The document provides an overview of wisdom literature and poetry in the Old Testament. It discusses the main wisdom books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. It explains that wisdom literature delves into questions about pain, God, wisdom, life, and love rather than advancing the story of Israel. It also describes the different genres of wisdom literature like proverbs, riddles, and discussions. Additionally, it gives background on the book of Job and examines questions it raises about the problem of suffering and God's justice.
A beginner’s guide to understanding the Bible. This study is intended to show how the Old Testament fits together. For more information please check out my blog. www.thoughtsfromeb.wordpress.com
This document discusses biblical numbers and events from 2014-2018 related to the end times. It aims to confront whether calculating dates of end time events is biblical and determine if evidence shows the imminent coming of the Tribulation period. The document outlines what will happen during the Tribulation based on descriptions in Revelation, including the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. It also summarizes Jesus' description of the Tribulation in Matthew 24 and references Daniel 9 for clues about its timing.
God chooses Abraham through whom to send the Messiah. Abraham is a man of faith who God promises to make into a great nation and through whom all nations will be blessed. Key figures like Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Melchizedek prefigure aspects of Christ. The book of Genesis establishes major themes of the Bible - creation, the fall of man, God's plan for salvation, and his choosing of Israel as the people through whom the Messiah will come.
The document provides an overview of the key points and themes in the Book of Genesis. It discusses that Genesis is the first book of the Bible and is about origins, including the origins of humankind, Israel, and God's relationship with a particular people. The document also summarizes some of the major sections and themes in Genesis, including Creation, the dignity of humankind, and the recurring formula of "Toledot" or generations that structures the book.
The document discusses the divine purpose of the Tabernacle based on Exodus 25:8 and 29:46-47. It covers how God wants to dwell among His people as represented by the Tabernacle, and the significance of its construction according to God's instructions. It also summarizes the arrangement of the 12 tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle, with their placement on the four sides corresponding to the four living creatures seen by Ezekiel and Revelation.
The book of Exodus describes the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom. It begins with the Israelites enslaved in Egypt and ends with them receiving the Law from God at Mount Sinai and constructing the Tabernacle as a place of worship. Key events include Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt after ten plagues, the first Passover, crossing the Red Sea, receiving manna and water from God in the wilderness, and being given the Ten Commandments at Sinai. The central theme is God redeeming his people from bondage and establishing them as His chosen nation with Himself as their God.
Ezekiel was a priest from Judah who prophesied during and after the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC. He emphasized reminding Judah of their sins that led to exile, prophesying judgment on gentile nations, and encouraging the people by prophesying future restoration. God's glory, or power over judgment, was a key theme. Ezekiel experienced visions as dreams to communicate spiritual truths. He commonly referred to the people of Israel as the "House of Israel." His call involved God instructing him to eat a scroll and then speak God's words to the rebellious people.
Journey Through The Bible: Isaiah Part 1- Crisis and FaithResurrection Church
Isaiah was one of the greatest prophets of the Bible. Part One looks at the prophetic process, how do prophets communicate God's messages. During Isaiah's life time Judah faced military and moral crises in which they had to choose between obedience to God's word proclaimed by Isaiah or reliance on strategic alliances.
A beginner’s guide to understanding the Bible. This study is intended to show how the Old Testament fits together. For more information please check out my blog. www.thoughtsfromeb.wordpress.com
This document discusses biblical numbers and events from 2014-2018 related to the end times. It aims to confront whether calculating dates of end time events is biblical and determine if evidence shows the imminent coming of the Tribulation period. The document outlines what will happen during the Tribulation based on descriptions in Revelation, including the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. It also summarizes Jesus' description of the Tribulation in Matthew 24 and references Daniel 9 for clues about its timing.
God chooses Abraham through whom to send the Messiah. Abraham is a man of faith who God promises to make into a great nation and through whom all nations will be blessed. Key figures like Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Melchizedek prefigure aspects of Christ. The book of Genesis establishes major themes of the Bible - creation, the fall of man, God's plan for salvation, and his choosing of Israel as the people through whom the Messiah will come.
The document provides an overview of the key points and themes in the Book of Genesis. It discusses that Genesis is the first book of the Bible and is about origins, including the origins of humankind, Israel, and God's relationship with a particular people. The document also summarizes some of the major sections and themes in Genesis, including Creation, the dignity of humankind, and the recurring formula of "Toledot" or generations that structures the book.
The document discusses the divine purpose of the Tabernacle based on Exodus 25:8 and 29:46-47. It covers how God wants to dwell among His people as represented by the Tabernacle, and the significance of its construction according to God's instructions. It also summarizes the arrangement of the 12 tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle, with their placement on the four sides corresponding to the four living creatures seen by Ezekiel and Revelation.
The book of Exodus describes the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom. It begins with the Israelites enslaved in Egypt and ends with them receiving the Law from God at Mount Sinai and constructing the Tabernacle as a place of worship. Key events include Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt after ten plagues, the first Passover, crossing the Red Sea, receiving manna and water from God in the wilderness, and being given the Ten Commandments at Sinai. The central theme is God redeeming his people from bondage and establishing them as His chosen nation with Himself as their God.
Ezekiel was a priest from Judah who prophesied during and after the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC. He emphasized reminding Judah of their sins that led to exile, prophesying judgment on gentile nations, and encouraging the people by prophesying future restoration. God's glory, or power over judgment, was a key theme. Ezekiel experienced visions as dreams to communicate spiritual truths. He commonly referred to the people of Israel as the "House of Israel." His call involved God instructing him to eat a scroll and then speak God's words to the rebellious people.
