Lecture Notes: Understanding the Book - Part 7

Introduction

• Recurrent theme from the Garden of Eden through different books and individuals.
• "Nothing new under the Sun" - repeating cycles in biblical narratives.
• Focus on Wisdom - distinction between spirit of wisdom and conventional wisdom.
• Lecture rules: mic usage, time limits for questions/answers, relevance to the topic.

Understanding the Book: Transition from Judges to Kingship

• 1 Samuel: Transition from judges to kingship.
• Transition of leadership from judges to kings like Saul (Sheol) and David (Dawid).
• Importance of understanding roles (e.g., Adam as a king compared to later kings).
• Removal from kingship due to sin (e.g., Adam, Saul).

Kingship and Covenants

• Kingship involves royal lineage and authority.
• Covenant with David - eternal covenant despite mistakes.
• Importance of faith and continuation of covenant through offspring.
• Hebrews 11:7 and Romans 10:17 - Faith as a crucial component of righteousness.

Wisdom and Discernment

• 1 Kings 3:9 - Solomon's request for discernment and understanding heart.
• Importance of discernment to differentiate good and evil.
• Adam's failure to exercise wisdom with discernment in Eden.
• Solomon's wisdom surpasses others; significance of wisdom in governance and judgment.

Wisdom in Creation and the Fall

• Genesis 3:6 - Eve's desire for wisdom leading to the fall.
• Wisdom (Chokhmah) versus understanding (Sakal) - different types of wisdom in Hebrew.
• Wisdom required for making righteous judgments.
• Examples of wisdom and its misuse (e.g., Amnon's subtlety).

The Role of Adam and Wisdom's Presence

• Adam as a second Moloch or angel-like figure with wisdom.
• Psalms 8:4-6 - Man made a little lower than Elohim.
• Adam's failure and idolatry hinted as worse than just eating the forbidden fruit.

Elements Necessary for Kingship

• Faith - Comes by hearing the word of Elohim.
• Kingship - Understanding roles and responsibilities.
• Wisdom - Seeking wisdom, discernment, and understanding.
• Righteousness - Defined by adherence to commandments.

Trust and Its Dimensions

• Different Hebrew words for trust:
  • Chasah - Seek refuge in Elohim.
  • Aman - Support and believe, applicable to interpersonal trust.
  • Batach - Feel safe, applicable to trust in Elohim.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to pursue wisdom and righteousness actively.
• Discussion on trust within relationships and its alignment with trust in divine principles.
• Reflection on individual roles in maintaining faith and covenant with Elohim.