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PSALMS
Book of Worship
TIMEFRAME
2
All times BC (obviously)
2100
All dates approximate (obviously)
Creation
Abramic !
This Book
Covenant
Patriarchs
1446
1375
Egypt
1075
The Exodus & Desert
930
Canaan & Judges
722
Kingdom of Israel
586
Split Kingdoms of Israel & Judah
538
Israel in Exile; Kingdom of Judah only
1
Israel and Judah in Captivity in Babylon
Restoration / Return to the Holy Land
Christ
You
2100 BC
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TIMEFRAME
This Book
Creation
Abramic !
1446 BC
Covenant
Patriarchs
1375 BC
Psalm
Egypt
1075 BC
The Exodus !
930 BC
& Desert
722 BC586 BC
Canaan & Judges
Kingdom of Israel
538 BC
Split Kingdoms of !
Israel & Judah
Israel in Exile; !
1 BC & 1AD
Kingdom of Judah only
Jesus Christ
Israel and Judah in Babylon
Restoration & Return
500 AD
New Testament 4BC to 90 AD
500 to 1000: Castles, Kings & Knights !
in Medieval Europe
1500s: Columbus, Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Martin Luther
1700s: Washington, Adams, Jefferson & American Revolution
1800s: Napoleon, Lincoln, Civil War, Edison, Electricity
1900s: World Wars, Einstein, MLK; Cars & Planes & Phones & Computers
137
1000 AD
1500 AD
2013
2000 AD
n/Israel
2100 BC
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TIMEFRAME
This Book
Creation
Psalm 90
Abramic !
1446 BC
Covenant
Patriarchs
1375 BC Other Psalms Psalm
Egypt
1075 BC
The Exodus !
930 BC
& Desert
722 BC586 BC
Canaan & Judges
Kingdom of Israel
538 BC
Split Kingdoms of !
Israel & Judah
Israel in Exile; !
1 BC & 1AD
Kingdom of Judah only
Jesus Christ
Israel and Judah in Babylon
Restoration & Return
500 AD
137
1000 AD
New Testament 4BC to 90 AD
500 to 1000: Castles, Kings & Knights !
in Medieval Europe
1500s: Columbus, Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Martin Luther
1700s: Washington, Adams, Jefferson & American Revolution
1800s: Napoleon, Lincoln, Civil War, Edison, Electricity
1900s: World Wars, Einstein, MLK; Cars & Planes & Phones & Computers
1500 AD
2013
2000 AD
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OT World
You
6
Greece
Northern!
Empires
Eastern Empires
Mediterranean Sea
Babylon
Canaan/Israel
Egypt
Arabian Desert
1000 Miles
7
TYPE OF BOOK
Moses’ Torah / Pentateuch!
History!
Poetry & Wisdom!
Major (Long-book) Prophets!
Minor (Short-book) Prophets
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AUTHOR
Lots of different people!
Moses? Psalm 90!
Solomon? Psalms 72 and 127!
Family of Asaph 50, and 73 through 83!
Sons of Korah 42, 44 through 49, 84, 85, 87, 88!
Someone lamenting in Babylon 137!
About 50 unknown authors!
But, we usually think of David--he wrote about half?
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READERS & RECIPIENTS
everyone
STORYLINE
10
There’s no story.!
A Psalm is a poem or a song. This is a collection of 150
psalms written by different authors over a period of 900?
years.
Major OT Themes found in this Book: 11
1. God is Love !
2. God Creates!
3. Israel (we) are supposed to be God’s Obedient Servants!
4. Israel (we) are Sinful!
5. God is Angry with His People for Rejecting Him!
6. God Forgives and Blesses those who Follow Him!
7. Israel (we) are God’s Chosen Examples!
8. God Speaks through His Prophets!
9. God is Always with His People!
10. God is Just and Merciful!
11. God Keeps His Promises!
12. Israel (we) are Redeemed and Restored by the Blood of Christ!
13. Israel (we) are JoGoFd!
14. Israel (we) will Inherit the Kingdom of God
THEOLOGICAL
CONTRIBUTION
“A description of our human response to God.” CBH
99!
Law: “Persecutors assail God’s People; suffering
brought by personal failures; waiting for God’s
deliverance; exile in Babylon” LSB 839!
Gospel: “The Lord’s saving righteousness and
steadfast love; the Lord provides for and protects His
people; prophecies of the Messiah, Jesus; God’s gift of
life through the Word” LSB 839
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SECULAR
CONTRIBUTION
13
Lots of Music!
