May 26, 2026

How NOT to Read the Bible | Don’t Ignore the World Behind the Text

How NOT to Read the Bible | Don’t Ignore the World Behind the Text
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Season 2, Episode 111


In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their Bible interpretation series by exploring one of the most overlooked tools for understanding Scripture: historical and cultural context. The Bible was written to real people in real places facing real circumstances, and ignoring that world can easily lead modern readers toward confusion or misapplication. Along the way, they ask an important question: how much background information is actually necessary for understanding the Bible?


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