Most people read the Bible through modern eyes—without realizing how much they’re missing. The language, culture, and worldview of the biblical authors were vastly different from our own. Without stepping into their world, we risk misunderstanding the message entirely.
That’s why Excavating the Bible isn’t just a collection of resources. It’s a structured path designed to help you move from simply reading the Bible to truly understanding it—on its own terms.
This journey unfolds in four stages:
You begin by recognizing the gap between how the Bible is often read today and how it was originally understood. This stage cultivates a healthy dissatisfaction with surface-level interpretations and sparks the desire to go deeper.
Here you begin acquiring the tools—learning what resources exist and how to use them. You gain clarity on how to approach Scripture with the right questions, and how to begin studying it within its proper context.
With the right tools in hand, you now begin applying them. You learn to explore the biblical text through the lens of its original language, culture, and literary style. You’re no longer relying solely on others—you’re interpreting the Bible for yourself, carefully and faithfully.
Finally, you cross a threshold. You begin interacting with the text in its original Hebrew, bypassing the limitations of English translations. You’re not becoming a professional translator—but you are becoming the kind of Bible reader who can trace key words, examine their meanings, and let the biblical authors speak for themselves.
If you're ready to take the first step toward reading the Bible through its original lens, you might start with Masterclass #01: The Culture and Philosophy of the Bible. It lays the foundation for everything that follows in your journey from Bible Reader to Bible Translator.