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In this episode, Pastor Mike answers an important question about interpreting Scripture: how do we know if a Bible promise is meant for a specific group in history or for all believers today?
Using Jeremiah 29:11 as a key example, he explains the importance of understanding historical context, original audience, and authorial intent. While this well-known verse was originally spoken to Judah during the Babylonian exile, Pastor Mike shows how believers today can still draw meaningful and accurate principles from it—without misapplying the text.
This teaching helps you grow in sound biblical interpretation while still being encouraged by the truth of God’s promises for His people today.
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What does it actually look like to live as though God keeps his word? It's not always easy. There is questioning, wrestling and wondering; and sometimes what looks like defeat can be the exact opposite. Ambitious faith perseveres through all of it and can leave a lasting legacy. Learn more about what it means to trust God's promises through The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by his wife, Elisabeth Elliot.
Be sure to request the book The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by Elisabeth Elliot and discover a legacy of ambitious faith.
What does it actually look like to live as though God keeps his word? It's not always easy. There is questioning, wrestling and wondering; and sometimes what looks like defeat can be the exact opposite. Ambitious faith perseveres through all of it and can leave a lasting legacy. Learn more about what it means to trust God's promises through The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by his wife, Elisabeth Elliot.
Be sure to request the book The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by Elisabeth Elliot and discover a legacy of ambitious faith.
