Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue the story of scripture by looking at the wisdom literature and the prophets.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What happens from the time Israel departs Sinai until the end of the Old Testament?
• What is wisdom literature? Why does it matter?
• Which book has been the most formative for you?
• How is wisdom situational?
• What is exile?
• What role do the prophets play in the story of the Bible?
• What confuses people when they read the prophets?
• How do we read in the prophets?

Helpful Definitions:

• Wisdom Literature: Jobs, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. These books help us to live well in the face of God in all life's circumstances.
• Exile: Being sent out of the presence of God.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• 1 Kings 8, Genesis 3
• “Three Philosophies of Life” by Peter Kreeft

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