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Old Testament Survey 2

Teaching God’s Wisdom from Job through Songs of Songs

Name Date Course Grade

Session 1: Job 1-14 ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Session 2: Job 15-42 .................................................................................................................................... 5 Session 3: Introduction to the Psalms ........................................................................................................... 8 Session 4: Psalms 1-41 .............................................................................................................................. 12 Session 5: Psalms 42-72 ............................................................................................................................ 15 Session 6: Psalms 73-106 .......................................................................................................................... 18 Session 7: Study Guide for Midterm Exam ................................................................................................. 22 Session 8: Psalms 107-150 ........................................................................................................................ 24 Session 9: Proverbs 1-15 ............................................................................................................................ 27 Session 10: Proverbs 16-31 ........................................................................................................................ 31 Session 11: Ecclesiastes ............................................................................................................................ 34 Session 12: Song of Songs ......................................................................................................................... 37 Session 13: Student Presentations and Term Papers ................................................................................ 40 Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam .............................................................................................. 41

Course Description

This course focuses on how to apply and teach the poetical books of the Old Testament, covering Job through the Song of Songs. Topics include expository preaching, worship, prayer, divine wisdom, and relationships. Covers authorship, date, historical context, literary forms, themes, applications, and teaching for life change. Students will create visual projects and applications for leaders.

Required Textbooks

1. Jeremiah Study Bible. Annotated by Dr. David Jeremiah. Worthy Publishing,

2013. CBD 9781936034895

2. Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe. Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament.

Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2007. CBD 9780781445405

3. Dr. Harold L. Willmington. Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Wheaton, IL:

Tyndale House, 1997. CBD 9780842381741

4. Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles Draper. Nashville, TN:

Holman Reference, 2003. CBD 9780805428360

Additional Books for Pastors, Leaders, and Advanced Students

5. Dr. Harold L. Willmington, Willmington’s Guide to the Bible. Wheaton, IL:

Tyndale House, 2011. CBD 9781414329710

6. Holman Book of Biblical Charts, Maps, and Reconstructions. Edited by Marsha A. Ellis Smith. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 1993. CBD

Internet Resources 4truth.net * bible.org * blueletterbible.org *

christianbook.com * gotquestions.org * helpmewithbiblestudy.org *

jeremiahstudybible.com * lifeway.com * ministrygrid.com *

www.nextgenleader.net

Professors – Click here to receive the Notes for students by email. The intent of this course is to equip you with the Word of God, to

strengthen your character and integrity, and to develop your relational and ministry skills for the glory of God.

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Session 1: Job 1-14

Name Date Points /50

Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Job 1-14 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Explore the resources on “Wisdom” in the Topical Index in the Jeremiah Study Bible and the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. The process of writing develops neural connections and strengthens the brain. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.

1 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. what did you find to be most insightful or helpful in “Job”?

2 Study Bible. What is significant in the introduction to the book of Job?

3 What is the importance of the key theme of Suffering?

4 What is the importance of the key theme of Satan’s attacks?

5 What is the importance of the key theme of God’s goodness?

6 What is the importance of the key theme of arrogant Pride?

7 What is the importance of the key theme of Trusting?

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8 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. what life lessons can we learn from the life of Job?

9 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments for Job 1-14 did you find to be most helpful?

10 Study Bible: What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 1-2?

11 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 3-7?

12 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 8-10?

13 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 11-14?

14 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments for Job 1-14 did you find most helpful?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

Writing journal reflections is an opportunity to experience life change and develop Christian character. Thinking about what you are learning and discussing how to apply it makes learning practical and meaningful. Reflecting on Christian virtues—integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility—is a key component of character development.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Requests you need to pray? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be grateful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others concerning times of persecution, struggle, suffering, temptation, or trial?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. The group activity is an opportunity for students to display their thinking visually. Displaying thinking brings ideas to life and engages the whole learning team in the creative thinking process. Over 80% of adults are visual and relational learners. This is a key component to creativity, collaboration, cooperation, and team leadership. Students learn better together.

