In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He [Jesus Christ -Yeshua]
was in the beginning with God.
POETRY AND WISDOM
Following the twelve books of history are the five books of poetry
and wisdom. The books were written and compiled from the time of Job, c.
2000 BC, to the end of King Solomon’s reign over Israel in 931 BC.
The majority of writings occurred during the reigns of David and
Solomon, 1011-931 BC. Some of King Solomon’s writings were
compiled by King Hezekiah of Judah in 700 BC.
The books of poetry and wisdom are a reflection of our humanity and
the relationship God desires for us to have with Him. These books cover
all facets of our emotions and behavior and how God’s deals with us and
how He ministers to our needs. Human nature has not changed since the
fall of man and neither has God changed. Many people today believe that
someday we will be able to solve our differences and obtain harmony with
each other, void of wars and suffering. However, this is inconsistent
with the world’s endeavor to dismiss God’s moral values as being old
fashioned. Consequently, we are marching down the road of destruction.
For those who turn to Jesus Christ, the Messiah, there is
salvation. Most of the
world will not choose the ark of safety at the cross of Christ. At the
end of the seven-year tribulation, Christ will
return to earth the
second time to stop man’s march toward self-annihilation. He will redeem a remnant of
Israel and
judge the nations, and He will bring an era of righteousness, peace and prosperity.
Job
– The sovereignty of God; Job’s sufferings and restoration; God
the redeemer
Psalms
– The human frailty; God’s grace and mercy; God is our
redeemer
Proverbs
– Knowledge begins with the fear of the Lord; God’s wisdom
for joyful living
Ecclesiastes
– The vanity of life without God; the joyful purpose of
life
Song of Solomon
– The story of authentic romantic love; God’s gift to
mankind