old testament survey, part 1

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY PART ONE

BI 101

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Note: Chronological order–including books) INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1

THE PENTATEUCH .................................................................................................................. 6

Genesis ....................................................................................................................... 8

Job ............................................................................................................................ 19

Exodus ..................................................................................................................... 25

Numbers ................................................................................................................... 30

Leviticus .................................................................................................................. 37

Deuteronomy ........................................................................................................... 45 Hebrew Calendar ......................................................................................... 46

CONQUEST AND RULE BY JUDGES ................................................................................... 49

Joshua ...................................................................................................................... 49

Judges ...................................................................................................................... 54 Judges of Israel .......................................................................................... 54a The Tabernacle in Hebrews ....................................................................... 54b

Ruth .......................................................................................................................... 59

UNITED KINGDOM ................................................................................................................ 63

I Samuel ................................................................................................................... 63

II Samuel .................................................................................................................. 67

I and II Chronicles (cross references begin) ............................................................ 69

Psalms ...................................................................................................................... 70

I and II Kings ........................................................................................................... 75 Chronology of the Prophets ......................................................................... 77

Song of Solomon ..................................................................................................... 78

Ecclesiastes .............................................................................................................. 84

Proverbs ................................................................................................................... 92

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INTRODUCTION

I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BIBLE

A. As great literature B. As history C. As an influence on civilization D. As a norm for philosophy and ethics E. As a complement to general education F. As a religious and spiritual book


II. THE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE

A. The meaning of revelation B. The meaning of inspiration C. The meaning of illumination D. The meaning of preservation

III. THE STRUCTURE OF THE BIBLE

A. The divisions

1. Two testaments

a. Old Testament

39 books 1400 years many writers


b. New Testament

26 books 50-60 years many writers

B. The unity

IV. THE OLD TESTAMENT

A. The books of the Old Testament

1. Pentateuch (5)

a. Genesis b. Exodus c. Leviticus d. Numbers e. Deuteronomy

2. Historical books (12)

a. Joshua g. 2 Kings b. Judges h. I Chronicles c. Ruth i. 2 Chronicles d. I Samuel j. Ezra e. 2 Samuel k. Nehemiah f. I Kings l. Esther


3. Poetical books (5)

a. Job b. Psalms c. Proverbs d. Ecclesiastes e. Song of Solomon

4. Prophetical books (17)

a. Major prophets (5)

1. Isaiah 3. Lamentations 2.Jeremiah 4. Ezekiel 5. Daniel

b. Minor prophets (12) 1. Hosea 7. Nahum 2. Joel 8. Habakkuk 3. Amos 9. Zephaniah 4. Obadiah 10. Hagai 5. Jonah 11. Zechariah 6. Micah 12. Malachi

B. The importance of the Old Testament


C. The formation of the Old Testament

1. The Pentateuch 2. Joshua 3. Samuel 4. Kings and Chronicles 5. Poetical books 6. Prophetical books

D. The languages of the Old Testament

1. Hebrew – main language 2. Aramaic – Ezra 4:8-6:18; 7:12-26 Daniel 2:4-7:28 Jer. 10:10


THE PENTATEUCH I. HIGHER CRITICAL VIEW – J, E, D, P

Four different manuscripts, written at different times were used to make up the Pentateuch. These are known as: J –

E – D – P –

B. Evangelical view – Moses

Evidence

1. He was well qualified scholastically to do so (Acts &:22), and there is no rational

reason archaeologically, historically or in the nature of the cause why he would not do so. 2. The Pentateuch claims that Moses wrote it, at least in part (Ex. 17:14; 24:4; 34:27;

Num. 33:2; Deut. 31:19; 24-26). 3. The rest of the Bible claims that Moses did so (Josh. 1:7; I Ki. 2:3; Lk. 24:44; I Cor.

9:9).


4. Our Lord claimed that Moses wrote of Him (Jn. 5:46-47 cf. Gen. 3:15; 49:10; Num. 24:17; Deut. 18:15-18).

5. The foundation of all revealed truth of God’s redemptive plan is based on the

Pentateuch. If this foundation is unreliable, the whole Bible is unreliable.

