Midtown Fellowship: Two Notch

Sermon by Ant Frederick on October 6, 2024. The book of Hebrews has multiple strong warnings to not harden our hearts and fall away from God.  This week, we'll begin to examine the consequences of not heeding those warnings and the tremendous blessings of enduring in our faith. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative [https://midtowncolumbia.com/year-of-biblical-literacy].

Sermon by Jake Blair on September 29, 2024. We began our new series last week discussing how Hebrews cites Old Testament occurrences and ideas that all culminate in the person of Jesus. This week, as we look at Hebrews 1-2, the author cites an Old Testament concept that is profoundly significant to understanding who Jesus is. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative [https://midtowncolumbia.com/year-of-biblical-literacy].

Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 22, 2024. Near the tail end of our Year of Biblical Literacy, we come to the rich, dense book of Hebrews. It’s full of callbacks and history, threads pulled from all across the Old Testament. The author assumes intimate knowledge of the old covenant –the sacrificial system, the tabernacle, the promised land–and then shows that they were incomplete, only “copies and shadows.”  Each is an arrow pointing to Christ, who himself becomes the mediator of the new covenant–the perfect high priest, the meeting place between God and man, the source of eternal rest for those united to him. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative [https://midtowncolumbia.com/year-of-biblical-literacy].

Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 15, 2024. "n our world, we often seek approval, esteem, and recognition from others through our social interactions. But imagine how different our world would be if, instead, we prioritized honoring and uplifting others in those same spaces. This is the way of life in the Kingdom of God. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative [https://midtowncolumbia.com/year-of-biblical-literacy].

