1. PART 3 OLD TESTAMENT POWER POINT
JOB

2. JOB AUTHOR: uncertain—possibly Job. RECIPIENTS: not stated.
DATE: probably about the time of suffering of the righteous.
THEMES: Why do the righteous suffer?
Sovereignty of God

3. How Job handles “the problem of pain.”
THE PROBLEM: Why righteous suffer while the wicked prosper.
Wrong Answer: (of Job’s three friends): Suffering is God’s judgment for sin.
ANSWER OF ELIHU: Suffering is God’s way to teach discipline, and it refines.
GOD’S PERFECT ANSWER: Suffering is a test of trusting God for who He is, NOT for WHAT He does.

4. Job replies to the Lord
He now knows that God is all-powerful and sovereign (v. 2).
He agrees with God that he has spoken without knowledge and thus negated wise counsel (v. 3; cp. 38:2)
He is now ready to receive God’s counsel for he now has a better understanding of who God is (vv. 4-5).
Therefore he despises himself and repents (v. 6).

5. Greek transliteration of stringed instrument.
PSALMS
Greek transliteration of stringed instrument.

6. PSALMS
AUTHORS: 100 out of 150 have the author’s name inscribed: David (73) Asaph (12)
Sons of Korah (10) Solomon (2)
Heman (1) Ethan (1)
Moses (1)

7. RECIPIENTS:. 1. The Lord. 2. The righteous. 3. Israel. 4
RECIPIENTS: 1. The Lord The righteous Israel All mankind in general
DATE: From Moses (1440 BC) – Babylonian captivity (580 BC)

8. PURPOSE:
1. Show experiences of everyday life
2. Show experiences of the wicked
3. How to worship
4. Prophecy
5. Teach us to pray
6. Teach us how to sing
7. Prophecies concerning Christ – ”Messianic Psalms”

9. The believer communing with his God through prayer and praise.
THEME
The believer communing with his God through prayer and praise.

10. NAME Hebrew title: Tehillim – “praise songs”
Greek Septuagint: Psalmoi – “songs to the accompaniment of stringed instruments”
English: Psalms – “stringed instrument”

11. PSALMS OUTLINE Each book ends with a doxology of praise.
Book I (1-41) – Largely prayers of David.
Book II (42-72) – General subject: Sufferings of the godly and their deliverance.
Book III (73-89) – God’s dealings with Israel from the beginning of the Nation to the final blessing.

12. Book IV (90-106) – God’s people’s sufferings and afflictions will end with the Lord’s reign.
Book V ( ) – These emphasize the Word of God and picture the Messiah both suffering and coming in glory.

13. TYPES OF PSALMS Didactic History Hallelujah Penitential Supplication
Thanksgiving
Messianic
Nature
Pilgrim
Imprecatory

14. TYPES OF PSALMS
Didactic (e.g., Psalms 1, 5, 7, 15, 17, 50, 73, 94, 101) psalms of formal instruction.
History (e.g., Psalms 78, 105, 106, 136). Almost wholly composed of references to historical events of the nation of Israel.

15. Hallelujah (e. g. , Psalms 111-113, 115-117, 135, 146-150)
Hallelujah (e.g., Psalms , , 135, ). Theme of praise in these psalms is obvious.
Penitential (e.g., Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143). Confession of sin occupies the greater part of each of these. Psalm 51 is the classic example of this type of psalm.

16. Supplication (e. g. , Psalm 86)
Supplication (e.g., Psalm 86). The psalmist cries to God in his own need, or he intercedes for another’s need.
Thanksgiving (e.g., Psalms 16, 18). The note of praise and thanksgiving pervades the whole book of Psalms, but some individual psalms are particularly thanksgiving psalms.

17. Messianic (e. g. , Psalms 2, 20-24, 41, 68, 110, 118)
Messianic (e.g., Psalms 2, 20-24, 41, 68, 110, 118). They prophesy of Christ in His two advents: His first advent in humiliation, and His second advent in glory.
Nature (e.g., Psalms 8, 19, 29, 33, 65, 104). God’s handiwork is an inspiring subject for any poetical writing.

