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Melinda Minter posted an update: Lesson 3 describes spiritual resources we have to use […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:34:24 -0400

Lesson 3 describes spiritual resources we have to use for intercessory prayer. I feel like I say this in every post, but I never thought of these as resources for prayer, but the lesson teaches we have the authority through the name of Jesus and the power through the Holy Spirit. We have to power to bind and loose things in prayer. It is…

Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update: chapter 32: Obadiah.The book of Obadiah is the shortest […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:11:37 -0400

chapter 32: Obadiah.

The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, containing only one chapter. Its main message is God’s judgment against the nation of Edom because of its pride and its mistreatment of Israel during a time of great suffering. Through the prophet Obadiah, God declares that no nation can escape His justice. The…

R.C. posted an update: God’s response to human failure in the Garden of Eden […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:57:02 -0400

God’s response to human failure in the Garden of Eden reveals His compassionate and loving nature. Rather than focusing solely on the loss of paradise, the story highlights an opportunity for paradise that humanity failed to realize. When God calls out to Adam and Eve, inviting them to come out of hiding, it demonstrates His desire for…

Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update: chapter 31: The book of Amos. The book of Amos […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:54:23 -0400

chapter 31: The book of Amos.

The book of Amos reveals God’s concern for justice and His hatred of hypocrisy and oppression. The main character is the prophet Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa whom God called to proclaim His message to the northern kingdom of Israel. He boldly warned the people that their idolatry, injustice, and neglect of…

Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update: chapter 30 The book of Joel. The book of Joel is […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:42:17 -0400

chapter 30 The book of Joel.

The book of Joel is a prophetic message calling God’s people to repent and return to Him. The main character is the prophet Joel, who warns that a devastating locust plague symbolizes the coming Day of the Lord. He urges the people to seek God with sincere hearts through prayer, fasting, and repentance,…

Fabian posted an update: Session 15 Common Poetic Conventions in Biblical Hebrew

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:22:46 -0400

Session 15 Common Poetic Conventions in Biblical Hebrew

This particular session contains several fascinating points that powerfully caught my attention. The first is that Hebrew poetry makes up a third of Scripture. This is a considerably high proportion, leading us to conclude that we should pay closer attention to how Hebrew…

Melinda Minter posted an update: Lesson 2 dives into what intercessory prayer is. How if […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:11:47 -0400

Lesson 2 dives into what intercessory prayer is. How if done through the Holy Spirit, you can effectively help people all over the world as well as in your home. In John 17, Jesus prays the most beautiful intercessory prayer for His disciples, current and future. I had never paid attention to the fact that that is exactly what he was…

R.C. posted an update: The snake’s role as the first created but made subject to […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:52:08 -0400

The snake’s role as the first created but made subject to humans introduces a key theme of the latecomer being favored, which often leads to jealousy and conflict. Textual evidence throughout Genesis and the Hebrew Bible portrays the snake as a spiritual being, not merely an animal.

This dynamic between snake and human reflects a deeper tension…

R.C. posted an update: Humans fail by attempting to elevate themselves to […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:25:27 -0400

Humans fail by attempting to elevate themselves to the status of gods instead of placing their trust in God. The failure in the Garden of Eden illustrates this folly clearly. God had already shown His generosity by allowing humans to eat freely from every tree except one (Genesis 2:16). This demonstrated God’s goodness and provision without…

Melinda Minter posted an update: Lesson 1 was an introduction to prayer. I've […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:35:55 -0400

Lesson 1 was an introduction to prayer. I’ve always struggled with how we are to pray and not make it seem like I’m either reciting something, asking too much, not praising or thanking enough, ingenuine. I think I try too hard to do it “right” that I completely miss that it is just a conversation between God and myself. Yes, I need to praise…

Melinda Minter posted an update: Lesson 21 is my final lesson in this course. I have […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:27:47 -0400

Lesson 21 is my final lesson in this course. I have enjoyed this course more than I thought I would. I didn’t expect to learn so much and kinda thought it would be boring. In this last lesson I learned about typology. I did my “for further study” on the “pattern” type. My subject was barren women who birth important people, for example,…

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update: The Main insight I got from this lesson is the giving of […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:11:15 -0400

The Main insight I got from this lesson is the giving of the plans and construction details of the tabernacle and everything pertaining to it by God to Moses. Firstly, God wants the tabernacle to be a point of His visible presence with the Israelites on earth. Secondly, it is important that the plans and everything about the tabernacle comes…

R.C. and John are now connected

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:06:46 -0400

Dimitrios posted an update: Creative Bible Study MethodsChapter 20: Studying […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:13:09 -0400

