Jewish History Exam Review: Wisdom and Prophetic Books

Knowledge

having the facts about something

Wisdom

the ability to use knowledge in practical ways

Job

teaches how to behave and think in times of trouble

Proverbs

teaches how to relate to our family, friends, and foes

Ecclesiastes

teaches how to enjoy God's gift of life

Song of Solomon

teaches about pure romantic love in the marriage relationship

The 'starting place' for wisdom

the fear of the Lord

Psalm 1:1

says that we are not to think like sinners, act like sinners, or talk like sinners

Psalm 19

talks about two ways God communicates with people: through nature and through the Bible

Biblical wisdom

the skill to use God's Word in living your life

The fear of God

involves two aspects: A. a reverential awe of God (which motivates us to worship God) B. a dread of disobeying God (which motivates us to serve God)

Philippians 2:13

"For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure."

The Wisdom Books

always associate obedience with wisdom and disobedience with foolishness

LOVE method for honoring our parents

L-listen to them, O-obey them, V-volunteer to help them, E-enjoy being with them

Results of sexual immorality

Physical: disease, pregnancy, loss of virginity; Emotional: guilt, disappointment, low self-esteem; Spiritual: separation from God, loss of good influence

Quote about God's moral laws

"You cannot break God's moral laws. You can only break yourself on them."

Words

can either heal or destroy. We lose control of our words the moment we say them.

Job's contemporary

Job was probably a contemporary of Abraham; both lived about 2000 B.C.

Ecclesiastes on eternity

According to Ecclesiastes, God has set eternity in our hearts. That is why only eternal things can really satisfy us.

Solomon's discovery

In the end, he discovered what really mattered: "Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."

The Prophetic Books

give insights into the character of God and the work of Christ that are found nowhere else in the Bible.

Messiah

The Old Testament equivalent to the title Christ, which means 'Anointed One.'

Progressive Revelation

The Old Testament reveals Christ progressively, at times God considered appropriate.

Isaiah's Presentation of the Messiah

Isaiah presents the Messiah as a prophet, priest, and king.

Prophet

God's representative to us.

Priest

Our representative to God.

Two-fold Work of a Priest

To make sacrifices for sin and to make intercession for the people.

Christ as Prophet

As prophet, Christ is the cure for our ignorance.

Christ as Priest

As priest, He is the cure for our guilt.

Christ as King

As king, He is the cure for our corruption.

Isaiah 6

Describes Isaiah's vision of God and his response to God's holiness.

God's Holiness

Refers to His apartness, or separation, from every other part of creation.

Seraphim's Response to God's Holiness

They teach us to respond with reverence and fear, humility, and readiness to serve.

Isaiah 53

Describes the suffering Savior and gives one of the clearest pictures of the gospel found anywhere in the Bible.

Isaiah 53 Prophecy

Prophesies Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.

Jeremiah

Called 'the weeping prophet,' he wrote the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations.

Jeremiah's Message

Was unpopular, and he went through severe trials for obeying God, but he was faithful to his calling.

Trust

Means to depend on something and feel safe because of it.

Spiritual Watchman Duties

To watch for spiritual dangers and to warn people of the consequences of sin.

Ezekiel's Promise

God promises to give His people a new heart and a new spirit.

Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego

The three young men thrown into the fiery furnace.

Obedience

Always brings glory to God.

God's Promise in Temptation

With every temptation, He will provide a way of escape.