Michael Easley inContext
Michael Easley inContext
Michael Easley
Going Beyond Reading Your Bible with Dr. Benjamin Gladd
41 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 5:00 am.
“Vitamin A Deficiency” – Why Christians Don’t Apply the Bible
Why Another Study Bible? What Makes This One Different
The Problem with Cross References (And Why We Ignore Them)
3 Types of Biblical Connections: Quotes, Allusions, Parallels
Why Allusions Matter More Than You Think
How the New Testament Uses the Old Testament
Fulfillment, Typology, and Understanding Prophecy
Reading the Bible as One Unified Story
A Powerful Example from Mark 1
From Knowledge to Application: Living the Bible
Why Most Christians Stay Stuck
Final Challenge: Stop Observing, Start Participating
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Most Christians read the Bible—but miss what connects it.
In this episode of inContext, Michael Easley sits down with Dr. Benjamin Glad to uncover what many believers overlook: the deep, intentional connections between the Old and New Testaments.
They discuss Connecting Scripture in the New Testament, a unique study Bible that highlights over 3,000 Old Testament allusions embedded in the New Testament—connections that can completely reshape how you read, understand, and apply God’s Word.
If you’ve ever felt like you know the Bible but struggle to live it out, this conversation will challenge and equip you. Because the goal isn’t just more knowledge—it’s transformation.
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Key Topics Covered
Why Christians struggle to apply Scripture
The connection between the Old and New Testaments
Biblical allusions, quotations, and typology explained
How Jesus fulfills Old Testament themes
Why cross-references are underused
Reading the Bible as a unified story
Moving from Bible knowledge to real-life transformation
Links Mentioned:
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament by Dr Gregory Beale and Dr. Benjamin Gladd
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