Word Girl Walkthrough: How to Actually Read the Bible—Not Just Guess
Let's Talk About What it Means to Be "Exegetical"
Hey, friend! You ever crack open your Bible, read a verse, and immediately wonder, “What did I just read? Am I missing something?” Girl, we’ve all been there.
If you’ve ever wished for a Bible study cheat code or a “how-to” that doesn’t require a seminary degree (or seventeen highlighters), pull up a chair. This is your official Word Girl Walkthrough on exegesis… the art of actually getting what God is saying, not just what we hope He’s saying.
What is Exegesis? (And No, It’s Not a Dinosaur)
Exegesis is a big word for a simple idea: drawing out the real meaning of the Bible. It means letting the text speak for itself finding out what it meant back then before we decide what it means for us today.
The opposite is eisegesis… that’s when you read your own opinions, drama, or TikTok theology INTO the passage. We don’t do that here!
Why Does Exegesis Matter?
It keeps you from twisting scripture to fit your feelings or situation (been there, regretted that).
It helps you live and teach God’s Word with confidence and integrity.
It honors the Author: both God and the person who first wrote it down.
Your Step-by-Step Word Girl Walkthrough: Exegesis in Real Life
Let’s actually do this together using Philippians 4:6–7. Get comfy, coffee in one hand, Bible in the other. Here we go:
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