How do you avoid taking Bible verses out of context?

In this episode, Dillon McCurdy and Pastor Drew Rogers continue their series on how to study the Bible by exploring historical, cultural, literary, and biblical context. They discuss how understanding the world behind the text helps believers interpret Scripture more accurately and apply it more faithfully.

Topics include:

• Historical and cultural context
• Jewish customs and traditions
• Literary genres in Scripture
• How prophecy, poetry, and epistles should be read differently
• Why Scripture interprets Scripture
• Practical resources for deeper Bible study

Whether you're just beginning to study the Bible or have been reading it for years, this conversation will help you approach God's Word with greater clarity and confidence.

📖 Resources Mentioned:The New Topical TextbookWarren Wiersbe Bible Study CommentariesR.A. Torrey's "How to Study the Bible"

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Resources from Pastor Ken Schaap:• Spirit Forward Book• GoFindJesus• Prayer Rooms• Shepherd Church

In this episode of In The Midst, we sit down for an interview with Pastor Ken Schaap to begin a new series on the spiritual realm.

Pastor Ken shares biblical insight and real-world ministry experience on topics like spiritual warfare, authority, deliverance, and how believers can walk in freedom.

We talk through:

• What the spiritual realm is
• Why many Christians misunderstand it
• How spiritual battles actually take place
• The role of the heart, belief, and identity
• How to live in authority—not fear

This conversation is both practical and deeply spiritual—focused on helping you grow in your walk with Christ and understand the unseen reality shaping your life.

In Part 4 of our How to Study the Bible series, we dive into one of the most important principles of biblical interpretation: context. It’s easy to take a verse and make it say what we want—but true Bible study requires us to understand what God actually meant.

In this episode, Dillon and Pastor Drew break down how to study Scripture by looking at:

• The immediate context (verses around a passage)
• The chapter context (the flow and theme of a chapter)
• The book context (the purpose and message of the entire book)

We also discuss why Scripture should shape our beliefs—not the other way around—and how to avoid common mistakes like cherry-picking verses or reading the Bible superficially.

Whether you’re new to Bible study or looking to go deeper, this episode will help you read Scripture more faithfully, clearly, and confidently.

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