Creative Bible Study Methods

Chapter 20: Studying Bible Prophesy

In this lesson, I learned a lot about biblical prophesy. Much of the information in the lesson material was already familiar to me, but it was a refreshing review. If I were to make a note about the most important parts of the lesson, I would remark about the fact that prophesy…

R.C. and Noel Card are now connected

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:46:02 -0400

John Allen posted an update: This lesson was instructive to me at the introduction. […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:22:06 -0400

This lesson was instructive to me at the introduction. With the reference Scripture Jerimiah 23:30 “Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith The Lord, that steal My Words everyone from his neighbor.” We can’t know God through others; we must come to know Him by correct, foundational study of His Word.

The focus on self-study…

Melinda Minter posted an update: Lesson 20 covered the prophesy books and how to read […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:39:16 -0400

Lesson 20 covered the prophesy books and how to read them. I’ve always shied away from end-time prophesy because it always seemed to me that everyone that studied it was trying to predict when it would happen and we are told in the Bible that only the Father knows and Jesus will come like a thief in the night. But after doing this lesson,…

Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In Eden, heaven and earth are united, and a great […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:51:37 -0400

In Eden, heaven and earth are united, and a great river flows from God’s sacred dwelling, bringing life and blessing to the whole creation. Michael Morales helps us see Eden as a holy sanctuary, while Robin Parry traces the life-giving river from the beginning of Scripture to its fulfillment in the New Creation. In Revelation, the holy city… Read more

Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The rivers in the Bible reveal that God’s presence is […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:51:04 -0400

The rivers in the Bible reveal that God’s presence is always life-giving. Michael Morales sees the river flowing from Eden as a sign that the garden is God’s sacred dwelling, where divine life and blessing flow outward to the whole world. Robin Parry traces this image from Eden to the New Creation, showing how the biblical story moves toward… Read more

Jeff Jacinto posted an update: John Sailhamer understood Genesis as presenting humanity’s […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:50:27 -0400

John Sailhamer understood Genesis as presenting humanity’s journey toward God’s intended blessing, with the Garden pointing forward to a life of faithful obedience and communion with God. In Genesis 1, God declares every creature good, revealing that all creation is called to journey toward the fullness and perfection intended by its Creator. I… Read more

Melanie posted an update: Jail and Prison Ministry Lesson 9This chapter […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:15:30 -0400

Jail and Prison Ministry

Lesson 9

This chapter discussed common needs of inmates once they are released. Some common needs are a church, housing, food, clothing, job training, counseling, a support group, and poasibly jelp making decision. Again, it all comes down to being a good friend and a sounding board. Im sure the i mate will state what…

Melanie posted an update: Jail and prison ministry Lesson 8Bis chapter was […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:13:06 -0400

Jail and prison ministry

Lesson 8

Bis chapter was interesting because it discussed ministering to death row inmates. Im sure this must be the hardest part of prison ministry, but probably one of the most reaarding as well. The biggest things i learned in this chapter is to just love the inmate and make sure they know the God loves them.…

Melanie posted an update: Jail and Prison MiniatryLesson 7This chapter explored […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:10:38 -0400

Jail and Prison Miniatry

Lesson 7

This chapter explored ways that tou can miniater to an inmates family. A lot of great suggestions were to be found. You could provide transportation sp a lived one van visit their inmate,help the inmates spouse secure employment, get christmas gifts to give to an i mates child that are from the i mate, or…

Darren Blevins posted an update: Course The Ministry of the Holy SpiritChapter 12 The […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:25:51 -0400

Course The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 12 The Works of the Flesh

Works of the flesh are characteristics of the sinful nature of man caused by lust. The works of the flesh are always attacking the fruits of the Spirit, spiritual warfare. We can stop the work of the flesh by first repenting of our sin, second by being filled by the…

Darren Blevins posted an update: Course The Ministry of the Holy SpiritChapter 11 The […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:22:22 -0400

Course The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 11 The Fruit of the Spirit

The fruit of the Spirit refers to the nature of the spirit revealed in the life of the believer. There are two types of fruit; 1. The fruit of evangelism. 2. The fruit of Godly spiritual qualities. As believers, Jesu has chosen us to bear fruit through evangelism of the world.

Darren Blevins posted an update: Course The Ministry of the Holy SpiritChapter 10 […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:19:03 -0400

Course The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 10 Discovering Your Spiritual Gift

It is important to discover our spiritual gift so that we can accomplish our spiritual purposes and objectives. They are also a weapon in Spiritual Warfare. Until we know what our gift is we are not able to fully use it. This chapter gives steps on how to discover your gift.

