Special Episode: Jesus the Philosopher with Dr. Jonathan Pennington

Jan 30, 2020

Dr. Jonathan Pennington, author, pastor, preacher, and professor, discusses his studies of the gospel of Matthew and his upcoming book on Jesus as a great philosopher. They explore the lenses people should have while reading Matthew, the structure of the book, and the concept of taking Jesus's yoke. The hosts also touch on sports, literature, the power of language, redefining 'blessed,' and the role of teachers. They recommend Dr. Pennington's books and give a teaser about his upcoming book.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Sports, Literature, and the Power of Language

02:18 • 15min

Redefining 'Blessed' and the Role of Teachers

16:50 • 5min

The Concept of a Teacher and Choosing to Study Matthew

21:48 • 3min

The Structure and Teachings of Matthew

25:18 • 15min

Discussion of New Testament cookbooks and upcoming book on Jesus as a great philosopher

40:07 • 2min

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:

Matthew 5-7, 10, 13, 18, 23-25, Matthew 11:25-30
“Jesus the Great Philosopher” by Jonathan Pennington
“Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather
“The David Foster Wallace Reader” by David Foster Wallace
“Exhalation” by Ted Chang
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