Bible Job and Psalms Flashcards
Why is the book of Job unique
It’s set in Uz, all characters are non-Israelites, and there’s no clear historical setting
What type of poetry is the book of Job
Hebrew Poetry
What kind of guy does the Bible say Job was
Blameless, righteous, honors God
What role does satan play in the book of Job
Accuser and prosecutor
What 3 questions are presented in the debate between Job and his 3 friends
Is God truly just in character?
Does God run the universe on a strict principle of justice?
How is Job’s suffering to be explained?
What does Job do once he is fed up with his friends
He gives up on them and (takes his case directly to God) goes directly to God and accuses Him because his suffering isn’t justice
God’s response to why there is suffering in the world
God says we live in an amazing world that’s not designed to prevent suffering
Job’s response to his suffering
Job accuses God because his suffering isn’t divine justice. He came to a conclusion that God doesn’t run the world according to justice or God’s unjust
How many Psalms are in the book of Psalms
150
Psalms are a collection of these types of things
Songs, poems, and prayer
Major themes found in Psalms
Ways to communicate with God, expressing human emotions in healthy and authentic ways, Godly wisdom, waiting for God’s kingdom and Messiah, calls people to worship Yahweh in light of His person and works
What does the blessed person meditate on in Psalm 1
The Torah
Structure of praise psalms
Call to praise, basis of praise, repeated call to praise
Structure of lament psalms
First person address to God
Asking to be heard
Description of trouble
Explaining why God should answer
Statement of trust
Promise of sacrifice or praise
Structure of thanksgiving psalms
Praise addressed to God
Report of the trouble or crisis
Summons to praise the Lord
Vows, offering, or praise