Dominic Otieno Sinogo posted an update: One outstanding thing learned in this part is how […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:37:05 -0400

One outstanding thing learned in this part is how Jesus embodies the tree of life as the very source of our eternal life. He’s the true vine in John and who ever eats from him has eternal life. He was crucified on a wooden cross. Through his death we have eternal life. Who ever believes and trusts in him has passed death and has…

John knight Rajendran posted an update: To be honest, the biggest thing that impacted me […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:32:01 -0400

To be honest, the biggest thing that impacted me from attending the art of biblical studies is realizing that I cannot just read the Bible on autopilot anymore. Before this, whenever I read an English Bible, I assumed the words meant exactly what my modern dictionary said they meant.
In my everyday life working with audio mixing and music… Read more

Darren Blevins posted an update: Course Jail and Prison MinistryChapter 6 Conducting […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:22:58 -0400

Course Jail and Prison Ministry

Chapter 6 Conducting Group Meetings

There are many types of group meetings; Worship, Bible Studies, Christian writing, Bible college courses, discipleship classes and many others. There are some things to remember when conducting a group meeting such as timing, prayer, music, scripture reading, testimonies,…

Darren Blevins posted an update: Course Jail and Prison MinistryChapter 5 […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:18:09 -0400

Course Jail and Prison Ministry

Chapter 5 Visiting Inmates

Personal visits are just that, personal. Many inmates never have visitors. Your visit and building a relationship with the inmate may be the most real and intimate experience they have ever had. As you build a friendship it may be easier to present the Gospel.

Darren Blevins posted an update: Course Jail and Prison MinistryChapter 4 Corresponding […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:14:38 -0400

Course Jail and Prison Ministry

Chapter 4 Corresponding with Inmates

If you feel compelled to be involved with jail ministry but not called to visit the jail, then writing letters may be your calling. If this is what you want to do you should first contact the proper authorities at the jail and then obtain a list of the rules for corresponding.…

NEVEOTSO vero posted an update: As I reflect on my progress, I realize that I am […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:39:03 -0400

As I reflect on my progress, I realize that I am slowly developing the ability to read Biblical Hebrew with greater accuracy and confidence. Although I still have much to learn, I can see steady improvement in my understanding of the language. This chapter reminded me that learning Hebrew is not simply an academic exercise but also an… Read more

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think this verse makes an excellent prayer:Psalm 61:2 […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:17:42 -0400

I think this verse makes an excellent prayer:

Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

R.C. posted an update: In Genesis 3, the snake is introduced using the Hebrew […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:42:50 -0400

In Genesis 3, the snake is introduced using the Hebrew word arum, meaning “prudent,” “cunning,” or “sensible.” Interestingly, this description carries no inherent negativity or implication of deceit. This ambiguity allows for interpretations that view the snake’s role as complex rather than purely evil from the start.

The snake’s shrewdness is…

R.C. posted an update: In 1 Timothy 2, Paul draws a deliberate parallel between […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:43:55 -0400

In 1 Timothy 2, Paul draws a deliberate parallel between the Genesis account of Adam and Eve and the situation with some women in Ephesus. Eve is described as God’s ‘ezer,’ a helper who carries the promise of God’s deliverance, highlighting her important role in God’s provision. However, Paul contrasts the order of creation with the order…

Mariangely Torres posted an update: The word scripture refers to God’s Word, but using a […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:34:00 -0400

The word scripture refers to God’s Word, but using a capital “S” specifically signifies the sacred writings of the one true God.

This distinction impacted me deeply. As someone learning to understand the true meaning of worshiping in spirit and truth whether through singing, serving; and envisioning a ministry focused on sharing God’s Word, it…

Deanna McDaniel posted an update: Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:54:55 -0400

Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare

Chapter 2: ENLISTING IN GOD’S ARMY

I’m going to be talking about Repentance and the importance of Repentance. Repentance is turning away from your sin and no longer doing it. Acts 20:21 calls it “repentance towards God.” By the act of repenting, you turn away from your sin leaving the…

Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 9 traced the development of the Hebrew Bible […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:47:25 -0400

Session 9 traced the development of the Hebrew Bible after Moses by showing how Joshua and the prophets preserved and advanced God’s revelation. Joshua is seen as the guardian of Moses’ teachings. He carefully read and publicly proclaimed the Torah while renewing Israel’s covenant with God. As Israel enters the period of the judges and later… Read more

Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 8 explored the earliest references to the writing […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:44:50 -0400

