Taking a verse out of context can completely change its meaning, and sometimes, even its message. In this episode, Dr. David Orges helps Bible teachers and small-group leaders discover how context protects interpretation and deepens understanding.

You’ll learn to recognize the three layers of context — historical, literary, and biblical — and how each one brings clarity to God’s Word. Using familiar examples like Philippians 4:13 and Jeremiah 29:11, David shows how reading the surrounding verses transforms misunderstanding into revelation.

This episode draws from his post Avoiding Misinterpretation: The Importance of Context on the Truth in the Text Blog, offering practical tools to help you interpret Scripture faithfully and teach with confidence.

Because when we understand the context, we uncover the truth that’s always been in the text.