Psalms
Who wrote some (but not all) of the psalms?
David
Who is Proverbs typically attributed to? AKA who do many think the author is?
Solomon
True or False: God’s world is amazing and very good, but it is not always safe; in other words, the world has order and beauty, but it’s also wild and dangerous.
TRUE
Who is the book often attributed to, but probably didn't write it?
Solomon
Describe the emotion in lamentations...
Sad, depressing, raw, vulnerable, angry
How many mini-books (or sections) are there in the entire book of Psalms?
5
Proverbs = _______________
Wisdom, probabilities, most-likely things
True or False: The accuser claims that the only reason Job obeys God is because he is in it for the rewards.
True
Name 1 of the 4 themes in the book.
Intense Desire (Seeking & Finding), Right Timing, Joy of Physical Attraction, Symbolic Love
Acrostics
What are the two main types of psalms?
Lament & praise
Proverbs do not = ___________________
Proverbs do not = PROMISES
Which "corner" of the "Triangle of Claims" does Eliphaz defend?
God's Righteousness
At the end of the book, love is compared to what for being both beautiful and dangerous?
Fire!
Name 1 of the 3 things which lament poems are/offer:
A form of protest, a way of processing emotion, a place to voice confusion.
What does the section in the Old Testament called the “Ketuvim” mean?
Writings!
What are the two main themes in the book of Proverbs?
Wisdom & Fear of the Lord
What is the Retribution Principle?
The righteous will prosper, and the wicked will suffer.
Name 1 interpretation of the Song of Songs
Jewish (God & Israel); Christian (Christ & Church); other ancient love poetry (like Egypt & Babylon)
Name 1 of the 3 things which lament poems are/offer:
A form of protest, a way of processing emotion, a place to voice confusion.
What was the purpose of the book of Psalms?
Virtual temple!
What is a healthy understanding of the “Fear of the Lord?” How would you explain it to someone else?
Respect, honor, not terror
What two creatures does God introduce Job to at the end of the book? And yes, you need to name BOTH.
Behemoth & Leviathan
Name 1 of the 4 themes in the book.
Intense Desire (Seeking & Finding), Right Timing, Joy of Physical Attraction, Symbolic Love
Should lamentations be involved in the life of a believer?
Yes!