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Session 2: Job 15-42

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Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Job 15-42 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. what notes on Job 15-42 did you find to be most helpful?

2 Study Bible: Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 15-17

3 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 18-19?

4 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for 20-21?

5 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 22-25?

6 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 26-28?

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7 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 29-32?

8 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 33-35?

9 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for 36-39?

10 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Job 40-42?

11 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. what notes on Job 15-42 did you find most helpful?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. Be prepared to discuss these applications in class.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.

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Session 3: Introduction to the Psalms

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Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study the Messianic Psalms 16, 22, 24, 40, 41, 45, 55, 68, 69, 72, 102, 109, 110, 118 and 129 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words.

1 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. what did you find to be most insightful in “Psalms”?

2 Study Bible. What is significant in the introduction to the book of Psalms?

3 What is revealed in the outline of the book of Psalms?

Book 1

Book 2

Book 3

Book 4

Book 5

4 What is the importance of the key theme of Praise in the Psalms?

5 What is the importance of the key theme of God’s power?

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6 What is the importance of the key theme of Forgiveness?

7 What is the importance of the key theme of Thankfulness?

8 What is the importance of the key theme of Trust?

9 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. What is the background of the Psalms?

10 What are the purposes of the Psalms?

11 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Summarize the Messianic Psalms.

Psalm 16:10

Psalm 22

Psalm 24

Psalm 40

Psalm 41

Psalm 45

Psalm 55

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Psalm 68

Psalm 72

Psalm 102

Psalm 109

Psalm 110

Psalm 118

Psalm 129

13 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments did you find most helpful on these Psalms?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.

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Session 4: Psalms 1-41

Name Date Points /50

Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Psalms 1-41 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Psalms 1-41 did you find to be most helpful?

2 Study Bible. Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 1-6?

3 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 7-14?

4 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 15-22?

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5 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 23-30?

6 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 31-38?

7 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 39-41?

8 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments on Psalms 1-41 did you find most helpful?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.

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Session 5: Psalms 42-72

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Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Psalms 42-72 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Psalms 42-72 did you find to be most helpful?

2 Study Bible: Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 42-46?

3 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 47-52?

4 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 53-58?

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5 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 59-64?

6 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 65-69?

7 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 70-72?

8 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments on Psalms 42-72 did you find most helpful?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.

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Session 6: Psalms 73-106

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Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Psalms 73-106 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Psalms 73-89 did you find to be most helpful?

2 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 73-76?

3 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 77-80?

4 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 81-84?

5 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 85-89?

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6 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments on Psalms 73-89 did you find most helpful?

7 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Psalms 90-106 did you find to be most helpful?

8 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 90-92?

9 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 93-96?

10 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 97-100?

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11 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 101-103?

12 What notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 104-106?

13 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments on Psalms 90-106 did you find most helpful?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

Professor will coach students in writing their term papers. Professor will coach students in reviewing for the exam.

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Session 7: Study Guide for Midterm Exam

Name Date Points /100

The midterm exam is worth 100 points. The exam is a review of the key applications to develop long-term memory and experience transformational life change. By reviewing the study guides each year students will be able to refresh their memories and retrieve what they have learned.

Applications for Leaders from Job and Psalms

1 What are the key applications in “suffering” in the book of Job?

2 What are the key applications in “Satan’s attacks” in the book of Job?

3 What are the key applications in “God’s goodness” in the book of Job?

4 What is the key application of “arrogant pride” in the book of Job?

5 at is the key application of “trusting” in the book of Job?

6 What is the key application of “praise” in the book of Psalms?

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7 What is the key application of “God’s power” in the book of Psalms?

