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Summary
Hey Mama bears (and Papa Bears too!), let’s talk about something super important—how we read the Bible. It’s not just about opening the pages and hoping for a divine light bulb moment. Nope! If we’re not careful, we can end up twisting Scripture to say what we want it to say instead of what God actually meant.That’s why we’re diving into biblical interpretation—what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts both our faith and our kids’. We’re navigating the difference between Exegesis (drawing out what Scripture actually says) and Eisegesis (reading our own ideas into Scripture). The truth is, we all have biases, and if we don’t recognize them, we might end up just looking for verses to back up what we already believe instead of letting God shape our beliefs in the first place.
And let’s be real—sometimes we get stuck in our own echo chambers. That’s why we need honest, truth-loving friends who challenge us to see Scripture clearly, even when it’s uncomfortable. (Yes, that means being open to correction.) We’ll also unpack how to find theological principles in Scripture and apply them to life today—because let’s face it, human nature hasn’t changed much since biblical times. The same struggles, the same need for God. Our goal? To teach our kids how to read the Bible wisely, grounding their faith in truth, not trends.
So grab your coffee, cozy up, and join us as we chat about how biblical interpretation can shape not only our personal faith but also the next generation. Because if we don’t teach them how to handle Scripture rightly, the world will be more than happy to teach them how to do it wrong. Let’s get equipped, Mama Bears!
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Main Points Covered
- Exegesis vs Eisegesis
- How does what’s being said relate to the original audience?
- What are the differences between the original audience and us?
- What is the theological principle within the text?
- How does this principle fit within the rest of the Bible?
- How should christians today live out this principle?
- What if we disagree?
People and Resources Mentioned
- Grasping God’s Word by Duvall & Hays
- Bible Hub
- Logos Bible Study Software
- 2 Timothy 2:15
- John 16:13
Quotable Quotes
The word of God does not submit to the world; the world submits to the word. - Amy Davison Share on X Theological principles are like logic; they are discovered, not created, ensuring our interpretations remain rooted in truth. - Amy Davison Share on X If you are breathing, you are in full-time ministry. Some of the most amazing work of God happens not within a church but in daily life settings like offices and cubicles. - Amy Davison Share on X
We are all in this together, so sometimes our posts are a bit of all of us.
MB,
While these basic concepts are laudable – everyone knows them – and claims to apply them – yet comes to often vastly and even contradictory conclusions…. Even to the extent of disfellowshipping one another – and, historically, murdering one another – all in the name of Jesus of Nazareth….
It is evident then that something is broken in the larger process.
Will you make people aware of the short-comings of what are being proffered as ideals – that if only we would neatly apply, would make the world right (as the above post advocates)??
Perhaps a whole new approach??
Best,
Greg
Thank you for your podcasts and materials presented on the website. My husband and I are grandparents to two beautiful children but their parents are divorced and they’re growing up in both households with no regards for biblical teaching. My daughter, their mother, has turned away from the Lord. I would love to hear more from people who have navigated situations such as this. The parents share custody and my daughter has the children every other week. During that time, we share whenever we get a chance but neither child wants to go to church with us (ages 6 & 7). We pray for them daily.