BE 445 THE WISDOM BOOKS

Grow in wisdom through the teachings of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. Job searches for answers after he has been stripped of his wealth, his family, and his health. Gain spiritual understanding about human suffering today. The Book of Proverbs presents life as a choice between choosing or rejecting wisdom and the consequences that follow. The Book of Ecclesiastes demonstrates that life without God is meaningless. Prerequisite: CC 180

Psalms and the Song of Solomon display the beauty of Hebrew poetry. These songs express the emotions of an intimate relationship between God and His people. The wisdom books demonstrate the practicality of a life lived in obedience to God. 

All textbooks are in pdf. format. Simply click on the file and download the textbook. Some  courses include audio lectures.  

Dr. Thomas Constable is the author of the textbooks for this course. Dr. Constable taught for many years at Dallas Theological Seminary and Plano Bible Church in Texas. 

Gain valuable insight into the heart of God through the Book of Isaiah. Isaiah prophesied the coming judgment on the southern kingdom of Judah due to idolatry and wickedness. Isaiah’s prophesies also include the redemption and restoration of the nation. The Book of Isaiah reminds believers that God blesses those who are faithful to Him and keep His commandments. Prerequisite: CC 180

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel are called the Major Prophets. This refers not to their  ranking above other Old Testament prophets, but to the sheer volume of their writings. The Book of Isaiah is studied here individually in its own course.

All textbooks are in pdf. format. Simply click on the file and download the textbook. Some  courses include audio lectures.  

Dr. Thomas Constable is the author of the textbook for this course. Dr. Constable taught for many years at Dallas Theological Seminary and Plano Bible Church in Texas.

Feel the sorrow of God in the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations. Jeremiah warned Jerusalem to turn from its wicked ways to avoid destruction and captivity from Babylon. The discussion also includes false prophets who were leading the people astray. In Lamentations, Jeremiah expresses his sorrow regarding the fall of Jerusalem and the consequences of sin. Prerequisite: CC 180 OT Survey

 Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel are called the Major Prophets. This refers not to their  ranking above other Old Testament prophets, but to the sheer volume of their writings. The two writings of Jeremiah are studied here  in  one course.

All textbooks are in pdf. format. Simply click on the file and download the textbook. Some  courses include audio lectures.  

Dr. Thomas Constable is the author of the textbooks for this course. Dr. Constable taught for many years at Dallas Theological Seminary and Plano Bible Church in Texas. 

Learn about the character of God from the Book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel records his own activities during his exile in Babylon. He presented the good news of the return to Jerusalem and restoration of the Kingdom. Ezekiel also prophesied of a future Kingdom that would last forever. The Book of Daniel presents God as sovereign over the affairs of men. Daniel’s prophecies span the time from his day until the coming Kingdom Age. The life of Daniel provides an example of faith for believers today. INCLUDES AUDIO LECTURES. Prerequisite: CC 180 OT Survey

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel are called the Major Prophets. This refers not to their  ranking above other Old Testament prophets, but to the sheer volume of their writings. The prophets Ezekiel and Daniel are studied here in  one course.

All textbooks are in pdf. format. Simply click on the file and download the textbook. Some  courses include audio lectures.  

Dr. Thomas Constable is the author of the textbook for this course. Dr. Constable taught for many years at Dallas Theological Seminary and Plano Bible Church in Texas. 

Learn timely lessons from the past as you study the first six Books of the Minor Prophets. The book of Hosea describes Hosea’s marriage to his unfaithful wife. The book of Joel calls the nation of Judah to repent. The Book of Amos called Israel to repent of its luxurious living, idolatry, and moral depravity. Obadiah pronounced judgment upon the nation of Edom for its violence against Israel. The Book of Jonah records Jonah’s call and reluctance to warn the city of Nineveh of impending judgment. Micah criticized the rich who exploited the poor and the prophets who ministered for money. Prerequisite: CC 180

The last twelve books of the Old Testament are the smaller prophetic writings. They demonstrate God's everlasting love and mercy,  and His desire for His people to turn from their sin and to return to Him. The first six minor prophets are studied in this course.

All textbooks are in pdf. format. Simply click on the file and download the textbook. Some  courses include audio lectures.  

Dr. Thomas Constable is the author of the textbooks for this course. Dr. Constable taught for many years at Dallas Theological Seminary and Plano Bible Church in Texas. 

See how history repeats itself as you study the last six books of the Old Testament. The Book of Nahum pronounces judgment on Nineveh for taking the northern kingdom of Israel into captivity. The Book of Habakkuk reminds God’s people to live by faith in spite of the circumstances about them. Zephaniah foretells judgment against Jerusalem for their sins, and urges national repentance. Haggai exhorts the few Jews who have returned to Judah from the captivity in Babylon to “consider their ways” and to complete the Temple. Zechariah also encourages the people to rebuild the Temple. Malachi denounces the unfaithfulness of God’s people who had become complacent in their ways. Prerequisite: CC 180

The last twelve books of the Old Testament are the smaller prophetic writings. They demonstrate God's everlasting love and mercy,  and His desire for His people to turn from their sin and to return to Him.  The last six minor prophets are studied in this course. 

All textbooks are in pdf. format. Simply click on the file and download the textbook. Some  courses include audio lectures.   

Dr. Thomas Constable is the author of the textbooks for this course. Dr. Constable taught for many years at Dallas Theological Seminary and Plano Bible Church in Texas.