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James posted an update: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:23:53 -0400

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and
ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (Acts 1:8)

The power Jesus delegated to His followers was to come upon them after the coming of the Holy

Spirit. The purpose of the power… Read more

James posted an update: God is the source of power. He delegated "all power" […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:18:35 -0400

God is the source of power. He delegated “all power” to His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus then
delegated spiritual power to His followers. This power enabled them to fulfill a great responsibility assigned to them

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall by any means…

James posted an update: I Corinthians 1:24But unto them which are called. . . […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:08:50 -0400

I Corinthians 1:24

But unto them which are called. . . Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

God is a triune personality made up of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The source of power is God the Father. God delegated power to His Son, Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit later

endued believers with power delegated by… Read more

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson in Power Principles discussed the power […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:57:40 -0400

This lesson in Power Principles discussed the power of Jesus.

In Matthew’s gospel 28:18 is says, “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth”.

It doesn’t get more clear than that. All power.

He was born in power, Luke 1:35, “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest…

James posted an update: One of the chief methods of Satan in challenging […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:37:13 -0400

One of the chief methods of Satan in challenging God’s power is to counterfeit it. A counterfeit
is an imitation of something and is designed to deceive. For example, counterfeit money is made
to look like real money. Criminals pass it off to others as real money to deceive them.
Satan counterfeits the power of God. He imitates God’s power… Read more

James posted an update: Jeremiah 10:13When He uttereth His voice, there is […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:34:46 -0400

Jeremiah 10:13

When He uttereth His voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens,and He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; He maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of His treasures.

God has revealed Himself in nature. The plants and animals, valleys and mountains, waters and deserts, and…

James posted an update: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:25:26 -0400

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God. (Romans 13:1)

There are several supernatural forces operative in spiritual power. The Biblical source of

spiritual power is the true and living God who is revealed in the Holy Bible. God is a triune person composed of… Read more

Roscoe Meeks posted an update: What stands out most from Hebrew 101 Chapter 2 is how […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:56:05 -0400

What stands out most from Hebrew 101 Chapter 2 is how the development of Hebrew vowels tells a story of clarity over time. It’s fascinating to see that early Hebrew was written without vowels at all, meaning a single group of letters could have multiple meanings. That feels both intimidating and exciting because it shows how much interpretation…

Arlinda Henry posted an update: Lesson 17: Biographical StudyBiographical study was a […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:28:13 -0400

Lesson 17: Biographical Study

Biographical study was a very informative lesson, as I studied this lesson I got more and more excited because it showed me a method in which I could use the Bible as well as other resources to study and learn even more about the individual lives of many persons in the Bible that I either had great interest in…

Aaron House posted an update: Strategies for spiritual Warfare Chapter-22 In every […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:15:30 -0400

Strategies for spiritual Warfare

Chapter-22

In every war there will be casualties. The Christian soldier

is not immune to suffering in war. Suffering is something that

the Christian soldier needs to expect and anticipate. A Soldier

in the army of God who has been trained in the casualties

of war will be able to endure suffering and not be…

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update: “The Mobilized” - Four natural examples of spiritual […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:04:02 -0400

“The Mobilized” – Four natural examples of spiritual truth necessary for mobilization are:

· Blood – To be mobilized for God, you must first have the blood applied to your life. Spiritually speaking, to experience the Passover you must be born again through the death of Jesus on the cross of Calvary. His blood must be applied to your…

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update: “The Mobilizer” – Joshua is an Old Testament example of […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:03:36 -0400

“The Mobilizer” – Joshua is an Old Testament example of a man used by God to mobilize others. He had all the qualities necessary for a mobilizer:

· Could hear from God

· Could forget the past

· Knew his possessions

· Was strong and courageous

· Knew the key to success

· Had God’s Spirit…

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update: “Biblical Principles of Revival” – The principles of […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:03:06 -0400

“Biblical Principles of Revival” – The principles of revival illustrated in the Old Testament record are:

· Most Old Testament revivals were preceded by a time of deep spiritual decline and despair.

· Each revival began in the heart of one man, who became the instrument God used to stir others.