“Secular: It doesn’t add to our understanding of
God; it’s a response to our understanding of God.” -Mr. Martin
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KEY VERSES
Psalm 23: 1-6
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REQUIRED READING
Psalms 1, 8, 22, 23, 24, 72, 100, 121!
Find a favorite
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WHEN TO TURN HERE
Any time--you’ll find every emotion in the psalms-comfort, despair, loneliness, sadness, grief,
excitement--the whole range of life from the glory of
heaven to walking through dark valleys of evil.
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LUTHER SAYS:
Luther says, The Psalms are the best
book of the Bible “if for no other
reason than this: it promises
Christ’s death and resurrection so
clearly--and pictures his kingdom and
the condition and nature of all
Christendom--that it might well be
called a little Bible.” LSB 839.!
“Bibleception”--JBlack
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MR. MARTIN SAYS:
Some key phrases in Psalms:!
Righteousness, steadfast love, bless/blessed, call, for
your name’s sake, meditate, new song, presence,
rock, salvation, seek, selah, way/ways, Zion!
selah = musical interlude of some sort?!
Zion = the temple mount; fortress on a hill; Israel
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MR. MARTIN SAYS:
We classify the psalms into three major categories!
1. Orientation--These psalms reflect a confident belief
that the world is well-ordered, reliable, and lifegiving to the person of faith !
(Example Psalms: 1, 8, 119)!
http://www.ascensioncatholic.net/TOPICS/bible/
Psalms.html
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MR. MARTIN SAYS:
We classify the psalms into three major categories!
2. Disorientation--These psalms reflect the
brokenness of life when it is no longer orderly but
savage. Spoken out of the depths, they are still bold
acts of faith. !
(Example Psalms: 22, 73, 137)!
http://www.ascensioncatholic.net/TOPICS/bible/Psalms.html
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MR. MARTIN SAYS:
We classify the psalms into three major categories!
3. New Orientation--The pit is not the end of life;
There is more. New orientation Psalms reflect the
surprise of New possibilities that are Experienced as
pure gift from God. They are full of thanks. (William
J. Parker, C.Ss.R) !
(Example Psalms: 23, 40, 100)!
http://www.ascensioncatholic.net/TOPICS/bible/Psalms.html
LIFE LESSONS FROM
PSALMS
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Luther says, “THe Psalter out to be a
precious and beloved book, if for no
other reason than this: it promises
Christ’s death and resurrection so
clearly--and pictures his kingdom and
the condition and nature of all
Christendom--that it might well be
called a little Bible.” LSB 839.!
What is the main point of the Bible?
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ACTIVITIES
Songs Matching
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18 Aug 2007; 05 Jul 2012 (Malachi)!
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Wikipedia graphic of Amos. 06 Jul 2012
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Ur-Nassiriyah.jpg Genesis 12+ 09 Jul 2012
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10 Jul 2012!
!
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http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2006_One_Night_with_the_King/2006_one_night_with_the_king_014.jpg (ESTHER)!
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http://www.garlandsofhosannas.com/2012/04/hosanna-in-highest.html!
http://www.theprovince.com/6853579.bin!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-krkFhc-Y13o/TmIqYgCzqKI/AAAAAAAAAAA/IRxXRcEE09Y/s1600/Lachish%2BWall%2BRelief.jpg!
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-sistine-chapel-photos/interior-w-ceiling-wga.jpg!
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http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IJFs6aGOlH4/TfFNWo_TrNI/AAAAAAAABds/fN50UO0GRyw/s1600/Amos+1+-+2.jpg!
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http://www.coroflot.com/bjuliano/Biblical-Graffiti!
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http://faithartjournals.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/sc006a62a51.jpg!
http://www.bridgewaychristian.org/resources/sermons/1-22-12-song-of-songs-pt2/!
http://rockypc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ecclesiastes.png!
http://secundumscripturas.com/2012/01/20/proverbs-wisdom-and-the-land/!
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http://www.ritmeyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/posterA3_nehemiah_city%20copy.jpg!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Walther_cfw_young.png!
https://www.box.com/shared/qshi90d2akykfdmycmds!
https://www.box.com/shared/qshi90d2akykfdmycmds#/s/qshi90d2akykfdmycmds/1/84892898/1900933605/1!
http://www.ascensioncatholic.net/TOPICS/bible/Psalms.html (Psalms)!
!!
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WORKS CITED IN THIS SERIES
!!
Advanced Thorndike Barnhart Dictionary, “martyr”, Scott Foresman and Company, Glenview IL, 1997.!
