Speeches
Epilogue
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Theological Themes
The doctrine of retribution in Deut. 28 (blessings and curses) is a moral principle of God's administration of justice for Israel, but not a hard and fast rule for each individual. Job and the 4 speakers held fast to retribution theology but God eliminated it.
God can work all things – even evil things – together for good (Rom. 8:28).
Jesus suffered the greatest evil – betrayal and crucifixion – so that we have forgiveness and cleansing.
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EY WORDEY WORD
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EY VERSEEY VERSE
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him an he will make your paths straight.”
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
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Author:Solomon, Agur, Lemuel, anonymous wise men
Date:Most are from Solomon's era (before 931 BC). The final date of compilation is generally considered to be around 700 BC.
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The practical benefits of wisdom over wickedness in everyday life.
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Theological Themes
The Book of Proverbs presents the contents of Israelite education, though it obviously deals with knowledge and secular education.
The Book of Proverbs' wisdom rooted in a personal knowledge of God.
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Enjoy LifeEnjoy Life – “A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment?” (2:24-25)
Fear GodFear God – “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” (12:13)
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Author:
KING SOLOMON
Date:
Probably around 935 B.C (late in Solomon's life)
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Endless Cycles of Nature
Pessimistic view of life apart from God
Endless Cycles of Wisdom
Endless Cycles of Pleasure
Endless Cycles of Toil
MEANING
LESS
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Theological Themes
Theology of contentment
In view of the lack of substance and meaning in life, Qoheleth urges his readers to enjoy life, for it is God who gives us that privilege (2:24-25). This satisfaction does not belong to all mankind, for the work of the sinner ends in futility (2:26). Godly contentment, however, is not the ultimate good for mankind
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Key Word Key Verse
JOB INCOMPREHENSIBILITY 37:24
PROVERBS WISDOM 3:5-6
ECCLESIASTES MEANINGLESS2:24-2512:13
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Job and Ecclesiastes is DISCOURSIVE wisdom while Proverbs is INSTRUCTIONAL wisdom
Job and Ecclesiastes are negative in nature while Proverbs is positive in nature
Job debates with others. Proverbs is declaration and commands. Ecclesiastes debates with self.
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• Characteristic of Wisdom Books
• Overview of each Wisdom Book
• Contrast between Wisdom Books
• Applications
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Ecclesiastes … Vanity“Wisdom can overcome life's vanities.”
Proverbs…….Wisdom“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”
Job……..Trust in God's wisdomSubmit to God despite suffering
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Summary
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CREDITSNg Chet Wei
Priskali AchumIra Rebeca Tannos
William TohSng Tien Leng
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BlackBlack
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