Exploring the Old Testament: A Biblical Survey at First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee
Join Rev. Margaret Fox on Wednesdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee for an in-depth exploration of the Old Testament. Discover the rich narratives, characters, and themes of the Bible, including discussions on God, Israel, the Book of Proverbs, and the wisdom it imparts. Delve into the organization of the Book of Proverbs and the teachings within, such as the importance of wisdom and the fear of the Lord.
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Exploring the Old Testament: A Biblical Survey HO First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 p.m. Rev. Margaret Fox
Prayer for illumination Debbie Gibson
Todays Class Proverbs
Whats new? Who is God? Creator, covenant maker, warrior lawgiver, commander, enforcer, tactician & general, rescuer/punisher, fertility specialist, ark-dweller, kingmaker&king un-maker, dynasty founder, resident of Jerusalem, forgiver & enforcer, restorer of fortunes, divine speaker, vision caster & performance artist, client/attorney/judge, listener, ? Who is Israel? Family lineage, slaves, fugitives, covenant people, soldiers & settlers, apostates and tribal lords, open and accepting people, proto-monarchy, monarchy, divided monarchy, people in exile, people returning and rebuilding, people accused & consoled, defendant, speaker, source of traditional wisdom
Whats new? What does the Book of Proverbs say (or not say) about who God is?
Composition Anthology of anthologies Exhortations Adages Allegories Acrostic poem
Organization 1-9: Introductory section Speeches of father to son Allegories of Lady Wisdom 10-29: Proverbs (Solomon & other sources) 30-31: Concluding material Agur on scriptures Lemuel on the wise leader Virtuous wife/woman of valor
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight, for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity; to teach shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the young let the wise also hear and gain in learning, and the discerning acquire skill, to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles. Proverbs 1:1-7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Themes Practical wisdom for living well in God s world Source in Solomon Generational transmission Wisdom (=khokhma): skill, craft, applied knowledge Fear of the Lord : reverence/awe
Assumptions What are the Book of Proverb s underlying assumptions about the ordering of the moral universe?
Assumptions Things go well for those who live well Right living reward Wicked living punishment Outcomes within this lifetime Where is God in this framework?
Homework What proverbs did you pick for what rooms?
Question What are some of the moral virtues commended by the book of Proverbs? What are some vices to be avoided?
Question What is the role of women in the book of Proverbs? How are women characterized? Idealized? Disparaged? Addressed?
Moving Forward Assignment for next time: Job: summarize the dialogue of the poetic section (3:1-42:6) Opening prayer for next time:
