I developed this method for reading the New Testament in four volumes because I wanted to 1) emphasize the differences in the four Gospels, 2) explore the development of Christianity over the course of the First Century, and 3) encounter the New Testament writings in a more (but not exclusively) chronological order. I hope by now you are beginning to understand the vision and purpose behind this reading plan. Next up we will spend time with Luke, Paul, and the broader Greco-Roman world. [...

When God's Plans Sound Absolutely Absurd What's the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard of an elderly person accomplishing? Running a marathon at 100? Climbing Mount Everest at 80? Going skydiving at 103? Now imagine this: having your first baby at 90. That's the story of Abraham and Sarah – and it's so absurd that their son's name literally means "laughter." Because when God told them the news, they laughed. Not the joyful kind of laughter, but the incredulous kind. The...

After making your way through the writings centered on a Jewish audience and perspective, it's time to move into the next section. [ TL;DR: Mark, Acts 1-12, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Peter ] Volume 2: Ready, Set, Go These next writings focus on the apostle Peter and the rapid spread of the early church. Let's begin with... The Gospel According to Mark While Matthew is the first Gospel account in the biblical order as we know it, Mark's Gospel was likely the first one written. Matthew and...