Session 8 explored the earliest references to the writing of Scripture within the Bible, using Moses as the main example. The first example is Israel’s victory over the Amalekites, when God instructs Moses to record the event so future generations will remember His acts. The second occurs at Mount Sinai where Moses writes the covenant laws… Read more

Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 7 explained the relationship between the […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:40:45 -0400

Session 7 explained the relationship between the Holy Spirit, human authors, and the inspiration of Scripture. Paul’s description of Scripture as “God-breathed” in 2 Timothy 3:16 challenged the assumption that the Bible was the word of God without human involvement. In actuality, biblical authors remained fully engaged with their… Read more

Roscoe Meeks posted an update: Session 9 stood out to me because it demonstrated […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:34:53 -0400

Session 9 stood out to me because it demonstrated how carefully studying the structure of a passage can unlock its meaning. Instead of rushing through Genesis 6:1–4, the lesson showed how God’s response in verse 3 helps explain the events that came before it. I found it especially fascinating that the 120 years may refer, not to the maximum…

Melinda Minter posted an update: Lesson 19 is on poetry in the Bible. There are actually […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:14:36 -0400

Lesson 19 is on poetry in the Bible. There are actually more books of the Bible that are considered poetry that I thought. Like Job, who knew that was poetry?!?! The poetry in the Bible is written in parallel forms. 1. Synonymous parallelism: the second line of the poem repeats the thought of the first line. 2. Antithetic parallelism: the…

Sarah posted an update: The Hebrew word ezer (help) in Genesis 2:18 challenge […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:03:55 -0400

The Hebrew word ezer (help) in Genesis 2:18 challenge common English interpretations of “helper,” especially regarding gender roles and social status. As a women, being told I was made to be a man’s helper is demeaning. I have had to endure sermons basically telling me I need to know my place as a woman. God’s word “ezer” is often taken out…

Sarah posted an update: Paul sees issues of authority ad teaching as it connects […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:03:14 -0400

Paul sees issues of authority ad teaching as it connects to humanity’s original relationship with God. Paul’s use of the Genesis creation narrative in 1 Corinthians 11 and 1 Timothy address the issues of authority and teaching in the early church by showing the church that the book of Genesis not just as a story about the past but as a…

Sarah posted an update: The serpent’s misquotation and the debate over God’s […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:02:44 -0400

The serpent’s misquotation and the debate over God’s command play a role in the narrative’s exploration of trust and interpretation. In Genesis chapter three shifts the conversation to fully trusting in God to debating God’s words. The serpent exaggerates and twist God’s words to plant seeds of doubt in the mind of Eve. In Genesis chapter…

Roscoe Meeks posted an update: Session 8 stood out to me because it showed how even one […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:12:29 -0400

Session 8 stood out to me because it showed how even one of the most difficult passages in the Bible can become clearer when it is studied in its literary and biblical context. Rather than avoiding the mysterious verses about the “sons of God” and the Nephilim, the lesson carefully demonstrated how repeated words, literary design, and a…

R.C. posted an update: The woman in Genesis is portrayed not as an inferior […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:09:13 -0400

The woman in Genesis is portrayed not as an inferior helper but as a vital agent of God’s deliverance. The depiction of God taking one side of the human emphasizes her role as an equal counterpart, essential to fulfilling the ideal of humanity presented in Genesis 1. The term ‘Ezer (help) conveys a powerful sense of rescue and deliverance,…

sheep posted an update: Intercessory PrayerChapter 8: Getting Started and […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:55:56 -0400

Intercessory Prayer

Chapter 8: Getting Started and Keeping Going

Think about the time you wanted to do some fitness. You are passionate by going to the gym everyday or putting on those running shoes for that outside jog. It might last some days or weeks before you realize that it is becoming a chore. You might see less results. But what if you…

sheep posted an update: Intercessory PrayerChapter 7: Interceding […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:55:44 -0400

Intercessory Prayer

Chapter 7: Interceding for Revival

Backslidden conditions in layman terms are simply that we have drifted away and lost our spar for spiritual passion. It is nothing but realistic humans would go through the motions. We often get into a new hobby we find ourselves loving, only to find that days later we lost passion for it.…

sheep posted an update: Intercessory PrayerChapter 6: Using the Model Prayer […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:40:38 -0400

Intercessory Prayer

Chapter 6: Using the Model Prayer to Intercede

This chapter teaches model prayer using plural words, like our, us, we.

This shows intercession is selflessly about seeking the welfare of the whole community and not just the individual. This aligns with the Christians way of being community oriented. This is especially important…