The story of the Bible can be seen as the story of heaven above coming down to earth, God coming down to humanity, to lift it up. Ortlund explores in Chapter 2 how heaven appears in the Old Testament in three different ways: indirectly as part of the Old Testament narrative; through developed narratives involving heaven directly (e.g.

Chapter 2 is a sermon on Proverbs 1:1-7. Its main focus is on the significance of the fear of the Lord.

Chapter 1 is an introduction to the significance and character of the book of Proverbs. It is a portrayed as a very practical book, but never simplistic or moralistic. It is a part of Israel’s wisdom literature, which is nothing less than the grace of God beautifying our daily lives.