1. Babylon against Jerusalem: a highly symbolic conflict; 2. God's sovereignty is expressed through this conflict; 3. The despot's method: indoctrinating young people; 4. Resist indoctrination: remain faithful to the Covenant with Yahweh; 5. The opposite of the Covenant: a hypocritical and formalistic religion; 6. God directs history by granting His children true wisdom; 7. What wisdom and spiritual nourishment for the Church today?