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Introduction to Poetic Literature

Introduction to Poetic Literature. WISDOM CHALLENGE. Who of the following is not Job ’ s friend?. A. Eliphaz. B. Bildad. C. Bilphaz. C. Bilphaz. D. Zophar. What is the key word of the book Ecclesiastes?. A. Enjoyment. B. Meaningless. B. Meaningless. C. Fearfulness. D. Powerless.

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Introduction to Poetic Literature

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  1. Introduction to Poetic Literature

  2. WISDOM CHALLENGE

  3. Who of the following is not Job’s friend? A. Eliphaz B. Bildad C. Bilphaz C. Bilphaz D. Zophar

  4. What is the key word of the book Ecclesiastes? A. Enjoyment B. Meaningless B. Meaningless C. Fearfulness D. Powerless

  5. The Following letters forms the key word for the Book of Proverbs. What is the word? D I M W O S W I S D O M

  6. How many OT books are considered Wisdom Books? A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 C. 3 D. 6

  7. Which of the following book does not belong to a same category? A. Song of Songs A. Song of Songs B. Ecclesiastes Song of Songs This book is not a wisdom book. C. Job D. Proverbs

  8. Psalm 100:1-5 All People that on earth do dwell Sing to The Lord with cheerful voice Him serve with mirth, his praise Come ye before him and rejoice

  9. Psalm 100:1-5 Know 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

  10. 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

  11. Psalm 100:1-5 For why the Lord our God is good His mercy is for ever sure His truth at all times firmly stood And shall from age to age endure

  12. OBJECTIVES • Characteristic of Wisdom Books • Overview of each Wisdom Book • Contrast between Wisdom Books • Applications

  13. WISDOM BOOKS

  14. 440 Purpose of the Prophetic Books Abrahamic Covenant Mosaic Covenant Gen. 12:1-3; 15:18 Deut. 28; Lev. 26 Unconditional Conditional Blessing Judgment

  15. CHARACTERISTICS

  16. DIfFEReNcES

  17. POETRY

  18. 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

  19. INNER THOUGHTS

  20. ANSWERS Hmm…GOD??

  21. Historical Prophetical Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi POETIC BOOKS Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon

  22. 351 Wisdom vs Poetic Contents of Writing Style of Writing 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

  23. JOB

  24. KEY WORD: INCOMPREHENSIBILITY

  25. 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

  26. AUTHOR: UNKNOWN DATE: 1. Job probably lived during the patriarchal period. 2. The book was probably written in the early 8th century B.C.

  27. Prologue Cycles Hymn on Wisdom OVERVIEW Job’s Final Speech Elihu’s 4 Speeches Yahweh's 2 Speeches Epilogue

  28. Theological Themes Doctrine of retribution in Deut. 28 (blessings and curses) is a general moral principle of God’s administration of justice, not a hard and fast rule. 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.

  29. PROVERBS

  30. EY WORD WISDOM

  31. EY 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)

  32. Author: Date: Most are from Solomon’s era (before 931 BC). The final date of compilation is generally considered to be around 700 BC. Solomon, Agur, Lemuel, anonymous wise men

  33. OVERVIEW The practical benefits of wisdom over wickedness in everyday life.

  34. 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.

  35. ECCLESIASTES

  36. KEY WORD MEANINGLESS

  37. KEY VERSE Enjoy 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 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)

  38. Author: Date: KING SOLOMON Probably around 935 B.C (late in Solomon’s life)

  39. OVERVIEW MEANINGLESS Pessimistic view of life apart from God Endless Cycles of Nature Endless Cycles of Wisdom Endless Cycles of Pleasure Endless Cycles of Toil

  40. 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 (Eccl 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

  41. SUMMARY

  42. CONTRAST 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

  43. OBJECTIVES • Characteristic of Wisdom Books • Overview of each Wisdom Book • Contrast between Wisdom Books • Applications

  44. Job……..Trust in God’s wisdom Submit to God despite of suffering Proverbs…….Wisdom “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Ecclesiastes … Vanity “Wisdom can overcome Life’s Vanities.” APPLICATION

  45. CREDITSNg Chet WeiPriskali AchumIra Rebeca TannosWilliam TohSng Tien Leng The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.. Pro 9:10 THE END

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