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Andrew posted a new activity comment

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:32:50 -0400

It shows what is truly in our hearts.

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The Battle with the Tongue – From this chapter I learned that I must pay attention to what comes out of my tongue out of my mouth that even though the tongue is small, there is […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:31:17 -0400

Nice summary

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Course Kingdom Living

Chapter 9 The Culture of the Kingdom: Kingdom Principles part three

Jesus did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it:

“Do not think that I have come to […]

Andrew posted an update: Though the lesson was mostly a breakdown of the 10 topics […]

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:30:24 -0400

Though the lesson was mostly a breakdown of the 10 topics to be covered in this course. I was most interested in what will be lesson 2, the preexistance of Christ. I had already known that he always existed from the beginning. In some other lessons, I was made aware of particular instances where it was Jesus being referred to as the Angel…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:48:01 -0400

Satan is always out to disrupt the plan of God.

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The important message of the Book of Job is human suffering does not necessarily mean God is punishing sin, and that the wisdom and justice of God are far too great for human minds to […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:46:56 -0400

God always provides hope, regardless of what we see in the natural.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update The question of the historical Adam has different interpretations, but for me, the most important point is not only whether Adam existed as a historical person, but what his […]

Andrew posted an update: Though most of Paul’s letter to Titus describes how the […]

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:43:55 -0400

Though most of Paul’s letter to Titus describes how the Cretans were acting in the church’s Paul started there, he also offers hope to go with the change that is required.

It’s easy to get down on ourselves when we fail to follow the ways of the Lord. I find it’s mostly when I try and use my own ways, not being patient and letting God lead…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:02:34 -0400

My 18-year old self needed to read the Proverbs

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The Book of Proverbs offers us practical, timeless guidance for daily life, by emphasizing true insight begins with careful speech, humility and self-control of emotions. The core […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:01:47 -0400

Amen!

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1 Corinthians 2:1-16

The story is about Paul and the people of Corinth. Paul proclaimed the Gospel not human wisdom. He only told them about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

He […]

Andrew posted an update: Paul’s letter to Titus while he is serving on the island […]

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:59:39 -0400

Paul’s letter to Titus while he is serving on the island of Crete is a reminder that before we can fix any situation that we are in, we must fix our own attitudes and actions. I’ve heard this before but Paul is reminding Titus that poor attitudes and behaviours cause the Word of God to be discredited, open to evil accusations, and not…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:54:44 -0400

God can use a peoples.

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The book of Ezra is known for chronicling the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, a major spiritual renewal centered around God’s law and the rebuilding of the temple. The book […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:54:04 -0400

It shows that it’s the Israelites who are God’s chosen nation and it is someone from them who can rise up and save.

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The Book of Esther stands out as the only book of the Bible to never mention the name, God. However, it shows His guidance through a series of wild coincidences, plot twists and a […]

Andrew posted an update: When I am asked why I am completing Bible […]

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:52:41 -0400

When I am asked why I am completing Bible schooling, attending church, or working in the helps ministry. I’m quick to answer that “I just want to know where I am Going once I’m done here on Earth”. The lesson has pointed out to me that we are to create Heaven here on earth as that was God’s original intention. Jesus set forth these…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:36:43 -0400

The sword of the Spirit! The only offensive weapon in the Armour of God!!

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Sword Sharpening

Lesson-3

Pastor Steve continues his series on the word of God and

discusses how the word affects every aspect of our

life. The word is like a sharp sword that […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:35:36 -0400

A previous lesson that Steve taught is that you shouldn’t force your own understanding into the creation story.

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In this session we begin to look at the meaning of the words “heavens” and “earth” and the scriptures that start giving us those specific meanings such as heaven is not just a good place […]

Andrew posted an update: I’ve had to watch the video for this lesson 3-times. I am […]

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:29:55 -0400

I’ve had to watch the video for this lesson 3-times. I am starting to see (not really understanding why) that there is a change in tone in Genesis 2:4. The lesson refers to this verse as a “hinge verse”. The first half refers back to Genesis 1 as “ the account of the creation of the heavens and the earth”, but the second half reads as “when…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:52:16 -0400

Though we’re commanded to endure in our current times for the glory of God, I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to jump ahead to the times you’ve described. Nice summary.

