Ep. 38 - How to Read the Book of Proverbs

The world is full of chaos and complexity. As we navigate life, we need the knowledge and skill to live well. We need wisdom. The book of Proverbs was written to fill that need. In it we’ll find not only our need for wisdom but also where to find wisdom. So in this episode we’re going to talk about how to read the book of Proverbs.

⏰ Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

1:12 The Genre of Proverbs

6:41 The Writing and Ancient Near Eastern Influences of Proverbs

10:26 The Structure of Proverbs

11:33 What is Wisdom?

17:28 Wisdom as a Paradigm for Proverbs (Proverbs 9)

20:48 Conclusion