Journey Through The Bible: Isaiah Part 1- Crisis and FaithResurrection Church
Isaiah was one of the greatest prophets of the Bible. Part One looks at the prophetic process, how do prophets communicate God's messages. During Isaiah's life time Judah faced military and moral crises in which they had to choose between obedience to God's word proclaimed by Isaiah or reliance on strategic alliances.
Leviticus outlines rules and regulations for the Israelites regarding sacrifices, priesthood, cleanliness, daily life, and vows. It establishes a system of sacrifices to build the people's relationship with God and cover sins. It details the beginning of the priestly order with Aaron and his descendants serving as priests. Laws of purity maintained ritual cleanliness in the community and protected against disease and pagan influence. Additional rules governed social and moral conduct. The book emphasizes obedience to God, holiness as God's set-apart people, and the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites.
The document provides an overview of prophets in the Old Testament, their role and function over different historical periods. It discusses how prophets acted as intermediaries between God and the people, speaking on God's behalf. Major prophets mentioned include Moses. It outlines four periods of prophecy: the early monarchical period, the Assyrian crisis, the Babylonian crisis, and the post-exilic period. The document also discusses the biblical perspective on justice, how it involves giving each person their due and respecting the rights of others.
Revelation places the 1000-year rule of the saints after Christ's return in chapter 19, seen in the normal, chronological sense as following the return of Jesus to the earth. This kingdom is both future and earthly ("they will reign on the earth," Rev 5:10). Download the entire manuscript, study notes, and handout at BibleStudyDownloads.org (NT sermons link). You may also listen to the audio of this message at http://cicfamily.com/sermon-listing/?tag=Revelation+of+John.
The document discusses the differences between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 sons of Jacob. It explains that the 12 sons were: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, the tribes that inherited land in Canaan did not exactly match the 12 sons due to Levi receiving no land and Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh each becoming tribes. The document then focuses on the tribes of Ephraim and Dan, explaining how they turned away from God and were judged as a result.
O documento discute os Livros Poéticos da Bíblia, especificamente o Livro de Jó. O Livro de Jó trata do sofrimento do justo Jó e fornece sabedoria para aqueles que sofrem, mostrando que Deus é soberano e sábio. O livro descreve o drama do sofrimento de Jó e suas lições sobre a confiança em Deus mesmo durante os períodos de provação.
This document provides an overview and outline of the biblical book of 1 Samuel. It discusses key figures like Samuel, Saul, and David and important events like Israel's transition to a kingdom and Samuel's anointing of Saul and David as the first two kings of Israel. The document also briefly summarizes stories in 1 Samuel, such as Hannah's prayer for a son which results in Samuel's birth and Samuel's calling by God to become a prophet.
Jacob fears meeting his brother Esau after many years away. He prays to God for deliverance and wrestles with a divine being, emerging with a new name, Israel. Though initially afraid of Esau, his fear subsides after meeting God. After reconciling with Esau, Jacob settles in Shechem but one of his daughters is raped, causing conflict. Jacob moves his family to Bethel where God reaffirms his covenant. Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin, fulfilling a curse Jacob had unwittingly placed on her.
The document provides an overview of the four major prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel - as well as the twelve minor prophets. It summarizes the background, ministry, messages, and sins addressed of each prophet. Key themes across the prophets included warning of coming judgment if people did not repent from idolatry and injustice, promises of God's future blessings, and the hope of a Messiah who would save God's people.
The document summarizes the ceremonial laws and practices for sin offerings in the Israelite Sanctuary. It describes 3 types of sins - unintentional, deliberate, and rebellion - and the appropriate sacrifices for each. For any sin, the sinner was to lay hands on the sacrificial victim, transferring their guilt. The blood of the sacrifice would then be taken by the priest to the altar to fully atone for the sin. Jesus' death on the cross fulfilled these ceremonial duties by bearing the guilt of all humanity and interceding for believers before God in heaven. Through faith in Christ, all sins can be forgiven.
Acts 19, Receiving the Holy Spirit, baptism of the Holy Spirit, becoming hard...Valley Bible Fellowship
Paul arrives in Ephesus and finds some disciples who had not received the Holy Spirit. He baptizes them in Jesus' name and lays hands on them so they receive the Holy Spirit. Some Jews try to invoke Jesus' name in exorcisms but are rebuked by demons. Paul teaches in the school of Tyrannus for two years and many miracles are performed through him. When some become hardened against the gospel, Paul withdraws and reasons daily. Demetrius stirs up a riot against Paul in the theater, accusing him of threatening the cult of Artemis.
The BOOK OF JOB is an illustrious piece of Biblical Literature.
Prepared by
Ms. Merlin Depsy Vinoth
Assistant Professor in English
Holy Cross College, Trichy - 02
This sermon explores Jesus' letter to the Church of Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6. Sardis was a city that was riding on the momentum of past greatness. However, it had passed from glory to insignificance. The church of Sardis mirrored its city, believing itself to be vibrant, but having truly passed from life to death. It provides us with an example very close to the 21st century American church... a "perfect model of inoffensive Christianity". Inoffensive in that they had cow-towed to the pagan culture all around them.
The document discusses prophecies from the book of Daniel about four beasts representing kingdoms and a little horn power. It identifies the little horn as the papacy based on several lines of evidence from Daniel and Revelation: 1) It arose after the 10 divisions of the Roman Empire. 2) It uprooted three of the 10 kingdoms. 3) It differed from and was greater than the other kingdoms. The document argues that the papacy's claims to authority and ability to forgive sins constitute it speaking great things against God.
