Wouldn't you love to be wise and know the God who is Wisdom himself? This 10-week study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon mines the Wisdom Literature not only for wise principles for living, but also for the wise person these books point to through their drama, poetry, proverb, and song―Jesus. Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie provides clear commentary and contemporary application of biblical truths found in the Wisdom Books regarding: how God guides us - how we can make sense of our suffering and our dissatisfaction in life - how to deal with our uneven emotions, our need for security, and our longing to be loved  Gain a fresh perspective on the Wisdom Literature, a broader understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture, and much more, when you join with Guthrie on this incredible journey to see Jesus in the Old Testament! Part of the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series.  *A leader’s guide is available as a free download at SeeingJesusInTheOldTestament.com and a supplemental DVD of Nancy’s teaching is also available for purchase. “In an age where too many ‘Bible’ studies fail to open the Bible―or, if opened, fail to touch on the actual themes in the text itself―Nancy Guthrie immerses us in the wisdom of the word. How refreshing! With her keen observations, penetrating applications, and thoughtful, engaging questions, Nancy Guthrie’s latest study on the Old Testament Wisdom Books and the Psalms gets us to see and smell, taste and touch, and understand and apply the everyday wisdom of Christ―our creator and crucified Lord.” ― Douglas Sean O'Donnell, Senior Vice President of Bible Publishing, Crossway; author, Matthew and The Song of Solomon (Preaching the Word) “In this study guide, Nancy Guthrie shows how the Old Testament Wisdom Books and the Psalms provide practical life lessons for Christians and stand as pointers to the supreme wisdom of God in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. With great skill she leads the reader to the heart of each book being studied, and demonstrates its place in Scripture as a testimony to Christ. Christian readers are encouraged to read the Old Testament Wisdom Literature in light of the relationship we have with Christ, who is the power and wisdom of God.” ― Graeme Goldsworthy, Former Lecturer in Old Testament, Biblical Theology, and Hermeneutics, Moore Theological College Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books and the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast with the Gospel Coalition. She and her husband founded Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child, and they are cohosts of the GriefShare video series.  Bible teacher; author, Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible’s Story Changes Everything about Your Story The Wisdom of God Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books (A 10-Week Bible Study) By Nancy Guthrie Good News Publishers Copyright © 2012 Nancy Guthrie All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4335-2632-9 Contents Before We Get Started: A Note from Nancy, Week 1: The Wisdom Hidden in the Wisdom Books, Teaching Chapter: What We Need Most to Know, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 2: Job, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: No Fair, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 3: Psalms: The Songs of Jesus, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: I Can't Stop This Feelin', Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 4: Blessing and Perishing in the Psalms, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: Secure in the Storm, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 5: The Royal Psalms, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: The Royal Wedding, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 6: Repentance in the Psalms, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: Wash Me, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 7: The Suffering and Glory of Messiah in the Psalms, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: Who Is This Song About?, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 8: Proverbs, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: Wisdom Calling, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 9: Ecclesiastes, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: What Really Matters, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Week 10: Song of Solomon, Personal Bible Study, Teaching Chapter: Kiss Me, Looking Forward, Discussion Guide, Bibliography, Notes, CHAPTER 1 Teaching Chapter What We Need Most to Know When someone speaking to me begins a sentence with "God told me," I have to admit that it sends up a red flag for me, especially if it is not followed by a verse of Scripture. Perhaps I should think that the person saying it is so incredibly spiritual and sensitive that he has an ongoing conversation with God in which God speaks to him clearly and direc