II. DATE Just prior to Moses’ death III. SCOPE OF THE PENTATEUCH

Beginnings Patriarchal Period Creation Fall Babel Flood Abraham Joseph Bondage Exodus Jordan


INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS I. AUTHOR: Moses II. DATE: Just prior to Moses’ death

Place of writing: Unknown

III. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

A. Book of beginnings

1. Earth as Man’s habitation, 1:1-2:3 6. Godless civilization, 4:16-9:29 2. Human race, 2:4-25 7. Nations, 10:1-32 3. Human sin, 3:1-7 8. Human languages, 11:1-9 4. Redemptive revelation, 3:8-24 9. Hebrew race (covenant people), 11:10-50:26 5. Human family, 4:1-15

B. Book of generations

1. Adam, 5:1-6:8 6. Ishmael, 25:12-18 2. Noah, 6:9-6:29 7. Isaac, 25:19-35:29 3. Noah’s sons, 10:1-11:29 8. Esau, 36:1-37:1 4. Shem, 11:10-26 9. Jacob, 37:2-50-26 5. Terah, 11:27-25:11


GENESIS : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY I. PRIMEVAL HISTORY OF HUMANITY – Ch. 1-11

A. Creation – Ch. 1, 2

1. Gap?

No: The Hebrew construction does not allow it. No ___________ or context (as Gen. 19:26) – 2. Length of creation days – 24 hours

a. The numerical adjective – b. Evening and morning (cf. Dan. 8:14, 26) – c. The fourth commandment (Ex. 20:11,; 31:17) d. For days and for years (Gen. 1:14) e. One day is with the Lord as a thousand years – 2 Pet. 3:8.

If day isn’t shorter, then contrast is lost. f. God blessed the 7th day and hallowed it – Gen. 2:3

3. Content of the days


Day

1 – Light 4 – Light bearers (sun, moon, stars) 2 – Firmament 5 – Sea creatures and birds 3 – Dry Land 6 – Animals and Man

B. Fall – Ch. 3

1. The command 2. The temptation 3. The fall 4. The judgment

C. Fall to flood – Ch. 4, 5 D. Flood – Ch. 6-9 1. Preparation for Judgment 6: 1-22


2. Execution of Judgment 7:1--8:12 a. Instruction 7:1-5 b. The Flood 7:6-24 c. The Cessation of the Flood 8:1-12 3. The New Beginning 8:13--9:32 a. The Disembarkation 8:13-18 b. The Worship of God 8:19-22 c.The Instruction From God 9:1-7 d. The Promise of God 9:7-18 E. Flood to Abraham – Ch. 10, 11 (Babel)


II. PATRIARCHAL AGE – Ch. 12-50

A. Abraham – Ch. 12-25 Abrahamic Covenant – Gen. 12, 13, 15, 17, 22 Gen. 12 Gen. 13 Gen. 15 Gen. 17 Gen. 22 Expansion of the Abrahamic Promises: LAND – Palestinian – Deut. 28-29 | | | | ABRAHAMIC | NATION – Davidic – 2 Sam. 7 Covenant | | | | | BLESSING – Mosaic – Ex. 19 – New Jer. 31:31 (Heb. 8) Conditional -


2. Abraham’s separation from Lot – Ch. 13 3. Abraham and Melchizedek – Ch. 14

Note: Who was Melchizedek? 1. A pre-incarnate appearance of Christ 2. An historical king living at the time of Abraham.

4. Abraham and the seed – Ch. 15 5. Birth of Ishmael – Ch. 16 6. Covenant of Circumcision – Ch. 17


7. Sodom and Gomorrah – Ch. 18, 19 8. Abraham and Abimelech – Ch. 20 9. Birth of Isaac and rejection of Ishmael – Ch. 21 10. Offering of Isaac – Ch. 22 11. Burial of Sarah – Ch. 23 12. Isaac takes a bride – Ch. 24

B. Isaac – 25:19-26:35

1. The birth of Esau and Jacob – 25


2. Isaac and Abimelech – 26

C. Jacob – Ch. 27-36

1. Jacob obtains blessing – 27 2. Jacob at Bethel – 28 3. Jacob and Laban – 29-31

Leah Rachel Bilhah Zilpah 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.


4. Jacob’s flight and covenant – 31 5. Jacob at Mahanaim and Peniel – 32 6. Jacob meets Esau – 33 7. Dinah and Jacob’s sons – 34 8. Jacob’s family at Bethel – 35 9. Esau’s descendants – 36


D. The life of Joseph – 37-50

1. Joseph sold to Egypt – 37 2. Parenthesis: Judah and Tamar – 38 3. Joseph tested – 39 4. Joseph’s rise to power – 40-45

a. The wisdom of Joseph – 40 b. Pharaoh’s dream and Joseph’s exaltation – 41 c. Joseph’s brothers in Egypt – 42-45

(1) first trip to Egypt – 42 (2) second trip to Egypt – 43-44


5. Jacob comes to Egypt – 46-47:26 6. Jacob’s blessing and great prophecy – 47:27-49 7. The death of Jacob and Joseph – 50


INTRODUCTION TO JOB

I. TITLE Takes its name from the principal character: Job

II. AUTHOR AND DATE

Must make difference between events and the recording of the events. Events occurred before Moses’ time: 1.

