This makes me think of our recent trip to see the ark encounter . As we walked close to the ark all I could think about was how God's hands were all over Noah's life. Putting God first and following is words was so apparent to me.
My sister and brother in law visited the ark encounter for the second time a few weeks ago. She told me all about it. It’s definitely on my bucket list!
I think you are very smart in putting this video out right now with everything going on. People and can run to a passage in scripture and be quick to say “well you see?! It says so right here!” but take it out of context and as if they know Gods actual plans. Thanks for sharing your insights and wisdom Faith. I hear a deeper message between your words! ❤❤
I stopped reading my Bible for years over translation. Lot of pastors are KJV only. I finally decided it doesn't matter and I can understand the NLT/ESV better. I'm a woman and just want the jist of what is going on in the book. I do have questions after reading Judges wow what a book!!!! I don't worry about misinterpreting any scripture anymore I just try to make time for it.
And what I have learned from experience is that whenever I have interpreted scripture in a wrong or incomplete way I feel this wrestling within myself to research the passage more and to see what others say about this passage. God is good so now whenever I feel that tugging in my heart I take that cue to research more thoroughly. Thanks Faith!
Solo hablo español pero veo los vídeos con subtítulos y este lo vi 2 veces y bien lento para entender el verdadero mensaje , gracias que gran enseñanza, he visto varios videos tuyos gracias de corazón
Your enthusiasm and desire to know the Word is so encouraging and invigorates my study. I’ll never be a biblical scholar but I desire to know and understand and live His Word. Thanks Faith!
Thank you so much, this was a message that was right on time. I cant wait to dive deeper into your channel and use it to help me dive deeper into the bible. Much love to your channel and community! ❤
You’re writing a book?!!! How exciting~! I definitely want to be among the first to put my name on that list. I have learned so much from you already. Excited for a book!
Faith… I just everything about you. You have no idea how timely this video is for me. I’m a Patreon and I got the Bible boot camp but have not have the time to fully commit to a schedule and that’s what want to do. Systematically! I’m going to target now to buck up the book you recommended and starting boot camp today!!!!!! Love you God bless
Hi Faith! Sometimes is better to know how not to do something to then do it well. Can you make a video with examples on how not to do exegesis? What are things we need to avoid doing and what to do instead. Thank you!
wow awesome video! I wasn't sure what I would think and at one point almost clicked off but you reeled me back in and I'm glad I stayed! I think it had great balance in telling people to jump in and do it with some explanation on how to do it properly. I also really loved how you reminded me that the bible is about God and he is the main Character! Thanks Faith! Blessings.
Bravo Faith on your courage about pastors warning against us to interpret for ourselves. With proper exegesis education - which you are providing - we are walking in step with the Holy Spirit. Keep up the great work with Jesus. And bravo to the book. I’ve long prayed for that for you. Go deep on that. We need more in-depth Bible study.
Faith, I want you to know that your videos lately have SO encouraged me. It's incredible how far I've come in my Bible studies because of your faithfulness to God's Word
Lord Jesus give me grace and endurance as I struggle to provide for my children as a single mother. Both of my sons are special needs so they require much from me. I’m constantly faced with financial hardships but my faith in you Lord Jesus is strong. Even as I struggle to pay rent every month and I struggle to buy groceries for my children, and as I struggle to do it all. I KEEP FAITH in you LORD. I know a blessing is on the way. 💕
I’m going to say as much as a word on a post can say… this… your teaching, your videos, book recommendations was that I needed and they are a huge blessing….has helped me more than I can say here. I’m praying about your boot camp. 😘
This was so good, didn't want it to end! Keep sharing about God's Word, as it is so encouraging. Your channel is such a blessing. It gets me more excited every time to dig deeper into God's Word. Yay, that would be great to have your book! Blessings!✝️
I can say that I didn't know the the types of literature or much about the cultural background of the bible. I am an older person learning God's message to uz. I thank you for giving me more insight to studying the Word and how to listen to a pastor's or biblical teacher's message for truth. I would look forward to reading a book written by you. Peace and blessings to you.
Growing up I read the story of Jacob and Esau so many times. And oh how wrong I was with what happened. I stand-in awe of whom God uses . Jacob a trickster a deceiver really but God used him. I have learned so much in the last year because God used you to inspire me to study his word . Thank you Faith for being faithful
Esau is the deceiver 😅 Romans 9:13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. All the nations from before are here now, esau is the so called “white” man and woman they have deceived and continue to deceive that’s why when Yahawashi so called “christ” comes back he will destroy and enslave all the other nations except the true biblical Israelites which are the so called “blacks hispanics/latinos & native Americans” Revelation 13:10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. Obadiah 1:3 The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground? Obadiah 1:4 Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord.
