Online Bible Institute | Kingdom Encouragers | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/groups/kingdom-encouragers/ Activity feed for the group, Kingdom Encouragers. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:15:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 57521e9c3fefa144a1e05ebfb43212a1 Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think that the Ecclesiastes reading today relates […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81562/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:03:21 -0400 I think that the Ecclesiastes reading today relates well with the discussion on Psalm 8. Our labor is meaningless, because in the end, it is our relationship with God that really matters.

Life is so full of endless toiling that we may be tempted to make life all about working hard and making a living. But there is a huge difference between…

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]]> 0 df78e04067a6b743e4a110430f526d3d Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Great video on Psalm 8 today. I would encourage you to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81531/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:56:11 -0400 Great video on Psalm 8 today. I would encourage you to watch it.

Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

Quote from the video: “How the creator God rules the world through babbling babies…”

]]> 1 9d79403ac28458bd139031dd2dcfe5d0 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: The idea of which tree we choose from runs throughout […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81474/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:45 -0400 The idea of which tree we choose from runs throughout the Bible. Will we choose His way or our way? This is the decision we must make over and over and over.

Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

]]> 0 191b30db679e906c023e85d9f942fb3d Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Here is a link to our latest Church […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81420/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:26:08 -0400 Here is a link to our latest Church Encourager podcast:

https://youtu.be/j5RpN13sbo4?si=Ktyk–aF-azhPRPw

]]> 0 455239c61f6c62a815e90ecf09c1ae17 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think this verse is quite significant:Proverbs 22:1 A […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81367/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:10:35 -0400 I think this verse is quite significant:

Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

Have you ever considered that there may be some connection in this verse about the importance of a good name, and this verse:

Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the…

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]]> 2 8d98bde2ff6d5e00b99ecd01bcd7bbf1 Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Reading Proverbs 19, I was particularly drawn to think […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81341/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:33 -0400 Reading Proverbs 19, I was particularly drawn to think a little deeper on verses 4, 6 & 7. where it talks about how the rich are loved but the poor are despised.

This past weekend, the sermon at KVC in the Kingdom Alignment series was about Generosity. Our culture tends to be more selfish than generous. We find it easy to associate with people…

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]]> 4 33708c00434334edbe2fa21692ba5fc9 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I will spend some time today having a think on […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81275/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:35:02 -0400 I will spend some time today having a think on this verse:

Psalm 4:4a Be angry, yet do not sin;…

There are some things worth being angry over. However, we need to make sure that our anger does not lead us to do things that might be driven by anger rather than seeking the Lord’s wisdom.

]]> 4 7f2fcc91cc02403933bbf432f5237d04 Pieter van der Merwe posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Thank you for this group, although I have not posted […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81233/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:16:09 -0400 Thank you for this group, although I have not posted here before, I have been encouraged with what has been posted. Today, I read a verse that reaffirms the truth of Scripture. I have read this verse many times before, but I think it is the first time that it called me to see it in this way. It is part of Jesus’ High Priestly prayer – John…

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]]> 2 a14f82b72cc95c768143d0740e113862 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I have been thinking about the two trees a lot recently. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81225/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:54:37 -0400 I have been thinking about the two trees a lot recently. I think this verse from Proverbs is in that category.

Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

]]> 0 4e3d8c4767a8cf698b7f034e31be506e Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I loved the video on Poetry.The idea of slowing down […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81198/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:41:21 -0400 I loved the video on Poetry.

The idea of slowing down and digging deep into biblical poems, but the Bible in general, seems to be something we don’t see much among ordinary believers. But when we make it a habit to stay with the Bible a little longer, we find that even our quality of life increases. There are patterns, layers, repetitions,…

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]]> 1 3cced28488a9383b053c15ea926a11a2 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think this is a verse that is worth spending some […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81182/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:31:36 -0400 I think this is a verse that is worth spending some time thinking about:

Psalm 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

What do you think it means to rejoice with trembling? How does that balance with serving the Lord with fear?

]]> 2 e109ce66bfc99e16cb806ac0e82c5cbd Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I loved this statement from the Bible Project video on […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81126/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:25:41 -0400 I loved this statement from the Bible Project video on the Psalms today:

The Psalms are poems for exiles who are learning to live by God’s wisdom…

]]> 0 8f9576cafaa64e314989109eefb0e684 Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Psalm 150 has always been a reminder to me that praising […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81105/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:18:11 -0400 Psalm 150 has always been a reminder to me that praising God is not something we do when everything is going according to our plan. The call is for everything that has breath to praise the Lord, not for everything that has bread.

In most church settings today, people are encouraged to praise God when something great happens, to share a…

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]]> 2 a5450759bfcb018e07955385c26f67af Andrew posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I just read day one and I am so happy that God's mercy […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81082/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:54:20 -0400 I just read day one and I am so happy that God’s mercy and grace is a gift. Jesus already paid it all. I have to do nothing but receive it. We serve a great and mighty God. All we have to do is show up and God will handle the rest amen.

]]> 1 14baa60e390af2e6029c512879b23d1b Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I am going to spend some time today thinking about these […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81057/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:50:53 -0400 I am going to spend some time today thinking about these two verses.

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Psalms 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!