2. 3. 4. 5. Actual author: III. THEME IV. IMPORTANT DOCTRINAL TEACHINGS


JOB : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. PROLOGUE – 1:1-2:13

A. Scene on earth – 1:1-5 B. Scene in heaven – 1:6-12 C. Job’s first trial – 1:13-22 D. Scene in heaven – 2:1-8 E. Job’s second trial – 2:7-10


II. DIALOGUE – 3:1-42:6

A. The lamentation of Job – 3:1-26

1. 2. 3.

B. First cycle of speeches – 4:1-14:22 Subject: God Content: God is just – if you suffer, you must deserve it.

1. Eliphaz (experience) – 4:1-7:21 2. Bildad (tradition) – 8:1-10:22 3. Zophar (legalism) – 11:1-14:22


C. Second cycle of speeches – 15:1-21:34

Subject: man

Content: Man is wicked, so job should see himself as wicked and repent.

1. Eliphaz (experience) – 15: 1-17:16 2. Bildad (tradition) – 18:1-19:29 3. Zophar (legalism) – 20:1-21:34


D. The third cycle of speeches – 22:1-31

1. Eliphaz (experience) – 22:1-30 2. Bildad (tradition) – 25.1-6 3. Zophar (legalism) – 27:8-28:8 (maybe ??) probably Job


E. The speeches of Elihu – 32:1-37:24 F. The addresses of the LORD – 38:1-42:6

III. EPILOGUE – 42:7-17


INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS

I. THE TITLE – Hebrew Shemot – “the names of”

Vulgate uses LXX title Exodus meaning departure

exit (cf. 19:1) II. AUTHOR: Moses (see Pentateuch introduction) III. SCOPE OF THE BOOK: IV. IMPORTANT DOCTRINAL TEACHINGS:

A. The covenant faithfulness of Jehovah toward His people B. The nature and purpose of redemption C. God’s demands upon the lives of His people D. The basis for acceptable fellowship


EXODUS : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. ISRAEL IN EGYPTIAN BONDAGE – Ch. 1-6

A. Oppression of Israel – Ch. 1 B. Birth and Preparation of Moses – Ch. 2 C. God training Moses – Ch. 3 D. Moses’ refusal and commission – Ch. 4 E. Moses before Pharaoh – Ch. 5 F. God’s reassurance to Moses – Ch. 6


II. THE TEN PLAGUES – Ch. 7-12

A. First 3 plagues – loathsome – 7:1-8:19 B. Second 3 plagues – painful – 8:20-9:12 C. Third 3 plagues – nature – 9:13- D. The 10th plague – 11-12 Note: The compromises offered: 1. Sacrifice – but stay in Egypt 2. Sacrifice in the wilderness, but don’t go too far and be sure that you come back. 3. You go, but leave your children in Egypt.


III. EXODUS – Ch. 13-18

A. Escape of Israel – 13-15 B. Journey from Elim to Sinai – 16-18

IV. LAWGIVING – Ch. 19-24

A. Moral law – 19-20 B. Civil law – 21-24


V. TABERNACLE – Ch. 25-40

A. Plan of the Tabernacle – 25-31 B. First breach of the covenant – 32-34 C. Tabernacle made and set up – 35-40


INTRODUCTION TO NUMBERS I. WRITER II. DATE III. PLACE OF WRITING IV. DISTINCTIVE FEATURE

A. The number of people in the camp

1. At the first census 2. At the second census

B. It is a Pilgrim’s progress of the Old Testament

(Saga of suffering – trek of tragedy – story of straying)

C. Hebrews Chapter 3 is a commentary on Number 13, 14


D. The arrangement and movement of the camp

1. Arrangement

North

Dan Asher Naphtali

Ephraim Judah Manasseh TABERNACLE Issachar Benjamin Zebulun

Reuben Simeon Gad

2. Movement

Ephraim

Manasseh

Benjam

in

Juda

h Is

sach

ar

Zebu

lun


NUMBERS: OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. ORDER OF THE CAMP – 1-10:10

A. The first census – 1 B. The standards and order of the camp – 2-4 C. Cleansing of the camp – 5-8 D. Miscellaneous essentials for the camp – 9-10:10

II. FROM SINAI TO KADESH BARNEA – 10:11-12:16

A. The first march – 10:11-36


B. The complainers – 11:1-3 C. The fleshpots of Israel – 11:4-9 D. The complaint of Moses – 11:10-14 E. The anointing of the elders – 11:16-30 F. The quails and the plague – 11:31-35 G. The complaint of Miriam and Aaron – 12:1-16


