David Housholder Opens the Greek New Testament to Everyday Believers, One Word a Day

 

Brian From talks with author David Housholder about his new devotional, 365 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know. David, who spent seven years as a research assistant to Frederick Danker on the standard New Testament Greek lexicon (BDAG), explains why he wanted to give everyday believers access to the original language. Each daily entry offers a Greek word, an easy pronunciation, a Bible verse, historical background, a devotional, and a prayer, with no experience needed. Using basileia, “kingdom,” as an example, he shows how Greek enriches our understanding of God’s reign breaking into everyday life, not just a place we go after death. David explains the difference between Koine and modern Greek, encourages listeners that this is the “golden age of Bible study” for ordinary people, and describes his “what and so what” approach: understand what the original author meant, then apply it faithfully. He also offers encouragement to Brian’s son, who is taking Greek 101 in college.