How NOT to Read the Bible | Don’t Read Verses in Isolation

Season 2, Episode 113

In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series on common mistakes in Bible interpretation by examining the importance of literary context. Scripture was not originally written as isolated verses but as letters, narratives, poems, and arguments that unfold over time. The discussion explores why some of the most frequently quoted passages in the Bible—including Philippians 4:13, Matthew 7:1, Romans 8:28, and the Great Commission—are often misunderstood when separated from the flow of the surrounding text. Along the way, the episode highlights how chapter divisions can sometimes obscure an author's intended argument, why biblical structure matters, and how readers can learn to follow an author's train of thought rather than treating verses as standalone quotations. The conversation concludes with practical suggestions for reading larger portions of Scripture at a time and developing a deeper appreciation for the Bible as a unified story centered on Christ.

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