· Every Old…

Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Galatians 1:6-2, Pastor Steve […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:57:08 -0400

In this sermon from Galatians 1:6-2, Pastor Steve explores ‘The Gospel’ as the essential message of Christianity that is often misunderstood. Basically, the gospel entails: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day – all according to Scripture. The Gospel was God’s intentional plan from the beginning, and it…

Carlos Ruiz posted an update: Defensive Weapons - The chapter begins with the verse […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:40:41 -0400

Defensive Weapons – The chapter begins with the verse from Ephesians 6:11: “Put on the whole Armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against
the wiles of the Devil”. It then goes to Defensive Strategies and begins with James 4:7: “Submit yourselves therefore to God.” “Resist the Devil, and he will flee
from you.” I was like, wait what?…

Don posted an update: Reflection : Session 30 – Judgmen, Mercy and Human […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:05:23 -0400

Reflection : Session 30 – Judgmen, Mercy and Human Agency [Part 2]
The power of divine judgment, mercy and human agency concluded with a strong reflection on Session 30 – Avraham story Session 30 ended on a strong note with a session-long meditation on divine judgment, mercy, and human agency in the Avraham storyline. The hardness of…

Don posted an update: Reflection : Session 29 – The Continuuity of God’s […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:03:44 -0400

Reflection : Session 29 – The Continuuity of God’s Redemptive Action
In Session 29, the sense of the continuity of God’s redemptive plan through the Avraham story was palpable. The session follows how motifs of creation, judgment, covenant, and promise are woven throughout the narrative, creating a unified theological vision. I was struck by…

Stephen posted an update: In the module 4 of The History of the Bible, Dr. […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:54:20 -0400

In the module 4 of The History of the Bible, Dr. Heiser explained that transmission is the long, careful process of copying the Hebrew Bible so it could be preserved and handed down. Between roughly 400 BC and 100 AD, a group of professional Jewish scribes followed established rules to do this work. They used parchment from clean animals,…

Jeff Shott posted an update: Lesson 3 of Power Principles deals with the concept of […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:21:36 -0400

Lesson 3 of Power Principles deals with the concept of Satan being a counterfeit God. Satan originally fell from his angelic position because he wanted to rise above God and be worshiped. So now he counterfeits all of Gods ways.

Satan will establish his own trinity, consisting of Satan himself, the beast and a false prophet.

Satan has his own…

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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:49:21 -0400

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Roscoe Meeks posted an update: What stands out most from Hebrew 101 Chapter 1 is […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:10:23 -0400

What stands out most from Hebrew 101 Chapter 1 is how strongly the foundation of the entire language is tied to mastering the alphabet. It’s exciting to see that something as simple as memorizing letters is presented as the key to long-term success. The emphasis on knowing the alphabet so well that I can write and say it as quickly as my ABCs…

Andrew posted an update: That is exactly what we did in this chapter is study […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:28:30 -0400

That is exactly what we did in this chapter is study the Bible. This was a very indepth Bible study. First, we determined the source of the word being the Word. The Word (Jesus) has been from the very beginning of the creation of man until even now, and will be forever. For He is the alpha and omega.

Also, we explored the history of how the…

Alisha Johnson posted an update: Chapter 5 breaks down the different Bible study tools […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:18:51 -0400

Chapter 5 breaks down the different Bible study tools and how they actually help you out. I’m a big fan of the Strong’s Red Letter Edition, but I’m definitely curious to check out some of the other references mentioned here. It’s also a good foundation on how each tool may be needed or beneficial to the reader.

Alisha Johnson posted an update: Chapter 4 was such a great setup for getting into the […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:44:14 -0400

Chapter 4 was such a great setup for getting into the Word. It really maps out how to get your head and heart in the right place before you even open your Bible and recognizing where you are spiritually. I’m still thinking about those suggestions and the opening prayer I mentioned in my earlier post and enjoyed the continued suggestions.

Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 2 was very interesting. It dove into how […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:46:26 -0400

Module 2 was very interesting. It dove into how translations are important to understand, and how they bring about context within scripture. The professor made a great example. He said if someone tells a joke in one language, and translates the joke into another language, the joke immediately becomes not funny. This is especially true in…

Dottie Mellnick posted an update: Truth vs. Lies: The Holy Spirit helps people understand […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:11:05 -0400

Truth vs. Lies:
The Holy Spirit helps people understand what is true and right, guiding them in line with God’s word. Satan, on the other hand, spreads lies and tries to confuse people or make them doubt the truth.

