Bible Discovery V
Overview
This honor fulfills the “Spiritual Experiences” requirements for the General Conference Voyager Achievement Class. It covers the stories and truths told in Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament (Job - Song of Solomon).
Doctrines covered:
Requirements
1. Lead other Bible Discovery honor earners in a significant time of prayer prior to studying or exploring the Bible. Hold each other accountable to praying for God’s guidance while completing this honor. Share answers to that prayer as a group.
2. Define or explain at least four of the following within a wisdom literature Biblical context:
- a. Psalm
- b. Proverb
- c. Song of Ascent
- d. Poetry
- e. Deliverance
- f. Prayer
- g. Salvation
- h. Forgiveness
- i. Counsel (especially to the young in the book of Proverbs)
3. In a sentence or two, describe the significance of each of the following individuals in Jewish religious history.
- a. David
- b. Solomon
- c. Author of Job
- d. Job
- e. Compiler of the Psalms
4. Read Job 1, 2, and 42 or listen/watch a narrative of the life of Job. From your study, develop a series of journal entries or news reports that explain the role of both God and Satan in the spiritual journey of a Christian (Great Controversy).
5. Memorize the main idea or illustrate meaningfully seven of the following passages.
- a. Job 1:8; 23:10
- b. Job 19:25-26 (Salvation)
- c. Psalm 19:7 (Doctrine)
- d. Psalm 51:7
- e. Psalm 119:105 (Doctrine)
- f. Psalm 127:3
- g. Psalm 129:13
- h. Proverbs 1:20
- i. Proverbs 3:5
- j. Proverbs 5:23
- k. Proverbs 22:6
- l. Proverbs 23:29-32
- m. Ecclesiastes 9:5 (Doctrine)
- n. Ecclesiastes 12:1-2
6. Memorize ONE of the following wisdom chapters NOT previously learned and creatively recite them for a group in your club, church, or community.
- a. Psalm 1
- b. Psalm 23
- c. Psalm 51
- d. Psalm 91
- e. Psalm 92
- f. Psalm 121
- g. Proverbs 31
- h. Ecclesiastes 12
7. Do one of the following:
- a. Prepare and share a presentation comparing and contrasting the role or character of God as displayed in two of the books of wisdom literature. Be detailed and specific.
- b. Write and perform a spiritual song based on a verse or passage from the wisdom literature.
8. Interview a pastor or teacher and ask him/her the following; then report on your findings to a group or instructor.
- a. What wisdom literature book do you find most interesting? Why?
- b. What do you see as the most important texts or passages in this book? Why?
- c. What difference has understanding passages in this book made in your spiritual journey?
- d. What selections from the wisdom literature would you suggest that I study? Why those selections?
Answer key & resources
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
- Witnessing Master Award (retired)
See also
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