We would never open a letter halfway through, read one sentence, and confidently claim to know everything the writer meant. Yet it is surprisingly easy to approach the Bible that way. Every verse of Scripture has a context. Understanding that context helps us hear what God has actually revealed rather than unintentionally placing our own ideas into the text. You do not need a theology degree to begin reading the Bible carefully. A few simple questions can make an enormous difference…

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