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Continue reading →: Interpret Literarily Part 2Interpretation Matters Series, Part 8 In the previous article, we began a journey through the Bible’s major literary genres. We covered the basics of interpreting narrative and Old Testament law. Today we continue our journey, trekking through the vistas of poetry, prophecy, and New Testament letters. Poetry Poetry is one…
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Interpretation Matters Series, Part 7 Over 250 bird species use the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, making it one of the greatest bird refuges in the world. Because I live a short drive from the refuge, my own backyard boasts a pleasant variety of birds—from large hawks to tiny gem-like…
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Continue reading →: Interpret ContextuallyInterpretation Matters Series, Part 6 Sweat runs down his face. He rests the barbell on the stand. Just one more set. Just one more set, he thinks through labored breaths.He glances at the tattoo on his left shoulder: “4:13” in dark ink and stylized font. “I can do this,” he…
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Continue reading →: Interpret by IntentInterpretation Matters Series, Part 5 “I know God’s going to bring my children back to me,” he said. It was difficult for me to hold back a grimace. He’d been divorced, and his children had been estranged from him for years. Yet he exuded confidence that God would reunite him…
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Continue reading →: Interpret GrammaticallyInterpretation Matters Series Part 4 If you know me, you’re probably not shocked that I’m something of a grammar nerd. I want you to be a grammar nerd, too! OK, you don’t have to be a grammar nerd, but you do need grammar to study the Bible. Grammar is powerful.…
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