Jireh Culture Ministries

09/07/2026

There are two words every student of the Bible should know:

EXEGESIS and EISEGESIS.

Exegesis means drawing the meaning out of Scripture.

You approach the text asking:

“What does this actually say?”
“What is the context?”
“What was the author communicating?”
“What comes before and after this verse?”
“How does this fit with the rest of Scripture?”

An exegete wants the text to determine the conclusion.

Eisegesis is the opposite.

Eisegesis happens when we already have a conclusion and then read that conclusion into Scripture.

Instead of allowing the text to shape what we believe, we make the text fit what we already believe.

And here’s what makes this dangerous:

Eisegesis can still sound biblical.

Someone can quote Scripture, preach Scripture, post Scripture, and even build an entire argument using Scripture, while giving a passage a meaning its context never intended.

That’s why simply asking, “Do you have a Bible verse for that?” isn’t always enough.

We also need to ask:

“Is that what the verse is actually teaching?”

And this warning isn’t just for “false teachers.”

It’s for me too.

It’s for anyone who opens a Bible.

Our traditions, experiences, favorite teachers, denominations, theological systems, emotions, and personal opinions must all remain underneath the authority of Scripture.

The question I want to continually ask myself is:

“Did I get this belief from the text—or did I bring this belief to the text?”

The Bereans received Paul’s teaching eagerly, but they were also “examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” — Acts 17:11

That’s the posture I want.

Not trying to make the Bible agree with me.

Not trying to win an argument.

Not protecting a theological position at all costs.

Just opening the Word and saying:

“Lord, if I’m wrong, correct me. If I’ve misunderstood, teach me. Whatever Your Word says, that’s where I want to stand.”

We don’t need Scripture to agree with us. We need to agree with Scripture.

08/30/2026

How are we supposed to keep our brethren accountable if we can’t even hold ourselves accountable?

08/26/2026

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” — Proverbs 18:21

This proverb is teaching about the real consequences of speech, not that our words possess creative power to make our bodies sick or healthy or manifest what we want. You are not a god.

In Proverbs, the tongue can bring “death” because words can destroy relationships, slander people, provoke violence, deceive, condemn, or lead someone into ruin. Conversely, words can bring “life” by encouraging, teaching wisdom, reconciling, telling truth, and helping others. Proverbs repeatedly uses this same idea:

Proverbs 12:18: There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 15:4: A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 16:24: Gracious words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

Proverbs 18:6–7: A fool’s lips walk into a fight,
and his mouth invites a beating. A fool’s mouth is his ruin,and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Context matters in every case.

Proverbs 18 itself is talking about the consequences that come from what a person says not about changing the circumstances in their life.

08/17/2026

What is a testimony?

And how do you know?

08/13/2026

Four days ago I asked what is procrastination and why is it harmful to the Christian life?

Well, here is my conclusion from studying the scriptures. Believe me there is way more but here is a good summary.

Please take the time to read.

PROCRASTINATION: WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT’S HARMFUL TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.

Procrastination is simply putting ANYTHING off until a later time when we already know should be done now.

We often make it sound harmless: “I’ll do it later.” “I’ll start tomorrow.” “I’ll get to it when things slow down.”

But Scripture gives us a much more serious picture.

1. PROCRASTINATION TURNS DELAY INTO NEGLECT.

The Bible repeatedly warns us about the sluggard.

“How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep?” — Proverbs 6:9

The danger of the sluggard isn’t simply that he rests. He continually postpones responsibility.

“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands…”

Just a little longer. Just not today. Maybe tomorrow.

And eventually, what could have been handled becomes neglected.

But this reaches beyond chores and work. When we tell someone we are going to do something, our word matters.

Jesus said:

“But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’”
— Matthew 5:37

When we say yes, then we have accepted responsibility.

That means we must become accountable for our commitments instead of constantly giving ourselves permission to move them to another day.

And that leads to the bigger issue:

2. FAITHFULNESS DOESN’T WAIT FOR THE PERFECT TIME—IT ACTS.

Scripture says:

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.” — Ecclesiastes 9:10

Why?

Because ultimately, our work isn’t merely about completing tasks.

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” — Colossians 3:23

This SHOULD change everything.

The appointment we said we’d keep.

The responsibility we’ve been avoiding.

The phone call we said we’d make.

The work sitting unfinished.

The commitment we made to our family, church, employer, business, or someone else.

If our yes is yes, then faithfulness means we stop continually pushing today’s responsibility into tomorrow.

Not because we worship productivity.

Because we serve the Lord.

We will not always feel motivated. Conditions will not always be perfect. We will not always feel ready. But obedience and faithfulness were never built upon feelings.

Be accountable. Keep your word. Do what is in your hand to do. And whatever you do, do it heartily—as unto the Lord.

08/13/2026

There is a time to wait and there is a time to pray.

But there is also:
Work. Stewardship. Planning. Wisdom. Discipline. Courage. Diligence.

“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance…”
— Proverbs 21:5 ESV

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord…”
— Colossians 3:23 ESV

“Whoever is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much…”
— Luke 16:10 ESV

You don’t have to know God’s secret decree for the next ten years to obey what He has revealed today.

Pray — Then make the budget.

Pray — Then send the message.

Pray — Then make the sale.

Pray — Then pay the debt.

Pray — Then put the phone away and enjoy your family.

Pray — Then go to sleep.

Faith and action aren’t enemies.

08/10/2026

Summary of last nights teaching. We have been on a journey learning the external and internal adversary. Next Sunday we will learn how they work together. Join us on Sundays at 6pm.

📍 Church of the Redeemed in La Feria

08/09/2026

PROCRASTINATION:

What is it and why is it harmful to the Christian?

08/02/2026

Join us this evening for the second part or our series “knowing the Adversary”

Church of the Redeemed

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