Grasping God's Word: A Hands-on Approach To Rea... May 2026

Respecting the "circles of context" (verse, chapter, book).

Pinpoint obstacles like Old Covenant vs. New Covenant or cultural norms. Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Rea...

Recognizing why we cannot simply "plug and play" every verse. 3. Crossing the Theological Bridge Action: Look for universal theological principles. Respecting the "circles of context" (verse, chapter, book)

How does the New Testament clarify or modify this Old Testament truth? 5. Grasping the Text in Our Town Action: Apply the principle to our modern lives. Goal: Live out the meaning in a contemporary context. Respecting the "circles of context" (verse

Identify differences between us and the original audience.

Find the timeless truth within the specific historical context.