Ever read a Bible verse and thought, “Huh. That’s weird”? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Binmin Podcast, we uncover 3 of the most common wrong ways people read the Bible—and then show you 3 right ways to approach God’s Word that could totally change your life. Whether you’re just starting out or want to deepen your faith, this episode will help you read the Bible with clarity, confidence, and connection to Jesus.
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0:00 – INTRO
1:04 – 3 WRONG WAYS TO READ THE BIBLE
1. Treating the Bible like it is just mythology
2. Reading the Bible atomistically (without context)
3. Reading the Bible for life hacks
6:00 – 3 RIGHT WAYS TO READ THE BIBLE
1. Instead of mythology… Read the Bible as our authority
(2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16)
2. Instead of reading atomistically… Read in context as one big story
3. Instead of reading for life hacks… Read with a God-centered focus.
12:09 – HOW TO START READING THE BIBLE THE RIGHT WAY
3 questions:
1. What’s the context?
2. What does this show me about God?
3. How does this point to Jesus?
13:23 – WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP?
Pick one book of the Bible to read this month
14:55 – THANK YOU & WRAP-UP
Link to Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell’s Evidence that Demands a Verdict: https://a.co/d/bzc5uLe