Walking the Way of the Wise

""Mitchell Chase takes readers on a journey through the Scriptures with a focus on the rich concept of wisdom. In the process, he helps us develop a well-rounded understanding of biblical wisdom. The numerous applications in this book show us what wise living can look like in life's varied circumstances and that biblical theology is relevant to the life of the church and the believer. Those who want to be numbered among the wise who 'shine . . . like the stars' (Dan 12:3) in our fallen world will surely benefit from this book."" -- Kevin Chen, professor of Old Testament studies at Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California ""Mitchell Chase is one of my favorite readers of Scripture. He pays close attention to the Spirit-inspired text, reads every text in light of the biblical story and its culmination in the person and work of Christ, and sheds light on how every text is written for the instruction of the people of God in every day and age. Walking the Way of the Wise is the latest example, and I highly recommend it. Readers will be encouraged, comforted, and challenged!"" -- Matthew Y. Emerson, academic dean and coprovost at Oklahoma Baptist University ""Biblical theologians sensitive to the narrative arc of Holy Scripture sometimes find difficulty plotting the so-called 'wisdom literature.' In this excellent book, pastor-theologian Mitchell Chase demonstrates that the theme of wisdom, concentrated in that particular corpus, dovetails naturally with the broader biblical storyline and many other important biblical motifs. 'Where shall wisdom be found?' Job asks. The biblical reflections in this book go a long way toward answering that perennial human question."" -- R. Lucas Stamps, professor of Christian theology at Clamp Divinity School at Anderson University ""In Walking the Way of the Wise, Mitchell Chase traces and interconnects the wisdom theme throughout the biblical story, demonstrating that wise living is a foundational and character-defining feature of the life that God's people are called to live. This book is strong academically, but it is also very readable and engaging, even enriching to one's own personal walk with God. I highly recommend it."" -- J. Daniel Hays, professor of Biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University ""'Get wisdom,' spoken by a king who could not live up to his own ideals, is easier said than done. Thankfully, there is a greater-than-Solomon King who reveals wisdom through his cross and gives it by his Spirit. In Walking the Way of the Wise, pastor-scholar Mitchell Chase guides his readers through the storyline of Scripture, examining the parts in light of the whole, to help them know and enjoy Christ, in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found. So take up, read, and walk wisely in Christ!"" -- Oren R. Martin, equipping pastor at Providence Church and associate professor of Christian theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College