The video from Bible Project on Proverbs 8 was thought-provoking. Wisdom or folly? Which will…

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]]> 3 d6356a5fbebe1912ea1c1df905dae54c Dr. Michael posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord,and not […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81050/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:01:42 -0400 Whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord,and not to men. Colossians 3:23. This verse helps us to serve God as the Lord Jesus did whilst on earth and it shields us from the stardom attitude.

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]]> 2 87ab42b62c86c5b3decc10d718f5f887 Candice Gentry posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: We demolish arguments in every pretension that sets […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81046/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:54:26 -0400 We demolish arguments in every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. For me I haven’t always been obedient nor am I completely fluent in the bible to be able to hold captive every though that Contradicts the knowledge of God. However, as I read and study…

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]]> 1 1c82852361a6014204ce9771bb4b31a3 Tammie Human Burgin posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Hi, everyone! Looking forward to being a part of this community. https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81019/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:03:17 -0400 Hi, everyone! Looking forward to being a part of this community.

]]> 3 ba8539f6fe58297c6229bb79ffe5e6a4 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Really enjoyed the Bible Project video on Proverbs […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81018/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:02:19 -0400 Really enjoyed the Bible Project video on Proverbs today. What does it look like to live well in this world?

]]> 0 fbc81146a703846f7d8448250450d341 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80928/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:21:14 -0400 The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about the Books of Solomon provide some excellent insight. I would encourage you to take time for them and the article, along with the readings today.

]]> 8 c8ffcc9117863f5187c5df1d0311b948 Carolyñea posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Wow!!! we are growing...very thankful for this community group! https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80915/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:29:09 -0400 Wow!!! we are growing…very thankful for this community group!

]]> 5 63c9b13142aaa03bae192748a1d8407e Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80904/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:36 -0400 Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Alignment Part 1:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-alignment-part-1-devotionals/

]]> 1 43a14b84e4f785b4d0995bf68804c0c4 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I recommend you take a few minutes and read the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80857/ Sun, 31 May 2026 08:21:20 -0400 I recommend you take a few minutes and read the Bible Project article about Job that is included in the Day 151 readings.

This verse really jumped out at me today:

Job 40:8 Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?

“would you condemn Me to justify yourself?”

Wow.

]]> 1 8dd5675e192a027299563424f3871ecf Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Can you imagine what Job must have been […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80828/ Sat, 30 May 2026 08:57:30 -0400 Can you imagine what Job must have been thinking/feeling when this happened:

Job 38:1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: 2 “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.

I also think that the Psalm for today really fits well with…

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]]> 0 123a9738fc6719d0809158371299797c Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: It has always baffled me how much of God Job's […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80784/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:31:10 -0400 It has always baffled me how much of God Job’s friends seemed to know. It seems that they had everything in place, knew exactly what it meant to be in good standing with God. But they were totally mistaken.

We actually see God sometimes as a discipline master waiting for us to miss a step. It seems like God takes pleasure in punishing people,…

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]]> 2 6bf1a38066d76bd73f048ae4ba569daf Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I thought this verse from Psalms 144 was worth spending […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80780/ Fri, 29 May 2026 09:20:12 -0400 I thought this verse from Psalms 144 was worth spending some time with today

Psalm 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

In some ways, like David, we are being trained for war and battle as we engage in the spiritual warfare around us. This verse is most likely a metaphor for God’s involvement…

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]]> 1 c9a90d76ec8520567467d2d12b08c333 Tope posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Thanks for the warm welcome :) https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80776/ Fri, 29 May 2026 05:56:16 -0400 Thanks for the warm welcome 🙂

]]> 1 1fd132f0112680a27be8e2b6444e7889 Shadrack posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I'm glad to be part of this community. https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80771/ Fri, 29 May 2026 05:46:16 -0400 I’m glad to be part of this community.

]]> 1 93b259b389baa2899cee80f21a9c5e67 Andrada posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Hello all! It's awesome to connect with you all! https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80767/ Fri, 29 May 2026 03:58:53 -0400 Hello all! It’s awesome to connect with you all!

]]> 1 cd0163e2e23cb2797d79a5033f46955d Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Greetings, everyone! It's so good to finally have […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80740/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:21:23 -0400 Greetings, everyone!

It’s so good to finally have this available to the OBIN community.

]]> 0 01d145de2c35cb9c8ba3a9318c0cae6c AA Test posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Looking forward to this Kingdom Encouragers group! https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80738/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:08:00 -0400 Looking forward to this Kingdom Encouragers group!

]]> 0 d95973f57484c6998c5149f18e1a3399 Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: This verse made me take notice todayJob 33:14 For God […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80736/ Thu, 28 May 2026 17:58:56 -0400 This verse made me take notice today

Job 33:14 For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.

I also thought that this verse from the Psalms really added to what is going on in Job

Psalms 143:2 Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.

]]> 0 bac7c86f8e9dc497dc6f398c8c18e93e Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Welcome to Kingdom Encouragers! We are so glad you […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80733/ Thu, 28 May 2026 17:57:25 -0400 Welcome to Kingdom Encouragers! We are so glad you are here.

To all of our students and participants from the Online Bible Institute Network, welcome to this growing online community of pastors, church leaders, ministry servants, and passionate believers who desire to use their lives, ministries, and workplaces to impact the Kingdom of…

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