Many walk away from faith because they misunderstand the Bible. In this message, we’ll explore how to read Scripture the way Jesus did faithfully, thoughtfully, and as the story that points us to Him.

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Reading: Matthew 5-7

Discussion Questions:

Have you ever encountered a Bible passage that made you uncomfortable or caused you to question your faith?
Why do you think it’s so important to understand the context, authorship, and audience when reading the Bible? Can you think of examples where misunderstanding Scripture could lead to unhealthy beliefs or practices?
What does it mean to you that Jesus “fulfilled” the Scriptures rather than abolishing them? How does this shape the way you approach difficult passages in the Bible?
The sermon mentioned two extremes in reading the Bible: “figurative only” vs. “literal only”. Have you ever leaned toward one of these extremes in your own Bible reading? What did you learn from that experience?