Dr. Erik Eklund and Tashara AngelleHave you ever read the Bible and thought, "I have no idea what this is talking about?" Well, you're not alone. The Scriptures are a beautiful, historic, living, and complex collection of ancient texts. As Christians we believe that the Bible is the authoritative witness to the Word of God, Jesus Christ, given for us to "hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them" (as the famous prayer goes). How do we do those things? How do we discern what the Bible means and how it illuminates our lives? If you've missed a class or are looking for its resources, go check out our adult formation page. Also, we're recording a follow-up podcast episode every week which you can find on Spotify, Apple, or watch on Youtube. Be sure to like and subscribe!Programing note: there is a section missing from this recording due to a technical failure. I'll be including some resources here to fill in the gaps.00:00 - Intro01:20 - What are the Scriptures?02:56 - Is the Bible divine, inspired, incarnate, literary?05:20 - Which books count?07:24 - Which translation?12:04 - Exegesis vs Eisegesis16:21 - What did the authors intend?19:25 - Biblical Inerrancy21:43 - Historical Exegesis27:01 - Plain Reading of Scripture30:32 - What does the bible say about slavery?33:31 - Nationalism and Violence35:35 - What does the bible say about money, debt forgiveness, and economic justice?41:48 - Patriarchy in the Bible45:17 - Other ways to read the Bible52:02 - Wrapping Up