POETICAL BOOKS
WISDOM BOOKS
JOB
FOCUS
DILEMMA OF
DEBATES OF JOB
DELIVERANCE OF
JOB
JOB
REFERENCE 1:1 ————— 3:1 ————- 15:1 ———
22:1 ———
27:1 ———
32:1 ———
38:1 ———42:17
DIVISION
CONTROVERSY FIRST CYCLE SECOND CYCLE THIRD CYCLE OF FINAL DEFENSE SOLUTION OF
CONTROVERSY OF
OF GOD AND
OF DEBATE
OF DEBATE
DEBATE
OF JOB
ELIHU
GOD WITH JOB
SATAN
TOPIC
CONFLICT
DEBATE
REPENTANCE
PROSE
POETRY
PROSE
LOCATION
LAND OF UZ (NORTH ARABIA)
TIME
PATRIARCHAL PERIOD (c. 2000 B.C.)
Eliphaz the Temanite
Bildad the Shuhite
Zophar the Naamathite
Elihu the Buzite
Job at a Glance
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Job
• How can the justice of an almighty God be defended in the
face of evil, especially human suffering – and, even more
particularly, the suffering of the innocent? (Thoedicy – the
justice of God in light of human suffering
• Three indisputable facts:
– God is almighty
– He is perfectly just
– No human is wholly innocent in His sight
• Explanations
– Every person’s suffering is indicative of his guilt (punishment)
– Value of divine chastening and God’s purpose (redemption)
– The great “adversary” intrudes on the relationship between God
and man – “tempter” and “accuser”
OUTLINE OF JOB
Part One: The Dilemma of Job (1:1–2:13)
I. The Circumstances of Job 1:1–5
II. The First Assault of Satan 1:6–22
III. The Second Assault of Satan 2:1–10
IV. The Arrival of Job’s Friends 2:11–13
Part Two: The Debates of Job (3:1–37:24)
I. The First Cycle of Debate 3:1–14:22
A. Job’s First Speech 3:1–26
B. Eliphaz’s First Speech 4:1–5:27
C. Job’s Reply to Eliphaz 6:1–7:21
D. Bildad’s First Speech 8:1–22
E. Job’s Response to Bildad 9:1–10:22
F. Zophar’s First Speech 11:1–20
G. Job’s Response to Zophar 12:1–14:22
II. The Second Cycle of Debate 15:1–21:34
A. Eliphaz’s Second Speech 15:1–35
B. Job’s Response to Eliphaz 16:1–17:16
C. Bildad’s Second Speech 18:1–21
D. Job’s Response to Bildad 19:1–29
E. Zophar’s Second Speech 20:1–29
F. Job’s Response to Zophar 21:1–34
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OUTLINE OF JOB
Part Two (cont.): The Debates of Job (3:1–37:24)
III. The Third Cycle of Debate 22:1–26:14
A. Eliphaz’s Third Speech 22:1–30
B. Job’s Response to Eliphaz 23:1–24:25
C. Bildad’s Third Speech 25:1–6
D. Job’s Response to Bildad 26:1–14
IV. The Final Defense of Job 27:1–31:40
A. Job’s First Monologue 27:1–28:28
B. Job’s Second Monologue 29:1–31:40
V. The Solution of Elihu 32:1–37:24
A. Elihu Intervenes in the Debate 32:1–22
B. Elihu’s First Rebuttal 33:1–33
C. Elihu’s Second Rebuttal 34:1–37
D. Elihu’s Third Rebuttal 35:1–16
E. Elihu’s Conclusion 36:1–37:24
Part Three: The Deliverance of Job (38:1–42:17)
I. The First Controversy of God with Job 38:1–40:5
A. God’s First Challenge to Job 38:1–40:2
B. Job’s First Answer to God 40:3–5
II. The Second Controversy of God with Job 40:6–42:6
A. God’s Second Challenge to Job 40:6–41:34
B. Job’s Second Answer to God 42:1–6
III. The Deliverance of Job and His Friends 42:7–17
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Satan
Friends
IF Job is blessed by God,
THEN he will be faithful.
IF Job is faithful, THEN he will be
blessed.
OR
OR
IF Job is not blessed by God,
THEN he will be unfaithful.
(Satan accused God of
bribing His followers.)
IF Job is unfaithful, THEN he will
be punished.
