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Steve posted an update: Here is a link to our […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:51:12 -0400

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Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session has deepened my understanding of the gifts […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:36:31 -0400

This session has deepened my understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and their purpose in the life of a believer. I have learned that spiritual gifts are not given for personal recognition or pride but to glorify God and build up the body of Christ. This reminds me that whatever gift God has entrusted to me should be used to serve… Read more

Terry posted an update: The Book of Philemon applies to us believers today […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:19:09 -0400

The Book of Philemon applies to us believers today by showing how the gospel of Jesus Christ replaces social divisions with equality, transforms our broken relationships, and calls us to make a radical and costly forgiveness.

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Terry posted an update: Applying the Book of Titus to our lives today means […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:13:42 -0400

Applying the Book of Titus to our lives today means letting the grace of God transform our daily relationships, behavior and character so that our actions match what we believe.

Terry posted an update: I and II Timothy applies to us believers today […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:07:00 -0400

I and II Timothy applies to us believers today by maintaining godly church leadership, providing a blueprint for guarding the true gospel and persevering through our personal suffering.

Curtis posted an update: The reflection question In this session on heavenly […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:05:54 -0400

The reflection question In this session on heavenly beings, what ideas are most significant for you?

I thought about the Star of Bethlehem and that the Magi from the East came to Israel to find the new king. Had the scholars and priests in Israel not seen the star, or were they preoccupied with life events to pay any attention to the stars. Had…

Misael Elias posted an update: Lesson 9: Modern Application and the New CovenantThis […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:24:31 -0400

Lesson 9: Modern Application and the New Covenant

This lesson helped me understand that the New Covenant in Jesus Christ changes how we apply the entire Bible to our lives. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises and the central figure in the history of redemption. As Christians, we must understand the Old Testament in the light of His…

Misael Elias posted an update: Lesson 8: Modern Application and Old Testament Epochs

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:18:43 -0400

Lesson 8: Modern Application and Old Testament Epochs

This lesson taught me the importance of understanding the different periods of biblical history and the covenants God established with His people. We cannot apply every Old Testament command in exactly the same way today because God revealed His purposes progressively throughout…

Jeremy posted an update: The first lesson of this course introduced the importance […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:14:52 -0400

The first lesson of this course introduced the importance of understanding Genesis 1 within its original historical and cultural context. It explained that our experiences, education, and cultural backgrounds shape how we understand the universe and interpret Scripture. For example, modern scientific images of space influence how people…

Misael Elias posted an update: Lesson 7: Applying ScriptureThis lesson helped me […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:10:18 -0400

Lesson 7: Applying Scripture

This lesson helped me understand that applying Scripture requires more than simply reading the Bible. We must first understand what God intended to communicate to the original audience and then consider how that message applies to our lives today. The lesson also reminded me that God’s Word should transform…

Jeremy posted an update: The first lesson of this class explains the study of […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:10:00 -0400

The first lesson of this class explains the study of Genesis 2–6 focusing on the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Lamech, and Noah. These narratives establish first themes, vocabulary, and ideas that influence the entire biblical story.

My most important takeaway was that we must recognize our personal assumptions and biases when…

James posted an update: “Concerning him [Melchizedek, as a type of Christ] we have […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:58:11 -0400

“Concerning him [Melchizedek, as a type of Christ] we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. (Heb 5.11)

I was reminded how important it is to be diligent in study. Not just devotional reading and worship but focused, hard diligent study- and with the Holy Spirit guiding.

If your zeal is spent on…

Sharine posted an update: Is God a God of justice? Is God a just God? According to […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:16 -0400

Is God a God of justice? Is God a just God? According to His Word, He is a God of justice and will avenge His people. We must keep striving to do good, doing His will, pray without ceasing, and reading of His Word. What God does according to His will, He does justly.

Does justice belong to the people? We as believers can participate in justice…

Sharine posted an update: Most of us are familiar with Adam and Eve sin in the […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:44:42 -0400

Most of us are familiar with Adam and Eve sin in the Garden of Eden. There were consequences for their sin in which they were exiled from the garden. Each time the Israelites broke covenant with God. He punished them, eventually, they were exiled to Babylon and held in captivity.