Haggai was a prophet after the Jewish exile who encouraged the people to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. They had returned from captivity but neglected constructing the Temple for 16 years while focusing on their own homes. Haggai urged them to repent and work on the Temple to end the divine punishment of drought they were experiencing. He promised future glory for the new Temple and assured the people that God would bless and protect them once construction resumed.
God created the Garden of Eden and all things within it as good. This included the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. God commanded Adam and Eve that they could eat from any tree except the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, Eve was deceived by the serpent to eat its fruit. Both Adam and Eve then ate the fruit, disobeying God. This first sin introduced sin and death into the world. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil represented the choice and freedom that God gave humans to obey or disobey Him.
John 5, Jesus’ Deity; “Jesus Never Said He Was God”; 5 Requirements For Salva...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 5, The Deity Claims of Jesus; Who Did Jesus Say He Was?; “Jesus Never Said He Was God”; 5 Requirements For Salvation; Liar, Lunatic, or Lord; All May Honor The Son; Easy-believism; Unwilling to come to Jesus; Life; Sheep Gate; Signs of the Messiah; Sabbath work; prokaryotes, eukaryotes; Who gives life, OSAS
Here are the answers to the quiz questions:
1. Amittai
2. Amos
3. Nineveh
4. Tarshish
5. Sleeping
6. Threw cargo overboard to lighten the ship
7. They cast lots and the lot fell to Jonah
8. The ship's captain
9. Offered a sacrifice to God and made vows
10. He was swallowed by a huge fish
11. Three days and three nights
12. He went to Nineveh
13. 40 days
14. They believed God and declared a fast, putting on sackcloth
15. He became angry and upset
16. He sat outside the
The document discusses biblical roles in the family according to passages from Ephesians and 1 Peter. It summarizes that God intended marriage and family to be the basic building block of society. It then examines biblical roles of wives submitting to husbands, husbands loving wives sacrificially, children obeying and honoring parents, and parents instructing and disciplining children with love. The overall message is that following God's design for families leads to relationship success and a healthy society.
This document provides an overview and objectives of an integrative study on the book of Job. It introduces the main characters in the book and discusses how each one had a different position on Job's suffering. It outlines the positions taken by Satan, Mrs. Job, Job's three friends (Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar), Elihu, and God. It also summarizes the exchanges between Job and his friends over multiple rounds of debates. Finally, it discusses how God responds by questioning Job and restoring him after Job repents.
The document provides an overview of the book of Job, outlining the key characters, plot elements involving Job's suffering and debates with his friends, different positions taken by Satan, Job's wife, his friends, Elihu and God, and objectives of studying the book including exploring why God allows the righteous to suffer.
Leviticus outlines rules and regulations for the Israelites regarding sacrifices, priesthood, cleanliness, daily life, and vows. It establishes a system of sacrifices to build the people's relationship with God and cover sins. It details the beginning of the priestly order with Aaron and his descendants serving as priests. Laws of purity maintained ritual cleanliness in the community and protected against disease and pagan influence. Additional rules governed social and moral conduct. The book emphasizes obedience to God, holiness as God's set-apart people, and the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites.
The document provides an overview of prophets in the Old Testament, their role and function over different historical periods. It discusses how prophets acted as intermediaries between God and the people, speaking on God's behalf. Major prophets mentioned include Moses. It outlines four periods of prophecy: the early monarchical period, the Assyrian crisis, the Babylonian crisis, and the post-exilic period. The document also discusses the biblical perspective on justice, how it involves giving each person their due and respecting the rights of others.
Revelation places the 1000-year rule of the saints after Christ's return in chapter 19, seen in the normal, chronological sense as following the return of Jesus to the earth. This kingdom is both future and earthly ("they will reign on the earth," Rev 5:10). Download the entire manuscript, study notes, and handout at BibleStudyDownloads.org (NT sermons link). You may also listen to the audio of this message at http://cicfamily.com/sermon-listing/?tag=Revelation+of+John.
The document discusses the differences between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 sons of Jacob. It explains that the 12 sons were: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, the tribes that inherited land in Canaan did not exactly match the 12 sons due to Levi receiving no land and Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh each becoming tribes. The document then focuses on the tribes of Ephraim and Dan, explaining how they turned away from God and were judged as a result.
O documento discute os Livros Poéticos da Bíblia, especificamente o Livro de Jó. O Livro de Jó trata do sofrimento do justo Jó e fornece sabedoria para aqueles que sofrem, mostrando que Deus é soberano e sábio. O livro descreve o drama do sofrimento de Jó e suas lições sobre a confiança em Deus mesmo durante os períodos de provação.
This document provides an overview and outline of the biblical book of 1 Samuel. It discusses key figures like Samuel, Saul, and David and important events like Israel's transition to a kingdom and Samuel's anointing of Saul and David as the first two kings of Israel. The document also briefly summarizes stories in 1 Samuel, such as Hannah's prayer for a son which results in Samuel's birth and Samuel's calling by God to become a prophet.
Jacob fears meeting his brother Esau after many years away. He prays to God for deliverance and wrestles with a divine being, emerging with a new name, Israel. Though initially afraid of Esau, his fear subsides after meeting God. After reconciling with Esau, Jacob settles in Shechem but one of his daughters is raped, causing conflict. Jacob moves his family to Bethel where God reaffirms his covenant. Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin, fulfilling a curse Jacob had unwittingly placed on her.
The document provides an overview of the four major prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel - as well as the twelve minor prophets. It summarizes the background, ministry, messages, and sins addressed of each prophet. Key themes across the prophets included warning of coming judgment if people did not repent from idolatry and injustice, promises of God's future blessings, and the hope of a Messiah who would save God's people.