God’s Challenge to Job
The real answer to the problem of human suffering and divine sovereignty is found late in
the book of Job, in the divine speeches (chs. 38–41). Job’s repentance is due to his
recognition of God’s infinite greatness and of his own human finitude. A complete human
explanation of the compatibility of divine sovereignty and goodness, and the existence of
human suffering cannot be given because of the limitation of human knowledge and the
true character and extent of God’s power over creation. But neither can it be demonstrated
that the two are incompatible. Job finally finds rest in the realization that while God’s ways
are sometimes incomprehensible, He can always be trusted.
A Comparison of Satan’s Theology with That of Job’s Friends. God’s Challenge to Job.
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PSALMS
BOOK
CHIEF AUTHOR
BOOK I (1–41)
DAVID
BOOK II (42–72)
DAVID AND KORAH
BOOK III (73–89)
ASAPH
BOOK IV (90–106)
ANONYMOUS
BOOK V (107–150)
DAVID AND
ANONYMOUS
44
NUMBER OF
41
31
17
17
PSALMS
BASIC CONTENT
SONGS OF WORSHIP
HYMNS OF NATIONAL INTEREST
ANTHEMS OF PRAISE
TOPICAL LIKENESS
GENESIS:
EXODUS:
LEVITICUS:
NUMBERS:
DEUTERONOMY:
TO PENTATEUCH MAN AND CREATION DELIVERANCE AND
WORSHIP AND
WILDERNESS AND
SCRIPTURE AND
REDEMPTION
SANCTUARY
WANDERING
PRAISE
CLOSING
41:13
72:18, 19
89:52
106:48
150:1–6
DOXOLOGY
POSSIBLE
DAVID
HEZEKIAH OR JOSIAH
EZRA OR NEHEMIAH
COMPILER
POSSIBLE DATES
c. 1020–970 B.C.
c. 970–610 B.C.
UNTIL c. 430 B.C.
OF COMPILATION
SPAN OF
ABOUT 1,000 YEARS (c. 1410–430 B.C.)
AUTHORSHIP
Psalms at a Glance
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OUTLINE OF PSALMS
Book One: Psalms 1–41
1. Two Ways of Life Contrasted
2. Coronation of the Lord’s Anointed
3. Victory in the Face of Defeat
4. Evening Prayer for Deliverance
5. Morning Prayer for Guidance
6. Prayer for God’s Mercy
7. Wickedness Justly Rewarded
8. God’s Glory and Man’s Dominion
9. Praise for Victory over Enemies
10. Petition for God’s Judgment
11. God Tests the Sons of Men
12. The Pure Words of the Lord
13. The Prayer for God’s Answer—Now
14. The Characteristics of the Godless
15. The Characteristics of the Godly
16. Eternal Life for One Who Trusts
17. “Hide Me Under the Shadow of Your Wings”
18. Thanksgiving for Deliverance by God
19. The Works and Words of God
20. Trust Not in Chariots and Horses but in God
21. Triumph of the King
22. Psalm of the Cross
23.
24.
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27.
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29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
Psalm of the Divine Shepherd
Psalm of the King of Glory
Acrostic Prayer for Instruction
“Examine Me, O LORD, and Prove Me”
Trust in the Lord and Be Not Afraid
Rejoice Because of Answered Prayer
The Powerful Voice of God
Praise for Dramatic Deliverance
“Be of Good Courage”
The Blessedness of Forgiveness
God Considers All Man’s Works
Seek the Lord
Petition for God’s Intervention
The Excellent Lovingkindness of God
“Rest in the LORD”
The Heavy Burden of Sin
Know the Measure of Man’s Days
Delight to Do God’s Will
The Blessedness of Helping the Poor
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Seven penitential psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143
OUTLINE OF PSALMS
Book Two: Psalms 42–72
42. Seek After the Lord
43. “Hope in God!”
44. Prayer for Deliverance by God
45. The Psalm of the Great King
46. “God Is Our Refuge and Strength”
47. The Lord Shall Subdue All Nations
48. The Praise of Mount Zion
49. Riches Cannot Redeem
50. The Lord Shall Judge All People
51. Confession and Forgiveness of Sin
52. The Lord Shall Judge the Deceitful
53. A Portrait of the Godless
54. The Lord Is Our Helper
55. “Cast Your Burden on the LORD”
56. Fears in the Midst of Trials
57. Prayers in the Midst of Perils
58. Wicked Judges Will Be Judged
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
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65.
