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Were the scriptures meant to be read alone or in community? Today we look at how the Church and Christians over the centuries have never read the Bible as an island but part of a the large beautiful work of the gospel since inception.
Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20201122_DaveM.pdf

Message notes in PDF format.

Why are some texts interpreted literally and some generally? At some point when one reads scripture the movement from discovery to discernment must take place. David looks at various levels of context so we can discern different parts of the Bible well.
Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20201115_DaveM.pdf

Message notes in PDF format.

Was scripture always scripture? When did these words get said or written? To help us to allow scripture to impact us with the its message we take a deep dive in understanding where it came from. (Acts 6:1-7)
Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20201108_DaveM.pdf

Message notes in PDF format.

We often hear it said that the Bible has divine power or authority. Whose authority? How do you respond to that? We explore a core idea of what the Scripture is and isn’t so we can read it and make room for it to do its work in us (2 Tim. 3:10-17).
Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20201101_DaveM.pdf

Message notes in PDF format.

Regardless if you’ve read the Bible a lot or just starting to, many people can get stuck wondering if they’re doing it right or missing something along the way. Some of us just want to get the most out of it because we want to grow in following Jesus. Today we kick off a new series helping to see the Bible for what it is and reading it in a way that forms us in the way of Jesus. This intro message helps us frame the Bible like a Story.
Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20201025_DaveM.pdf