8 What is the key application of “forgiveness” in the book of Psalms?

9 What is the key application of “thankfulness” in the book of Psalms?

10 What is the key application of “trust” in the book of Psalms?

11 What is the purpose of the book of Job

12 What is the purpose of the book of Psalms?

Group Activity – 60 minutes

After the exam, the professor will coach students in working on term papers. Encourage students to debrief and share what they have learned in the course. Discuss how to recruit new students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Make a list of prospective students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Students are encouraged to invite their pastors, church leaders, friends, and family to the next

session. Distribute promotional materials and syllabus for the next courses. Register students and order books for the next course.

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Session 8: Psalms 107-150

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Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Psalms 107-150 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Psalms 106-150 did you find to be most helpful?

2 Study Bible. Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 107-112?

3 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 114-118?

4 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 119?

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5 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 120-127?

6 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 128-134?

7 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 135-141?

8 Which notes did you find to be most insightful or helpful for Psalms 142-150?

9 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments on Psalms 109-150 did you find most helpful?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.

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Session 9: Proverbs 1-15

Name Date Points /50

Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Proverbs 1-15 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. what did you find to be most insightful in “Proverbs”?

2 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Proverbs 1-15 did you find to be most helpful?

3 Study Bible. What is significant in the introduction to the book of Proverbs?

4 What is the importance of the key theme of divine wisdom in Proverbs?

5 What is the importance of the key theme of relationships?

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6 What is the importance of the key theme of guarding your speech?

7 What is the importance of the key theme of the purpose of work?

8 What is the importance of the key theme of true success?

9 Study Bible. Which notes or verses in Proverbs 1-3 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

10 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 4-6 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

11 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 7-9 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

12 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 10-12 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

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13 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 13-15 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

14 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments did you find most helpful?

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1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.

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Session 10: Proverbs 16-31

Name Date Points /50

Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Proverbs 16-31 in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Proverbs 16-31 did you find to be most helpful?

2 Study Bible. Which notes or verses in Proverbs 16-18 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

3 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 19-21 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

4 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 22-24 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

5 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 25-27 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

6 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 28-29 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

7 Which notes or verses in Proverbs 30-31 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

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8 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Proverbs 16-18 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

9 Which comments on Proverbs 19-21 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

10 Which comments on Proverbs 22-24 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

11 Which comments on Proverbs 25-27 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

12 Which comments on Proverbs 28-29 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

13 Which comments on Proverbs 30-31 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

14 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments did you find most helpful?

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1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.

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Session 11: Ecclesiastes

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Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Ecclesiastes in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. What did you find to be most insightful in “Ecclesiastes”?

2 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Ecclesiastes did you find to be most helpful?

3 Study Bible. What is significant in the introduction to the book of Ecclesiastes?

4 What is the importance of the key theme of searching for satisfaction in Ecclesiastes?

5 What is the importance of the key theme of the emptiness of pursuing pleasure?

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6 What is the importance of the key theme of the attitude toward work?

7 What is the importance of the key theme of the certainty of death?

8 What is the importance of the key theme of human wisdom?

9 Study Bible. Which notes or verses in Ecclesiastes 1-3 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

10 Which notes or verses in Ecclesiastes 4-6 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

11 Which notes or verses in Ecclesiastes 7-9 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

12 Which notes or verses in Ecclesiastes 10-12 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

13 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments did you find most helpful?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.

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Session 12: Song of Songs

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Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study Song of Songs in the Study Bible, the textbooks, and the Notes. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points

1 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. what did you find to be most insightful in “Song of Songs”?

2 Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Which comments on Song of Songs did you find to be most helpful?

3 Study Bible. What is significant in the introduction to the book of Song of Songs?

4 What is the importance of the key theme of God’s gift of sex in the Song of Songs?

5 What is the importance of the key theme of love?

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6 What is the importance of the key theme of commitment?

7 What is the importance of the key theme of beauty?

8 What is the importance of the key theme of problems?

9 Study Bible. Which notes on Song of Songs 1-3 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

10 Which notes on Song of Songs 4-6 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

11 Which notes on Song of Songs 7-8 did you find to be most insightful or helpful?

12 Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Which comments did you find most helpful?

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For Advanced Students

1 What resources in the “Old Testament Notes” or www.jeremiahstudybible.com did you find helpful?

Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Students – 20 minutes

Professor will coach students in preparing for student presentations by creating illustrations, charts, or visuals.

Students are encouraged to invite pastors, church leaders, friends, and family to session 13 to watch student presentations.

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Session 13: Student Presentations and Term Papers

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Student Presentations

Contribute to a group or individual presentation on a sermon in one of the textbooks. This group project can be a PowerPoint presentation, dramatic skit, role-play, charts, or drawings (15-20 minutes). This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and teamwork skills essential to effective teaching and servant-leadership.

The presentations are an opportunity for students to learn to work together. Students benefit from group interaction as they communicate, cooperate, and collaborate. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence. Students learn best in professional learning communities.

Term Paper

Name Date Points /150

Type a 10- to 15-page term paper or booklet titled Applications for Leaders from Job through the Song of Songs based on the textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources. Be sure to footnote all the ideas, paraphrases, and direct quotes in your paper, whether from books or the Internet. Text should be double-spaced. Font should be Times New Roman 12. Begin with an introduction and conclude with an application or call for commitment. Include illustrations and charts. This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and writing skills essential to effective servant-leadership.

Writing is a vital skill in ministry. The term paper is an opportunity for students to enhance their writing skills. The term paper is where students collect the ideas of mentors in books to fully develop and utilize them. Students multiply their ministry as they communicate what they are learning to family, friends, and those they minister to in written form. Writing helps clarify ideas. Studies indicate that students benefit from the opportunity to both write and speak in formal settings. Evaluated writing is a key component of learning, communicating, and leading.

How Term Papers Are Graded Papers of 15 pages and zero errors earn 150 points. Papers of 14 pages and with less than 2 errors earn 140 points. Papers of 13 pages and with less than 3 errors earn 130 points. Papers of 12 pages and with less than 4 errors earn 120 points. Papers of 11 pages and with less than 5 errors earn 110 points. Papers of 10 pages and with less than 6 errors earn 100 points. Papers of 9 pages and with less than 7 errors earn 90 points. Papers of 8 pages and with less than 8 errors earn 80 points. Papers with 8 errors or more earn an NC and need to be resubmitted.

Group Activity for Students – 20 minutes

Professor will coach students in preparing for and improving student presentations.

Professor will coach students in reviewing for the final exam.

Professor will coach students in revising the term paper.

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Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam

Name Date Points /100

The final exam is worth 100 points. The exam is a review of the key applications to develop long-term memory and experience transformational life change. By reviewing the study guides each year students will be able to refresh their memories and retrieve what they have learned.

Applications for Leaders from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs

1 What is the purpose of the book of Proverbs?

2 What is key purpose of the book of Ecclesiastes?

3 What is key purpose of the book of Song of Songs?

4 What is the key application of “Wisdom” in the book of Proverbs?

5 What is the key application of “Relationships” in the book of Proverbs?

6 What is the key application of “Speech” in the book of Proverbs?

7 What is the key application of “Work” in the book of Proverbs?

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8 What is the key application of “Success” in the book of Proverbs?

9 What is the key application of “Searching” in the book of Ecclesiastes?

10 What is the key application of “Work” in the book of Ecclesiastes?

11 What is the key application of “Death” in the book of Ecclesiastes?

12 What is the key application of “Wisdom” in the book of Ecclesiastes?

13 What is the key application of “God’s gift of Sex” in the book of Song of Songs?

14 What is the key application of “Commitment” in the book of Song of Songs?

15 What is the key application of “Beauty” in the book of Song of Songs?

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Course Evaluation and Debriefing

1

What made the course awesome for you? What learning activities did you enjoy most? What assignments were most helpful? How did this course help you experience life transformation?

2

How have you applied what you learned during this course? What difference is it making? How did this course strengthen your relationship with Jesus and fellow believers?

Group Activity – 60 minutes

Encourage students to debrief and share what they have learned in the course.

Discuss how to recruit new students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training.

Make a list of prospective students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training.

Students are encouraged to invite their pastors, church leaders, and friends to the next course.

Distribute promotional materials and syllabus for the next courses.

Register students and order books for the next course.

Transfer of Credits to Southern California Seminary

Transfer Credits: To transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, students must present a complete portfolio. The portfolio consists of the questions, journal reflections, term papers, and exams for each course. Upon successful completion of the courses, students may transfer up to 66 units into the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable.

Transformational Learning Tip: By reviewing this portfolio once a year as part of a commitment to life change—you will exponentially increase your memory and ability to apply this material to your life, family, and ministry. Based on best practices for learning and neural science key concepts are repeated in multiple courses to support the life-long learning process.

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Purpose of Each Poetical Book

Job To demonstrate God’s sovereningty and the meaning of true faith in the midst of

suffering. This book addresses the question, “Why do the righteous suffer?”

Psalms To provide poetry for the expression of praise, worship, and confession to God. This book helps us to mediate on God’s Word and faithfulness.

Proverbs To teach people how to attain wisdom, self-discipline, and a prudent life, and how to do what is right and just and fair—to apply divine wisdom to daily life and to provide moral instruction. This book is about not ruining your life.

Ecclesiastes To spare future generations the bitterness of learning through their experience that life is meaningless apart from God. This book is about not wasting your youth.

Song of Songs To tell of the love between a bridegroom and his bride, to affirm the sanctity of marriage, to warn of marital conflict, and to picture God’s love for his people. This book is about preparing for a great marriage.

Key Themes from the Book of Job

Suffering Suffering can be, but is not always, a penalty for sin. In the same way, prosperity is

not always a reward for being good. Those who love God are not exempt from

trouble. Although we may not be able to understand fully the pain we experience, it

can lead us to rediscover God.

Satan’s Attacks We must learn to recognize but not fear Satan’s attacks because Satan cannot

exceed the limits that God sets. Don’t let any experience drive a wedge between you

and God. Although you can’t control how Satan may attack, you can always choose

how you will respond when it happens.

God’s

Goodness

Although God is present everywhere, at times He may seem far away. This may

cause us to feel alone and to doubt His care for us. We should serve God for who He

is, not what we feel. He is never insensitive to our suffering. Because God is

sufficient, we must hold on to Him.

Prideful

Judgmental

We must be careful not to judge others who are suffering. We may be demonstrating

the sin of arrogant prideful. We must be cautious in maintaining the certainty of our

own conclusions about how God treats us. When we congratulate ourselves for being

right, we become proud.

Trusting Job showed the kind of trust we are to have. When everything is stripped away, we

are to recognize that God is all we ever really had. We should not demand that God

explain everything. God gives us Himself, but not all the details of His plans. We must

remember that this life, with all its pain, is not our final destiny.

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The Five Books in the Book of Psalms

Book 1

Psalm 1-41

Adoration

Praise

Like Genesis, this book emphasizes adoration—the writers praise God

for his justice, express confidence in God’s compassion, recount the

depravity of man, plead for vindication, ask God to deliver them from

their enemies, speak of the blessedness of the forgiven sinner, and

portray God as a shepherd.

Book 2

Psalm 42-

72

Deliverance

God’s Power

Like Exodus, this book emphasizes God’s power—there is a prayer for

rescue, a call to worship, a confession of sin, an encouragement to trust

God, a psalm for those hurt by friends, a prayer for those who have

been slandered, and a missionary psalm. These psalms can help us

trust in God’s deliverance and power in difficult times.

