CHST 111 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
REVISED ANSWERS
Authors of Psalms - Answer-David is in 73 of the Psalms
Moses wrote Psalms 90
Solomon wrote 72 and 127
Asaph wrote psalms 12
descendants of Korah (11 psalms), Heman the Ezrahite (Psalm 88) and Ethan the
Ezrahite (Psalm 89).
9 Types of Psalms - Answer-Messianic - prophetically speak of the coming Messiah or
some aspect of his Kingdom. Examples are Psalm 2, 8, 22, 69, and 110.
Lament - a cry to God for help. Example are Psalm 7, 26, and 60.
Testimonial - a declaration by the writer of God's goodness and deliverance. Examples
are Psalm 30 and 34.
Pilgrim - also known as "songs of ascent" used by pilgrims as they journeyed to the holy
city. Examples are Psalm 120-134.
Imprecatory - seek God's judgment on his enemies. Examples are Psalm 58 and 109.
5 Books of Psalms - Answer-Psalms 1-41 (Book 1)
Psalms 42-72 (Book 2)
Psalms 73-89 (Book 3)
Psalms 90-106 (Book 4)
Psalms 107-150 (Book 5)
At times it may seem that the Psalms should be limited to Israel in her national
existence (community laments) or to the king (royal prayers) and that we may use the
Psalms very selectively.
Discussion
Value 7 - Answer-The value of the Psalms lies in their connection between the OT and
the NT.
Psalms belongs to the OT but longs for the day of redemption in the NT—as the
psalmists stand among the people of God who served him at the temple and knew only
of the kingdom of David and his heirs.
The Poetical - Answer-relates to Israel's spiritual life.
I. The Patriarchal period - Answer-Job (c. 2000 B.C.)
II. The Davidic period - Answer-Psalms (c. 1000 B.C.)
, III. The Solomonic period - Answer-A) Song of Solomon—a young man's love
B) Proverbs—a middle-aged man's wisdom
C) Ecclesiastes—an old man's sorrow (c. 950 B.C.)
Implications of the Book - Answer-1) Conviction results in conduct that produces
character: When we have a conviction that God exists, and we live under His loving
authority, our conduct should be obedience to His will
2) Dethroning God is to lose the key to life: We may pursue many human endeavors,
but all we will find is vanity, the lack of ultimate fulfillment. On the other hand if we
enthrone God, we will enter into the fullness of life.
Key Text of Songs of Songs - Answer-Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher,vanity of
vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?
-Ecclesiastes 1:2-3
Theme of the book of Songs of Songs - Answer-"Vanity of vanities," lamented Solomon,
"all is vanity!" Solomon used the word "vanity" 38 times in Ecclesiastes as he wrote
about life "under the sun." The word means "emptiness," "futility," "vapor"; "that which
vanishes quickly and leaves nothing behind." From the human point of view, life ("under
the sun") does often appear futile; and it is easy for us to get pessimistic. But we should
not mistake brutal honesty with pessimism.
5 applications of the Songs of Songs - Answer-1) The Song of Solomon is about true
love and choosing the right mate.
2) The Song of Songs is about waiting for love. "Daughters of Jerusalem" must not rush
to the wealthy man or go to the man who flatters by praising her appearance. Wait for
love meant for marriage.
3) Solomon's Song is about teaching our young women and men about what is most
important about marriage.
4) The Song of Songs is about understanding the affection of your spouse 5:2-6
5) It is important to remember when love was a fiery passion. The whole book reflects
youthful love to those whose love has grown cold. The passion of the womans love is
presented in Song of Songs 3:1-2,
The Law - Answer-relates to Israel's moral life.
The Historical - Answer-relates to Israel's national development and life.
The Poetical - Answer-relates to Israel's spiritual life.
The Prophetical - Answer-relates to Israel's future life as fulfilled in the Messiah.
Penitential - mostly written by David over sorrow for his own sin. Examples are Psalm
32 and 51.