III. AT KADESH BARNEA – 13, 14

A. Spies enter Canaan and report – 13 B. Israel refuses to enter because of unbelief – 14

IV. WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS – 15-25

A. Delay God’s blessing but not destroy God’s purpose – 15 B. “Gainsaying” of Korah – 16


C. Aaron’s rod that budded – 17 D. Confirmation of priesthood – 18 E. The red heifer – 19 F. The death of Miriam – 20 G. Serpent of brass – 21 H. The prophet, Balaam – 22-25


V. THE NEW GENERATION – 26-36

A. Census of the new generation – 26 B. Woman’s position under the Law – 27 C. The law of offerings and vows – 28-30 D. Judgment of Midian – 31 E. Final instructions – 32-36


INTRODUCTION TO LEVITICUS

I. THE TITLE II. AUTHOR III. CENTRAL THEME IV. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

1. Opens and closes at same geographical spot. 2. God moves into the tabernacle and now speaks from there instead of from Sinai. 3. Shows the holy walk of a holy people. 4. Has example (by application) for us – Rom. 15:4; I Cor. 10:11


LEVITICUS : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. The five offerings and the law of them – Ch. 1-7

A. The burnt offering – 1 B. The meal offering – 2 C. The peace offering – 3 D. The sin offering – 4


E. The trespass offering – 5 F. The law of the offerings – 6, 7

II. The Priests – Ch. 8-10

A. Consecration of the priests – 8 B. Ministry of the priests – 9 C. Restrictions of the priests – 10 (death of Nadab and Abihu)


III. Holiness of life – Ch. 11-23

A. Laws of Purification – 11-16

1. Laws of pure food – 11 2. Laws of childbirth – 12 3. Laws of leprosy – 13, 14 4. Law of issue and cleansing – 15 5. Day of atonement – 16

a. the meaning of atonement


b. the date of the day of atonement c. the importance of this day d. the events of this day e. the significance of this day


B. Laws of separation – Ch. 17-22

1. The place of sacrifice – 17 2. Unholy relationships – 18 3. Laws of general conduct – 19 4. Warnings against social sins – 20 5. Duties of the priest – 21, 22

C. The law of the feasts – Ch. 23

1. The feast of the Passover – 23:5-14


2. The feast of Pentecost – 23:15-22 3. The feast of Trumpets – 23:23-25 4. The feast of Atonement – 23:26-32 5. The feast of the Tabernacles – 23:33-44


IV. LAWS AND PROPHECIES FOR THE PROMISED LAND – Ch. 24-27


INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY

I. TITLE II. AUTHOR III. PURPOSES IV. THEME V. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

A. It is made up of sermons. B. It includes three new things for Israel:

1. Generation 2. Country 3. Duties

C. It includes the strange death and burial of Moses


The Hebrew Calendar

March April May June July August September October November December January February

Nisan or

Abib

Ljar Or Zif

Sivan Tammuz Ab Elul Tishri or

Ethanim

Marheswan or

Bul

Chisleu Tebeth Shebat Or

Sebat

Adar

English Months Hebrew Month Holy Days / Feasts March – April Nisan or Abib 14 – Passover (Pesach)

15-21 – Unleaven Bread 16 – First Fruits

April – May Ijar (or Lyyar) or Zif

May – June Sivan 6 - Pentecost June – July Tammuz July – August Ab August – September Elul September – October Tishri or Ethanim 1 – Feast of Trumpets/New Year (Rosh Hashanah)

10 – Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) 15-21 – Feast of Tabernacles (Succoth)

October – November Marheswan or Bul November – December Chisleu December – January Tebeth January – February Shebat or Sebat February – March Adar Adapted from Unger’s Bible Dictionary, Merrill F. Unger, Moody Press, Chicago, 1966


DEUTERONOMY : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

Sermon of Moses I. Historical Review – Ch. 1-4

A. Israel at Sinai – 1:6-18 B. Israel at Kadesh – Barnea - 1:19-46 C. Israel’s Journey from Kadesh to Moab – 2:1-3:29 D. Israel at Moab – 4

II. Review of the Law – Ch. 5-26

A. Concerning God – 4-12 B. Concerning False Prophets – 13 C. Food – 14:1-21 D. Tithes – 14:22-29 E. Concerning the Sabbatical Year – 15 F. Concerning Festivals – 16 G. Concerning Leaders – 16:18-18:22 H. Concerning Human Relationships – 19-26


III. Covenant Warnings – Ch. 27-30 A. Ceremonies – 27 B. Blessings – 28:1-14 C. Curses – 28:15-68 D. Palestinian Covenant – 29-30

IV. Moses’ Last Days – Ch. 31-34

A. Charges to Moses – 31:1-29 B. Song of Moses – 31:30-32:47 C. Testament of Moses – 32: 48- 33:29 D. Death of Moses – 34:1-12


CONQUEST AND RULE BY JUDGES Joshua-Judges (Ruth)

INTRODUCTION TO JOSHUA I. TITLE II. AUTHOR III. DATE IV. PURPOSE V. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

1. It records the second generation of miracles. 2. It records some good military strategy. 3. By application, it is very much like Ephesians in the New Testament. 4. It shows the effects of incomplete obedience.


