Writing on the languages and their acquisition

Essays and encouragement from the ministry — on why the biblical languages matter, and how they're best learned.

Shepherding

Benefits of Learning the Biblical Languages for Pastors

Most of us began Greek and Hebrew because our seminaries made us. Here are four reasons the languages are worth loving for the long haul of pastoral ministry.

January 25, 2023

Speaking biblical languages

Why Actively Use the Biblical Languages? (Part 1)

Luther and Calvin learned Latin by speaking it. What their classrooms knew about language learning — and what it means for Greek and Hebrew today.

January 25, 2023

Speaking biblical languages

Why Actively Use the Biblical Languages? (Part 2: Arguments and Responses)

Common objections to communicative methods for the biblical languages — and why the 'natural method' is far older than its critics believe.

January 25, 2023