I really needed to hear your message. I've been studying the Bible deeply and wondering if am doing it right. This really put it into perspective for me and gave me a touchstone to come back too. Thank you so much for all you do
Thank you Faith for a very important message, this really hit me hard! Still some time ago i was so afraid to do some deep Bible study just because I was so afraid that I´m going to interpret it the wrong way. But then I stopped myself and thought, which is going to do me more harm, the fact that i maybe dont get all the words right or the fact that I let the fear keep me away from God´s word? So i got a few good Bible study tools, been listening to some great pastors and really been diving in deep. And it´s been giving me so much! At the moment I study theology at the open uni, exegesis at the moment and it´s been so interesting! It really has opened a new door for me, like a new set of fresh eyes on how to see things. Blessings Faith, can´t wait for your book to come out!
Thank you so much for the D.A. Carson book rec...I'm only on page 34..."dynamis", yep, 🤯!! I feel like I am in a seminar reading this book, which is fantastic. It is incredibly applicable!!
Absolutely fantastic message. I wish this were common knowledge to all humans. Or the church led this way more often. The Bible isn't just for Sundays. Take time to not just quickly read, but dig into it. The message of don't put yourself in the story, chefs kiss. It's not just for America it's universal, double chefs kiss. I wish more people really knew Jesus (I'm just coming back to him within the last year) and not just Sunday school stories (which can be great don't get me wrong) there's just so much goodness and it makes my life feel meaningful and beautiful. The Bible is big and can be intimidating, but knowing the pieces and context helps SO much. Thank you for your words ❤️
Thank you! Always enjoy your videos and your heart for teaching others how to study God’s word! I signed up for your Bible Study Bootcamp! Thanks for the discount code! 😄❤️ I’ve been enjoying the Grace Reading Plan videos!
Video idea: we know we are saved through faith by grace no question, so thoughts on the passages that talk about being judged by deeds, not condemned I know, but judged….
After watching this I purchased one of eight in the Bible Knowledge Commentary set. Interestingly Nancy Guthrie’s books you also mentioned correlate 3 of the BNC books. For instance the History BNC book talks about the same books of the Bible as Nancy’s Son of David. I love it when resources match up like this!
Another Bible Study Skill is Reading the Letter (Epistles) as a Letter (Message) from Beginning to the End. Don't get caught up with verses & chapters that were inserted by printing. For example, putting on the armour of God is being in Christ
Girlfriend! I’ll proud buy your book! You are why I’m doing my independent Bible study. I’m not using the Bible like a crystal ball. Though sometimes the Bible will say something that e plains or sheds light on something in my life which I don’t take as coincidental. When it is meant to be, it is meant to be. Awesome! My life is better because of time spent in Bible study. Oh! How about a special bookmark for your future book!! Great video!! Thank you!!
I’ve noticed when I study I rely on Commentary for my note taking, usually word by word.. often. Do you think your Boot Camp would help me be more comfortable and confident to interpret scripture on my own? Things just don’t pop out to me in an obvious way like the commentaries make it, and I’m worried to misinterpret myself.
Hi Faith, love your channel, thank you so much for all you do. I was interested to find out more about your Bible Bootcamp but I could find the link sorry. Could you possibly provide it for me. God Bless you
The encouraging thing about true bible study is the fact that God knows your heart. He knows your longing and intent when studying scripture. Pray before your study, that the Holy Spirit would make it come alive and be clear to you. He is the helper. You’ll never be able to interpret the word of God by leaving God out of the interpretation. The important thing is that you humbly go at it with the seeking heart, and allow God to be your teacher. The fact that you’re taking the time to study the Word shows that you find important. He will bless your effort.
It’s not written to us but it is written for us. So just make sure you know who is being written to. The Day of the Lord already happened because it was told to people who lived long ago and Jesus told them when it would happen. That’s how you know you’re reading in context.
I wish you would think about doing a 4th of your courses such as definitions or devotions or word studies for free for us moms/dads that stay home with kids and not working. That would be amazing.
Jen Wilkin talks about this in her book “Women of the Word,” specifically in the beginning she explains how people read the Bible wrong. It was the first time someone had plainly explained how the Bible is for me, but it’s not about me.
Thank you for this video, I was wondering if you can make a study on the trinity or a video explaining the trinity or books you recommend to read on the topic
My thing is I need to read and interpret in community. I'm not afraid of making mistakes anymore because I want my brother and sister to say "But also...".
This is good. My question is, the scriptures that tells us God knows all the hairs on our head etc, should that be taken to mean personally though? Isnt that how we get our identity in God and not the world?