JOSHUA : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY I. ENTERING THE LAND – Ch. 1-5

A. Joshua’s Commission – 1:1-10 B. Preparation for crossing Jordan – 1:11-2:25 C. Crossing the Jordan River – 3:1-5:15

II. CONQUERING THE LAND – 6:1-12:24

A. Central Campaign – Ch. 6-9

1. City of Jericho – 6 2. Ai – 7:8


3. Gibeonites – 9 B. Southern Campaign – Ch. 10 (against 5 kings of 5 cities) C. Northern Campaign – Ch. 11, 12


III. DISTRIBUTING THE LAND – Ch. 13-21

A. First Phase – 13 B. Second Phase – 14-17

1. Caleb – 14 2. Judah – 15 3. Ephraim – 16 4. Manesseh – 17 (1/2 tribe)


C. Third Phase – 18, 19 (rest of the tribes and Joshua) D. Fourth Phase – 20-22

1. Cities of refuge – 20 2. Levites’ 48 cities – 21 3. Two and one-half tribes – 22

IV. JOSHUA’S FAREWELL MESSAGE – Ch. 23, 24 (Choose you this day whom you will serve)


INTRODUCTION TO JUDGES

I. TITLE II. AUTHOR III. PURPOSE IV. THEME V. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

A. One of the finest historical books in all literature B. Events are stressed, but the moral and spiritual repercussions of these events are

highlighted. C. Includes seven cycles in national life. D. Shows that:

National sin is always punished.

Moral degeneration brings national weakness. No position with God permits sinning with impunity.


JUDGES : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. INTRODUCTION TO ERA OF THE JUDGES – 1:1-3:4

A. Signs of weakness B. Rebuke for weakness C. Reason for the weakness

II. THE ERA OF THE JUDGES – 3:5-16:31 (Seven cycles)

A. Othniel – 3:5-11 B. Ehud and Shamgar – 3:12-31 C. Deborah and Barak – 4:1-5:31


D. Gideon – 6:1-8:35 E. Abimelech (?), Tola and Jair – 3:33-10:5 F. Jephtah, Ibzan, Elon and Abdom – 10:6-12:15 G. Samson – Ch. 13-16


III. RESULTS OF THE ERA OF THE JUDGES – Ch. 17-21

A. Religious Apostasy – 17, 18


B. Moral Awfulness – 19 C. Political Anarchy – 20, 21


INTRODUCTION TO RUTH

I. TITLE II. AUTHOR III. PURPOSE IV. THEME V. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

1. Historically – brings genealogy down to David. Ruth, a Gentile, is related not only David but also to Jesus.

2. Dispensationally – links between ruin of Samson and the rule of Samuel. 3. Morally – shows God’s interest in family affairs. 4. Marriage – a defense of mothers-in-law


RUTH : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. RUTH DECIDING – Ch. 1

A. Cause of the declension – 1-5 B. Hearing the Word – 6, 7 C. Discouraging faith – 8-15 D. Courage of faith – 19-22 E. Victory of faith – 19-22


II. RUTH SERVING – Ch. 2

A. Meeting with the Redeemer – 1-12 B. Feeding with the Redeemer – 13-17 C. Telling of the Redeemer – 18-23

III. RUTH RESTING – Ch. 3

A. Occupied with Him – Ch. 3 B. Yielded to Him – 6-9 C. Separated to Him – 10-13 D. Claiming Him – 14-18


IV. RUTH REWARDED – Ch. 4

A. Redeemed by Him – 1-12 B. Bearing fruit to him – 13-21


UNITED KINGDOM 1043-931 B.C. I & II Samuel I Kings 1-11 I Chron. 1-29 2 Chron. 1-9

INTRODUCTION TO I &II SAMUEL

I. TITLE II. AUTHOR III. THEME IV. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF I & II SAMUEL I Samuel

1. The rise of the kingdom 2. The story of Hannah 3. The story of little Samuel 4. The story of David and Goliath 5. The friendship of David and Jonathan

