Test 2 Flashcards
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Poetry Books
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
Major Prophets
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
Minor Prophets
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Four Divisions of the NT
The Gospels, Acts, The Epistles (Pauline and General), Revelation
These books (originally one book) recount the establishment of the ministry
of the prophet Samuel who anoints Saul as the first king of Israel and is witness to the rise of
the united kingdom in Israel. These books then trace Saul’s demise and David’s ascendance and
kingship.
1 & 2 Samuel
These books (originally one book) tell the story of Solomon’s kingship, the division of the kingdom into Israel (north) and Judah (south), stories of the kings of the north
and the south, and God’s judgment of his disobedient people into exile.
1 & 2 Kings
These books (originally one book) include a retelling of David and Solomon’s kingship as well as a selection of southern kings and Judah’s judgment into exile.
These books were written for the people who returned from exile as a way to encourage them
in their faith.
1 & 2 Chronicles
This book begins the story of Judah’s return from exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel, who guides the returning exiles in rebuilding the Temple in the first 6 chapters. In the remaining chapters, the man for whom the book is named leads Israel in returning to
faithfulness to God’s laws.
Ezra
This book continues the story that was started in Ezra, but in this book the man for whom the book is named leads the returned exiles of Judah in the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s city wall. The book also includes the story of a Torah-based revival, as the people gather to hear God’s word read publicly and explained to them.
Nehemiah
This book occurs after the exile of Judah—between the rebuilding of the temple and the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall—and retells the story of a Jewish woman who becomes queen of the Persians and helps save her people from an evil plot to destroy them.
Esther
This book is the story of a righteous man’s trial through suffering, his debates with his friends over the issue and his struggles with God. It concludes with the eventual deepening of the man’s understanding of God and the restoration of all that he had lost.
Job
Sometimes called “Israel’s ancient song book” or “The Pentateuch of David” due to its fivefold division, it is a collection that was 900-1000 years in the making. It contains more chapters than any other book in the Bible, including the longest and the shortest chapters.
Psalms
This book contains sayings of the wise, written mostly in short verse format. Traditionally attributed to Solomon, it includes sections that personify the virtue of wisdom.
Proverbs
Traditionally attributed to Solomon, the author/narrator of this book presents the conclusions of a teacher—“Qoheleth”—who pronounces everything “meaningless.” The narrator closes the book by pointing to the primary importance of fearing God and keeping His commands.
Ecclesiastes
Attributed to Solomon in its first verse, this book presents the beauty of the marriage relationship, which serves as a metaphor for the relationship between God and His people.
Song of Songs
One of the Major Prophets, this book was written during the decline and fall of Israel but addresses the sin and coming judgment of Judah. Heavily referenced in the New Testament, it contains several messianic prophecies that address the messiah’s birth, ministry and
substitutionary suffering on behalf of sinners. It also includes prophecy about the new creation.
Isaiah
Born into a priestly family, this prophet’s ministry occurred during the decline of Assyria’s power and the rise of Babylon. One of the Major Prophets, this book addresses the sin of Israel and other nations and includes some memorable passages like the vision of the Potter’s House.
Jeremiah
Traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah and listed with the Major Prophets, this book contains five chapters, each an expression of deep mourning and sorrow.
Lamentations
The author of this Major Prophet book was a priest in training who was taken into exile in Babylon, where God called him as a prophet. Containing messages about the coming judgment of Judah and other nations, this book includes vivid enactment prophecies and the vision of the Valley of Dry Bones. It concludes with several chapters addressing God’s eventual restoration of Israel.
Ezekiel
One of the Major Prophets, this book is divided into two distinct parts. The first part tells the story of young, faithful Israelite captives in Babylon, while the second part contains pictures of future judgment and deliverance by the Messiah. This is the only book in the Bible that includes a large section in Aramaic.
Daniel
One of the Minor Prophets, this book tells the story of a prophet who was commanded by God to marry a prostitute. His marriage served as a parable for God’s people, mirroring their unfaithfulness to Him and God’s unconditional love for and willingness to restore them.
Hosea
This book in the Minor Prophets portrays a devastating swarm of locusts, equating it to the Day of the Lord—a terrible time of the outpouring of God’s judgment. After a time of judgment, God promises a victorious future restoration for Judah.
Joel
Written by a shepherd and grower of figs who was called to be a prophet, this book in
the Minor Prophets condemns the rampant materialism, social inequity, perversion of justice,
sexual immorality and hypocritical worship in Israel and Judah.
Amos
The shortest book in the Bible, this Minor Prophet book highlights Edom’s hatred for
Israel and promises punishment for their vicious delight in Judah’s downfall.
Obadiah
