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

The book addresses the "theological river" that separates modern readers from the original biblical audience. This gap includes differences in culture, language, time, and situation. 🗺️ The Five-Step Interpretive Journey 1. Grasping the Text in Their Town Observe the text carefully.

Identify differences between us and the original audience. Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Rea...

Understanding the "why" behind the "what." The book addresses the "theological river" that separates

Respecting the "circles of context" (verse, chapter, book). if you miss what it said

Determine what the passage meant to the original biblical audience. Focus: Grammar, historical context, and literary genre. 2. Measuring the Width of the River

💡 is the foundation; if you miss what it said , you will never understand what it means .