Exam 3 Flashcards
What are the 3 ways to interpret the Psalms?
a. First, many people read them as general individual expressions of spirituality.
b. Second, the Psalms can be analyzed by their literary type, form, and their use in Israel’s worship.
c. Third, to find meaning in the book’s present order.
What are the 5 basic styles of Psalms?
a. Hymns of Praise
b. Royal Psalms
c. Individual thanksgiving Songs
d. Individual Laments
e. Community Laments
What are the 3 reasons why it is difficult to arrive at the specific historical setting for a Psalm?
a. First, the Psalms were written with little historical notation.
b. Second, each Psalm was written at a different time and for a different reason, yet nonetheless often use similar forms.
c. Third, the general nature of the Psalms could fit more than one instance or event in the life of David or history of Israel.
What is the primary emphasis of the book of Psalms presented in Psalm 1-2?
The struggle to honor God and Yahweh’s greatness.
What are the 4 ways that Psalms 90-99 stress God’s sovereignty?
a. First, Psalm 90 which is attributed to Moses, notes that Israel’s “secret sins,” or spiritual transgressions, have brought them public shame.
b. Second, Psalms 91-92 state that the Lord is the Protector of the righteous and the Possessor of absolute integrity.
c. Third, 93:1, 97:1, and 99:1 declare that God reigns over the whole earth. Therefore Gods enemies will perish, even if those enemies are Israelites.
d. Fourth, Psalms 96 and 98 proclaim Yahweh as judge.
The book of Job teaches us the value of what?
It teaches us the value of struggling with our faith.
How does Job’s lament differ from those found in Psalms?
Those texts include the worshipers’ faith in God at some point in the poem. Job offers no such statement.
What is the underlying theme in the comments of Job’s friends?
Sin causes suffering.
What are the 4 reasons Elihu gives for why Job is wrong?
a. First, he notes that Job wants a revelation from God. Job believes God has been unnecessarily silent.
b. Second, he repeats Job’s charge that the Lord is unjust. He responds that it is unthinkable for God to act wickedly.
c. Third, he recalls Job’s longing for the past. He informs Job that he wants forgiveness and restoration without repenting.
d. Fourth, he has heard Job’s observation that God lets the wicked prosper.
What 2 conclusions can be made from Job’s response to God’s 2 speaches at the end of the book?
a. First, God’s comments help them know God’s purposes are not evil.
b. Second, God’s appearance shows Job that that the Lord cares about people on a personal level.
What is a Proverb?
Proverb, a Hebrew word meaning “to rule” or “to be like”, is a comparison about life and is drawn from life.
What is primarily stressed in the first 9 chapters of Proverbs?
Chapters 1-9 clearly stress pursuing wisdom and avoiding foolishness.
What 2 choices face those individuals who fear the Lord?
a. First, they must choose between traditional values and those of brash sinners.
b. Second, they must choose between wisdom and foolishness.
What are the 4 warnings and the encouraging comment that begin the section starting in Proverbs 22:17?
a. First, the righteous must not oppress the poor or deny them justice simply because such sins are seemingly without penalty.
b. Second, hot-tempered companions must be shunned.
c. Third, the righteous ought to practice economic common sense.
d. Fourth, traditional land boundaries should be maintained
Those who stay consistent and become skilled in their work will be honored. God will reward the faithful.
What 2 principles shape the section on leadership?
a. Kings enjoy searching for truth
b. Therefore kings quickly tire of wicked and egocentric persons.
What are the 4 customs necessary for understanding the story of Ruth?
a. First, widows were to be provided for by their sons.
b. Second, if a widow had no son but could still bear children, the deceased husband’s brother was to produce a son with her.
c. Third, land owned by the dead man could be purchased by his family.
d. Fourth, it was rare for foreigners to adopt the religion of another nation.
What is unusual about how Ruth reacts to her situation in chapter 1?
She clings to Naomi and adopts her religion
How does Boaz respond to Ruth in chapter 2?
Boaz notices Ruth and asks his servants about her. He takes an interest in her and tells his servants to protect her and leave her extra grain for her to collect.
What was the problem with Boaz being Ruth’s kinsman redeemer, and how was the problem solved?
a. The problem is that another man is a closer relative than Boaz. The problem was solved by Boaz negotiating for Ruth in the following ways;
i. First, he notes that Naomi must sell her husband’s land so it will not leave his family’s possession. He asks the man if he wants the land and he does.
ii. Second, he informs the man that whoever buys the land must also shelter Ruth and father a child by her. The man cannot afford it so he allows Boaz to redeem them both
iii. Third, Boaz announces he will buy the land and most importantly Ruth. He has kept his promise to settle the issue quickly.
What is the long-term impact of this relationship?
Boaz and Ruth’s son (Obed) will become David’s grandfather. God not only blesses Ruth with security; He also gives Ruth permanent prominence in Israel’s history. Not only has Naomi arranged security for Ruth; she has also helped secure, through David’s eternal kingdom, all who trust in Christ.
What is the primary theme of Song of Songs?
The excitement of physical attraction and the joy of human sexuality.
What is the main theme of the second section of Song of Songs?
The desire to be together.
What does the author mean when he says that he wants to climb the tree and taste its fruit?
The tree refers to the woman’s height and her breasts refer to its fruit. The author is saying he wants the women in a sexual nature.
How does the author express the couple’s desire to be together permanently in 7:10-8:14?
She says that she will give him her love in the countryside, and that she will give him choice fruits
What are the 3 options as to the author of Ecclesiastes?
a. First, many scholars believe that Solomon wrote the book.
b. Second, other scholars believe someone wrote Ecclesiastes long after Solomon’s time.
c. Third, a few commentators claim Ecclesiastes is written from a “Solomonic perspective.”
What 2 concepts serve as the themes for the 2 parts of the book?
a. First, chapters 1-6 claim “all is vanity.”
b. Second, chapters 7-12 state that death is better than life.