REVISED ANSWERS
Authors of Psalms - Answer-David is in 73 of the Psalms
Moses wrote Psalms 90
Solomon wrote 72 and 127
Asaph wrote psalms 12
descendants of Korah (11 psalms), Heman the Ezrahite (Psalm 88) and Ethan the
Ezrahite (Psalm 89).
9 Types of Psalms - Answer-Messianic - prophetically speak of the coming Messiah or
some aspect of his Kingdom. Examples are Psalm 2, 8, 22, 69, and 110.
Lament - a cry to God for help. Example are Psalm 7, 26, and 60.
Testimonial - a declaration by the writer of God's goodness and deliverance. Examples
are Psalm 30 and 34.
Pilgrim - also known as "songs of ascent" used by pilgrims as they journeyed to the holy
city. Examples are Psalm 120-134.
Imprecatory - seek God's judgment on his enemies. Examples are Psalm 58 and 109.
5 Books of Psalms - Answer-Psalms 1-41 (Book 1)
Psalms 42-72 (Book 2)
Psalms 73-89 (Book 3)
Psalms 90-106 (Book 4)
Psalms 107-150 (Book 5)
At times it may seem that the Psalms should be limited to Israel in her national
existence (community laments) or to the king (royal prayers) and that we may use the
Psalms very selectively.
Discussion
Value 7 - Answer-The value of the Psalms lies in their connection between the OT and
the NT.
Psalms belongs to the OT but longs for the day of redemption in the NT—as the
psalmists stand among the people of God who served him at the temple and knew only
of the kingdom of David and his heirs.
The Poetical - Answer-relates to Israel's spiritual life.
I. The Patriarchal period - Answer-Job (c. 2000 B.C.)
II. The Davidic period - Answer-Psalms (c. 1000 B.C.)
, III. The Solomonic period - Answer-A) Song of Solomon—a young man's love
B) Proverbs—a middle-aged man's wisdom
C) Ecclesiastes—an old man's sorrow (c. 950 B.C.)
Implications of the Book - Answer-1) Conviction results in conduct that produces
character: When we have a conviction that God exists, and we live under His loving
authority, our conduct should be obedience to His will
2) Dethroning God is to lose the key to life: We may pursue many human endeavors,
but all we will find is vanity, the lack of ultimate fulfillment. On the other hand if we
enthrone God, we will enter into the fullness of life.
Key Text of Songs of Songs - Answer-Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher,vanity of
vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?
-Ecclesiastes 1:2-3
Theme of the book of Songs of Songs - Answer-"Vanity of vanities," lamented Solomon,
"all is vanity!" Solomon used the word "vanity" 38 times in Ecclesiastes as he wrote
about life "under the sun." The word means "emptiness," "futility," "vapor"; "that which
vanishes quickly and leaves nothing behind." From the human point of view, life ("under
the sun") does often appear futile; and it is easy for us to get pessimistic. But we should
not mistake brutal honesty with pessimism.
5 applications of the Songs of Songs - Answer-1) The Song of Solomon is about true
love and choosing the right mate.
2) The Song of Songs is about waiting for love. "Daughters of Jerusalem" must not rush
to the wealthy man or go to the man who flatters by praising her appearance. Wait for
love meant for marriage.
3) Solomon's Song is about teaching our young women and men about what is most
important about marriage.
4) The Song of Songs is about understanding the affection of your spouse 5:2-6
5) It is important to remember when love was a fiery passion. The whole book reflects
youthful love to those whose love has grown cold. The passion of the womans love is
presented in Song of Songs 3:1-2,
The Law - Answer-relates to Israel's moral life.
The Historical - Answer-relates to Israel's national development and life.
The Poetical - Answer-relates to Israel's spiritual life.
The Prophetical - Answer-relates to Israel's future life as fulfilled in the Messiah.
Penitential - mostly written by David over sorrow for his own sin. Examples are Psalm
32 and 51.