II Samuel 1. God’s covenant with David (II Sam. 7) 2. David’s great sin 3. David’s rebellious son


UNITED KINGDOM A. Samuel and Saul – I Samuel (I Chron. 1-10) I Chron. 1-9 Genealogy

I SAMUEL : OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. Samuel, God’s prophet – 1-8

A. Birth of Samuel – 1-2 B. Call of Samuel – 3 C. Ministry of Samuel, Judge-Prophet – 4-8

II. Saul, Satan’s man – 9-15

A. Saul received – 9-10 B. Saul reigning – 11-12 C. Saul rejected – 13-15


II. SAUL, SATAN’S MAN VS. DAVID, GOD’S MAN – 16-31 I Chron. 10 A. David Anointed – 16

B. David trained – 17-18 C. David disciplined – 19-30


D. Death of Saul and Jonathan – 31


UNITED KINGDOM B. David - II Samuel (I Chron. 11-29) I Chron. 11-29

II SAMUEL: OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. DAVID’S SERVICE – Ch. 1-10

A. David mourns Saul and Jonathan – 1 B. David enthroned king over Judah – 2 C. House of Saul rebels – 3-4 D. David enthroned king of all Israel – 5 11 E. David brings back the ark – 6 15


F. God’s covenant to build house of David – 7 I Chron. 17 G. David’s kingdom fully established – 8-10 18, 19

II. DAVID’S SIN AND REPENTANCE – Ch. 11, 12 20: 1-3

A. David’s sin – 11 B. David’s repentance – 12


III. DAVID’S SORROWS – Ch. 13-24 I Chron.

A. David’s family sorrows – 13-14 B. David’s son Absalom rebels – 15-18 20:4-8 C. David’s national sorrows – 19-24 21 Preparation and organization for the temple 22-29


INTRODUCTION TO THE PSALMS

I. TITLE II. AUTHOR David -

Sons of Korah -

Sons of Asaph -

Solomon -

Ethan -

Heman -

Moses -


III. THEME IV. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES V. DIVISIONS OF THE BOOK OF PSALMS

A. By the name of God which is prominent in each section

1. Psalms – 1-41 2. Psalms – 42-72 3. Psalms – 73-89


4. Psalms – 90-106 - Jehovah is every psalm (in 2-11 times)

a. b. c. d.

5. Psalms – 107-150 – Jehovah in every psalm but 2 (236 times in all)

a. 107 b. 110 c. 119 d. 120-133 e. 134-145


B. Divided by the books of the Law

1. Genesis – Psalms – 1-41 2. Exodus – Psalms – 42-72 3. Leviticus – Psalms – 73-89 4. Numbers – Psalms – 90-106 5. Deuteronomy – Psalms – 107-150 (bringing His people into the land)


II. ACROSTIC PSALMS

A. Psalm – 37 B. Psalm – 119

III. PROPHETIC MESSAGE OF THE PSALMS

A. Christ –

1. his sufferings Ps. 22 2. His glory – Ps. 45

B. Judgment – imprecatory Psalms C. The coming glories of the Millennium


INTRODUCTION TO I&II KINGS

I. TITLE II. AUTHOR III. THEME IV. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

1. I Kings records the division of the Kingdom II Kings records the collapse of the Kingdom 2. It opens with King David; it closes with the king of Babylon 3. It begins with the temple built; it ends with the temple burnt. 4. It records man’s rule of God’s kingdom. (Fails, but man’s plan cannot overthrow

God’s plan.)


UNITED KINGDOM

OUTLINE AND SUMMARY: I KINGS 1-11

I. DEATH OF DAVID – Ch. 1, 2 2 Chron. 1-9 II. THE GLORY OF SOLOMON’S REIGN – Ch. 3-11

A. Solomon’s prayer for wisdom – 3, 4 1 B. Building of the temple – 5-8 2-7 C. The fame of Solomon 8:1-9:28 D. The shame and death of Solomon – 11 9:29-31


CHRONOLOGY OF THE PROPHETS 800 B.C. ......................................................... Joel Jonah \ \ \ Amos \ Hosea Ninevah Isaiah / Micah / 722 B.C. ......................................................... Fall of Israel / / Nahum Zephaniah Jeremiah Habakkuk 606 B.C. ......................................................... Fall of Judah Daniel Ezekiel Obadiah 536 B.C. ......................................................... Restoration Haggai Zechariah Malachi


INTRODUCTION TO SONG OF SOLOMON

I. TITLE: Song of Songs or the best of the Songs II. AUTHOR: Solomon 1:1 III. THEME: The glory of wedded love IV. KEY VERSE: 6:3 – “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine...”


V. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

1. The bridegroom – Solomon 2. The bride – a Shulamite (6:13) 3. Thirteen (13) songs 4. The glory: see following The Story Solomon had vineyard – rented to keepers. Heroine is an ugly duckling or (better) Cinderella. Parents had died and brothers didn’t appreciate her. She worked hard in the vineyards – became sunburnt – 1:6. One day she saw a stranger shepherd. Solomon without his robes (rightly so). He didn’t tell her who he was – 1:7, 8 Then, suddenly he has to leave – but promises to return.


He looks forward to the day when, with his mother’s approval (3:12), he can make her his bride.

She dreams about him continually – sometimes her concern for him causes her to

have nightmares – 3:1-5 (5:2-6:3). Then, Solomon’s coach comes to take her to Jerusalem to be his bride – 3:6-10 –

wedding day – v. 11. She feels out of place in the court – 2:1; 6:13 her origin and complexion. But it is her complexion and simplicity that attracted Solomon – to the embarrassment

of her brothers – 8:8, 9. So, she needs Solomon’s encouragement (read 2:2 and 6:8, 9). She longed for the country – 7:11-13 (let us go back to the place of our courtship). So, they return – 8:5 — She reminds her brothers of the things they have said – 8:8. She requests and receives a larger share for her brothers from Solomon – 8:12.


SONG OF SOLOMON: OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

I. MUTUAL LOVE – 1:1-2:7

A. The joy of the bride – 1:1-7 B. The joy of the bridegroom – 1:8-17 C. The bride’s reply and description of herself – 2:1-7

II. MEMORIES OF THE BRIDE – 2:8-3:5

A. The first meeting of the lovers recalled – 2:8-17 B. The bride’s search for the lover – 3:1-5


III. MARRIAGE OF THE LOVERS – 3:6-5:1

A. The bride speaks – 3:6-5:1 B. The bridegroom speaks – 4:1-15 C. Response of the bride – 4:16


IV. SEPARATION AND REUNION – 5:2-8:14

A. The separation – 5:2-6:3 B. The reunion – 6:4-8:4 C. The conclusion – 8:5-14


INTRODUCTION TO ECCLESIASTES (Job – the most righteous man, a sinner Ecclesiastes – the wisest man, a fool)

I. TITLE: Koheleth – the preacher or master of ceremonies II. AUTHOR: Solomon

1. 2. 3.

III. THEME: The quest of a man for the chief good apart from Divine Revelation.


IV. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

A. Special terms B. Written from the standpoint of human reason with all its limitations. C. Troublesome passages (3:19-22) should be understood as man’s opinion. D. It is inspired – i.e., Solomon’s reasoning is accurately recorded, but is not necessarily

true. E. Revelation is progressive. We know more today than Solomon did (the details of death

and life after are better known to us)


ECCLESIASTES: OUTLINE AND SUMMARY

PROLOGUE – 1:1-11

1. Works of man – 3 2. The life of man – 4 3. Natural forces of heat, air, water – 5-7

I. DEMONSTRATION OF THE THEME – 1:12-6:12

A. Conclusions of experience – 1:12-2:26

1. Vanity of striving after wisdom – 1:12-18 2. Vanity of striving after pleasure – 2:1-3 3. Vanity of striving after luxury – 2:4-10


B. Conclusions of Observation – 3:1-6:12

1. Futility of life – 3:1-22

a. b. c.

2. The inequalities of life – 4:1-16

a. b. c. d.

3. Formalism in popular religion – 5:1-7


4. Unprofitableness of wealth – 5:8-20

a. b. c.

5. The inescapable lot of man – 6:1-12

a. b. c. d.


II. DEDUCTIONS FROM THE THEME – 7:1-12:8

A. Retrospective – 7:1-9:18

1. practical rules of life – 7:1-14 2. seek the golden mean – 7:15-22 3. a verdict on women – 4. submit to earthly authority 5. recognize man’s inability to solve certain problems 6. enjoy life while you may since a like fate involves all men (11-12) 7. the value of wisdom – 9:13-18


B. Prospective – 10:1-12:8

1. Beware of folly – 10:1-20

a. b. c. d. e.


2. Follow after wisdom – 11:1-12:8 a. b. c.

EPILOGUE – 12:9-14

1. preacher’s activity – 9-11 2. preacher’s advice – 12 3. preacher’s final admonition – 13, 14


INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS I. TITLE: Proverbs – A wise saying condensed into brief form to aid memory and to

stimulate study. So, they are not understood quickly; not for rapid reading but for meditation.