"Anatolia." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2009. Web. 1/1/2009.!
Apocalyptic Literature. 2011 The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. 1/1/2009 <http://lcms.hughes-stl.com/pages/internal.asp?NavID=2911>. !
Baker, Kyle A.. kyleabaker.com. 10/28/2008 1/1/2009 <http://kyleabaker.com/photos/desktop-wallpapers/dual/wallpaper-world-map-2006-large/>. !
Barry, Dr. A.L.. A Lutheran Response to the 'Left Behind' Series. 12/11/2000 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. 1/1/2009 !
Clixyou,"Temple of Apollo (Ancient Corinth) and Acrocorinth Fortress." Flickr. April, 2006. Web. !
"Colossae." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2009. Web. 1/1/2009.!
Compact Bible Handbook, Nelson, Thomas, Nelson Reference & Electronic, Nashville, TN, 2004!
Concordia Self-Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, MO, 1986.!
Dhammananda Maha Thera, Venerable K. Sri. What Buddhists Believe: How to Save Yourself. Date Unknown www.buddhanet.net. 7/28/2011 !
"Ephesus." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2009. Web. 1/1/2009.!
"Epimenides." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2009. Web. 1/1/2009.!
Feinberg, Jonathan. Wordle--Beautiful Word Clouds. 2009 www.wordle.net. 1/1/2009 !
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"File:THES-Agora_odeum_overview.jpg" Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2009. Web. 1/1/2009.!
Islam--The Greatest Religion, Hurry up to Rescue Yourself. 2011 Facebook.com. 7/28/2011 <https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=215393791826149&comments>. !
Jesus is Coming. Look Busy.. 2011 PrankPlace.com. 7/28/2011 !
Just, S.J., Ph.D., Felix. St. Ignatius Church, San Francisco. 4/24/2006 Catholic Resources.org. 1/1/2009!
Khoogheem, "Temple of Artemis." Flickr. 10/11/2005. Web. !
Lanz, Eddy. The three cycles of sevens in Revelation. April, 2008 www.lanz.li. 1/1/2009 . !
Lutheran Study Bible, The, Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, MO 63118, 2009!
"Mediterranean Sea Region." 37^43'08.00" N and 22^29'29.55E E. Google Earth. 2009. January 1, 2009.!
Miller, Ph.D., Dave. Philemon and Slavery. 2005 Apologetics Press. 1/1/2009 !
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Norden, Rudolph. Introducing the Books of the Bible. Saint Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House, 1987.!
"Paradox." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2009. Web. 1/1/2009.!
"Philemon." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2009. Web. 1/1/2009.!
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Robertlz, "St. Paul in Philippi." Flickr. 3/3/2008. Web.!
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and "New International Version" trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica. Use of either trademark requires the permission of
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"Thessalonica." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2009. Web. 1/1/2009.!
Traveling Otter, "Celsus Library." Flickr. 10/31/2005. Web!
http://freechristimages.org/images_oldtestament/Ruth_And_Naomi_Field_Boaz_AfterJanVanScorel.jpg
WORKS CITED PARTICULARLY IN OT SERIES
!!
!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Malachite_(Siproeta_stelenes)_dorsal_(1).jpg ;
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18 Aug 2007; 05 Jul 2012 (Malachi)!
The Inspiration of ScriptureA Report of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod March 1995 (Amos) 06 Jul 2012
Wikipedia graphic of Amos. 06 Jul 2012NIV Study Bible, The, The Zondervan Corporation, Grand Rapids, MI, 1985
www.biblegateway.com
Concordia Self-Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, MO, 1986.
Compact Bible Handbook, Nelson, Thomas, Nelson Reference & Electronic, Nashville, TN, 2004
The Thompson Chain Reference Bible, New International Version, The Zondervan Corporation, Grand Rapids, MI 1984
http://americanart.si.edu/collections/search/artwork/?id=36516; Biblical Landscape with Adam and Eve by Victor Joseph Gatto 1893-1965
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/2480577762/in/set-72157603760315968/
Entry of the Animals into Noah's Ark
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Joshua
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Joshua
Joshua
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PROVERBS
Book of Wisdom
27
TIMEFRAME
28
All times BC (obviously)
2100
All dates approximate (obviously)
Creation
Abramic !