You say a lot that Jesus is speculated in the OT. Was reading in Leviticus about the requirements of the high priests and totally realized they are eluding to Jesus. Let me know if you see that same thing.
I want to say that my sister told me that she gave up all her cartoon dvds just to truly follow JESUS because she thinks that they’re “idols” that will hinder her walk with Jesus and my mother said that someone’s misleading her
I'm still watching, but I am CRAVING for you to tell your followers that the Holy Spirit leads us to correctly discern His Word. We will see...! Bible study and commentary on Bible study should be Biblically based. Sometimes the best place to start is just simply with prayer and reading - exegesis and word studies are more advanced for people who need a simple understanding of God and His plan and His work --> which is where most people are. ❤
My questoin is somewhere i read theres going to be a false god calling himslef god sitting in the temple of god and in reeatoins that Jesus will be on the earth for 1000 years. How will we know the difference
_John 14:26 But _*_the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost,_*_ whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you._ _John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments._ _John 14:16 _*_And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;_* _John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you._ _John 14:18 _*_I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you._*
Is it ok that I am reading the NLT version?? I have tried other versions but I like how it’s so easy to read. My mom is old school and says it’s too watered down and summarized. I would love some opinions from others.
From what I’ve learned in the past few years from Faith and other online teachers, how you approach the Bible is more important than the version you read. If the NLT is the version that will keep you coming back, then that’s your starting point. You can still do word studies or even translation comparisons (using BibleHub) of longer passages while using NLT. It’s about seeking truth and being open to continuing to learn.
In a situation like yours, I'd use it alongside something like the NASB or ESV, so you get both the ease of understanding from the NLT, and the unvarnished truth of stricter translations.
Hey just wanted to let you know that you have someone impersonating you I think. I got a really weird comment on one of your posts acting like you with the same name and profile picture but it didn’t sound anything like you. It was trying to get me to call someone. Maybe you should warn people not to fall for stuff like that. The only difference is in their name the “to” is capitalized.
Interpretation will always be to some degree subjective. Otherwise, we wouldn't have hundreds of denominations, some having split over even very small interpretive disagreements. Then you have differences in the early manuscripts, new manuscript discoveries, likely scribal errors and omissions, and idioms and other subtleties of meaning that don't always neatly translate to our language and culture. Even scholars who devote their lives to scriptural study sometimes have disagreements. Growing up Catholic, I always was being told that the problem with Protestantism was that with no central guiding authority, you end up with millions of individual popes putting their own spin on the texts. Not wrong. But of course, that doesn't mean the single Catholic view is the only view either. Just ask an Eastern Orthodox, and he'll be happy to tell you all the ways Catholics get it wrong, while a Lutheran will tell them they're both wrong, and a Southern Baptist might criticize all three. Overall, then, it seems maybe a little too easy or convenient to ascribe to God or "the enemy" the meanings we center on. In the end, no one is completely free of confirmation bias.
I always think of it this way: just as in the US we have the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution (could you imagine what this country would look like if the interpretation was left up to its citizens individually???), the Bible has/needs its official interpreter, which is the Church who gave us the Bible.
A massive thing that needs to be addressed right at the start of anyone's walk with the Lord, is that the Bible is a dispensational Book. This means that the Lord has dispensed different laws and obligations to different people over different time periods. Old testament and New testament are already two obvious 'divisions' in the Bible. But the biggest example is the fact that old testament Jewish salvation was salvation through faith and works, whereas salvation in the new testament Church Age (us, now) is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). Many Christians break their spiritual necks nowadays by wrongly dividing Scripture, or by a pastor telling them the wrong Gospel for our time (classic example, Matt 24 - this is not addressed to us in the Church Age!). Scripture is meant to be divided... correctly! Friends, if you believe you can lose your salvation, then please be comforted that once you are saved, you're ALWAYS saved, and nobody can pick us out of His hand! (John 10:28)
OK... wow. Thank you Jesus for this video. Sister, I am currently studying to become a christian religions teacher but ... the methods we learn at uni are literally not giving credits to God as the ultimate author of the Bible (historically-critical method). That means, the bible is interpreted literally through a secular/atheistic lense. I understand that humans have to do this to understand religions, especially in a science-based environment like uni. They have to divide faith anf religion. It's much spiritual walfare tho! Well, I have to go through this now to finish my studies, and I am trusting God with my whole heart to lead me. Whatever it takes to fulfill the calling he has for me, I am his vessel. Please whoever reads this, remember me in a prayer ❤️ Love you all and God bless you, he is for us.
