3 - When Interpretation Goes Off Track
How to Read & Study Your Bible
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What happens when we bring our own meaning into the Bible instead of drawing meaning from it? In this session, Dr. Joel highlights how easily interpretation can go wrong without proper context. Using real examples and Scripture, he exposes the dangers of reading through a purely personal lens and calls us back to careful, faithful study.
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4 - Foundations That Shape Interpreta...
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5 - Why Context Shapes Meaning
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6 - Tracing Scripture Across the Story
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