The Public Reading of Scripture

In this episode, Gabriel Rutledge explores the life and legacy of John Wycliffe — the “Morning Star of the Reformation” — and his conviction that the Word of God should be read and understood by every believer. Through historical insight and biblical reflection, we uncover how Wycliffe’s translation of the Bible into English and his call for public Scripture reading became an antidote to doctrinal error and heresy in a time when truth was confined to the clergy.

We’ll examine how communal reading of Scripture not only preserves theological integrity but also revives faith, exposes false teaching, and re-centers God’s people on His Word. This message reminds us that when the Bible is hidden, error thrives—but when it’s proclaimed aloud, light breaks through darkness.

Key themes:

The historical impact of John Wycliffe’s translation work

Why public reading of Scripture matters in every generation

How biblical literacy safeguards the Church from deception

Parallels between medieval and modern challenges to truth

📖 “The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” — Psalm 119:130