For this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Pennington. Jonathan Pennington is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/jonathan-pennington/www.sbts.edu] in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the associate pastor of preaching at Sojourn Church East. He is the author of The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing [https://www.amazon.com/Sermon-Mount-Human-Flourishing-Theological/dp/0801049636/?tag=thegospcoal-20], Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew [https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Gospel-Matthew-Jonathan-Pennington/dp/080103728X?tag=thegospcoal-20], and Reading the Gospels Wisely [https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Gospels-Wisely-Theological-Introduction/dp/0801039371/?tag=thegospcoal-20]. Timestamps: 3:18 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible? 6:18 - How did you first learn to study the Bible? 9:56 - Why did you decide to pursue seminary and doctoral work? 14:15 - What drew you to write on the Sermon on the Mount? 17:49 - What are the common misconceptions of the Sermon on the Mount? 25:01 - What foundational things to know about the Gospels? 29:16 - Why did you write the book Come and See? 32:57 - Is the point of studying the Bible to put it into practice? 35:33 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now? 37:25 - What’s your favorite Taylor era? DR. PENNINGTON’S BOOKS + RESOURCES The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary [https://www.amazon.com/Sermon-Mount-Human-Flourishing-Theological/dp/0801049636/?tag=thegospcoal-20] Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew [https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Gospel-Matthew-Jonathan-Pennington/dp/080103728X?tag=thegospcoal-20] Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction [https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Gospels-Wisely-Theological-Introduction/dp/0801039371/?tag=thegospcoal-20] Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life [https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Great-Philosopher-Rediscovering-Wisdom/dp/1587434652/ref=sr_1_4?crid=303EZ8YVC47VE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5ClGw67a4OAxqOlLag_3X9hBblZFxq9ztB10RvHXcjv1KrEjsrZZia1_WSv3TMMFg3Hu0gbcMNZmNtuOSgWLbTMTPNLzYOl1VfSq4F26AD3TGxv_UsCIvCEa7bcEMI59qskyyauh0xirtctn9MQKZlxTxviXrpSUMgZ9LWk4aH_0VmhAO3ocz6BkeymLJ7-sQiWxQYBmi6NlEfOhU_yI4w3mtdtV945BD_xDrWZPPM1bxi3AkIswJMoFVyPRxkEprHyyjDWoGPbh9bIYw7R9f4oYcStLEvKJ_HCI7CPzCUc.8Nm7IqILz65EGTor7jMyHK52xcev-ldoy_nQ2MVogKs&dib_tag=se&keywords=jonathan+pennington&qid=1725556851&sprefix=jonathan+penn%2Caps%2C276&sr=8-4] Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture [https://www.amazon.com/Come-See-Journey-Knowing-Scripture/dp/1433571285/ref=sr_1_2?crid=303EZ8YVC47VE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5ClGw67a4OAxqOlLag_3X9hBblZFxq9ztB10RvHXcjv1KrEjsrZZia1_WSv3TMMFg3Hu0gbcMNZmNtuOSgWLbTMTPNLzYOl1VfSq4F26AD3TGxv_UsCIvCEa7bcEMI59qskyyauh0xirtctn9MQKZlxTxviXrpSUMgZ9LWk4aH_0VmhAO3ocz6BkeymLJ7-sQiWxQYBmi6NlEfOhU_yI4w3mtdtV945BD_xDrWZPPM1bxi3AkIswJMoFVyPRxkEprHyyjDWoGPbh9bIYw7R9f4oYcStLEvKJ_HCI7CPzCUc.8Nm7IqILz65EGTor7jMyHK52xcev-ldoy_nQ2MVogKs&dib_tag=se&keywords=jonathan+pennington&qid=1725556851&sprefix=jonathan+penn%2Caps%2C276&sr=8-2] Small Preaching: 25 Little Things You Can Do Now to Make Your Preaching Better  [https://www.amazon.com/Small-Preaching-Little-Things-Preacher/dp/1683594711/ref=sr_1_5?crid=303EZ8YVC47VE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5ClGw67a4OAxqOlLag_3X9hBblZFxq9ztB10RvHXcjv1KrEjsrZZia1_WSv3TMMFg3Hu0gbcMNZmNtuOSgWLbTMTPNLzYOl1VfSq4F26AD3TGxv_UsCIvCEa7bcEMI59qskyyauh0xirtctn9MQKZlxTxviXrpSUMgZ9LWk4aH_0VmhAO3ocz6BkeymLJ7-sQiWxQYBmi6NlEfOhU_yI4w3mtdtV945BD_xDrWZPPM1bxi3AkIswJMoFVyPRxkEprHyyjDWoGPbh9bIYw7R9f4oYcStLEvKJ_HCI7CPzCUc.8Nm7IqILz65EGTor7jMyHK52xcev-ldoy_nQ2MVogKs&dib_tag=se&keywords=jonathan+pennington&qid=1725556851&sprefix=jonathan+penn%2Caps%2C276&sr=8-5] Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey  [https://www.amazon.com/Reading-New-Testament-Christian-Scripture/dp/0801097924/ref=sr_1_6?crid=303EZ8YVC47VE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5ClGw67a4OAxqOlLag_3X9hBblZFxq9ztB10RvHXcjv1KrEjsrZZia1_WSv3TMMFg3Hu0gbcMNZmNtuOSgWLbTMTPNLzYOl1VfSq4F26AD3TGxv_UsCIvCEa7bcEMI59qskyyauh0xirtctn9MQKZlxTxviXrpSUMgZ9LWk4aH_0VmhAO3ocz6BkeymLJ7-sQiWxQYBmi6NlEfOhU_yI4w3mtdtV945BD_xDrWZPPM1bxi3AkIswJMoFVyPRxkEprHyyjDWoGPbh9bIYw7R9f4oYcStLEvKJ_HCI7CPzCUc.8Nm7IqILz65EGTor7jMyHK52xcev-ldoy_nQ2MVogKs&dib_tag=se&keywords=jonathan+pennington&qid=1725556851&sprefix=jonathan+penn%2Caps%2C276&sr=8-6] “Have You Accepted Jesus as Your Lord and Philosopher?” on The Gospel Coalition [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/jesus-philosopher/] “3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Sermon on the Mount” on The Gospel Coalition [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-things-didnt-know-sermon-mount/] The Human Flourishing podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-flourishing-the-works-of-jonathan-t-pennington/id1535351998] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2T4eOsDX2Y4ne7prh3Olzi]  MIDTOWN RESOURCES Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com [http://MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com] for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans How-to Study the Bible handout [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/559abcdae4b078c942e5c735/t/6596f2377ed7431b86694226/1704391225424/Year+of+Biblical+Literacy+Handout.pdf] How to Study Historical Narrative handout [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/559abcdae4b078c942e5c735/t/65e9d4a6e6522b074261edc8/1709823143130/Year%2Bof%2BBiblical%2BLiteracy%2BNarrative-Ruth4.pdf] How to Study Wisdom Literature handout [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/559abcdae4b078c942e5c735/t/66269a5d541eee7ab763d454/1713805917977/Wisdom%2BHandout%2Bv2.pdf] How to Study the Prophets handout [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/559e8cb1e4b0177c74fe72dc/t/665dd1354e120b22b70a1ad2/1717424438722/Prophets+Handout-V3.pdf] How to Study the Psalms handout [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/559abcdae4b078c942e5c735/t/6682f1703ccc6f298ec25953/1719857521202/Psalms+Handout04-Small-2.pdf] How to Study the Gospels handout [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/557ededee4b02814225eeccc/t/66ba273c4fb86b5c257743e8/1723475775269/The+Gospels+Handout.pdf] SERMONS Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington [https://midtownlexington.com/series/ghostsandancestors] | Downtown [https://midtowndowntown.com/series/ghostsandancestors] | Two Notch [https://midtowntwonotch.com/series/ghostsandancestors] Ruth sermon series - Lexington [https://midtownlexington.com/series/ruth] | Downtown [https://midtowndowntown.com/series/ruth] | Two Notch [https://midtowntwonotch.com/series/ruth] Wisdom sermon series -  Lexington [https://midtownlexington.com/series/wisdom-2024] | Downtown [https://midtowndowntown.com/series/wisdom-2024] | Two Notch [https://midtowntwonotch.com/series/wisdom-2024] How Long O LORD series - Lexington [https://midtownlexington.com/series/habakkuk-2024] | Downtown [https://midtowndowntown.com/series/habakkuk-2024] | Two Notch [https://midtowntwonotch.com/series/habakkuk-2024] The Psalms series -  Lexington [https://midtownlexington.com/series/psalms-2024] | Downtown [https://midtowndowntown.com/series/psalms-2024] | Two Notch [https://midtowntwonotch.com/series/psalms-2024]  The Gospels series - Lexington [https://midtownlexington.com/series/the-gospel-2024] | Downtown [https://midtowndowntown.com/series/the-gospel-2024] | Two Notch [https://midtowntwonotch.com/series/the-gospel-2024] TEXT-IN QUESTIONS Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year. To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655. Music by Levvy and Midtown Music Find out more at Weird Tower Collective [https://weirdtower.com/]