Out of Context? Fact-Checking 3 Viral Bible Videos Using Hermeneutics.

3 Viral Bible Verses, 1 Hermeneutic Lens (Isaiah 6, Psalm 137, Mark 3) In this Coffee with Hales episode, I continue my series on how reading the Bible chronologically challenged my assumptions and pushed me toward sound hermeneutics—letting theology come from Scripture (exegesis) instead of reading my views into it (eisegesis). I review key terms (hermeneutics, Tanakh, Septuagint, exegesis/eisegesis) and then apply them to three examples: an ICE recruitment video using “Here am I, send me” (Isaiah 6) outside its divine-commission context; a critique of Psalm 137’s “dash their infants” line, explained as poetic imprecatory lament tied to Israel’s retributive justice framework; and a Pride-related claim that Jesus breaking Sabbath rules means we should break moral law, addressed through Mark 3 and the Sabbath’s purpose. I end by inviting respectful discussion and sharing upcoming episodes and a garden tour. 00:00 Series Setup

01:47 Hermeneutics Basics 02:24 Text History Terms 04:24 Exegesis Versus Eisegesis 05:36 ICE Recruitment Verse 06:46 Isaiah 6 In Context 10:23 Application Not Propaganda 12:10 Psalm 137 Controversy 15:41 Poetry And Retribution 19:51 Pride Video Claim 21:17Sabbath Healing Context 25:42 Wrap Up And Next Steps