BIBL 410 WEEKLY STUDY KEY CONCEPTS AND
SCRIPTURAL INSIGHTS GUIDE 2026
◉ What Minor Prophet's name means "My messenger?" Answer:
Malachi
◉ What Minor Prophet prophesied that Jesus would be born in
Bethlehem? Answer: Micah
◉ Who is the traditional author of the Pentateuch? Answer: Moses
◉ It is common to refer to Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings as
what? Answer: Deuteronomic History
◉ The authorship of many of the Wisdom books is ascribed to who?
Answer: Usually Solomon
◉ Know the books of Wisdom in the Bible Answer: Job, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Song of Songs
◉ What is the foundation of wisdom? Answer: The beginning of
wisdom is fear of the Lord
, ◉ In relation to wisdom, what was an important value in the ancient
world? Answer: Order
◉ What is a theodicy? Answer: Defense of God's goodness and
omnipotence in view of the existence of evil
Literature that seeks to reconcile God's justice to the reality of a
world where people experience suffering and evil
HOW CAN THE WORLD OF EXPERIENCE BE RECONCILED WITH
THE SUPPOSED JUSTICE OF GOD?
WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE IF THERE IS A
LOVING GOD?
◉ What is the most prominent theme in wisdom literature? Answer:
Retribution Principle
◉ What ancient Sumerian document explored the dilemma as to
"why the righteous suffer?" Answer: Man and His God
◉ What Akkadian document is very similar to the book of Job?
Answer: Babylonian Theodicy
SCRIPTURAL INSIGHTS GUIDE 2026
◉ What Minor Prophet's name means "My messenger?" Answer:
Malachi
◉ What Minor Prophet prophesied that Jesus would be born in
Bethlehem? Answer: Micah
◉ Who is the traditional author of the Pentateuch? Answer: Moses
◉ It is common to refer to Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings as
what? Answer: Deuteronomic History
◉ The authorship of many of the Wisdom books is ascribed to who?
Answer: Usually Solomon
◉ Know the books of Wisdom in the Bible Answer: Job, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Song of Songs
◉ What is the foundation of wisdom? Answer: The beginning of
wisdom is fear of the Lord
, ◉ In relation to wisdom, what was an important value in the ancient
world? Answer: Order
◉ What is a theodicy? Answer: Defense of God's goodness and
omnipotence in view of the existence of evil
Literature that seeks to reconcile God's justice to the reality of a
world where people experience suffering and evil
HOW CAN THE WORLD OF EXPERIENCE BE RECONCILED WITH
THE SUPPOSED JUSTICE OF GOD?
WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE IF THERE IS A
LOVING GOD?
◉ What is the most prominent theme in wisdom literature? Answer:
Retribution Principle
◉ What ancient Sumerian document explored the dilemma as to
"why the righteous suffer?" Answer: Man and His God
◉ What Akkadian document is very similar to the book of Job?
Answer: Babylonian Theodicy