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When the prophets envision God’s Kingdom, they foresee a time when all nations unite in peace and harmony, transcending divisions. This prophetic hope emphasizes reconciliation and the […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:50:04 -0400

The Bible interprets Bible

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Old Testament Bible Survey

Lesson 1

I am also taking “Creative Bible Study Methods” which first chapter mirrors this one. I was thankful to revisit it and read again the […]

Andrew posted an update: As Ethical Judgement is the application of God’s Word to a […]

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:48:38 -0400

As Ethical Judgement is the application of God’s Word to a situation by a person. This lesson focuses on the situation. The part of the lesson that spoke to me was different strategies when focusing on a situation and what can go wrong when different approaches are applied. Laxity is a strategy that leads towards permissiveness and the…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:38:04 -0400

I just recently was taught that this is where God created the battle between good and evil that lasts until Revelations 22.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update In Genesis 3, God pronounces consequences on humanity after eating the forbidden fruit: the woman faces increased pain/toil in pregnancy and childbearing (Genesis 3:16), while the […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:36:47 -0400

Nice summary

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This session focused on Genesis 1, considering various ways of thinking about ‘creation’. I drew two main points from this.

First, the instructor highlighted the Hebrew word […]

Andrew posted an update: Paul shares for us in the lesson many different ideas on […]

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:36:21 -0400

Paul shares for us in the lesson many different ideas on how to deal with suffering for Jesus. He tells us to Guard the Truth using a Spirit of Power in the Lord. He discusses that suffering for the Lord is similar to that of a Soldier that doesn’t get caught up in the affairs of the world. An athlete training to win first prize, or a…

Andrew posted an update: In Paul’s last known letter, he writes to Timothy to […]

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:38:35 -0400

In Paul’s last known letter, he writes to Timothy to address some last topics. He knows his time is limited. In Chapter 2:3-6, he uses the analogy of suffering for Jesus as requiring the same committment as a Soldier in the armed forces, or a proffessional athlete, or a hardworking farmer. What does that look like in today’s times? I…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:11:20 -0400

I love this analogy! Nice summary

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Lesson 9 in Strategies for Spiritual Harvest focused on breaking the yoke. It contrasts two different and competing yokes. The yoke of bondage, or the yoke of God.

A yoke is […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:10:09 -0400

Amen!

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The spiritual environment refers to things affecting the spirit of man. God is a triune being: God the Father, God the Son Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit. Man […]

Andrew posted an update: Regardless if a Old Testament or New Testament command. […]

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:09:28 -0400

Regardless if a Old Testament or New Testament command. All things must be done in Love for it to be applied correctly to any situation. Gods Word, the paticular situation, and the corrective motive all matter when applying Christian Ethics. But as Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 13, it is all useless if it is not done in Love. Though we…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:57:39 -0400

Nice Review

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What stands out most about Abraham Session 9 is how the story of Genesis 14 brings together so many themes that have appeared earlier in Genesis. The flood imagery, Babylon, […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:56:53 -0400

The bible is the Word of God speaking to us.

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Sword Sharpening

Lesson-2

Pastor Steve in his continuing series, teaches how the bible points directly

to Jesus and how studying the word of God can lead to spiritual growth. One […]

Andrew posted an update: The lesson covers Genesis chapter 1 and the first 3 […]

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:55:13 -0400

The lesson covers Genesis chapter 1 and the first 3 verses of Chapter 2. The 6 days leading up to Day 7 is the creation of the Cosmic Temple depicted in 2:1-3. Verse 1:1 is described at Cosmology which is the Account of the Universe. Chapter 1:26 describes how God “Elohim” and his angels “elohim” discuss how they would make humans in their…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:37:18 -0400

The Bible interprets itself

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What excites me most about Session 3 of the Abraham Session is discovering the “melody” that runs throughout Genesis 1–11 and continues into the story of Avraham. I found it […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:36:40 -0400

Nice summary

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This modules helps us revie the way the Bible writings were collected. My main takeaways was realizing how even for the book of my friend Ezekiel (hehe), it seems he may have not […]

Andrew posted an update: This lesson really points out that false teachings […]

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:35:42 -0400

This lesson really points out that false teachings and corrupt leaders in the Ephesus church at the time of Paul’s writings are really what we see in some institutions today. It almost has a school-yard mentality. The rich look down the end of their noses at the poor. Individuals in positions of authority who take advantage of their privalege…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:46:26 -0400

Very enlightening

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Chapter 9 Title: Post-Prison Ministry

The transition from a controlled penal environment back into open society is a critical phase filled with distinct challenges […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:45:37 -0400

Welcome.

