Poetry

Question 1

Job

Answer 1

• Suffering: Job, a righteous man, suffers immense loss and pain.
• Friends: Job’s friends argue that his suffering is due to sin, but Job defends his innocence.
• Questioning God: Job questions why the righteous suffer, and wrestles with his faith.
• God’s Response: God responds, revealing His power and wisdom.
• Restoration: Job’s fortunes are restored, and he is blessed even more than before

Question 2

Psalms

Answer 2

Book 1 -5

Question 3

Proverbs

Answer 3

• Wisdom: A collection of wise sayings about life, morality, and living in harmony with God’s will.
• Fearing God: The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord.
• Guidance: Offers advice on relationships, work, money, and integrity.
• Foolishness vs. Wisdom: Contrasts the way of the wise with the way of the fool.
• Instruction: Fatherly advice to a son on how to live a righteous life.

Question 4

Ecclesiasties

Answer 4

• Meaning of Life: The author, often identified as Solomon, reflects on the futility of human endeavor apart from God.
• Vanity: “Vanity of vanities” expresses the emptiness of life’s pursuits without divine purpose.
• Wisdom & Pleasure: He explores the limits of wisdom, pleasure, and work in finding fulfillment.
• God’s Sovereignty: Despite life’s meaninglessness, God’s purposes are sovereign and mysterious.
• Fear God: The book concludes that the key to life is fearing God and keeping His commandments.

Question 5

Song of Solomon

Answer 5

• Love Poem: A poetic dialogue celebrating the love between a bride (Shulammite woman) and her bridegroom (Solomon).
• Romantic Imagery: The book uses rich and vivid imagery to depict love and desire.
• Symbolism: Often interpreted as an allegory of God’s love for Israel or Christ’s love for the Church.
• Mutual Affection: Emphasizes the beauty and purity of love within the covenant of marriage.
• Joy in Love: A celebration of both physical and emotional aspects of love.