In this foundational episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Josh Brown equip Christians with essential hermeneutical tools to interpret Scripture accurately and build biblical confidence for real-world application. Moving beyond surface-level Bible reading, they reveal why understanding HOW to read God's Word transforms your entire spiritual journey.

The conversation begins with a crucial distinction: the Bible is written FOR you but not necessarily TO you. This principle alone prevents countless misinterpretations, from thinking God wants you to slaughter Canaanites to believing Jeremiah 29:11 was written directly to 21st-century Christians. Understanding original audience, historical context, and authorial intent changes everything about how we approach Scripture.

What You'll Discover:

✅ The critical importance of choosing an accurate, understandable translation (and why newer manuscripts often provide better accuracy than KJV)

✅ How to interpret Scripture with Scripture—using clear passages to illuminate unclear ones

✅ The doctrine of Sola Scriptura and why God's Word alone is our final authority

✅ Distinguishing descriptive texts (what happened) from prescriptive texts (what we should do)

✅ The dangerous practice of eisegesis—inserting your meaning into Scripture instead of extracting God's meaning

✅ Why context is king: understanding author's intent, historical setting, and original audience perspective

✅ The SOAP method (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) for transformative Bible study

Related Scripture Study:

📖 Luke 14:25-27 – Jesus on the cost of discipleship (the "hate your parents" passage explained)

📖 Jeremiah 29:11 – God's plans for Israel in exile (and what it teaches about His character)

📖 Romans 12:2 – Being transformed by renewing your mind

📖 Philippians 4:13 – Paul's contentment in all circumstances (not your gym motivation)

📖 2 Timothy 2:15 – Being a worker approved by God who correctly handles the Word

This episode provides the foundational tools necessary for the entire "Think Like Jesus" course series. As Pastor Daniel explains, these hermeneutical principles act as "rocket fuel" for spiritual growth, transforming handicapped Bible reading into exponential understanding and application.

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