The document summarizes the ceremonial laws and practices for sin offerings in the Israelite Sanctuary. It describes 3 types of sins - unintentional, deliberate, and rebellion - and the appropriate sacrifices for each. For any sin, the sinner was to lay hands on the sacrificial victim, transferring their guilt. The blood of the sacrifice would then be taken by the priest to the altar to fully atone for the sin. Jesus' death on the cross fulfilled these ceremonial duties by bearing the guilt of all humanity and interceding for believers before God in heaven. Through faith in Christ, all sins can be forgiven.
Acts 19, Receiving the Holy Spirit, baptism of the Holy Spirit, becoming hard...Valley Bible Fellowship
Paul arrives in Ephesus and finds some disciples who had not received the Holy Spirit. He baptizes them in Jesus' name and lays hands on them so they receive the Holy Spirit. Some Jews try to invoke Jesus' name in exorcisms but are rebuked by demons. Paul teaches in the school of Tyrannus for two years and many miracles are performed through him. When some become hardened against the gospel, Paul withdraws and reasons daily. Demetrius stirs up a riot against Paul in the theater, accusing him of threatening the cult of Artemis.
The BOOK OF JOB is an illustrious piece of Biblical Literature.
Prepared by
Ms. Merlin Depsy Vinoth
Assistant Professor in English
Holy Cross College, Trichy - 02
This sermon explores Jesus' letter to the Church of Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6. Sardis was a city that was riding on the momentum of past greatness. However, it had passed from glory to insignificance. The church of Sardis mirrored its city, believing itself to be vibrant, but having truly passed from life to death. It provides us with an example very close to the 21st century American church... a "perfect model of inoffensive Christianity". Inoffensive in that they had cow-towed to the pagan culture all around them.
The document discusses prophecies from the book of Daniel about four beasts representing kingdoms and a little horn power. It identifies the little horn as the papacy based on several lines of evidence from Daniel and Revelation: 1) It arose after the 10 divisions of the Roman Empire. 2) It uprooted three of the 10 kingdoms. 3) It differed from and was greater than the other kingdoms. The document argues that the papacy's claims to authority and ability to forgive sins constitute it speaking great things against God.
Haggai was a prophet after the Jewish exile who encouraged the people to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. They had returned from captivity but neglected constructing the Temple for 16 years while focusing on their own homes. Haggai urged them to repent and work on the Temple to end the divine punishment of drought they were experiencing. He promised future glory for the new Temple and assured the people that God would bless and protect them once construction resumed.
God created the Garden of Eden and all things within it as good. This included the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. God commanded Adam and Eve that they could eat from any tree except the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, Eve was deceived by the serpent to eat its fruit. Both Adam and Eve then ate the fruit, disobeying God. This first sin introduced sin and death into the world. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil represented the choice and freedom that God gave humans to obey or disobey Him.
John 5, Jesus’ Deity; “Jesus Never Said He Was God”; 5 Requirements For Salva...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 5, The Deity Claims of Jesus; Who Did Jesus Say He Was?; “Jesus Never Said He Was God”; 5 Requirements For Salvation; Liar, Lunatic, or Lord; All May Honor The Son; Easy-believism; Unwilling to come to Jesus; Life; Sheep Gate; Signs of the Messiah; Sabbath work; prokaryotes, eukaryotes; Who gives life, OSAS
Here are the answers to the quiz questions:
1. Amittai
2. Amos
3. Nineveh
4. Tarshish
5. Sleeping
6. Threw cargo overboard to lighten the ship
7. They cast lots and the lot fell to Jonah
8. The ship's captain
9. Offered a sacrifice to God and made vows
10. He was swallowed by a huge fish
11. Three days and three nights
12. He went to Nineveh
13. 40 days
14. They believed God and declared a fast, putting on sackcloth
15. He became angry and upset
16. He sat outside the
The document discusses biblical roles in the family according to passages from Ephesians and 1 Peter. It summarizes that God intended marriage and family to be the basic building block of society. It then examines biblical roles of wives submitting to husbands, husbands loving wives sacrificially, children obeying and honoring parents, and parents instructing and disciplining children with love. The overall message is that following God's design for families leads to relationship success and a healthy society.
This document provides an overview and objectives of an integrative study on the book of Job. It introduces the main characters in the book and discusses how each one had a different position on Job's suffering. It outlines the positions taken by Satan, Mrs. Job, Job's three friends (Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar), Elihu, and God. It also summarizes the exchanges between Job and his friends over multiple rounds of debates. Finally, it discusses how God responds by questioning Job and restoring him after Job repents.
The document provides an overview of the book of Job, outlining the key characters, plot elements involving Job's suffering and debates with his friends, different positions taken by Satan, Job's wife, his friends, Elihu and God, and objectives of studying the book including exploring why God allows the righteous to suffer.
The strange case of Job, poster child of the proverbially wiseMichael Scaman
- Job was a righteous man who feared God and shunned evil. He had a large family and possessions.
- Job suffered the loss of his possessions, children, and health. His friends argued this was due to hidden sin on Job's part, but Job maintained his innocence.
- Elihu, a new character, disagreed with both Job and his friends. He argued suffering is not always due to sin but can have other purposes, preparing the way for God's message.
Elihu joins Job's friends in debating with him and attempts to make Job reflect on his supposed sin through a long speech. Elihu defends God's character in allowing Job's suffering, arguing that God is punishing Job for some hidden sin. However, the lesson notes there is a third party involved in Job's suffering - the devil was attacking Job to make him stop trusting God. Ultimately, there are many unanswered questions in Job's story, as there are things humans cannot understand about God's dealings. The main lesson is that believers must trust in God even when they don't understand His purposes.
