Pastor Chris introduces the book of Ezekiel. For many Christians, the prophetic books of the Old Testament transport them to a strange world filled with bizarre visions and obscure historical details. Because of the complexity of many of these books, many Christians avoid them or completely misread them. And the book of Ezekiel is no exception. In this bonus episode, Pastor Chris provides some important historical background to help listeners orient themselves in the book. He also provides a breakdown of some of the key features of Hebrew prophecy and how we can read it well. 

Two competing voices call out every day: wisdom or folly. People should listen to wisdom. 

Wisdom calls out to be heard and followed. Wisdom's origin pre-dates the creation of the world. 

Solomon recounts how the seductions of an immoral woman work. He admonishes his son to avoid her charms at all costs. 

The wise person avoids entanglements with debt and laziness. He avoids adultery because the consequences are dire. 

Solomon's son must avoid the immoral woman. 

Solomon provides wise fatherly advice. 

The wise person trusts in the Lord. 

Solomon explains the benefits of wisdom. 

Solomon shares the purpose of proverbs. He exhorts his son to acquire wisdom. Personified Wisdom calls out to the foolish to gain wisdom.