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Bible Discovery V

Skill Level

3

Year

2026

Version

23.02.2026

Approval authority

General Conference

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?