- The document discusses the question of why a good God allows suffering through examining the Book of Job. It summarizes the story of Job, who loses his wealth, family and health despite being a righteous man, and struggles to understand his suffering. It discusses how Job's friends wrongly accuse him of sinning, and how Job cries out to God for answers. The document also discusses how God appears to Job but does not explain his suffering, instead emphasizing God's sovereignty.
Sabbath school lesson 10, 4th quarter of 2016David Syahputra
Elihu joins Job and his friends in their debate. Elihu is angry at Job for justifying himself instead of God, and at Job's friends for condemning Job without refuting his arguments. Elihu launches into a long speech where he defends God's character as just and wise, arguing that either Job deserves his suffering or God is unfair. Elihu's mistake is not considering a third option - that God is fair and Job does not deserve his suffering, with the devil attacking Job to make him curse God. The story of Job leaves many questions unanswered, showing there are things beyond human understanding, and believers must trust God even without understanding.
The document provides a summary and analysis of the biblical story of Job. It discusses how Job, a righteous man, suffers terrible losses and illness despite his faithfulness to God. His friends attempt to explain his suffering, but offer no real answers. God then confronts Job and overwhelms him with displays of God's power over nature. God suggests Job cannot understand divine plans. The story highlights how humans continually struggle to understand why good people suffer and addresses questions of justice, free will, and humanity's limited understanding of God.
The document provides a summary and analysis of the book of Job from the Bible. It discusses how Job loses his wealth, property, and children due to a wager between God and Satan about Job's loyalty. Job's friends accuse him of sinning, but Job insists on his innocence and wants to confront God directly to understand his suffering. The document aims to unpack the book's examination of God's character and how he uses his power in relation to humanity.
This document summarizes the Old Testament Sunday School lessons for the next two weeks. It provides details on Lesson 32 titled "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth" and contact information for Daniel Burgess. The bulk of the document consists of quotes and summaries relating to the lesson on Job.
An overview of the book of Job, the 18th book of the Bible/OT... surveying the shape and overall content. Given at a Bible Class in Laindon on 11th December 2019
Eliphaz responds again to Job, becoming more accusatory in his tone. He charges Job with empty and unprofitable speech, casting off fear of God, and condemning himself with his own words. Eliphaz reiterates that the wicked will be punished by God and insists that Job's suffering proves he has committed some terrible sin, though he provides no evidence of any specific wrongdoing. He argues from tradition and experience that the godless will be barren and consumed by fire, implying this applies to Job. While initially courteous, Eliphaz has grown offended by Job rejecting his counsel and challenging God, so he now sees Job as irreverent and rebellious rather than righteous but afflicted
Eliphaz responds to Job's suffering by claiming innocents don't suffer and that Job must have sinned. While Eliphaz understands God's character, he fails to show compassion for Job's suffering. His words don't comfort Job and wrongly judge Job before his time. The lesson examines productive suffering and how God uses it to turn people to Him, though He doesn't cause suffering. It also discusses truths in Eliphaz's speech found throughout the Bible, despite their lack of application to Job's situation. Overall, the document analyzes Eliphaz's response to Job and how judgment without mercy can have serious consequences.
Job was a very righteous man who helped many people. Despite this, he suffered greatly. The document explores why Job suffered and the spiritual warfare that was happening, with Satan attacking Job to test his faith. It provides historical context on Job and analyzes quotes from the Book of Job to understand his character. The document aims to explain the real reason for Job's suffering.
God speaks to Job out of a whirlwind to answer him. God questions who Job is to darken God's counsel with words spoken without knowledge. God challenges Job to prove his understanding by answering God's questions. The Lord's speech from the whirlwind humbles Job and convinces him that he does not fully comprehend God's wisdom or ways.
Elihu continues his discourse, responding to Job's arguments. He addresses a group of "wise men" and appeals to their judgment. Elihu accuses Job of implying that God acts unjustly by allowing both good and bad people to suffer. However, Elihu argues that it is impossible for God to act unjustly, as he has total power and sovereignty over humanity. Elihu asserts that humility and submission are owed to God, rather than accusations of injustice. The document provides commentary from multiple scholars on Elihu's arguments and criticisms of Job.
The summary of the Book of Job. For easy understanding and quick report.
Job descriptions are essential for recruitment, job evaluation, performance appraisal, training and development and in grievance and disciplinary cases. This handbook is an uptodate resource to help managers to construct individualised job descriptions, giving advice on how to construct job descriptions and how to analyse jobs.
The Book of Job may be divided into two sections of prose narrative, consisting of a prologue (chapters 1–2) and an epilogue (chapter 42:7–17), and intervening poetic disputation (chapters 3–42:6). The prose narratives date to before the 6th century bce, and the poetry has been dated between the 6th and the 4th century bce.
1) Elihu was a character in the Book of Job who appeared after Job's three friends had spoken.
2) There are several theories about who Elihu was, such as another friend of Job, a mediator sent by God, or even the adversary (Satan) in disguise.
3) The identity of Elihu is ultimately unclear and not directly revealed by God, so his precise role remains uncertain, but the overall lessons from Job about reliance on God's grace remain unaffected.
