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In this episode of The Good Portion Podcast, Brooke dives into the importance of having a proper process when reading the Bible. She discusses why simply having the Holy Spirit does not guarantee correct interpretation and addresses common pitfalls in Bible study, such as the "fortune cookie" method, overachieving, selective reading, and idolizing theologians. Brooke emphasizes the need for careful, personal engagement with scripture, encouraging listeners to test all teachings against the Word of God. The episode concludes with a reminder that the goal of sound doctrine is to preserve the beauty of God and to foster a deeper relationship with Him.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction and episode overview
• 00:35 – The importance of process in reading scripture
• 01:20 – Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit at the Last Supper
• 03:40 – Why Christians interpret scripture differently
• 05:30 – The necessity of proper interpretation and exegesis
• 09:10 – Common mistakes: “Fortune Cookie” Bible reading
• 13:45 – The “Overachiever” approach and its pitfalls
• 17:05 – The “Golden Corral” (selective reading) method
• 18:45 – Idolizing theologians over personal study
• 20:30 – Encouragement to engage personally with scripture
• 21:50 – Preview of next episode and closing thoughts

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