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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Kyle Worley is joined by Jason Duesing to answer the question, “What is the purpose of a confession of faith if we already have the Bible?

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is the purpose of a confession of faith if we already have the Bible?
• What is a helpful way to read confessions of faith?
• In your view, what is the most significant Baptist confession?

Guest Bio:

Jason Duesing serves as the Provost, Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, and Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He came to MBTS after serving for more than a decade on the administrative leadership team and faculty at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Duesing earned his Ph.D. in Historical Theology and Baptist Studies from Southwestern Seminary in 2008. He also holds a M.Div. from Southeastern Seminary and a B.A. in Speech Communications from Texas A&M University in College Station. Duesing is married to Kalee, and together they have four children.

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss the Exodus event and how it’s impactful for understanding the rest of Scripture.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What do we learn about God in the Exodus event?
• How is Exodus a birth and a decreation narrative?
• What do we learn about deliverance and redemption from Exodus?
• How does Exodus create a paradigm for understanding salvation throughout the Bible?
• Why does God want people to have the law?
• As a Christian, must I obey the Ten Commandments? What is my relationship to the Ten Commandments?
• What role does the law play in our spiritual formation?
• How does what happens at Sinai connect with the 4 Ps?
• Why is this event worth giving this much attention to?
• What core doctrines do we learn about in Exodus?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 3:14, Genesis 1-2
• Knowing Faith Exodus Episodes
• “Drama of Scripture” by Craig Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen
• “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English

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