Wednesday, August 20th: In this episode of The Daily Grind, John invites listeners to rediscover the Gospels by treating them not as scattered stories but as unified, carefully woven narratives. Many of us know bits and pieces—Christmas, the paralytic lowered through the roof, the prodigal son, the Last Supper—but we often miss the bigger picture. John shares how a mentor once challenged him to spend a whole year reading the Gospels slowly, soaking in their flow and rhythm. He explains that the Gospel writers were intentional storytellers, highlighting events and arranging them to reveal Jesus’ identity and mission. For example, Mark places Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ at the very center of his Gospel, underscoring its pivotal importance. Reading the Gospels straight through helps us see not just isolated events, but the heartbeat of Jesus’ life, ministry, and message. John encourages us to binge the Gospels like a series we can’t put down—absorbing them in their entirety rather than nibbling at snippets. Doing so uncovers treasures we may have never noticed and challenges us to trust the real Jesus, not just our own version of Him. Ultimately, the Gospels aren’t just texts for study; they are encounters with the living Lord who still speaks today.
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