Dan Estes, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament The Message of Wisdom: Learning and Living the Way of the Lord, IVP, 2020. ‘For the LORD gives wisdom...he stores up sound wisdom for the upright… The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom’ (Proverbs 2:6, 7; 9:10). The Old Testament books of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes are often referred to as the wisdom books of the Bible. The theme of wisdom, however, is not limited to these books: it actually pervades much of the Bible. Dr. Dan Estes explores wisdom in key passages in Scripture. In Part 1, he investigates the concept of wisdom in the book of Proverbs: what wisdom is and how it calls out to humans to follow its path. In Part 2, he considers how wisdom is presented in various contexts in the Old Testament, in passages from the law (Deuteronomy 30), history (1Kings 3-4), prophecy (Jeremiah 8-9 and Psalm 112). Part 3 focuses on Proverbs to learn how wisdom affects our conduct in our work, our speech, our decisions and our righteous living. There is complexity in the biblical message of wisdom. Part 4 shows how the prominent theme of retribution in Proverbs is balanced and qualified in the books of Job and Ecclesiastes. In Part 5, Estes examines the culmination of wisdom in the New Testament, as we see that Jesus is the master teacher of wisdom and the source of all wisdom, and that we are challenged to live by God’s wisdom rather than falling into folly. Throughout the Bible, we are constantly challenged to learn God’s wisdom, to live God’s wisdom, and to love God’s wisdom. Spotlight on Faculty and Alumni Publishing Faculty in Print Alumni in Print David Jeremiah, Class of 1963 Ever Faithful: A 365-day Devotional, Thomas Nelson, 2018. With Dr. David Jeremiah, experience how a clearer understanding of God's nature and love for you can impact your faith. Ever Faithful, a 365-day devotional, invites you into an intimate, daily relationship with the God who knows you, loves you, and has pain for your life. Countless believers look at their faith as a choice they made once, But Dr. Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Ministries, understands that your faith is not static - it is a living, breathing relationship with God! Ever Faithful brings you to the daily choice of turning toward the Lord to respond to his invitation of intimacy and love. Each day includes a Scripture, a short devotional from Dr. David Jeremiah, and an insightful question to help you reflect on God's love and care throughout the day. Today is the perfect time to start growing closer to the Lord. Why wait? Spend the next year with the Lord, who is Ever Faithful.
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