Many people today think that because of God’s forgiveness of…

Shaojun posted an update: The binding part surprised me. Chapter 3 goes back to […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:16:16 -0400

The binding part surprised me. Chapter 3 goes back to the Hebrew word asar. It just means to bind, tie, or harness. Not mystical language, plain authority. And it’s specific. I can bind the enemy’s work in my own life, my home, my church, my neighborhood. That’s not reserved for someone on a stage. Jesus gave the church that authority in…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on planning. It enables all of […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:35:30 -0400

This lesson focuses on planning. It enables all of the analysis done on both the area to be ministered to and the ministry doing the work to come to fruition. Without a plan, it’s down to pure luck (or sigificant divine intervention) if a ministry achieves its goals, and even if it does it would likely have taken longer than with proper planning.

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on analysing an existing […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:30:11 -0400

This lesson focuses on analysing an existing Christian organisation for its effectiveness in ministry. It builds on the previous lessons that focus on analysing the environment in which ministry will be taking place. This step is of equal importance to the preceeding steps as workers tend to be few and its imperitive that we have a realistic…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This lesson has helped me understand the importance […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:32:49 -0400

This lesson has helped me understand the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to transform my character and daily conduct. I have learned that the fruit of the Spirit is not something I can produce through my own strength, but something that grows in my life as I walk closely with the Holy Spirit. The teaching on love as the central…

Jeff posted an update: Jacob’s homecoming reminds me that life is not only about […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:02:22 -0400

Jacob’s homecoming reminds me that life is not only about our mistakes but also about finding our way home. Instead of focusing on how Jacob tricked Laban, I want to focus on his return to the land of his father. After many years away, Jacob was finally going home with his wives, children, and property. He was returning to the land God had… Read more

Jeff posted an update: Jacob outsmarted Laban and grew rich in livestock […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:02:01 -0400

Jacob outsmarted Laban and grew rich in livestock and property, even at the expense of his father-in-law. Now we know where the in-law wars began! Perhaps Jacob and Laban started the world’s first son-in-law versus father-in-law battle. Their story reminds me that family relationships can become difficult when money and personal gain come first.… Read more

Jeff posted an update: Leah and Rachel seem to repeat Sarah’s mistake when they […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:01:31 -0400

Leah and Rachel seem to repeat Sarah’s mistake when they give their slaves, Zilpah and Bilhah, to Jacob to have children. I know Tim taught us not to judge the Old Testament by today’s values. Still, I cannot help but see a sad picture of human trafficking. These women seem to have little say over their own bodies and lives. Their stories… Read more

Michelle posted an update: Why does Paul emphasize the proclamation “Jesus is Lord” […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:31:00 -0400

Why does Paul emphasize the proclamation “Jesus is Lord” as the key evidence of the Spirit’s work over the possession of any particular spiritual gift?

The instructor in the course gave a few examples of how the church may have used the “Curse Jesus” phrase- as in putting a curse on someone in the name of Jesus. This verse has given me a lot of…

Michelle posted an update: What does Paul mean by “discerning the body of Christ” […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:16:24 -0400

What does Paul mean by “discerning the body of Christ” during the Lord’s Supper, and how might failing to do so relate to the divisions and injustices he criticizes in the Corinthian church?

Before this class, I took this passage to mean that the Corinthians took the Lord’s supper more in a pagan way… like many of them were still stuck on…

Michelle posted an update: How does Paul’s description of love as active verbs (e.g., […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:02:08 -0400

How does Paul’s description of love as active verbs (e.g., “love is patient,” “love always protects”) shape our understanding of how spiritual gifts should be exercised within the church community?

The words Paul uses in the passages about “Love” are actions that speak to each gift and the practice of these gifts by the Corinthians. When the…

Anthony posted an update: The power of the word is extremely powerful. We […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:36:21 -0400

The power of the word is extremely powerful. We have “logos” and “rhema” when it comes to Gods word which is the “Word”( logos) and the “spoken word” (Rhema). Both of which are the word of God and extremely powerful, but it seems our words have power as well. We see this in James and our tongues have the power of life and death. Things we say…

Misael Elias posted an update: Lesson 6: The Grammatical-Historical MethodLesson 6 […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:06:15 -0400

Lesson 6: The Grammatical-Historical Method

Lesson 6 provides a practical roadmap for applying the grammatical-historical method to biblical texts. It synthesizes the study of grammar, semantics, morphology, and historical context into a unified interpretive practice. The lesson demonstrates how investigating word meanings, syntactical…

Misael Elias posted an update: Lesson 5: Meaning and ApplicationLesson 5 explores […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:03:21 -0400

Lesson 5: Meaning and Application

Lesson 5 explores the organic relationship between original meaning and modern application, bridging the ancient text with contemporary life. It introduces the concept of biblical elaborations how later biblical writers clarified, expanded, or repeated earlier texts to address new circumstances. The…

Anthony posted an update: This chapter discusses the many ways of prayer can be […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:17 -0400

This chapter discusses the many ways of prayer can be used in our life as disciples of Christ. Prayer is our Swiss army knife in our bag of tools. There are different levels of prayer and different types of prayer. We can heal, pull down strongholds, intercessory for others among tons of other things. Prayer is something that is severely…

Misael Elias posted an update: Lesson 4: Audience EngagementLesson 4 investigates […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:56:52 -0400

Lesson 4: Audience Engagement

Lesson 4 investigates the critical role of the original audience in determining the biblical text’s meaning. It demonstrates how ancient readers’ cultural background, covenantal situation, and immediate needs shaped the way human authors composed their messages. The lesson warns against the “affective fallacy,”…

Misael Elias posted an update: Lesson 3: Textual MeaningLesson 3 focuses on the […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:49:16 -0400

Lesson 3: Textual Meaning

Lesson 3 focuses on the document itself as a primary guide for biblical interpretation. It explores the multifaceted nature of textual meaning, demonstrating how grammar, syntax, literary genre, and canonical context work together to convey truth. The lesson cautions against the “graphic fallacy,” which treats the…

Misael Elias posted an update: Lesson 2: Executive IntentLesson 2 examines the […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:47:45 -0400

Lesson 2: Executive Intent

Lesson 2 examines the dual authorship of Scripture, emphasizing that both the divine author (the Holy Spirit) and human authors shaped the biblical text. It explores how God used the personalities, vocabularies, and historical circumstances of human writers to communicate His infallible message. The lesson warns…

Misael Elias posted an update: Introduction to HermeneuticsLesson 1 introduces […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:34:57 -0400

Introduction to Hermeneutics

Lesson 1 introduces the foundational scope of biblical interpretation, defining hermeneutics as both an art and a science. It establishes that understanding the Bible requires discovering its original meaning while discerning its total meaning for contemporary readers. The lesson highlights the dynamic…

Jacob posted an update: The Book of Luke shows how Satan knows the Bible and […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:20:47 -0400

The Book of Luke shows how Satan knows the Bible and can twist it around in a believers head to gain traction inside their mind. When Jesus was in the wilderness, Satan used certian Scriptures against Jesus, but twisted them to fit his own agenda. We must know what is real Scripture and what is not. That is the only way to be a weapon…

Melanie posted an update: Knowing Gods VoiceChapter 12The six stages of revelation […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:59:05 -0400

Knowing Gods Voice

Chapter 12

The six stages of revelation of a plan of God are vexation, revelation, hesitation, resignation, verification, and exaltation. These are the stages that you must pass through in the development of tgat revelation. God will reveal divine plans, wisdom, and knowledge during the circumstances of our lives.

Melanie posted an update: Knowing Gods VoiceChapter 11I learned five ways […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:17 -0400

Knowing Gods Voice

Chapter 11

I learned five ways that suffering can enter my life.

1. Others around you.

2. Circumstances of life.

3. Your ministry.

4. Direct Satanic activity.

5. Your own sin.

Suffering is a part of life. I must remember that God is with me even when i suffer.

Melanie posted an update: Knowing Gods VoiceChapter 10I learned the five […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:54:09 -0400

Knowing Gods Voice

Chapter 10

I learned the five guidelines for getting back imto Gods graces after i have failed.

1. Recognize my failure.

2. Repent.

3. Recognize the departure point.

4. Return to correct the error.

5. Revelation: Seek God for and act upon new direction.

Even when i fail in life, I shoukd trust in Gods love, ask forgiveness, and…

Haley posted an update: One of the fundamental purposes of the Bible being […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:53:13 -0400

One of the fundamental purposes of the Bible being written is to retell the story of how God is at work to rescue His people. First mention of writing the Bible in the Bible is Exodus 17: 8-9, 14. The second mention is also from Moses in the book of Exodus but at the foot of Mount Sinai. First Mention: The Bible is a text telling the story of…

Michelle posted an update: In biblical symbolism, how can fire represent […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:19:32 -0400

In biblical symbolism, how can fire represent both destructive judgment and redemptive purification, especially in relation to Israel’s covenant faithfulness?

