Knowledge and understanding are not necessarily the same thing. A person can have great knowledge even about God's Word and yet lack understanding. Jesus frequently commented on the religious leaders of his day concerning this very truth.

To move from knowledge to understanding we need to apply the Truth Test, to what we think and examine how it lines up with the fullness of God’s Word. This week on our Pathways to Knowing God and Making Him known, we will explore practical ways to ensure we have a correct understanding of God's Word. In this study we will learn the difference between Projection and Revelation.

Projection is the process of "eisegesis" (to write in) where we imprint our worldview, opinion or wants onto a passage of Scripture. Projection imports a persons subjective interpretations on the passage of Scripture, often disregarding the overall context and the balance that is found in other passages of Scripture.

Revelation is found through "exegesis" (to draw out). Which means to allow the text to speak in context and in harmony with other scriptures to reveal meaning, understanding and application.

We have a Resource Guide below to help you develop your time with the Lord and to equip you to seek Biblical revelation and guard against projecting our thoughts onto our understanding of Scripture. Click on the link in the section below to download the Pathways Scripture Exploration Guide.

Join us this week as as we walk the Pathway of Understanding, on the Pathway to Knowing God and Making Him Known!