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The Sabbath is a complicated doctrine in Christianity, with one extreme focusing entirely on what day the sabbath should be observed and another entirely forgetting the doctrine. Prooftexts alone are unhelpful, as we find the sabbath taking on a progressive development throughout biblical revelation (Genesis-Revelation). Here's a survey of the kind of working biblical knowledge needed to come away with a solid understanding of the Sabbath and how it progresses throughout the scope of Scripture.

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Kevin from Better Bible Reading proposes a new approach to Bible reading in 2025. Instead of following a chronological reading plan, he suggests focusing on a single genre for the entire year. This could be a category from the Old or New Testament, such as the books of Moses, the historical books, wisdom literature, the prophets, the Gospels, the Pauline Epistles, or Hebrews through Revelation. This reading method aims to deepen our understanding and appreciation of a particular genre and its connections with other genres in the Bible. Kevin also offers a six-month split option for those who find a full-year commitment daunting. He encourages viewers to utilize existing resources on his channel for further help.

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I recently had the privilege of interviewing the author of a new book published by Crossway: "What is Covenant Theology? Tracing God's Promises Through the Son, the Seed, and the Sacraments." 

Two things make this book review extra special, compared to previous book reviews. First, I get to interview the author himself. Second, the author is also my systematics professor at seminary!

Today we welcome Dr. Ryan McGraw to the show to discuss his latest book. Dr. McGraw serves as the Morton H. Smith professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. 

In this episode, we discuss the following questions/topics:

1. Why this book about covenant theology?
2. What is covenant theology? 
3. What does covenant theology provide as an interpretive system that other systems can’t provide?
4. How is the Trinity central to covenant theology, and how does this play into your working definition of “covenant”?
5. If the Bible is to be understood covenantally, why do we have two “testaments” and how do these relate to the old and new “covenant”?
6. How is covenant theology a profoundly “practical” blessing?

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We interview Dr. Matthew Everhard, pastor and author of his most recent book "Worshiptainment: The Modern Church's Golden Calf". Everhard dives into some of the most troubling trends in modern worship throughout America, but this book is far from a simple critique. Instead, Everhard helpfully constructs some of the most important and foundational protestant principles of worship, keying in on what we should do when we worship, why we should do it, and how the word of God must remain central to our worship gatherings. I hope you are blessed and challenged by our conversation- and encouraged to read the book!

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The minor prophets are often hard to understand, but Scripture provides us with helpful themes and concepts that can make a huge difference in helping us unlock their significance. Today, we will consider how Exodus 34:6 provides us with an important self-revelation of God that comes up repeatedly throughout the minor prophets. If you find yourself confused or perplexed in understanding the significance of the minor prophets, this episode should help your Bible reading and comprehension tremendously!

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The Psalms give us a little Bible, says Luther. In these 150 chapters, we find a range of themes and doctrines laid out for us. More than that, these are specifically written for occasions of singing and worship. But how should we understand these 150 chapters, divided into five books? Here's a thematic approach to understanding each of the five books of the Psalter. I hope it's helpful and gives you the tools to better understand this unique book of Scripture.

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The book of Ruth tells us a simple story, but there are numerous thematic layers to discover which help us to appreciate the beauty and depth of God's word. In this episode, we will look at character development, book ends, and thematic comparisons of the various genres of the Old Testament, all of which demonstrate that the book of Ruth is much more significant than we may have realized. Best of all, today's study methods can also be used in your study of other biblical narratives. I hope you find this helpful in deepening your love for the Lord and His Word.

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