Life and Peace vs. Death and Division:
The Holy Spirit brings inner peace, healing, and helps people get along with others. Satan…

Dottie Mellnick posted an update: In the book of James they talk of the double minded […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:47:30 -0400

In the book of James they talk of the double minded person. I believe that they are someone that wants to know and listen to the voice of God and follow his ways but they continue to indulge in earthly desires. I believe as they are working through their spiritual journey God will continue to guide them. No one is perfect but we are all seen…

Don posted an update: Session 28 Reflections on the Story of Lot What is […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:29:50 -0400

Session 28 Reflections on the Story of Lot
What is surprising is how Session 28 situates the life of Lot amidst Sodom – not as a protagonist, but as a man clinging to life. He resists the worst, but his hesitation reveals how readily you can assimilate into decay. Destruction arrives in an instant; there is no alert before fire rains down. His…

Don posted an update: Avraham Pleads and God Responds Session 27 held […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:14:39 -0400

Avraham Pleads and God Responds

Session 27 held attention through its raw look at fairness, compassion, and dialogue between mortal and unseen. Not until Avraham pushed again and again did the weight of sparing lives over mere numbers emerge – ten enough to stay destruction. A deity revealed here acts both firm in righteousness yet open…

Don posted an update: Reflection: Session 26: The Mission of Divine Messengers […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:11:22 -0400

Reflection: Session 26: The Mission of Divine Messengers and the Humanity of Rebekah in Genesis 24 1.

Among ancient tales, few bind welcome and judgment as closely as this one does. Under the holy tree, eating together becomes a return to how things were meant to be long ago. One end shows Abraham offering food with open arms; the other reveals…

Don posted an update: Session 25 Reflection on Covenant as Symbol of Divine […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:05:09 -0400

Session 25 Reflection on Covenant as Symbol of Divine Human Connection Session 25 made the covenant idea clearer, showing how central it stands in Avraham’s life. Through images like cut animals and a fiery figure passing through, the weight and intimacy of God’s commitment came into view. Words mattered too – how splitting relates to binding…

Don posted an update: Session 24 Reflection - Divine Promise and […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:02:34 -0400

Session 24 Reflection – Divine Promise and Human Response

What stands out in Session 24 is how tightly it links God’s firm promises to Avraham with the messy reality of human reaction. Though short, its weight lies in showing faith not as steady certainty but as a shifting mix – trust flickering alongside hesitation, followed again by steps…

Susan posted an update: First Timothy brings to light that some in the church […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:26:48 -0400

First Timothy brings to light that some in the church were in questioning Paul’s authority in areas concerning women, the ministry, he was an old single man. To me this is saying: the Lord’s word is good and applicable here but, I don’t need to apply the verses and commands that I don’t like or that don’t fit into my thinking or way of life.…

Desmond posted an update: This sermon from Galatians 5:1-5 highlights that […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:52 -0400

This sermon from Galatians 5:1-5 highlights that Christians exist in a unique tension between two realities – the present evil age and the coming age of God’s perfect kingdom. While Satan holds authority over this current age, through Christ’s death and resurrection, the future kingdom has already manifested in our world.

Living in this era…

james ledbetter posted an update: I enjoyed learning the different titles and emblems of […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:37:23 -0400

I enjoyed learning the different titles and emblems of the Holy Spirit. A couple of my favorites are the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Faith and the Spirit of Wisdom, Revelation and Knowledge. It is comforting to know that in my studies that He will lead me to the truth, showing me the faith rooted in Gods word enabling me to learn and grow as…

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update: “Old Testament Revivals” – Revivals described in the Old […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:42:31 -0400

“Old Testament Revivals” – Revivals described in the Old Testament occurred under Jacob, Moses, Samuel, Elijah, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah, Zerubbabel, Solomon, Jonah, and Nehemiah. In each of these cases, existing conditions were such that a poor spiritual environment existed with little to no regard for God and His Word. Revival…

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update: “What is Revival?” - We pray, fast, and plead for […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:42:04 -0400

“What is Revival?” – We pray, fast, and plead for revival, but if we are ever to experience it corporately, we must first experience it individually. At the beginning of this study on revival, make these personal affirmations:

· I will be revived on the basis of the principles and promises of God’s Word.

· I will be revived…

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update: “How to Worship” – The Bible teaches us to worship […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:41:31 -0400

“How to Worship” – The Bible teaches us to worship by:

· Serving – praise and worship, responding to the call to “go and teach all nations.”

