3. Preaching Fundamentals of Proverbs

Bruce Waltke gives his approach to teaching the book of Proverbs to the younger generation.

Introduction to Preaching Proverbs

• Overview of the theory of preaching Proverbs
• Two sets of fundamental truths: fundamentals of preaching and six fundamental concepts of Proverbs

Unlocking the Book of Proverbs

• First Concept: Understanding the literary genre of wisdom literature
• Second Concept: Knowledge of the human author and its implications
• Third Concept: Understanding the concept of wisdom
  • Wisdom as a key term in the book
  • Mastery of wisdom through Old Testament usage, synonyms, and co-referential terms

Wisdom in Various Contexts

• Wisdom in biblical texts outside of Proverbs (e.g., artistic skills, magic, government, diplomacy, war)
• The concept of social skill and proper social relationships
• Synonyms of wisdom and their significance in Proverbs

Wisdom and Its Moral Implications

• Wisdom and its relationship with righteousness
• Co-referential terms and their ethical implications
• Wisdom and knowledge as inseparable concepts

The Audience of Proverbs

• Identifying the original and broader audience of Proverbs
  • Royal court officials
  • All of Israel's youth and simpletons
  • The entire covenant community

Woman Wisdom

• Her Identity: Personification of the book's teachings
• Her Role: Preaching to simpletons and offering a choice between wisdom and folly
• Her Significance: A foreshadowing of divine wisdom and Jesus Christ

Conclusion

• The importance of preaching with the same passion and urgency as Woman Wisdom

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