18. Pilgrim (e.g., Psalms ). Each bearing the title “Songs of Degrees,” was probably a hymnbook used by the Jews on their pilgrimage up to the Temple on the occasions of the national feasts.

19. Imprecatory (e.g., Psalms 35, 52, 58, 59, 69, 83, 109, 137, 139, 140). The imprecatory (cursing) passages of these psalms are generally looked upon with a great deal of perplexity. Many cannot understand how such utterances could be acceptable to God.

20. HAPPINESS WHERE IT ISN’T The counsel of the ungodly.
The way of sinners.
The seat of the scornful.
WHERE IT IS
I FOUND IT
IN THE LAW OF THE LORD!!!

21. DAVID CALLS GOD 7 NAMES In Psalm 18
his Strength
his Rock
his Fortress
his Deliverer
his Shield
his Horn
his High Tower

22. God speaks thru His Works
BY HIS WORD

23. GOD’S WORD -- DESCRIBED
DESCRIPTION
RESULT
1. Perfect
Restores the soul
2. Sure
Makes the simple wise
3. Right
Rejoicing the heart
4. Pure
Enlightening the eyes
5. Clean
Enduring forever
6. True
Desirable
7. Righteous
Sweet

24. SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT
GOD FORGIVES…
Transgressions
Sin
Iniquities
Deceit
A New Joy A New Life A New Song
AND HE GIVES…

25. GOD’S WAY…
TOUGH BUT NECESSARY • Trust and Do • Commit and Trust • Delight and Desire • Rest and Wait
DON’T FRET CEASE FROM ANGER DEPART FROM EVIL
FOR THESE

26. investigate your depressions…
Be honest with yourself.
Bring the Lord into the situation.
Discover the reason.
Renounce self pity.
Commit it to the Lord.
Hope and trust in God.

27. STRESS PSALM 46 v. 10 Be Still v. 10 Know God v. 1, 2 Respond
God has the CURE
PSALM 46
v. 10 Be Still
v. 10 Know God
v. 1, 2 Respond
v. 8 Review
v. 11 Relate

28. TRUE REPENTANCE involves:
CONFESSION OF SIN
A PLEA FOR A CHANGED LIFE

29. TRUE REPENTANCE involves:
TRUE GODLY SACRIFICE
Would you visit nursing home patients?
Would you go to jail for Christ?

30. “SOLUTION TO DEPRESSION”
PSALM 77
“SOLUTION TO DEPRESSION”
Depression (vv. 1-6)
Doubts (vv. 7-10)
Remembrance (vv )
The Psalmist’s depression is caused by doubts. The solution to his doubts comes as he meditates on God’s past dealings which have ALWAYS been faithful.

31. PSALM 119 “Terms Used for the Word of God”
Law (instruction or revelation)
Testimonies (or precepts)
Ways
Precepts (or order)
Statutes (or decrees)
Commandments
Judgments (or ordinances)
Word
Path
Word (meaning promises)

32. PSALM 119 – THE WORD AFFECTS:
The Mind (v. 169)
The Mouth (vv. 171, 172)
The Will (v. 173)
The Emotions (v. 174)
The Conscience (v. 176)

33. PROVERBS
WISDOM FOR LIVING

34. PROVERBS Author: Most of the book by Solomon.
Recipients: Presumably Rehoboam (writer’s son) 1:8-2:1.
Date: Started around 950 BC, not finished until around 725 BC.
Purpose: To apply divine wisdom to various aspects of daily life. (1:1-5)
Theme: Wisdom for living.
Title: Hebrew term “proverb”— “comparison.” ─Any sage or moralistic pronouncement.