This Book
Covenant
Patriarchs
1446
1375
Egypt
1075
The Exodus & Desert
930
Canaan & Judges
722
Kingdom of Israel
586
Split Kingdoms of Israel & Judah
538
Israel in Exile; Kingdom of Judah only
1
Israel and Judah in Captivity in Babylon
Restoration / Return to the Holy Land
Christ
You
2100 BC
29
TIMEFRAME
This Book
Creation
Abramic !
Original Author
1446 BC
Covenant
Patriarchs
1375 BC
Egypt
1075 BC
The Exodus !
930 BC
Chapters 25-29
& Desert
722 BC586 BC
Canaan & Judges
Added
Kingdom of Israel
538 BC
Split Kingdoms of !
Israel & Judah
Israel in Exile; !
1 BC & 1AD
Kingdom of Judah only
Jesus Christ
Israel and Judah in Babylon
Restoration & Return
500 AD
New Testament 4BC to 90 AD
500 to 1000: Castles, Kings & Knights !
in Medieval Europe
1500s: Columbus, Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Martin Luther
1700s: Washington, Adams, Jefferson & American Revolution
1800s: Napoleon, Lincoln, Civil War, Edison, Electricity
1900s: World Wars, Einstein, MLK; Cars & Planes & Phones & Computers
Were
1000 AD
1500 AD
2013
2000 AD
30
OT World
You
31
Greece
Northern!
Empires
Eastern Empires
Mediterranean Sea
Babylon
Jerusalem
Canaan/Israel
Egypt
Arabian Desert
1000 Miles
n/Israel
32
TYPE OF BOOK
Moses’ Torah / Pentateuch!
History!
Poetry & Wisdom!
Major (Long-book) Prophets!
Minor (Short-book) Prophets
33
AUTHOR
Most of the book...is closely linked to Solomon. 10:1,
25:1 (CSSB 942)!
“Most scholars believe Solomon wrote the basic core
of Proverbs but added some writings from other
sources, giving proper credits to their writers.” (CBH
104ff)!
Solomon
34
READERS & RECIPIENTS
everyone?
35
STORYLINE
There’s no story!
It’s a collection of wise sayings: Instructions,
disciplines, sayings!
“Practical righteousness [with] God in every area of
life” CBH 104
Major OT Themes found in this Book: 36
1. God is Love !
2. God Creates!
3. Israel (we) are supposed to be God’s Obedient Servants!
4. Israel (we) are Sinful!
5. God is Angry with His People for Rejecting Him!
6. God Forgives and Blesses those who Follow Him!
7. Israel (we) are God’s Chosen Examples!
8. God Speaks through His Prophets!
9. God is Always with His People!
10. God is Just and Merciful!
11. God Keeps His Promises!
12. Israel (we) are Redeemed and Restored by the Blood of Christ!
13. Israel (we) are JoGoFd!
14. Israel (we) will Inherit the Kingdom of God
THEOLOGICAL
CONTRIBUTION
37
True wisdom is centered in respect and reverence for
God. (CBH 105)!
Fools condemn themselves to destruction; instruction
defeats this (LSB 995)!
Christ, who is God’s wisdom, delivers us from selfdestruction and brings forth righteousness (LSB 995)
SECULAR
CONTRIBUTION
38
?
39
KEY VERSE
1: 5-7 !
Copy it.!
“let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let
the discerning get guidance--for understanding
proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the
wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
40
REQUIRED READING
Chapters 1, 9, 22, 31
41
WHEN TO TURN HERE
Times of trouble; times of wondering about life,
about God, about direction
42
LUTHER SAYS:
Proverbs “may properly be called a book of good
works, for in it [Solomon] teaches how to lead a good
life before God and the world.!
“He pays special attention to the young people...”!
LSB 996
MR. MARTIN SAYS: FIVE
TYPES OF PROVERBS
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Simile: “Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman
who shows no discretion” (11:22) CSSB 943 !
Metaphor: “The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life” (13:14)
CSSB 943!
Dichotomy: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh
word stirs up anger” (15:1)!
Superlative: 28:6 “Better a poor man whose walk is blameless
than a rich man whose ways are perverse”!
Synonymous Parallelism: “For through me your days will be
many, and years will be added to your life” 9:11!
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LIFE LESSONS FROM
PROVERBS
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“The fear of the Lord is
the beginning of
knowledge...” What fear of
God are we supposed to
have? What is “healthy
fear” of authority--your
parents, teachers, and God?
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ACTIVITIES
Read all of Chapter 9 of Proverbs. Choose five
Proverbs that you like and write them down. Then,
create five Proverbs of your own, and write them
down. Make sure that your Proverbs are original,
creative, and Christian-like.