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The Good Portion: How To Study The Bible
Do you know personal Bible study is important, but struggle to carve out the time, or are unsure where to begin? The Good Portion Podcast is here to give you the practical tips and tools you need to connect with the Living God in His Living Word! Learn how to ask the right questions, see the Bible as one big story, and engage the mind in a way that produces lasting heart change. Our time in the Word should feel less like a chore and more like falling in love. You don't have to be a theologian to know Jesus through His Word.You just have to come humble, and come hungry.
The Good Portion: How To Study The Bible
How NOT To Read The Bible
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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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