Wisdom Is Not Simply Knowledge or Cleverness
Walking the Way of the Wise is a profound exploration into the depths of biblical wisdom, seamlessly blending scholarly insight with practical guidance. In this latest addition to IVP Academic's Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT) series, Mitchell Chase invites readers to rediscover wisdom as an essential thread woven throughout the tapestry of Scripture. Chase unveils wisdom not merely as knowledge or cleverness but as a life-giving path of joyful obedience to God's Word. By tracing the themes of wisdom and folly from Genesis to Revelation, Walking the Way of the Wise illuminates the role of wisdom in the covenant life of God's people.
Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how wisdom plays a vital role in the lives of believers. By following the wise path set out by God, we can experience joy, peace, and fulfillment in our lives. Perfect for pastors, scholars, and everyday believers, Walking the Way of the Wise provides thoughtful discussion questions designed to encourage deeper reflection. Discover that biblical wisdom is central to understanding God's grand narrative and our place within it as you read Walking the Way of the Wise.
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Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Knowledge of Good and Evil
2. Righteous Suffering and Spiritual Warfare
3. Walking the Path Toward Inheritance
4. What Was Right In Their Own Eyes
5. Singing With a Choir of Witnesses
6. Wisdom for Royal Sons and Daughters
7. Covenant Love for Covenant People
8. A Fleeting Life Under the Sun
9. Following Lady Folly Into Exile
10. Something Greater Than Solomon
11. Walking Wisely In Evil Days
12. The End of the Narrow Way
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Mitchell L. Chase is associate professor of biblical studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church. He is the author of Short of Glory (Crossway) and Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Crossway).