Reading the Gospel

Josh & Gabriel

We continue the Bible Reading 365 journey by studying the Gospel. We start with 14 introductory episodes that define the Gospel and identify it throughout the Old Testament. Then, we dedicate one episode for each event in the four gospels, in chronological order. Currently, we publish the episodes on Tuesdays, early in the morning, before the commute time. Join us on this amazing journey of reading the Gospel! The Gospel by which we are being saved (1 Cor 15:1-3) and judged (Rom 2:16). The Gospel of Jesus Christ! Use a podcast app and study along with us. If you are a small group leader or pastor, you may incorporate this podcast into your biblical literacy classes or discipleship curriculum. More on our webpage BibleReading.Link read less

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This is the trailer for the upcoming podcast series Reading the Gospel as a continuation of the Bible Reading 365 program.

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This is the trailer for the upcoming podcast series Reading the Gospel as a continuation of the Bible Reading 365 program.

Josh and Gabriel introduce themselves and share a brief history of the Bible Reading 365 program, then they introduce this new podcast Reading the Gospel

What is the Gospel?

What is the Gospel?

Josh and Gabriel discuss why the gospel is "good news" and then analyze the four components of the gospel.

More Than a Narrative

More Than a Narrative

The gospel is more than the story of Jesus narrated in four books of the Bible. The gospel brings immortality, we are saved by the gospel, stand in the gospel, are judged according to the gospel, and are called to live in step with the truth of the gospel. The word gospel refers to the revealed will of God or to God's plan of salvation.

Gospel Preached to Adam

Gospel Preached to Adam

The first time in the Bible when the Gospel was preached was in the Garden of Eden. The Gospel becomes "good news" when one looks for a way out of a desperate situation. Sometimes, the good news may be shrouded and choked by bad news. The "first promise" was clouded by curses, but the "first gospel" shines throughout history as the cornerstone of God's plan of salvation.

Gospel Preached to Abraham

Gospel Preached to Abraham

God “preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham" (Gal 3:8). As in Adam's case, the Gospel becomes "good news" when one looks for a way out of a desperate situation. The “good news” may start with one's temporary needs, but God uses life experience to teach eternal truth. Because he believed the "good news," Abraham became the father of all believers.

Gospel Preached to Israel

Gospel Preached to Israel

Speaking of the Old Testament Israel, Hebrews 4:2 says that “the gospel was preached to us just as to them." The Gospel was promised to Adam, demonstrated to Abraham, and experienced daily by the Israelites. It is called the sanctuary service, a step-by-step illustration of God's salvation. The concept of "Goel," the redeemer of the next kin's property, was part of the Israelites' civic responsibilities. "Goel" foretold the way Jesus will redeem us, by paying the price to buy us back from the slavery of sin.

Gospel in Psalms

Gospel in Psalms

The Psalms - written in a dialogue format - are the most helpful resource for conversations with God about things that matter most in life. On one side is the cry of a troubled heart in distress. On the other side, God’s response is like the voice of the Gospel. The good news of deliverance, God’s intervention in moments of silence (selah), and the promise of Messiah are ways to weave the Gospel into the poetry and prayers of Psalms.

Gospel in Isaiah

Gospel in Isaiah

Isaiah is the "evangelist of the Old Testament." Isaiah prophesies what the Gospel of John declares as fulfilled: a Son was given to us! The Son took our nature, with its limitations and weaknesses. Multiple chapters in Isiah describe in detail the character and ministry of the coming Messiah. And this Messiah will establish an everlasting covenant with the Father that He will forgive our sins and will plant in our hearts the desire to live in harmony with the law of God, the law of love.

Gospel in Daniel

Gospel in Daniel

In Daniel, the Gospel is presented in many ways and to many people, far beyond the borders of Israel. The good news is not just a promise of deliverance but a Person who is present in the darkest moments of life. That Person will come as the promised Messiah. When Jesus started preaching the Gospel, His first sermon pointed to Daniel's prophecy about the time of the Messiah. Jesus said that the fulfillment of that time was a call to repentance, to believe the Gospel.

Receiving the Gospel

Receiving the Gospel

Receiving the Gospel is receiving Jesus. Rejecting the Gospel is rejecting Jesus. Jesus and the Gospel are synonymous. The parable of the four soils teaches about four different ways to receive the Gospel. The Gospel produces fruit in our lives. Our lives should be “in step with the truth of the Gospel.”

Why Four Gospels?

Why Four Gospels?

Why do we have four gospels in the Bible? Well, important decisions in life should be based on solid evidence, such as two or three witnesses. There are four authors with different life experiences, having different perspectives or angles to see the life of Jesus, and addressing different audiences. However, there is one more gospel. The gospel according to ... you! Your life may be the first gospel many would see before reading any of the four in the Bible!

Harmony of the Gospels

Harmony of the Gospels

There are 170 - 250 unique events in the four gospels, according to different Bible scholars. An attempt to organize these events in chronological order is called "harmony of the gospels." The most chronological gospel is Luke. There are seven sections of this timeline of events: Childhood to Manhood, Early Ministry, Judean Ministry, Galilean Ministry, Retreat & Perean Ministry, Last Week, and Ressurection to Ascension.

When reading the gospel, ask yourself four questions. These questions help you be focused and get the most out of a story or event. 1. What did I learn about Jesus? 2. What is Jesus telling me? 3. What am I going to do about it? 4. Who can I share this with?

Prologue to John

Prologue to John

John's prologue is the most profound of all. Jesus is called God twice, He's identified as the Creator from the Book of Genesis and the Word of God that came to the prophets of the old. That Word became flesh to be able to dwell among us and interact with us. Isn't that amazing? How is John's prologue to the Gospel speak to you?

Prologue to Luke

Prologue to Luke

Luke's prologue is different than John's. Luke is a second-generation believer and missionary, who listened to the preaching of the apostles, then went to the original sources of each story to personally talk with those people. His gospel, which was addressed to a government official or to a generic lover of God, was intended to be a follow-up to preaching and was written to build a solid spiritual foundation and strong faith.

Genealogy of Jesus

Genealogy of Jesus

Matthew and Luke present different genealogies of Jesus from different perspectives. Each evangelist speaks to his audience and provides support for his purpose. This long and boring list of hard-to-pronounce names, including specific women, teaches that each person has a place in God's memory and heart. Knowing that our names are written in the books of heaven, especially in the Lamb's Book of Life, is the greatest joy in life.

Announcement to Zachariah

Announcement to Zachariah

This is the first episode about John the Baptist. Gabriel, the angel, came to Zachariah, the priest, to answer his prayers and announce the birth of John the Baptist. The most intriguing part of the story is the contrast between one Zachariah, who was righteous and blameless when he did not see God, and another Zachariah, who doubted when he saw divine power and glory. Do we believe or doubt when God answers our prayers?

Announcement to Mary

Announcement to Mary

Angel Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus in a similar way he announced the birth of John the Baptist, with much joy and anticipation. However, Mary's answer was different from Zachariah's. She didn't ask for proof and didn't express doubt. Just wanted to understand how. This is a typical story of God's willingness to cooperate with human beings in fulfilling his plans. By accepting Gabriel's proposal, Mary became an example for those who are willing to partner with heaven for the salvation of many.

Mary Visits Elisabeth

Mary Visits Elisabeth

This event brings face to face two women who, under the influence of the Holy Spirity, prophecy for the first time in the New Testament. God has individual people who worship Him in spirit and truth, whom He will bring together as a remnant of believers to accomplish His plans at specific moment in history.