66.
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68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
Petition for Deliverance from Violent Men
A Prayer for Deliverance of the Nation
A Prayer When Overwhelmed
Wait for God
Thirst for God
A Prayer for God’s Protection
God’s Provision Through Nature
Remember What God Has Done
God Shall Govern the Earth
God Is the Father of the Fatherless
Petition for God to Draw Near
Prayer for the Poor and Needy
Prayer for the Aged
The Reign of the Messiah
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Seven penitential psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143
OUTLINE OF PSALMS
Book Three: Psalms 73–89
73. The Perspective of Eternity
74. Request for God to Remember His Covenant
75. “God Is the Judge”
76. The Glorious Might of God
77. When Overwhelmed, Remember God’s Greatness
78. God’s Continued Guidance in Spite of Unbelief
79. Avenge the Defilement of Jerusalem
80. Israel’s Plea for God’s Mercy
81. God’s Plea for Israel’s Obedience
82. Rebuke of Israel’s Unjust Judges
83. Plea for God to Destroy Israel’s Enemies
84. The Joy of Dwelling with God
85. Prayer for Revival
86. “Teach Me Your Way, O LORD”
87. Glorious Zion, City of God
88. Crying from Deepest Affliction
89. Claiming God’s Promises in Affliction
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OUTLINE OF PSALMS
Book Four: Psalms 90–106
90. “Teach Us to Number Our Days”
91. Abiding in “the Shadow of the Almighty”
92. It Is Good to Praise the Lord
93. The Majesty of God
94. Vengeance Belongs Only to God
95. Call to Worship the Lord
96. Declare the Glory of God
97. Rejoice! The Lord Reigns!
98. Sing a New Song to the Lord
99. “Exalt the LORD Our God”
100. “Serve the LORD with Gladness”
101. Commitments of a Holy Life
102. Prayer of an Overwhelmed Saint
103. Bless the Lord, All You People!
104. Psalm Rehearsing Creation
105. Remember, God Keeps His Promises
106. “We Have Sinned”
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Seven penitential psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143
OUTLINE OF PSALMS
Book Five: Psalms 107–150
107. God Satifies the Longing Soul
108. Awake Early and Praise the Lord
109. Song of the Slandered
110. The Coming of the Priest-King-Judge
111. Praise for God’s Tender Care
112. The Blessings of Those Who Fear God
113. The Condescending Grace of God
114. In Praise for the Exodus
115. To God Alone Be the Glory
116. Love the Lord for What He Has Done
117. The Praise of All Peoples
118. Better to Trust God than Man
119. An Acrostic in Praise of the Scriptures
120. A Cry in Distress
121. God Is Our Keeper
122. “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem”
123. Plea for the Mercy of God
124. God Is on Our Side
125. Trust in the Lord and Abide Forever
126. “Sow in Tears ... Reap in Joy”
127. Children Are God’s Heritage
128. Blessing on the House of the God-Fearing
129. Plea of the Persecuted
130.
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“My Soul Waits for the Lord”
A Childlike Faith
Trust in the God of David
Beauty of the Unity of the Brethren
Praise the Lord in the Evening
God Has Done Great Things!
God’s Mercy Endures Forever
Tears in Exile
God Answered My Prayer
“Search Me, O God”
Preserve Me from Violence
“Set a Guard, O LORD, over My Mouth”
“No One Cares for My Soul”
“Teach Me to Do Your Will”
“What Is Man?”
Testify to God’s Great Acts
“Do Not Put Your Trust in Princes”
God Heals the Brokenhearted
All Creation Praises the Lord
“The LORD Takes Pleasure in His People”
“Praise the LORD”
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Seven penitential psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143
Messianic Psalms
Psalm
2:7
8:2
8:6
16:10
22:1
22:7, 8
22:16
22:18
34:20
35:11
35:19
40:7, 8
41:9
45:6
68:18
69:9
69:21
109:4
109:8
110:1
110:4
118:22
118:26
Portrayal
The Son of God
Praised by children
Ruler of all
Rises from death
Forsaken by God
Derided by enemies
Hands and feet pierced
Lots cast for clothes
Bones unbroken
Accused by false witnesses
Hated without cause
Delights in God’s will
Betrayed by a friend
The eternal King
Ascends to heaven
Zealous for God’s house
Given vinegar and gall
Prays for enemies
His betrayer replaced
Rules over His enemies
A priest forever
The chief stone of God’s building
Comes in the name of the Lord
Fulfilled
Matthew 3:17
Matthew 21:15, 16
Hebrews 2:8
Matthew 28:7
Matthew 27:46
Luke 23:35
John 20:27
Matthew 27:35, 36
John 19:32, 33, 36
Mark 14:57
John 15:25
Hebrews 10:7
Luke 22:47
Hebrews 1:8
Acts 1:9-11
John 2:17
Matthew 27:34
Luke 23:34
Acts 1:20
Matthew 22:44
Hebrews 5:6
Matthew 21:42
Matthew 21:9
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PROVERBS
Wisdom is personified in the Proverbs and acts as
God’s dynamic Word.
In the NT, Jesus is the Wisdom and Word of God.
Origin of Wisdom
Teaching of Wisdom
Value of Wisdom
In God (v. 22)
Prudence (vv. 5, 12)
Yields riches and honor
From everlasting (v. 23)
Understanding (v. 5)
Before all things (vv. 23-30)
Excellent things (v. 6)
Greater than gold and
Truth (v. 7)
Hatred of wickedness (v. 7)
silver (v. 19)
The wise are blessed
Righteousness (v. 8)
Knowledge (v. 12)
Discretion (v. 12)
Fear of the Lord (v. 13)
(vv. 32, 34)
The wise find life (v. 35)
The foolish love death (v. 36)
(v. 18)
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ECCLESIASTES
FOCUS
REFERENCE
DIVISION
TOPIC
LOCATION
TIME
THESIS: “ALL IS VANITY”
PROOF: “LIFE IS VAIN”
COUNSEL: “FEAR GOD”
1:1 ———— 1:4 ———— 1:12 ———— 3:1 —————— 7:1 ———— 10:1 ————— 12:9 — 12:14
INTROILLUSTRA- PROOF FROM PROOF FROM COPING IN A COUNSEL FOR CONCLUSION:
DUCTION OF TIONS OF
SCRIPTURE OBSERVATIONS
WICKED
UNCERTAINTY FEAR AND
VANITY
VANITY
WORLD
OBEY GOD
DECLARATION OF VANITY DEMONSTRATION OF VANITY
FROM VANITY
SUBJECT
SERMONS
SUMMARY
UNIVERSE: “UNDER THE SUN”
c. 935 or c. 450 B.C.
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Wisdom from God
The author closes this book by stating that there is a God who will hold us accountable for the deeds of our lives. Life
“under the sun” will be judged from a heavenly perspective. Thus the book ends on a positive and encouraging note,
because one’s accountability before God means that the course of our lives is of eternal significance. In spite of
frequent observation and experience of life’s apparent futility, the author exhorts his readers to grasp by faith the
sovereignty, goodness, and justice of God and to enjoy all the facets of life as His gift.
Without God “all is vanity”:
Godless learning —→
cynicism (1:7, 8)
Godless greatness —→
sorrow (1:16-18)
Godless pleasure —→
disappointment (2:1, 2)
Godless labor —→
hatred of life (2:17)
Godless philosophy —→
emptiness (3:1-9)
Godless eternity —→
unfulfillment (3:11)
Godless life —→
depression (4:2, 3)
Godless religion —→
dread (5:7)
Godless wealth —→
trouble (5:12)
Godless existence —→
frustration (6:12)
Godless wisdom —→
despair (11:1-8)
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God, a deeply serious attitude toward the commands of God.
GODLY FEAR —→
FULFILLMENT(12:13, 14)
The Way of Wisdom
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SONG OF SONGS
FOCUS
BEGINNING OF LOVE
BROADENING OF LOVE
REFERENCE 1:1 ——————
3:6 ——————5:2 ——————
7:11 ————— 8:14
DIVISION
FALLING IN LOVE
UNITED IN LOVE
STRUGGLING IN LOVE
GROWING IN LOVE
TOPIC
COURTSHIP
WEDDING
PROBLEM
PROGRESS
FOSTERING OF LOVE FULFILLMENT OF LOVE FRUSTRATION OF LOVE FAITHFULNESS OF LOVE
LOCATION
ISRAEL
TIME
c. 1 YEAR
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