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For this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Pennington. Jonathan Pennington is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the associate pastor of preaching at Sojourn Church East. He is the author of The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew, and Reading the Gospels Wisely.
Timestamps:
3:18 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?
6:18 - How did you first learn to study the Bible?
9:56 - Why did you decide to pursue seminary and doctoral work?
14:15 - What drew you to write on the Sermon on the Mount?
17:49 - What are the common misconceptions of the Sermon on the Mount?
25:01 - What foundational things to know about the Gospels?
29:16 - Why did you write the book Come and See?
32:57 - Is the point of studying the Bible to put it into practice?
35:33 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?
37:25 - What’s your favorite Taylor era?
DR. PENNINGTON’S BOOKS + RESOURCES
The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary
Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction
Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life
Small Preaching: 25 Little Things You Can Do Now to Make Your Preaching Better
Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey
“Have You Accepted Jesus as Your Lord and Philosopher?” on The Gospel Coalition
“3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Sermon on the Mount” on The Gospel Coalition
The Human Flourishing podcast - Apple | Spotify
MIDTOWN RESOURCES
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
SERMONS
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
TEXT-IN QUESTIONS
Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.
To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.
Music by Levvy and Midtown Music
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For this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Pennington. Jonathan Pennington is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the associate pastor of preaching at Sojourn Church East. He is the author of The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew, and Reading the Gospels Wisely.
Timestamps:
3:18 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?
6:18 - How did you first learn to study the Bible?
9:56 - Why did you decide to pursue seminary and doctoral work?
14:15 - What drew you to write on the Sermon on the Mount?
17:49 - What are the common misconceptions of the Sermon on the Mount?
25:01 - What foundational things to know about the Gospels?
29:16 - Why did you write the book Come and See?
32:57 - Is the point of studying the Bible to put it into practice?
35:33 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?
37:25 - What’s your favorite Taylor era?
DR. PENNINGTON’S BOOKS + RESOURCES
The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary
Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction
Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life
Small Preaching: 25 Little Things You Can Do Now to Make Your Preaching Better
Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey
“Have You Accepted Jesus as Your Lord and Philosopher?” on The Gospel Coalition
“3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Sermon on the Mount” on The Gospel Coalition
The Human Flourishing podcast - Apple | Spotify
MIDTOWN RESOURCES
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
SERMONS
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
TEXT-IN QUESTIONS
Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.
To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.
Music by Levvy and Midtown Music
407 פרקים
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