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Empire Lust Behind Idolatry
- Chronicles later identifies lust for empire and injustice beneath Israel's idolatry.
- The root problem was self-preservation, not merely ritual immorality.
Use Wisdom Books As Practical Tools
- Use wisdom literature as tools: sing Psalms, apply Proverbs, wrestle with Ecclesiastes, and cherish Song of Songs.
- These resources sustain faith, meaning, and intimacy during captivity and hardship.
Prophets Move From Warning To Judgment
- Prophets alternate warnings, woes, and hope as Israel drifts into injustice.
- Early prophets call for covenant fidelity; later prophets pronounce judgment when people ignore warnings.