Midterm

Question 1

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers.

Answer 1

Psalm 1

Question 2

By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when we remembered Zion.

Answer 2

Psalm 137

Question 3

The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.

Answer 3

Psalm 24

Question 4

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.

Answer 4

Psalm 42

Question 5

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.

Answer 5

Psalm 19

Question 6

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?

Answer 6

Psalm 22

Question 7

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Answer 7

Psalm 23

Question 8

Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

Answer 8

Psalm 27

Question 9

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!

Answer 9

Psalm 100

Question 10

God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered; and those who hate him shall flee before him!

Answer 10

Psalm 68

Question 11

And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”

Answer 11

Job 1

Question 12

“Let the day perish on which I was born, and the night that said, ‘A man is conceived.’

Answer 12

Job 3

Question 13

What is man, that you make so much of him, and that you set your heart on him,

Answer 13

Job 7

Question 14

But how can a man be in the right before God?

Answer 14

Job 9

Question 15

No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

Answer 15

Job 12

Question 16

Worthless physicians are you all.

Answer 16

Job 13

Question 17

Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble.

Answer 17

Job 14

Question 18

For I know that my redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.

Answer 18

Job 19

Question 19

Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.

Answer 19

Job 28

Question 20

Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?

Answer 20

Job 38

Question 21

Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.

Answer 21

Proverbs 1

Question 22

The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old.

Answer 22

Proverbs 8

Question 23

The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing.

Answer 23

Proverbs 9

Question 24

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flows the springs of life.

Answer 24

Proverbs 4

Question 25

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

Answer 25

Proverbs 16

Question 26

The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.

Answer 26

Proverbs 18

Question 27

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

Answer 27

Proverbs 20

Question 28

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Answer 28

Proverbs 22

Question 29

Like an archer who wounds everyone is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.

Answer 29

Proverbs 26

Question 30

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.

Answer 30

Proverbs 31

Question 31

What are the 3 dimensions to Israelite Wisdom?

Answer 31

1. Transcendant illumination of God/the fear of the Lord 2. Discernment and application of God’s wisdom to transcultural (ecumenical, interhuman) issues 3. Transformation within the self and in relationship with God and others

Question 32

How is Christ present in Proverbs?

Answer 32

1. He is the incarnate Wisdom of God 2. He is the wise Son of Proverbs 3. Wisdom is found in the cross

Question 33

What are the 6 genres found in Proverbs?

Answer 33

1. Instructions and Admonitions Instruction: (invitation to listen, warning/exhortation, and words of encouragement; found in chapters 1-9) Admonition: (parental prohibitions with promise or threat highlighting the folly of not listening to Wisdom and the consequences that will insue) 2. Sayings (individual proverbs or wisdom sayings that are composed of two lines called a mashal, drawing comparisons from nature and the human world, they have a metaphorical significance) (Proverbs 11:1-6) 3. “Better Than” Sayings (compares righteousness/wisdom with wickedness/folly (Wisdom is better than silver or gold) 4. Numerical Sayings (3-4 examples or x plus one; calls attention to examples, not intended to be comprehensive, calls the reader to observe such things in real life) (Proverbs 6:16-19) 5. Alphabetical Sayings (acrostic or utilizes 22 verses, implying comprehensiveness (Proverbs 31:10-31; 2) 6. Beatitudes (an expression of felicity/wish for true happiness; occurs in a context of admonition and encouragement to pursue wisdom) (Proverbs 3:13)

Question 34

What are Imprecatory Psalms? What is the problem and solution? Use examples.

Answer 34

Invokes divine judgement on enemies Are tied to lament psalms How can a spirit of vengeance be reconciled with Jesus’ command to love one’s enemies? How may one seek vengeance at all? These are poems that express human emotions that call for God’s deliverance of the righteous and punishment of the wicked, both for their own sake and God’s [covenant] ; can encourage zeal for God Psalms 7, 35, 58, 59, 69, 83, 109, 137

Question 35

What are the 5 categories of Messianic Psalms?

Answer 35

Typical: strongly rooted in the psalmist’s context, but feature the experiences of Christ in select places (Psalm 34:20) Indirect Messianic/Royal: references the Davidic king at the time, but sees Christ as the ultimate King of the Jews (Psalm 2) Typical-Prophetic: begin in the life of the psalmist, but uses hyperbolic language that expresses what Christ actually faced (Psalm 16) Enthronement/Kingship: speaks of the universal kingship of Yahweh which finds ultimate fulfillment in Christ (Psalm 47) Lament/Praise: leads the reader down into suffering only to soar to thanksgiving, looking to Christ for hope (Psalm 22)

Question 36

Give a brief explanation of a favourite Psalm

Answer 36

Psalm 73 acknowledges the natural wickedness (envy) even of the saints and credits deliverance to God. Deals with the seeming injustice on earth Calls for justice Favourite verse: My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26, ESV)

Question 37

What are the purposes of the book of Job?

Answer 37

1. To challenge the assumption that personal sin correlates with personal suffering 2. The human limitations in probing the issue of divine justice (God can and does do what He pleases)

Question 38

What is karma theology?

Answer 38

Karma theology is the belief that if something good/bad happens to you, it is in reponse to a good/bad deed that you have done. Job counteracts this by presenting a blameless Job with a great disaster befalling him. 3 of his friends condemn him, but God declares him innocent.

Question 39

What are the lessons we can learn from Job?

Answer 39

God is sovereign and just He hears our prayers Karma theology isn’t necessarily true How not to comfort those who are suffering God must be our greatest treasure God preserves the faith of His children