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Today we read Matthew 2:1-12. Pagan astrologers from the East travel far to worship Israel’s newborn King, while Herod plots to destroy Him and Jerusalem’s religious leaders remain unmoved. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today, we read Matthew 1:18-25, the birth of Immanuel. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today we begin the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:1-17). Matthew opens his Gospel with a genealogy, establishing Jesus as the Christ, the Son of David, and the Son of Abraham — the long-promised King whose coming is rooted in Israel's covenant history. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today we discuss the spiritudal practice of solitude & silence by considering Jesus' practice (Mark 1:35) Bibliography Courson, Jon. Jon Courson's Application Commentary. Thomas Nelson, 2003. Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. NavPress, 1991. Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Claude AI (Anthropic).Used for research assistance and textual organization. Music www.epidemicsound.com

Today, we finish our readings in the Gospel of John, reading John 21:15-25. The risen Christ restores Peter after his denial, recommissions him to shepherd the flock, and teaches both Peter and John that each disciple must follow Christ in the path appointed by the Lord. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today we read John 21:1-14 (we will also read John 20:30-31, since we missed it last time!). But here in John 21:1-14, The risen Christ reveals Himself again to His disciples, blesses their empty labor with abundance, and welcomes them to a meal on the shore, showing that He is still near to His people in the ordinary work and needs of life. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today we read John 20.19-29, the risen Christ appears to His fearful disciples, speaks peace to them, commissions them for their work, and brings doubting Thomas to the full confession that Jesus is Lord and God. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today we read John 20:1-18 On the first day of the week, the empty tomb, the grave clothes, and the appearance of the risen Christ show that Jesus has truly conquered death and now seeks His own in resurrection life. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today, we read John 19:38-42, After His death, Jesus is buried with honor by men who had followed Him secretly, and even in burial, the Father begins to turn humiliation toward vindication. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Bibliography / Sources Used De Graaf, S. G. Promise and Deliverance, Vols III–IV (Paideia Press / Presbyterian & Reformed). Calvin, John. Commentaries on Malachi and the Gospels; Institutes II, 12–17. Ryle, J. C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels (Mark 1). Sproul, R.C. Mark: An Expositional Commentary Spurgeon, C. H. Sermons, Morning and Evening, The Treasury of the Old Testament. Strauss, Mark L. Four Portraits, One Jesus (Zondervan, 2016). Strauss, Mark L. Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Mark (2002). Keener, Craig S. IVP Bible Background Commentary: NT (2014). Arnold, Clinton E., ed. ZIBBC OT: Malachi (2009). Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (InterVarsity Press) Holman Bible Atlas / Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary (2003). Carson, D. A.; Moo, Douglas J.; Morris, Leon. An Introduction to the New Testament (2005). Wenham, Gordon J. Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 4: The Minor Prophets (2002). The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, Crossway Bibles, 2016. Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant Claude AI (Anthropic).Used for research assistance and textual organization. Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content navigation aid, and for drafting episodes. All music for episodes is from Epidemic SoundTh

Today we read John 19:17-37, Jesus is crucified as the true King, finishes the work the Father gave Him to do, and dies as the unbroken Passover Lamb whose pierced body bears witness that redemption has been accomplished. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound