Listen "Reading the Gospels Better"
Episode Synopsis
We love the individual stories from the Gospels, but do we see how the individual pieces fit together? To read the Gospels better involves being sensitive to four characteristics of a Gospels. In this episode JC Schroeder discusses how the Gospels are historical, narratival, theological, and virtue forming and how it influences our reading of them. Show Notes:0:59 Reading as clips2:32 Historical6:58 Narratival10:50 Theological13:45 Virtue Forming19:19 Conclusion Resources:Four Portraits, One Jesus by Mark StraussReading the Gospels Wisely by Jonathan T. PenningtonCultural Background Study BibleIVP Bible Background Commentaries: Old TestamentIVP Bible Background Commentaries: New TestamentThe Ezekiel Project School of EvangelismGrand Rapids Theological Seminary Connect with JC:If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and give an honest review. Website | bitesizeseminary.comFacebook | Bite Size Seminary Podcast Twitter | @bitesizesem
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