Episode 119
You know that Bible verse you love? The one you’ve heard quoted over and over again?
What if you’ve never actually read what comes before it…or after it, for that matter?
There’s a Bible study mistake that’s incredibly easy to make because it can happen even when we’re faithfully reading God’s Word. We find a meaningful verse, pull it out, and focus on what it seems to say on its own. But Scripture was never meant to be read one verse at a time, disconnected from the words surrounding it.
In this episode, we’re diving into another key part of our signature Dissect & Digest Bible study method: learning to slow down and read the context of a Bible passage. You’ll see why the verses surrounding a familiar passage of Scripture matter and how paying attention to the bigger picture can change the way you understand what you’re reading.
If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Bible more accurately, understand Scripture in context, avoid taking Bible verses out of context, or move beyond simply reading familiar verses, this episode will give you a simple habit to start practicing the next time you open your Bible.
Because sometimes the verse you’ve been reading for years has more to say when you finally read the rest of the story.
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