Father and Joe E311: What the Gospels Presume, and Why Some Things Are Revealed

In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "What the Gospels Presume, and Why Some Things Are Revealed," Father and Joe explore the nature of the Gospels and why certain details are included while others are not. They begin by discussing whether Mary was with Jesus throughout His ministry, examining different perspectives on this topic.
The conversation then turns to the individuals who accompanied Jesus and helped finance His ministry, shedding light on the various supporters and disciples who played a role in His mission.
Father addresses the question of why God doesn't tell us every detail, highlighting the importance of faith and trust in God's plan. He explains that God reveals what is necessary for our salvation and spiritual growth, and that some details are left out to encourage us to seek understanding and engage in intellectual curiosity about the Bible.
The episode emphasizes the need to approach reading the Gospels with an open and curious mind. Father and Joe discuss what the Gospels presume about their readers and how we can apply the lessons and teachings found within them to our own lives.
They also explore the idea that we are more similar to the apostles than we may realize, facing similar challenges and struggles in our own faith journeys.
Father and Joe stress that the Bible always has more to teach those who actively seek it, encouraging listeners to dive deeper into the Scriptures with an open heart and mind.
They conclude the episode by emphasizing that the Holy Spirit will illuminate our understanding if we step into the faith and allow ourselves to be guided by the Spirit's wisdom and insight.
Overall, this episode of Father and Joe offers listeners a deeper understanding of the nature of the Gospels and encourages a thoughtful and curious approach to reading and interpreting the Scriptures.



Episode TimeLine:
00:00 Was Mary With Jesus Throughout His Ministry?
03:02 Who We Know Accompanied Jesus, and Helped Finance His Ministry
04:48 Why Doesn’t God Tell Us Every Detail?
05:58 How to Become Intellectually Curious About the Bible 
09:02 What the Gospels Presume, and Why Some Things Are Revealed
13:14 How To Apply Reading the Gospels in Our Life
14:45 How We Are More Similar to Apostles Than We Realize
16:49 The Bible Always Teaches More to Those Want to Find It
19:02 The Holy Spirit Will Illuminates Us, If We Step Into the Faith





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