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Nov 10
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Do Not Just Read the Verse Understand th...

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About this episode
Are you reading the Bible, or are you truly understanding what you’re reading?
One of the biggest mistakes we can make when studying Scripture is taking individual verses out of context. We quote familiar passages, share encouraging promises, and sometimes apply them to our lives without understanding who they were originally written to or what God was communicating.
In today’s episode of ScriptureLinks Daily Dose of Inspiration, we’re examining three important passages:
● 2 Timothy 3:16-17
● Jeremiah 29:10-13
● John 14:2-3
We’ll explore the importance of understanding the original audience, the circumstances surrounding Scripture, and how individual passages fit into the bigger picture of God’s Word.
From Jeremiah’s message to God’s people in Babylonian captivity to Jesus comforting His disciples before His departure, we’ll discover why context changes how we understand Scripture.
The Bible is one unfolding story of God’s love, faithfulness, and redemption.
Don’t just read the verse. Understand the story.
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