Year of Biblical Literacy | A Deep Dive on The Gospels with Dr. Jonathan Pennington

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 + RESOURCESThe Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological CommentaryHeaven and Earth in the Gospel of MatthewReading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological IntroductionJesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good LifeCome and See: The Journey of Knowing God through ScriptureSmall 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 CoalitionThe Human Flourishing podcast - Apple | Spotify MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plansHow-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutHow to Study the Prophets handoutHow to Study the Psalms handoutHow to Study the Gospels handoutSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchHow Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchThe Psalms series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout 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 MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective