Today's Scripture (1Peter3:18-22) was a prime example of this simple truth -- each pericope (fancy word for passage of Scripture) contains many themes and truths that can be expounded upon.
I focused on the forgiveness of God being available to everyone, and included the interpretation of the odd phrase in vv19-20 about the 'spirits in prison in the time of Noah.'
Equally valid would have been a sermon the the suffering of Christ for our sins, baptism as a the representation of God's grace and how that works, or even focused on Christ's identity and purpose.
So, there are many different directions to focus a Scripture. That is different from saying 'any interpretation is valid;' but that's a post for another day.
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