35. Proverbs Compared W/Other OT Books
KEYNOTES
USES
Books of The Law
Revelation & Guidance
Manual of History & Legislation
Books of The Prophets
Authority
Message for today & tomorrow
Job
Questionings & Reasonings
Answers from God & Man
Psalms
Worship
Handbook of Devotion
Proverbs
Observation & Reflection
Guide to Practical Living

36. TOPICS IN PROVERBS Adulteress Anger Correcting (instructing others)
Compromise
Discipline from the Lord and from parents
Drinking
Evil company
Fools
Friends
Fear
Fear of the Lord
Giving (money)
Heart
Correcting (advising)
Discipline
Gossip
God
Guidance
Laziness
Justice

37. TOPICS IN PROVERBS (cont’d)
Jesting
Knowledge
Love
Married Life
Men (righteous)
Men (wicked)
The Mouth
Obedience to parents
Peace
Pride & humility
Relationships
Riches (money)
Satisfaction
Stealing
Temptation
Testing
Trust
Vows
Wisdom (the wise)
Worship

38. a “reverence for God expressed in submission to His will.” Ryrie
Proverbs 1:7
“Fear of the Lord” =
a “reverence for God expressed in submission to His will.” Ryrie

39. “The way of sinners is attractive but it leads to destruction.” Ryrie

40. Throughout Proverbs chapter one through nine wisdom is often personified and offers direct counsel to Solomon’s son (see 3:13-18; 4:6, 13; 8:1- 36; 9:1-12) (fully personified in 9:13-18).

41. 4 RESULTS OF WISDOM (PROVERBS 2)
We will discern righteousness and justice (9-11).
We will be delivered from evil (12-15).
We will be delivered from adultery (18-19).
We will walk in the good way (20-22).

42. 3:18 – Wisdom as the source of life is a common theme throughout the book (3:22; 4:13, 22-23; 8:35; 9:6; 10:11; 11:30; 12:28; 13:12; 14:27; 15:4; 19:16, 23).

43. Sins that the Lord hates:
Pride
Lying
Murder
A wicked heart
Evilness
False witness
Sowing discord

44. CHAPTERS 10:1 THRU 22:16
“These proverbs are general principles and guidelines which may have exceptions. Any exception is not a problem of inerrancy, but a matter of the nature of proverbs. They are true as general rules.” Ryrie

45. SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF PROVERBS
v. 12 – Although a way may seem right to a man, it may end in death (see 12:15; 16:25; 21:2).
PROVERBS 22
v. 6 – train up a child…(see 22:15; 23:13).
v. 24 – do not associate with a hot- tempered man.

46. Highlights (con’t) PROVERBS 31 vv. 10-31 – the excellent wife.
v. 30 – the greatest possible characteristic for a woman is that she fears the Lord.

47. ANGER REFERENCES: Proverbs
14:17
14:29
15:1
15:18
16:32
19:11
19:19
20:22
22:24, 25
27:4
29:11
29:22

48. ANGER – Proverbs
14:17 – Anger leads to foolish actions (cf 14:29). The quick- tempered person acts foolishly and loses people’s respect.
14:29 – Results from lack of patience and understanding.
15:1- A harsh word stirs up anger
15:18 – Anger stirs up dissension “hot-tempered – strong word meaning “heat, rage.”

49. ANGER – Proverbs (cont’d)
16:32 – Patience is preferable to physical power (patience = Longsuffering; slow to anger). This person has his emotions under control.
19:11 – Discretion makes a man slow to anger. It is glorious to overlook an insult.
19:19 – The hot-tempered person will be constantly in trouble.

50. ANGER – Proverbs (cont’d)
20:22 – Rather than take our own revenge we should wait on the Lord. The Lord here is our deliverer rather than avenger.
22:24, 25 – Avoid associating with a hot-tempered man because his influence could prove fatal.
27:4 – Jealousy is more unbearable than anger.

51. ANGER – Proverbs (cont’d)
29:11 – The wise man holds back anger, but the fool is the slave of impulse and is at the mercy of every moment when he chances to feel irritation.
29:22 – The angry man causes himself and others to sin.