The Mosaic covenant on Sinai made with the Jews gave warnings of divine wrath which has been shown as a consuming fire in such places as Sodom and Gomorrah. Nahab and Abihu offered strange…

Michelle posted an update: How does Matthew’s portrayal of the magi and their visit […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:12:02 -0400

How does Matthew’s portrayal of the magi and their visit reflect a deliberate connection to Isaiah 60’s vision of a renewed Jerusalem and the inclusion of the nations?

Isaiah is a description of the redemption of God’s Holy City with imagery of Gentiles coming to worship God with the magi from the east. The light of the star in Isaiah, it…

Aaron posted an update: Jesus Christ entered this world on a strategic […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:04:44 -0400

Jesus Christ entered this world on a strategic rescue mission to wage spiritual warfare and destroy the works of the devil. As stated in 1 John 3:8, His manifestation directly confronted Satan’s oppressive kingdom, delivering humanity from the bondage of sin and spiritual blindness. By securing ultimate victory on the cross, Jesus established…

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Michelle posted an update: How does the literary structure of Matthew—particularly […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:02:12 -0400

How does the literary structure of Matthew—particularly its three-part division and use of five major discourses—contribute to or reveal its theological message?

The three part divisions were an introduction of the person of Jesus, Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, and the Redemption through the death and resurrection of Christ. The five…

Michelle posted an update: Matthew includes five specific women—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:53:30 -0400

Matthew includes five specific women—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba (“the wife of Uriah”), and Mary—in a predominantly patriarchal genealogy. What patterns or theological insights might Matthew be emphasizing by including these particular women instead of traditional matriarchs like Sarah or Rebecca?

It was highly irregular for a woman to be…

Aaron posted an update: Satan employs distinct strategies to target both […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:48:07 -0400

Satan employs distinct strategies to target both believers and unbelievers, aiming to disrupt faith and distort truth.

For unbelievers, his primary tactic is deception and spiritual blindness. By masking the truth of the gospel, he keeps them trapped in darkness and separated from God’s grace.

For believers, Satan shifts from blinding to…

Michelle posted an update: How does the temptation for Jesus to “throw himself […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:45:53 -0400

How does the temptation for Jesus to “throw himself down” from the temple challenge both his trust in the Father and the identity affirmed at his baptism?

“If you are the Son of God”… that is a challenge to the Lordship of Christ and His affirmation as the Son of God that God proclaimed at His baptism… “this is My Son with whom I am well…

Sharine posted an update: There are so many "What ifs?" in the book of Job. […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:22:27 -0400

There are so many “What ifs?” in the book of Job. However, God gives Job speeches that are of a poetic view and panoramic. They offer the closest thing to the astrobiological, which is the study of origin, evolution, distribution, and a future life in the universe) perspective in Scripture.

God speaks to Job that puts Job in his place. Job…

Don posted an update: This module has really changed the way that I […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:10:00 -0400

This module has really changed the way that I see Christianity as a living and vital hope that is far greater than the first century, but that speaks powerfully to what society needs in the 21st century. It was really eye-opening for me to see that Christianity, born from Jewish and Greco-Roman worlds, provides us with an insight into the…

Don posted an update: This module has transformed my understanding of […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:41:22 -0400

This module has transformed my understanding of the connection between God and man in the Old Testament. The aspect that struck me most was that I have often thought about God as a distant ruler of the universe, but seen the abundant biblical evidence that God intentionally chose to reveal Himself to Abraham and others as a person of like…

Roger posted an update: Chapter 15 gets us started with a singular word […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:25:46 -0400

Chapter 15 gets us started with a singular word study. We’re getting down to the details in this very study. To do a word study one should: A) Select the word you’re to study. B) Study the word within its context. C) Determine the meaning of the word. D) Summarize the study. Added to this chapter is the definition of key words which are…

Sifiso posted an update: Amen and greetings This chapter was revision of the […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:45:51 -0400

Amen and greetings

This chapter was revision of the former chapters. It was a reminder that all our decisions have to be based on the word and every decision we make has to be led by peace. We are encouraged to not make a decision without the peace of God in our hearts.

Praying, studying the scriptures and asking qualifying questions linked…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This lesson has helped me understand the importance […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:13:03 -0400

This lesson has helped me understand the importance of depending on the Holy Spirit in my daily Christian life. I have learned that although I am saved, I must continue to allow the Holy Spirit to transform my character and help me overcome the desires of the flesh. Sanctification is a continuous process through which God restores me to…