Dr. Potana’s work on street children is well-researched, compassionate, and groundbreaking. He carefully ties in the problem of street children around the world, the compassionate acts already done by Christians, and urges them not to forget those already born who cannot ask for help.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
John the Baptist preached repentance in the wilderness, dressing differently and eating locusts and honey. He baptized people in the Jordan River who confessed their sins. John rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees, telling them to bring forth fruits of repentance. He said Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Many people from Jerusalem and surrounding areas went to hear John and were baptized by him.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
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-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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4. Wisdom Literature
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of
Solomon. They don’t relate historical experiences.
Rather they relate the experiences of heart.
Unlike the Pentateuch and twelve historical books,
the wisdom books do not advance the story of the
nation Israel. Instead, they delve deeply into crucial
questions about pain, God, wisdom, life, and love—
all in the present tense.
5. Wisdom Literature
The Hebrew word for wisdom is translated
“skill for living,” because the Jews regarded
wisdom in very practical terms.
Wisdom is defined as “knowledge and good
judgment based on experience.”
This literature provided guidance for moral
behavior and everyday living. It helped people
know how to cope with day-to-day living.
6. Wisdom Literature
Hebrew wisdom literature, as distinguished from
the wisdom writings of other cultures, was
centered on God.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and
instruction.” (Prov. 1:7)
“Solomon is revered in the Hebrew Bible as the
father of the wisdom tradition.”
7. Wisdom Literature
The Old Testament Contains three types of
Wisdom literature:
• Popular proverbs that express practical
truths.
• Riddles or parables with a spiritual meaning.
• Discussions of the problems of life.
8. Wisdom Literature
There are two characteristics of wisdom
literature:
It originated in and was nurtured by the
family or tribe.
It was oral in its earliest forms.
9. Types of Wisdom Teachings
Practical Wisdom:
1) Proverbs – short, easily remembered saying with
one main point.
2) Fable – Story with a moral giving human qualities
to animals or plants.
3) Short poetic discourses – longer proverbs with one
main point.
13. Objectives of this Study
To demonstrate that God is worthy of love apart from
the blessings he provides.
To explain that God may allow suffering as a means to
purify and strengthen a person in godliness.
To explore the justice of God who treats the righteous
with suffering.
17. Job - Introduction
The book of Job is considered by many Bible
scholars to be the oldest book in the Bible. Job
probably lived during the same time period as
Abraham. Like Abraham, Job is a wealthy and
upright man who fears God.
The Book begins with a heavenly debate between
God and Satan, moves through three cycles of earthly
debates between Job and his friends, and concludes
with a dramatic “divine diagnosis” of Job’s problem.
18. If God is good
and if God is
all-powerful,
then why does
evil exist?
19. Job
• Job is a classic examination of the problems of
evil and human suffering. (1:8-12; 38:1 – 39:30;
42:1-6)
• The book of Job examines the question: “Can God
be trusted?”
• Job’s friends address him from the orthodox view
of traditional wisdom which provides no comfort.
• Job comes to understand that wisdom is
ultimately found in God alone, and human
wisdom cannot on its own fathom the ways of
God.
21. Characters
Job
Mrs. Job
God
Satan
Three Friends
Eliphaz
Bildad
Zophar
Elihu
Job & Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar
Job’s wife
22. Job And The Problem of
Suffering
Why do the righteous suffer?
23. Introduction
• Often, we wonder why a
loving God would allow
suffering to exist in the
world
• Further, we ask, why do
the righteous suffer?
• In the book of Job, we
have an example of a
righteous man who
suffered greatly
24. • Why does God allow Job to
suffer?
• What can we learn from Job
that will encourage us today
while suffering?
• Many so-called Christians
teach that God has promised
Christians would be healthy
and rich
• If we are not healthy and rich,
then we lack faith
• Account of job denies such
claims
25. Disaster!
• Sabeans attacked and took oxen
and donkeys (1:13-15)
• Fire from heaven burned up sheep
and servants (1:16)
• Chaldeans took camels (1:17)
• Wind caused house to collapse on
sons and daughters (1:18-19)
26. The Dilemma of Job (1:1-2:13)
Job is not a logical candidate for disaster (see
1:1, 8). His moral integrity and his selfless
service to God heighten the dilemma. Behind
the scene, Satan ("accuser") charges that no
one loves God from pure motives, but only for
material blessings (1:10). To refute Satan's
accusations, God allows him to strike Job
with two series of assaults. In his sorrow Job
laments the day of his birth but does not deny
God (1:21; 2:10).
27. The problem for Job
His friends’ wrong views
Job’s understanding
The Lord answers Job
The Lord restores Job
Job And The Problem of
Suffering
28. Theme(verdict):
The reasons for suffering in a believers life
are not necessarily related to human
explanations of personal unrighteousness,
but are within the scope of God’s good and
powerful providence resulting in the defeat
of evil and glory to himself.
29. A Blind Man Is Healed
Another Example Of An
Afflicted Person In Scripture
Was A Man Born Blind.
John 9:1-3
“As he went along, he saw a man
blind from birth.
His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who
sinned, this man or his parents, that
he was born blind?"
"Neither this man nor his parents
sinned," said Jesus, "but this
happened so that the work of God
might be displayed in his life”.
30. God’s Work Is Seen
Some Thought This Man’s Blindness Was
Punishment For Sins Committed.
Jesus Said The Blindness Happened So That
God’s Work Could Be Seen.
This Man Suffered The Affliction Of Blindness
From Birth So God’s Power Could Be
Demonstrated When Jesus Healed Him.
We, Too, Might Face Suffering So That God May
Be Glorified In The End.
31. A Study of Positions
What is a position?
A position is a theological or philosophical
stand regarding an issue.
Who had positions in the book of Job?
Satan, Mrs. Job, Job’s friend, Job, Elihu,
and God.
