What if mission isn’t just one theme in the Bible — but the very framework that holds the whole story together?In this episode of Oak Hill College’s Deep Roots Podcast, Chris Howles is joined by Revd Dr Christopher J. H. Wright, one of the world’s leading Old Testament scholars and a key voice in global mission theology. Together, they explore what it means to read Scripture through a missional lens — seeing the Bible not as a collection of disconnected texts, but as the unfolding story of the God who is on mission to redeem the world.
What if mission isn’t just one theme in the Bible — but the very framework that holds the whole story together?
In this episode of Oak Hill College’s Deep Roots Podcast, Chris Howles is joined by Revd Dr Christopher J. H. Wright, one of the world’s leading Old Testament scholars and a key voice in global mission theology. Together, they explore what it means to read Scripture through a missional lens — seeing the Bible not as a collection of disconnected texts, but as the unfolding story of the God who is on mission to redeem the world.
Chris Wright reflects on the newly released second edition of The Mission of God, first published 20 years ago and now widely used as a core text in theological education around the world. He explains why mission is not something the church does occasionally, but something the church is, and why every Christian is called to participate in God’s purposes — wherever they are.
From Luke 24 to Genesis, from Israel’s calling to the Great Commission, this conversation offers deep biblical insight alongside practical wisdom for pastors, leaders, students, and anyone who wants their life to count within God’s great story.
Whether you preach, teach, lead, or simply read the Bible devotionally, this episode will reshape how you see Scripture — and your place within it.
🎙️ In This Episode
- What it means to read the Bible as one unified mission story
- Why mission is not just an activity but the reason the church exists
- A missional reading of Luke 24 and the Old Testament
- How pastors and churches can move beyond a once-a-year “mission Sunday”
- Key updates in the second edition of The Mission of God
- Why every Christian is a “mission partner” — wherever they live and work
👤 About the Guest: Chris Wright
Revd Dr Christopher J. H. Wright is an Old Testament scholar, author, and international ambassador for Langham Partnership, a global ministry founded by John Stott to equip church leaders in the Majority World through theological education, preaching, and literature.
He has taught in India and the UK, served at All Nations Christian College, and written extensively on mission, Scripture, and biblical theology.
📚 Featured Books
- The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative (2nd Edition)
- The Great Story and the Great Commission
- Numerous other works on biblical theology, mission, and ethics
🔗 Helpful Links
- 🌍 Langham Partnership: https://langham.org
- 📖 Chris Wright’s website (books, sermons, articles): https://christopherjwright.com
- 🎓 Oak Hill College: https://www.oakhill.ac.uk
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