Book 3

Psalm 73-

89

Worship

Forgiveness

Like Leviticus, this book emphasizes proper worship; the psalmists

celebrate the sovereignty of God, God’s hand in history, God’s

faithfulness, and God’s covenant with David. These psalms remind us

of our need for forgiveness, humility, and submission in our worship.

Book 4

Psalm 90-

106

Obedience

Thankfulness

Like Numbers, this book emphasizes the need for obedience and

thankfulness—there is a prayer of Moses, a psalm about oppressors,

and a psalm praising God as our King. These psalms can help us

retain a sense of dependence and thankfulness in our worship of the

almighty God.

Book 5

Psalm 107-

150

Reflection

Trust

Like Deuteronomy, this book emphasizes the need for meditation and

trust—there are anthems of thanksgiving for God and his works,

recounting the blessings of righteous living, thanking God for

deliverance, and praising God for His wonderful Word. These psalms

can remind us to hide God’s Word in our hearts that we might not sin

against Him.

Key Themes from the Book of Psalms

Praise Focusing our thoughts on God moves us to praise Him. The more we know Him, the

more we can appreciate what He has done for us as Creator, Savior, and Shepherd.

God’s Power God is all-powerful; and He always acts at the right time. He is sovereign over every

situation. God’s power is shown by the ways He reveals Himself in creation, history,

and His Word.

Forgiveness Because God forgives us, we can pray to Him honestly and directly. When we

receive his forgiveness, we move from alienation to intimacy, from guilt to love.

Thankfulness When we realize how we benefit from knowing God, we can fully express our thanks

to Him. By thanking Him often, we develop spontaneity in our prayer life.

Trust God is faithful and just. When we put our trust in Him, He quiets our hearts. Because

He has been faithful throughout history, we can trust Him in times of trouble.

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Key Themes from the Books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs

Themes of Proverbs

Wisdom is

key

God wants His people to be wise. Two kinds of people portray two contrasting paths

of life. The fool is the wicked, stubborn person who hates or ignores God. The wise

person seeks to know and love God.

Relationships

determine

your potential

God gives us advice for developing our personal relationships with friends, family

members, and coworkers. In every relationship, we must show love, dedication, and

high moral standards.

Watch your

speech

What we say shows our real attitude toward others. How we talk reveals what we are

really like. Our speech is a test of how wise we have become.

Work

diligently

Because God evaluates how we live, we should work purposefully. We must never be

lax or self-satisfied in using our skills.

Success is

knowing God

A successful relationship with God counts for eternity. Everything else is perishable.

All our resources, time, and talents come from God. We should strive to use them

wisely.

Themes of Ecclesiastes

Searching for

significance

People are still searching. Yet the more they try to get, the more they realize how little

they really have. No pleasure or happiness is possible without God. Without Him,

satisfaction is a lost search. Above everything, we should strive to know and love

God. He gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy.

Work for the

right reasons

Work done with the wrong attitude will leave us empty, but work accepted as an

assignment from God can be seen as a gift. God gives your abilities and opportunities

to work so that you can use your time well.

Life after

Death

Because life is short, we need wisdom that is greater than this world can offer. We

need the words of God so we can live right. If we listen to Him, His wisdom spares us

the bitterness of futile human experience and gives us a hope that goes beyond

death.

Wisdom is

obedience

When we realize that God will evaluate all that we do, we should learn to live wisely,

remembering that He is present each day, and learn to obey His guidelines for living

Themes of Song of Songs

Sex was

invented by

God

Sex is God’s gift to His creatures. He endorses sex but restricts its expression to

those committed to each other in marriage.

Commitment

is

foundational

to romance

While romance keeps a marriage interesting, commitment keeps romance from

slipping away. The decision to commit yourself to your spouse alone begins at the

marriage altar. It must be maintained day by day.

Beauty goes

deep

Our love for someone makes that person appear beautiful to us. As you consider

marriage, look for the inner qualities that don’t fade with time—spiritual commitment,

integrity, sensitivity, and sincerity.