32. Satan’s Position
“Does Job fear God for nothing?” 1:9
“Skin for skin, a man will give up all he has for his
own life”2:4
33. “Are you still
holding on to
your
integrity,
curse God
and die”
Chap 2: 9
Mrs. Job’s
Position
Wife’s Position
34. Position of Job’s Friends
In three cycles of speeches they
rebuke Job:
1) Cycle 1 of Speeches and Job's
Response-
God Punishes the Wicked
and Blesses the Good: 4:1--
14:22
2) Cycle 2 of Speeches and Job's
Response- -
The Wicked Suffer and
Perish because They Are
against God: 15:1--21:34
3) Cycle 3 of Speeches and Job's
Response—
Job & Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar
35. Eliphaz versus Job
Eliphaz 1: Eliphaz accused Job
of being inconsistent since
suffering results from sin and no
one is pure before God; thus he
urged Job to ask God to help
him and affirmed that God would
deliver him after He had
disciplined him 4:1--5:27
Eliphaz 2: Eliphaz affirms that
Job's words are meaningless,
that he is guilty, and that he is
like the wicked because he is in
distress 15:1-35
Eliphaz 3: Proclaiming God's
disinterest in Job for his social
deviations and spiritual defiance,
Eliphaz urges him to repent for
God is great 22:1-20
Job: Job responded by affirming
that his suffering was causing his
rash desire to die, Eliphaz's
response has disappointed him, and
by asking for forgiveness if he has
sinned 6:1--7:21
Job: Job responds rebuking his
friends for being no help, desiring to
plead his case with God, and
affirming is situation of despair
16:1-- 17:16
Job: Job longs to plead his case
before God 23:1--24:25
36. Bildad versus Job
Bildad 1: Bildad affirmed that history
has confirmed that if Job is righteous
God will restore him, unlike the
ungodly who perish 8:1-22
Bildad 2: Bildad rebukes Job for his
arrogant words about them, and
affirms that the wicked, like he, are
weakened, ensnared, diseased,
insecure, forgotten, hated, and alone
18:1-21
Bildad 3: Bildad affirmed that because
God is great and man is small and
impure there was no hope for Job to
be just and clean 25:1-6
Job: Job responds by affirming
God's wisdom and power, asking
why He is against him, and
requesting to die 9:1--10:22
Job: Job rebukes his friends for
tormenting and insulting him,
affirms that God has wronged him,
urges his friends to have pity on
him, and affirms that God will prove
his innocence after his death and
judge his friends 19:1-29
Job: Job affirms that his friends are
not help to him since he knows that
God is great and powerful over
nature 26:1-14
37. Zophar versus Job
Zophar 1: Zophar rebukes
Job by affirming that God
should show him true
wisdom and by affirming
that if he would turn to
God, he would be blessed
11:1-20
Zophar 2: Zophar
accuses Job of insulting
him and reminds him that
the wicked may be
blessed, but they will
then loose their riches
20:1-29
Job: Job responds by
criticizing Zophar for not
telling him anything new,
not helping him, and not
representing God well,
whereupon, he again asks
God to let him die 12:1--
14:22
Job: Job retorts that his
impatience is excusable
and reminds Zophar that
the wicked prosper and
live (unlike he) 21:1-34
38. Job’s Final Remarks
Job affirms that although man is skillful in
mining, wisdom is harder to find for it is God
who knows where wisdom is 28:1-28
Job wishes that he was in his former days
of spiritual blessing, material prosperity and
social prestige which occurred because he
helped the needy, exercised justice and
counseled others 29:1-25
Job proclaims his misery as he is mocked
by poor young men and vagabonds, and his
humiliation as he is in pain and nobody helps
him 30:1-31.
Job's Ultimate Challenge--An Oath of
Innocence which 'Legally' Calls God to
Answer" 31:1-40
Job & Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar
39. Elihu’s Position
i. Four Speeches by Elihu: 32:1--37:24
ii. Introduction of Elihu: 32:1-5
iii. Elihu's First Speech- God Instructs people
through Affliction: 32:6--33:33
iv. Elihu's Second Speech to the Three Friends
and Job—God is Just and Prudence is
Vindicated: 34:1-37
v. Elihu's Third Speech to Job—There are
Advantages to Piety: 35:1-16
vi. Elihu's Fourth Speech to Job (and Friends)–
God is Great and Job is Ignorant: 36:1--
37:24
40. God’s Position
God interviews Job in two speeches:
1. First Interview with Yahweh-- Job is Limited in
Knowledge: 38:1--40:5
1) Yahweh Challenged Job: 38:1-3
2) Yahweh Questioned Job Regarding Two Areas of
Creation: the physical and animal world.
Here God asks Job to listen.
2. Second Interview with God –Job is Limited in
Power: 40:6--42:6
1) Yahweh Challenged Job to Listen: 40:6-14
2) Yahweh questioned Job Regarding Two animals of
Creation: the Behemoth and the Leviathan
“Brace yourself like a man, I will question you and you
shall answer….” 38:9
41. Job’s Reply
Job Replied with Repentance: 42:1-6
“…Surely I spoke of things I did not understand,
things too wonderful for me to know.
4 "You said, 'Listen now, and I will speak;
I will question you,
and you shall answer me.'
5 My ears had heard of you
but now my eyes have seen you.
6 Therefore I despise myself
and repent in dust and ashes."
42. God’s Response
Once Job has seen God, admitted God’s charges,
worshiped Him, the test is over.
God then praises Job, humbles his friends.
Job’s other “friends” come back.
