Year of Biblical Literacy | A Deep Dive on The New Testament Use of the Old Testament with Dr. Mitch Chase

For this episode, we interview Dr. Mitch Chase. Mitch Chase is the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an associate professor of biblical studies at SBTS in Louisville, Kentucky. He’s the author of Short of Glory and Hope for All the Earth. He is married to Stacie, and they have four boys. You can follow him on Twitter and at his Substack, called “Biblical Theology.”Timestamps:2:10 - Introduction3:36 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?7:48 - What resources helped you better understand the Bible?10:10 - What does biblical theology mean?15:49 - What’s the difference between systematic theology and biblical theology?17:03 - How do I begin to see the interconnections in the Bible?30:42 - If Scripture is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, why should I bother with the Old Testament?34:37 - How would you answer the objection, “The New Testament authors forced their ‘Jesus interpretation’ onto the Old Testament”?41:49 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?45:40 - Where can people go to learn more from you?47:52 - Being from Texas, where’s the best BBQ in Louisville?Dr. Chase’s Books + Resources“Biblical Theology” on Substack40 Questions About Typology and AllegoryResurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the FallHope for All the Earth: Understanding the story of the Old TestamentESV Expository Commentary: Daniel–Malachi (Volume 7)The Gospel is for Christians: Second EditionBehold Our Sovereign GodMIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-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 handoutHow to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handoutOTHER RESOURCES MENTIONEDESV Reader’s Bible - The format is great for reading the Bible in larger chunks!The Action Bible by Sergio Cariello Evidence that Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowellPhilosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview by J.P. Moreland and William Lane CraigMere Christianity by C.S. LewisSERMONSGhosts 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 NotchHebrews 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