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Do you wonder where to start reading…? Is the Bible confusing to you? How to Read the Bible Do you wonder where to start reading…? Why are some parts *of the Bible* written so differently …from other parts…?

2. Instructional: Proverbs and Ecclesiastes How to Read the Bible Wisdom literature: The Hebrews understood wisdom to mean “skill in living.” Three forms of Hebrew poetry: 1. Lyric: Psalms 2. Instructional: Proverbs and Ecclesiastes 3. Dramatic: Job and Song of Songs

Types of Parallelisms – matching ideas, not words: How to Read the Bible Types of Parallelisms – matching ideas, not words: 1. Synonymous 4. Emblematic 2. Synthetic 5. Climatic 3. Antithetic 6. Formal

Figures of speech – creating visual ideas: How to Read the Bible Figures of speech – creating visual ideas: 1. Simile 4. Rhetorical question 2. Metaphor 5. Personification 3. Hyperbole

Psalms are intended to: How to Read the Bible Psalms are intended to: 1. Help us express ourselves to God 2. Help us consider His ways

Three basic benefits of Psalms are: How to Read the Bible Three basic benefits of Psalms are: 1. They help and guide us in worshipping God

Three basic benefits of Psalms are: How to Read the Bible Three basic benefits of Psalms are: 2. They show us how we can honestly talk to God

Three basic benefits of Psalms are: How to Read the Bible Three basic benefits of Psalms are: 3. They show the importance of reflection / meditation upon God’s word, the Bible

Seven types of Psalms: 1. Laments A. Individual B. Corporate/National How to Read the Bible Seven types of Psalms: 1. Laments A. Individual B. Corporate/National 2. Thanksgiving A. Individual B. Corporate/National

Seven types of Psalms: 3. Praise 4. Salvation history 5. Wisdom How to Read the Bible Seven types of Psalms: 3. Praise 4. Salvation history 5. Wisdom 6. Songs of Trust 7. Celebration

Do you wonder where to start reading…? Is the Bible confusing to you? How to Read the Bible Do you wonder where to start reading…? Why are some parts *of the Bible* written so differently …from other parts…?