I Solomonly Swear
I am said to have written most of the book of Proverbs. Who am I?
King Solomon
What is the definition of a Psalter?
The Book of Psalms of the Old Testament, which contains 150 Psalms.
What is a Biblical prophet?
Chosen by God to communicate a message of salvation.
What is the 1st step in the Cycle of Redemption?
God creates or enters into a Covenant and it is good.
Define thanksgiving (not the holiday, but type of Psalm).
A prayer of gratitude for the gift of life and the gifts of life.
Define Psalms.
Hymns or songs of prayer to God that express praise, thanksgiving, or lament.
What were some characteristics of Biblical prophets?
Obeyed God
Knew God wanted His people to treat all people with justice
Lived good, moral lives
Knew God wanted people to return to Him
What is the 2nd step in the Cycle of Redemption?
Humanity falls into idolatry, resulting in disease, war, and grief.
Define praise/
A prayer of acknowledgement that God is God, giving God glory not for what he does, but simply because he is.
What are hymns?
Poetic song lyrics written to honor God.
This book in the Bible represents wisdom from Israelite history.
Proverbs
What is the 3rd step in the Cycle of Redemption?
God sends prophets, teachers, kings, and others who lead the people to repentance.
We lived before and during the Babylonian exile and our messages are messages of what?
Messages were warnings.
Define lament.
A Psalm that conveys mourning and petitioning of God in times of need.
True or false in the book of Psalms it makes God’s wisdom seem like a woman.
False. Book of Proverbs.
What is the 4th step in the Cycle of Redemption?
People return to following the Covenant.
We lived during and after the Babylonian exile and our messages were messages of what?
Messages were comfort and hope.
The books of Psalms is said to be written by me. Who am I?
King David
What are the 3 components of the Prophetic Message?
Act justly towards one another
Return to God with faithful hearts
Hope in God’s deliverance
What is the final step in the Cycle of Redemption?
Peace and God’s healing return to the people.