Key Ideas Flashcards
A proverb illustrates a general principle, not a promise
Proverbs
An indictment of injustice
Micah
Babylonian exile as punishment for judahs sin of idolatry
Ezekiel
Conduct and destiny of the righteous and wicked
Psalms
Dignity of human affections
Song of Songs
Divine sovereignty in judgement and deliverance
Isaiah
Dynamic relationship of the individual to the group
Ezekiel
Enjoyment of life comes on through a God centered worldview
Ecclesiastes
Even when world events are confusing, we need to trust God and act with integrity.
Habakkuk
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Proverbs
Frustrations in life are unavoidable
Ecclesiastes
God as the potter who destroys and builds up
Jeremiah
God as the potter who destroys and builds up
Jeremiah
God desires wholehearted worship
Malachi
God expects faithfulness in marriage
Malachi
God hates divorce
Malachi
God holds the nations accountable for their social policy
Amos
God instructs the faithful through suffering
Lamentations
God instructs the faithful through suffering
Lamentations
God is faithful, instilling hope in the righteous
Lamentations
God is just in dealing with nations
Habakkuk
God judgement is just
Lamentations
God punishes sin
Lamentations
God will restore a remnant of Israel.
Amos
God’s bringing an enemy against Israel
Jeremiah
God’s comfort and defense in times of crisis
Psalms
God’s infinite wisdom is the key to acknowledging his justice
Job
God’s right to display gracious acts of compassion
Jonah
Gods delight in small steps in the right direction
Jonah
Gods justice cannot be reduced to a simple formula like the retribution principle
Job
Gods propensity for offering second chances
Jonah
Goodness of humanity created male and female in Gods image
Song of Songs