God gives Job double what he lost.
Two times the wealth
Same number more children
God is no cheapskate.
Though we serve Him for nothing …
… He will not send us away empty-handed.
But the full reward cannot come till the test is over.
43. Romans 8:18
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth
comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”.
God Wants Us To See Our
Suffering As Small Compared
To How Wonderful Heaven
Will Be.
44.
45. Lessons from Job
• Tragedy can serve as a wake-up call
• God has not remained distant from us in
our pain
48. Psalms
A collection of 150 poems containing many
emotions, including: love and adoration toward
God, sorrow over sin, dependence on God in
desperate circumstances, the battle of fear and
trust, walking with God even when the way
seems dark, thankfulness for God’s care,
devotion to the word of God, and confidence in
the eventual triumph of God’s purposes for the
world.
49. Psalms
• Psalms is the hymnbook of God’s people.
• Many of the Psalms address the feelings,
understandings, and struggles of God’s
people.
50. Meaning of Book of Psalms (:)תהילים
Hebrew – Book of Hymns, Book of Praises
Greek – Poems sung to the accompaniment of
musical instruments; songs
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51. Who wrote it?
David wrote 75 Psalms
Other authors include Asaph,
the sons of Korah, Solomon,
Moses, Heman, and Ethan.
Fifty of the Psalms are
anonymous.
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52. Authorship of Psalms
•David (73)
•Moses (1; Ps. 90)
•Solomon (2; Ps. 72, 127)
•Asaph (12; Ps. 50, 73-83)
•Korah sons (10; Ps. 42, 44-45, 47-49, 84-85,
87-88)
•Heman (1; Ps. 88)
•Ethan (1; Ps. 89)
53. Date of writing:
The book of Psalms was compiled
over time beginning as early as
the 1400’s B.C., and was most
probably completed during the
time of Ezra and Nehemiah in
450-425 B.C.
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54. Key Term: Hallelujah
The Psalms became Israel’s
hymnal. Not all psalms were
hymns (songs honoring or
about God), but praise to God
was their dominant theme.
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55. Studying the Book of Psalms
Structure of the Psalter
Book I: Psalms 1-41
Book II: Psalms 42-72
Book III: Psalms 73-89
Book IV: Psalms 90-106
Book V: Psalms 107-150
Each ends with a doxology
Entire book climaxes in 150
56. General Outline:
The five books of Psalms correspond to the five books
of Moses (the Pentateuch), each section ending with a
doxology.
Book 1 – Psalms 1-41 (41 Psalms)
Genesis – Man and Creation
Book 2 – Psalms 42-72 (31 Psalms)
Exodus – Deliverance and Redemption
Book 3 – Psalms 73-89 (17 Psalms)
Leviticus – Worship and Sanctuary
Book 4 – Psalms 90-106 (17 Psalms)
Numbers – Wilderness and Wandering
Book 5 – Psalms 107-150 (44 Psalms)
Deuteronomy – Scripture and Praise
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58. Summary in one sentence:
God, the true and glorious King, is
worthy of all praise, thanksgiving, and
confidence, whatever the occasion in
personal or community life.
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59. Verse to Remember
“Let everything that has breath praise
the Lord. Praise the Lord.”
(Psalm 150:6)
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60. Interesting Facts:
The shortest Psalm is Psalm 117 with just two verses. It
is also the midpoint of the bible with 594 chapter before
it and 594 after.
Psalm 119 is both the longest psalm and the longest
chapter in the Bible with 176 verses.
Its 176 verses are divided into 22 stanzas, one for each of the 22
characters that make up the Hebrew alphabet.
Each stanza contains 8 verses.
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61. Home Study
Read a psalm daily in Psalms this week.
Study the One Sentence Summary.
Recite your memory verses daily.
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63. Proverbs
• This book seeks to describe true wisdom
and helps God’s people to put it into
practice.
• The source of this wisdom is the “fear of
the Lord.”
• This wisdom is very practical and is
designed to develop proper attitudes
and godly behavior (1:7, 2:6-8, 3:1-6).
64. Proverbs in brief
Author(s)
Chapter 1-24
Solomon (See 1:1, 10:1)
Chapter 25-29
Probably also written by Solomon,
collected by the “men of Hezekiah” (715-686 B.C.)
Chapter 30
Agur
Chapter 31
King Lemuel
65. Ecclesiastes in brief
Author
Solomon?
•1:1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king
in Jerusalem
Problems with Solomon as Author
•Book never names Solomon
•Author describes oppression in the Kingdom
(3:16; 4:1-3; 5:8-9). Solomon would have used his
influence to implement justice.
•Hebrew is of much later date that 930 B.C.
66. Ecclesiastes
• Ecclesiastes is concerned with imparting
wisdom and knowledge to the people of God
(12:9–11) and teaching them to fear the Lord.
• The book offers a philosophical discussion of
the emptiness of life without God and how to
find fulfillment in life. (1:2-3, 1: 12-18, 12:13-
14)
• The theme of Ecclesiastes is the necessity of
fearing God in a fallen, and therefore
frequently confusing and frustrating, world.
68. Song of Songs
• This book contains marvelous poetry expressing
romantic love between a young man (a shepherd,
1:7) and a young woman (a shepherdess, 1:8) in
ancient Israel.
69. 1. Literal interpretation - a celebration of
sexual intimacy in marriage
Guards against prudishness (sexless love)
and promiscuity (loveless sex)
2. Spiritual interpretations – allegory or a
reflection of the love between The
Lord/Israel; Christ/Church;
Jesus/Individual Believer
Ways to Interpret Song of Songs