Old Testament

What is the message of Ecclesiastes? Draw out a few passages that help build your idea of the message? Who wrote the book or is the best guess to have written it?

Why is Daniel considered to be an apocalyptic book? Use a definition (actually look up many and see if you can find more of a theological definition online) and compare parts of Daniel’s book that show it is apocalyptic.

Name at least 2 main patriarchs of the faith. Briefly explain the role and significance they play in the history of the Hebrew people.

Describe one major and one minor prophets. How did they help Israel? Did they see the future or did they understand how God worked and human beings acted enough they could describe what was likely to happen?

Name two strong female characters of the Old Testament. Describe them. Do you think this tells us that God sees women just as capable as any man?

The closest approximation in the Hebrew language of God’s name is described like this…”i will be whom I will be.” This is not a name but a lesson. What do you think that lesson is meant to convey about anyone who thinks they can identify that God’s work is here or there?