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Author, pastor, preacher, and professor—Dr. Jonathan Pennington—joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to talk about his studies of the gospel of Matthew and his upcoming book, Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Way to a Whole, Meaningful, and Flourishing Life. Questions Covered in This Episode: - How long have you studied Matthew?
- What does rediscovery look like for someone who is spending a lot of time in one book of the Bible?
- What are some lenses people should have on while they read the gospel of Matthew?
- How does history tie into what was happening during the gospel of Matthew?
- Why did you pick the book of Matthew?
- How is Matthew structured?
- What does it look like to take Jesus’s yoke?
Guest Bio: Dr. Pennington is associate professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary and director of doctoral research studies. Dr. Pennington is the author of numerous books including: Reading the Gospels Wisely and The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing. On top of writing and teaching, Dr. Pennington is a member who serves at Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, KY. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith. Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron: patreon.com/knowingfaithAuthor, pastor, preacher, and professor—Dr. Jonathan Pennington—joins Jen, JT, and Kyle to talk about his studies of the gospel of Matthew and his upcoming book, Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Way to a Whole, Meaningful, and Flourishing Life. |