Reading the bible but want to dig deeper? Not sure which translation to use? Got a passage that doesn’t make sense? Can’t understand why ‘that verse’ is even in the bible? David and Jonathan discuss aids to help our understanding of the bible.
In our daily bible reading, some knowledge of the cultural background will enrich our understanding of any passage, although the text as it stands is still God’s all sufficient word to us. References in this episode: Jewish attitudes to Gentiles and Samaritans Colossians 2:15 – Triumph; see also Just a Taste of Heaven (David Petts),…
David talks us through some summaries of the overall message of the bible so we can interpret individual passages in the light of the big picture. See also www.davidpetts.org
Some basic understanding of Bible passages in context will help us to make better sense of our daily Bible reading. Just a simple overview of what books fit in where, and a feel of the history in the bible will help the reader to clarify what God is saying. Your task, should you accept it,…
In “How to get the most out of your daily Bible reading, Part 2” David and Jonathan discuss 7 general principles regarding how God speaks to us today through the Bible. For more information about David Petts visit www.davidpetts.org.