15. How to Read the Bible and Lead Better Part 1 w/ Dr. Mark Strauss On this episode, I have the honor of talking with renowned New Testament Scholar, Dr. Mark Strauss. Mark earned his Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen in 1992 and has been teaching New Testament ever since. He has authored approx. 20 books and many more articles. I’ve listed a link to his author page and books in the show notes below. Part One of this conversation with Dr. Strauss begins with the a priori leadership principle of love. Or, as Mark calls it, "The Heart of God Hermeneutic". As he says, "Before we can lead others, we have to love them. Before we cast vision, we need to shepherd people." Want to learn more from Dr. Mark Strauss?  Zondervan Academic has a 12-session online course for a fraction of the price of normal seminary class. Visit Dr. Strauss' class page, Four Portraits, One Jesus. Recommended Resources: Dr. Mark Strauss Amazon Author Page, and Bethel Seminary Page.  Notable works:  Four Portraits, One Jesus,  Introducing Jesus,  Jesus Behaving Badly,  Leadership in Christian Perspective,  The Essential Bible Companion,  How to Read the Bible in Changing Times.