· Giving – of material resources

· Keeping silent before Him – meditating on God and His Word in reverence

· Worshiping with your mouth

o Speaking praise

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Jeffery Fauser posted an update: God has spoken to man throughout the Bible. In […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:20:22 -0400

God has spoken to man throughout the Bible. In understanding it is God’s voice, we have to remember it never conflicts with his written word. God can speak to us in many ways such as written words, prayer, counselors, circumstances, open or closed doors, angels, miracles, dreams, visions, audible, inner voice. The Holy Spirit communicates…

Ade posted an update: This lesson was on typographical Bible study and I found […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:26:26 -0400

This lesson was on typographical Bible study and I found it to be one of the most fascinating. I was aware of the parallels of imagary between Moses raising a bronze serpent on a staff with Jesus dying on a cross but I had never considered the parallels between the life of Joseph and Jesus nor sought to look for them in other Bible stories.…

Ade posted an update: This lesson was focused on studying prophecy and was […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:23:19 -0400

This lesson was focused on studying prophecy and was perhaps so far the lesson where I have learned the most. Whilst I have read the prophecies in the Bible (as part of reading the entire Bible), there are few that I have really studied and I’ve never taken a systematic, overall study of Biblical prophecy. There is definitely plenty of meat here…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focused on studying the books of poetry. […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:17:11 -0400

This lesson focused on studying the books of poetry. Whilst some of these are among my favourite books int the Bible, I never conisdered the fact that they show a progression of spiritual life:

Job: death to the old self.
Psalms: new life in God expressed through praise, adoration, intercession & confession.
Proverbs: Godly wisdom for how to live…

Aaron House posted an update: Strategies for spiritual Warfare Chapter-21 In this […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:26:23 -0400

Strategies for spiritual Warfare

Chapter-21

In this chapter demonic oppression and possession is discussed.

There are things that the Christian soldier needs to be aware of

that are very important. One of the main things is that the

believer cannot be possessed by demons. We have the holy

spirit living in us. There is no way the soldier of…

Candice Gentry posted an update: This was an amazing lesson. Focusing on getting […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:49:57 -0400

This was an amazing lesson. Focusing on getting spiritually prepared for the word. I am amazed to this very day how I crossed over from drinking milk of the word to diving into the meat. I search for my cross over point where I know god had called me and transformed my heart. This lesson pin points that exact time when the word comes alive in…

Jeffery Fauser posted an update: God wants you to know his will. Faith that it is possible […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:45:21 -0400

God wants you to know his will. Faith that it is possible to know God’s voice is, believe he has a plan for you and the ability to communicate to you. God’s will is that each person has a plan of redemption. God’s will is revealed in his written word. Live within his commandments would be his will in written form. He also has an individual…

Don posted an update: Avraham Story: Session 23: The detail to which the […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:42:09 -0400

Avraham Story: Session 23: The detail to which the story balances getting out of the issues of divine promise, human responsibility, and the challenge of faith made me awestruck. But what I remembered was that tension which had been pressed on and on between that great vision of God, and human reactions of Avraham–his trusts, doubts, and…

Don posted an update: In the 22nd session of the Abraham Story class, what […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:04:06 -0400

In the 22nd session of the Abraham Story class, what was most striking was how repeatedly it turned to the intricate literary structure and the theological implications of every line in the storyline. This session deepened my awareness that what the biblical text was historically not really conceived of as history, but as narrative, laden with…

Don posted an update: Session 21 of the course on the story of Abraham […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:53:08 -0400

Session 21 of the course on the story of Abraham (Avraham). In this session, what stood out the most for me was the exacerbated tension between the divine promise and the human response, for example, in covenant and faith. This session deepened my understanding of how the biblical narrative does NOT present Avraham as some flawless “hero,” but…

Don posted an update: In Session 20 of the Abraham (Avraham) series, what most […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:46:05 -0400

In Session 20 of the Abraham (Avraham) series, what most caught my eye was a further amplification of the tension of divine sovereignty versus human responsibility in the story of Avraham. Based on previous sessions, this teaching helped me realize that the biblical text does not shape Avraham into a perfect protagonist, but someone very real…

Olivia Rose posted an update: “Being faithful to God means standing firm even when it […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:43:00 -0400

“Being faithful to God means standing firm even when it feels lonely.” Jeremiah did not stay silent even when he was mistreated. He trusted that God’s truth mattered more than his own comfort. This kind of obedience requires courage and trust. It shows that real faith does not back down under pressure.