Is the Bible a black-and-white rulebook, or is it a prism that only makes sense when held up to the light of Christ?In this episode of Pocket Theology, Pastor Jason and the team dive back into the letter to the Philippians to tackle some of the "messy" parts of faith. They discuss the tension between human logic and ancient Hebrew thought, the history of Biblical inerrancy, and why we often feel the need to be "relentlessly right" instead of "endlessly curious."The heart of the conversation lands on Philippians 4:4-7. While many use the verse "do not be anxious" as a spiritual reprimand, the team reframes it through the lens of gentleness and Koinonia (fellowship).In this episode, we discuss:The Prism of Scripture: Why Jesus is the ultimate lens through which we must read the Bible.The "Maraminate" of Anxiety: A look at the Greek roots of worry and why it feels like a whirlpool.Gentleness to All: How to meet others (and ourselves) in our brokenness without shame.The Road to Emmaus: Why Jesus gets "low" to meet us where we are, rather than demanding we have it all figured out.Whether you’re a long-time believer or just starting to explore the story of Jesus, this episode is a reminder that you don't need a doctorate to be loved by God. It’s okay to say, "I don't know," and it's okay to still be growing.Scripture Mentioned: Philippians 1, Philippians 4:1-11, Acts 16, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 11:28.To connect, email [email protected] (zionclearlake.org/pockettheology)To connect, email [email protected] (zionclearlake.org/pockettheology)

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