We Are Reading The New Testament Backwards

We Are Reading The New Testament Backwards

June 23, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how understanding the New Testament requires reading it in the context of the Gospels and Acts before interpreting Paul's letters.

Most of us don’t mean to read the New Testament backwards, but we often start with Paul’s conclusions before we understand the story he was living inside. In this episode, Mark and Dave show how the Gospels and Acts give the framework, while the letters make more sense when they are placed back into the movement story.You’ll hear why this changes how you read Galatians, Romans, disciple-making, conflict, leadership development, and even the growth of Paul himself.If you’ve ever felt pressure to make disciples instantly or felt confused about how the early church actually multiplied, this episode will help you slow down and read the New Testament forward. Save Your Seat for the "Aquila & Priscilla Pattern" 45 Min Zoom Lab next month: ⁠https://covomultipliers.com/s/JKnBpb Find Dave on Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@damillertime⁠⁠⁠⁠ And Mark on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@multiplyingdisciples⁠

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