TGC Podcast How to Let Scripture Interpret Scripture
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Mar 13, 2026 Benjamin Gladd, a Biblical theologian who traces New Testament quotations and allusions, joins the conversation. They unpack how to spot direct quotations versus subtle allusions. They trace Old Testament threads through Mark, Acts, Revelation, and 1 Peter. Practical tips for using cross-references and tracing themes to connect Scripture to Christ are highlighted.
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Hidden Old Testament Influence In The New
- The New Testament relies far more on the Old Testament than visible quotations show.
- Benjamin Gladd notes ~350 direct quotations but 6,000–8,000 allusions, so quoted text is only ~5% of OT influence.
Always Read The Old Testament Source First
- When you spot a quotation in the New Testament, go back and read the Old Testament source in its original context.
- Nancy Guthrie instructs to use your Bible margins or cross-references to trace Exodus, Malachi, Isaiah, etc., before interpreting the NT use.
Typology Shapes How We Read Gospel Scenes
- Some allusions function like typology, using Old Testament events to shape how we read New Testament scenes.
- Gladd links Mark 15's darkness to Exodus 10's three-day darkness and the Passover context to show Jerusalem as a new Egypt motif.
