The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?

The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.

This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.