Have you ever opened your Bible, read a verse, and thought, "I have no idea what that means"?

You are not alone. Many of us stop studying because we are afraid of getting it wrong. We assume we need a seminary degree or a pastor standing next to us to understand God’s Word.

But the truth is, God wants to be understood.

In this episode of the D.E.E.P. Dive series, we are tackling the second "E" in our framework: Interpretation.

Join me as I share a simple story about a misunderstood text message that changed my perspective on context, and learn the 3-step tool to help you uncover the true meaning of any passage.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "Text Message" Mistake: Why reading a verse out of context causes panic.

• The Foundation: What Ephesians 1 tells us about God's desire to be known.

• The 3 C's of Interpretation:

• Context: The importance of "scrolling up."

• Connection: Letting Scripture interpret Scripture.

• Consultation: When (and how) to use commentaries.

• Your "Scripture Detective" Challenge: A simple exercise to try this week.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Free Download: The "3 C's" Interpretation Worksheet – A fill-in-the-blank guide to use during your study time.

• Online Resources:

  www.Biblestudytools.com,

  www.biblehub.com, 

  www.enduringword.com,

  Matthew Henry Commentary

Next Steps:

• Follow: Join us next week as we move from our heads to our hearts with "E" for Embrace.

• Get the Freebie: Download your worksheet at www.hercherishedword.com

Let’s Connect: 

Website: www.hercherishedword.com