52. CAUSES OF ANGER 14:29 – Lack of patience and understanding
29:11 – Being a fool
15:1 – A harsh word
22:24, 25 – Learning the ways of the angry.

53. BEHAVIOR OF THE ANGRY 14:17, 29 – Foolishness
19:19 – Lack of self-control
25:23 – Angry looks
27:4 – Jealousy
29:22 - Sin

54. Results of Anger 14:17 – Hatred of others
15:18 – Causes dissension (29:22)
19:19 – Constant trouble
29:22 – Causes himself and others to sin (30:33).

55. Remedies 14:29 – Patience (15:18) 15:1 – A gentle answer
16:32 – Self-control (29:11)
19:11 – Wisdom; overlooking insults (humble)
20:22 – Waiting on the Lord instead of taking revenge.
22:24, 25 – Stay away from hot- tempered people.

56. ECCLESIASTES

57. ECCLESIASTES AUTHOR: Solomon (calls himself “the Preacher” six times)
RECIPIENTS: Not specifically stated. “Young man” (11:9) & “my son” (12:12)
DATE: 935 BC – Solomon’s old age.
TITLE: Means “preacher”
PURPOSE: To show that life—lived according to human wisdom is a waste and cannot satisfy.
THEME: The emptiness of life.

58. WORDS REPEATED “Vanity” – 39 times “Under the sun” – 29 times
“God” – 40 times
“Wisdom” – 45 times
“Striving after wind” - 9 times.

59. THE TEN VANITIES HUMAN WISDOM (2:15-16) HUMAN LABOR (2:19-21)
HUMAN PURPOSE (2:26)
HUMAN RIVALRY (4:4)
HUMAN AVARICE (4:8)
HUMAN FAME (4:16)
HUMAN SATISFACTION (5:10)
HUMAN COVETING (6:9)
HUMAN FUN (7:4)
HUMAN AWARDS (8:10, 14)

60. FUTILITY (ECCLESIASTES 1 & 2)
Human wisdom (1:12-18)
Pleasure (2:1-2)
Achievements (2:4-6)
Possessions (2:7-8a)
Sex (2:8b)
Fame (2:9)

61. Ecclesiastes 2
Verses “Solomon’s solution to the paradoxes of life set forth 6 times (3:12-13; 3:22; 5:18-19; 8:15; 9:7-9), is to enjoy the fullest life that God has given, recognizing it as His gift. God has not revealed the solution to all of life’s inconsistencies, but has given man a life to enjoy while living in obedience to Him.” -Ryrie

62. EMPTINESS! SOLOMON LOOKS AT:
Life in general (4:1-3)
Work (4:4-12)
Political success (4:13-16)
Insincere religion (5:1-7)
Wealth (5:8-17)

63. Ecclesiastes 5
Verses – Solomon does not despise wealth as such, but God offers superior alternatives.
1. Satisfaction with the simple things of life (v. 18)
2. The power to enjoy our possessions
(v. 19a)
3. The acceptance of one’s lot in life
(v. 19b)
4. Occupation with joy of one’s life (v. 20)

64. Song of
Solomon

65. SONG OF SOLOMON AUTHOR: Solomon
TITLE: Usually called Song of Solomon (1:1) or Song of Songs (v.1). Also known as Canticles which means “series of songs.”
RECIPIENT: Not stated

66. DATE: About 970 BC – Solomon’s early years as king
PURPOSE: To honor marriage and wedded love
THEME: The tender love of the bridegroom and bride

67. SCHOOLS OF INTERPRETATION
Allegorical
Literal
Love story between Solomon and the Shulammite.
Love triangle. The Shulammite is in Solomon’s harem but she is in love with a shepherd boy back home.
Anthological – collection of love poems with no particular story in mind.

68. Allegorical meanings (2:1):
Rose of Sharon – a picture of Christ (2:1).
Lily of the valley – a picture of Christ (2:1).
“His banner over me is love” – Christ’s love and protection of either the church or the individual Christian (2:4).

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