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Hi, everyone! Today I started my first lesson in my studies. I’m learning how to intentionally read the Bible and ask for guidance from the Holy Spirit while I read. By doing this I […]

Andrew posted an update: In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he is instructing him to […]

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:24:18 -0400

In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he is instructing him to travel to the church in Ephesus and deal with the false teachings and corruption in the leadership. There are many topics covered. Chapter 6:1-2 is a small section where Paul instructs Timothy to remind the slaves to show full respect to their owners. Especially Christian owners. I…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:22:29 -0400

Step by step. Thank you

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Teaching Tactics

Lesson 14

The steps for planning a teacher training program are to first consilt with the pastor. Then, ask egfective teachers to assist by leading. Then, to meet […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:21:56 -0400

These are still all true today. Nice summary

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Genesis 6:1-4 functions as an origin story for Babylon, the empire that will exile Israel, while providing a sophisticated critique of monarchy in the Hebrew Bible. The passage reveals […]

Andrew posted an update: The lesson I have taken from this book is that regardless […]

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:20:34 -0400

The lesson I have taken from this book is that regardless of what is happening around us, Political upheval, lawlessness, police brutality, opressed nations, etc. We must just soldier on and continue to do the works of the Lord with the heart of the Lord. Don’t watch the news, stop having political debates, don’t get caught up in new…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:05:38 -0400

A true blessing

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This narrative marks a significant moment in Avram’s transformation as he begins to more faithfully reflect God’s image. The contrasting kings of Salem and Sodom symbolize two divergent […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:04:50 -0400

I also learned that he was telling us the things to pray for, not necessarily the exacts words. Good catch.

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Lesson 6 was so good! It was “Using the model pray to intercede”. We broke down The Lord’s Prayer, verse by verse. There were differences in how I actually read the prayer. […]

Andrew posted an update: Parts of this lesson remind me of my early Christian […]

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:46:02 -0400

Parts of this lesson remind me of my early Christian years and how much time and effort I spent on researching the rapture. Ultimately, we will not be here once it happens and the tribulation period is not anything to worry about. I pray for unsaved family members and unsaved individuals in general that they will not have to experience…

Andrew posted an update: The passages of this lesson are contained in verse […]

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:14:18 -0400

The passages of this lesson are contained in verse 1:1-2:3. Prior to day one, when time was created, there was no way to measure time. The way time was measured during another cosmic period does not measure time the same way we do today. Thus, almost any theory on what the actual 7 day creation period is, could fit into a 7-day account.…

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:52:10 -0400

Histories greatest debate

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The question of historicity in the Genesis account of Adam and Eve can be approached through four distinct perspectives: literary symbolic, first ancestor, archetypal first ancestor, […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:51:08 -0400

Great Commentary

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The Bible’s frequent mention of Yaaqov (Israel) underscores the central importance of his story for the people who carry his name. Yaaqov’s narrative serves as a foundational “seed” […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:50:37 -0400

Great work.

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Reading through the book of Leviticus in a single setting and watching the Bible Project video before and again after the read-through really made a big difference […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:50:24 -0400

It shows us we cannot be left to our own choices

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The thematic melody of Genesis offers a powerful lens to examine our own lives, reflecting the unfolding of God’s plan through generations of His chosen partners. This recurring pattern of […]

Andrew posted an update: The second half of Chapter 4 was not only confusing to […]

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:49:39 -0400

The second half of Chapter 4 was not only confusing to the Thessalonians, but it is still confusing for most new Christians. Most bible commentaries have to make this clear in addition to Paul’s letter. It wasn’t until a college course on escatology that I realised how misunderstood I was about the chronological eventsthat are to happen. …

Andrew posted an update: These last few books of Paul’s letters have made me […]

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:48:00 -0400

These last few books of Paul’s letters have made me realize the beginnings and importance of structured affirmations in a group of like minded Christians. What an encouragement to have someone who has watched you as a Christian, within your church, point out your hard work and give credit to skillsets or characteristics you have that you were…

Andrew and Leah are now connected

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:44:44 -0400

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:47:36 -0400

I can’t wait to take this course on.

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HEBREW 101

Chapter 2: Hebrew Vowels

The history of Hebrew vowels is divided into three phases including the original phase, the middle phase and the final phase. During the […]

Andrew posted a new activity comment

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:46:49 -0400

This was the greatest thing I learned at OBI, what you are describing in your summary. Nice work.

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The biblical authors employed imagistic thinking, using rich imagery, symbolism, and metaphor to convey deeper truths about the world. Unlike mythological narratives that separate fact […]