II. AUTHOR: Solomon – 1:1; 10:1; 25:1 (cf I Kings 4:32).

Also Agur (30:1) and Lemuel (31:1) III. THEME: Wisdom IV. PURPOSE: To give wisdom to his son (presumably Rehoboam) and to all sons and, in a

wider view, to all men. V. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

A. Its Character:

1. Bears no unscientific statements or inaccurate observation. 2. Contains no immoral sayings as in other proverbs. 3. Contains no contradictions.


B. Its application: There is a proverb to describe every character in the Bible and everyone else – even you.

10:1a Solomon 10:1b Esau

10:2a Haman 10:2b Mordecai 10:3a Habakkuk 10:3b The rich fool C. Four things:

1. Four things too wonderful – 30:19 a. eagle in the air b. serpent on a rock c. ship in middle of the sea d. way of a man with maid

2. Four things which are small – 30:24

a. preparation – ants b. preservation – badgers c. cooperation – locust d. occupation – spider


PROVERBS : SUMMARY AND OUTLINE

I. TO SONS – Ch. 1-7 II. THE PRAISE OF WISDOM – Ch. 8, 9 III. THE PROVERBS SET IN ORDER BY SOLOMON – 10:1-22:16

A. The blessing of Jehovah – 10-12 B. The better things – 13-15 C. The safe name – 16-18 D. The right way – 19:1-22:16


IV. THE WORDS OF THE WISE – 22:17 through Ch. 24 V. PROVERBS OF SOLOMON COPIED OUT BY MEN OF HEZEKIAH – Ch. 25-29 Warnings and instructions


VI. THREE SUPPLEMENTARY COLLECTIONS – Ch. 30, 31

A. Agur’s fourfold mystery – 30 B. Bathsheba’s instructions to Solomon – 31:1-9 C. The ideal wife (or mother) – 31:10-31

WAYS TO USE THE BOOK OF PROVERBS I. PREACHING

1. Rebuke sowers of discord – 6:19 2. Mother’s Day – 31:10-31 3. Education Week (wisdom) – 5:15-23 4. Father’s Day 5. Children’s Day 6. Independence Day


II. COUNSELING 1. Drunkards – 20:1 2. Those being chastened by God – 3:11 cf. Heb. 12 3. Marriage problems 4. There is wisdom in multitudes of counselors – 24:6 5. Marriage preparation 6. Despondency 7. Those who want to know God’s will 8. There is peace and security in the name of Jehovah – 3:25, 26. 9. There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother – 18:24.

10. The fear of the Lord tendeth life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied – 19:23. 11. Disclose not the secret of another – 25:9.


III. WITNESSING 1. Soul winner is wise – 11:30 2. Sincerity isn’t enough – “There is a way that seemeth right to a man...” 14:12. 3. Speak not in the hearing of a fool; he will despise the wisdom of thy words – 23:9. 4. Answer not a fool according to his folly – 26:4. 5. Boast not thyself of tomorrow – 27:1 6. he that being often reproved and hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed – 29:1

IV. HOME LIFE

1. Parents should teach their children 2. Children should not forsake teaching of parents. 3. Children need correction – 13:24 4. Chasten my son, seeing there is hope – 19:18 5. Train up a child in the way he should go – 22:6 6. Beat with a rod and deliver his soul from Sheol – 23:14; 29:15-17


V. HOSPITAL VISITATION

1. A cheerful heart is good medicine – 17:22 2. The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity – 18:14

VI. ATTITUDE TOWARD CIRCUMSTANCE

1. The Lord is in control of all things – 21:1 2. The wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

VII. PERSONAL LIFE OF THE PEOPLE AND MYSELF

1. Keep your word 2. Association with someone will bring like characteristics 3. Working brings increase but things gained other ways will diminish – 13:11 4. Rebuke laziness – 6:6 5. Honesty in business dealings 6. Humility is better than pride – 21:4 7. Say not I will do to him as he hath done to me – 24:29


VIII. IN BOARD MEETINGS

1. A quick temper will get you in trouble – 15:1 2. A soft answer will turn away wrath – 15:1 3. Leave off contention before there is quarreling – 17:14 4. A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city – 18:19


IX. WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

1. Warning young men about evil women – 5:1-8 2. Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing – 18:22 3. A prudent wife is from the Lord – 19:14 4. A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches – 22:1

X. PASTORAL VISITATION

1. Don’t be a glutton – 23:1

XI. SERMON ILLUSTRATION MATERIAL

1. Courage 2. Unity 3. Wisdom

XII. IN THE STUDY

1. Apply thine heart to instruction – 23:12

2. A little sleep, a little folding of hands, then cometh poverty and want – 6:10

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