Online Bible Institute | Bryan Benavidez | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/bryanbenavidez/activity/ Activity feed for Bryan Benavidez. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:32:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 ac0c565ca02bdd38da632c1c048886c4 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76874/#acomment-76886 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:21:35 -0500 Great share! Thanks.

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This chapter explains that the Bible is the written Word of God, inspired by Him and penned by about 40 men over 1,500 years. It clarifies the distinction between ‘Bible’ […]

]]> 61ece4a0d5d7abafe72a3e6ee72ebf9d Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we discuss the Biblical basis and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76885/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:20:42 -0500 In this lesson we discuss the Biblical basis and importance of intercessory Prayer. Intercessory prayer bridges the gap between human need and divine grace. The Old Testament highlights figures like Abraham and Moses pleading for others, establishing prayer as a moral duty. The New Testament elevates this, with Jesus as the ultimate…

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]]> 4 c4010f72fd8119571c9a169f682728cb Bryan Benavidez posted an update: So what exactly needs to be uploaded to the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76881/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:45:09 -0500 So what exactly needs to be uploaded to the coursework upload? Is I t the quizzes? Or is it the final paper and final exam? Or both? Im a little list here. Please advise.

]]> 0 cf29c25029e72db95f2d07d38cb9793f Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we are introduced to the different types […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76817/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:28:11 -0500 In this lesson we are introduced to the different types of prayer. Prayer connects the soul to the divine through five key forms: Adoration or Worship praises God’s glory, Contrition or Repentance seeks forgiveness, Petition requests personal needs, Intercession pleads for others and Commitment. Together, they foster humility, strengthen…

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]]> 3 d953fa2fb016e132bf564f758ceecbea Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76732/#acomment-76816 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:35:22 -0500 Peter, thanks for all of your help. I had one other question. What exactly is supposed to be submitted in the coursework upload section? Because I have just been completing the quizzes and finals that are requested of me. Im a little confused about what is to be submitted in terms of coursework uploaded. Please advise.

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Is there a specific order that we should be taking these courses in?

]]> c262e0c28981833c16b24e6629131b33 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76732/#acomment-76740 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:40:16 -0500 Thank you for the feedback Pieter. That makes a lot of sense.

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Is there a specific order that we should be taking these courses in?

]]> b35c204b95d9ac938059e1cb59e0445d Bryan Benavidez posted an update: Is there a specific order that we should be taking these courses in? https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76732/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:55:28 -0500 Is there a specific order that we should be taking these courses in?

]]> 6 1dfa8c9b303b25bff39eb638553820ad Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76625/#acomment-76651 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:34:59 -0500 Thanks for the share!

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Jeremiah was the present-day preacher that stood his ground for GOD boldly and persistently declaring what GOD told him to declare. No, matter the cost and would not only refuse […]

]]> cb40878eab28c2cba0db5f91af0e918d Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we studied the typological method of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76650/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:34:03 -0500 In this lesson we studied the typological method of Bible study. Typology connects the dots between the Old and New Testaments. It shows how old stories, like Noah’s ark, were actually “sneak peeks” of Jesus. This makes the Bible feel like one big story instead of just random pieces, helping you see God’s plan more clearly.

]]> 3 349e850a3fbf9c25df09e52fd619a867 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76611/#acomment-76649 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:31:53 -0500 Thanks for sharing

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Enemy Strategy

The chapter starts with 1 Peter 5:8-9

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; Whom […]

]]> cc7b9f3b19e0aab7c0073ff28017bd65 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: Im this lesson we studied the Prophetic study of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76648/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:20 -0500 Im this lesson we studied the Prophetic study of the Bible. Prophetic study of the Bible examines divine revelations regarding future events and spiritual truths. It bridges historical contexts with eschatological expectations, offering hope and moral guidance. By interpreting symbolic visions and literal declarations, believers seek… Read more

]]> 0 406e7b8a89cd6955c615c170c4e5df3f Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76638/#acomment-76644 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:25:26 -0500 This sounds like an exciting chapter. Thanks for your share on this study! I look forward to it!

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The penultimate lesson in this course explains exactly what the works of the flesh are, and how to walk in the Spirit rather than in the flesh. The works of the flesh […]

]]> b6eeab1d4fdfeed23faf888aee445aa5 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this chapter we studied the poetry written in the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76643/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:22:14 -0500 In this chapter we studied the poetry written in the Bible. Biblical poetry uses parallelism to link ideas through balance. Synonymous lines repeat the same thought with different words, while antithetic lines create a contrast to highlight a point. Finally, synthetic and emblematic parallelism builds on the first line to complete or expand the thought.

]]> 1 7dccb2877576f4b8ddc204a3514fb523 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76576/#acomment-76586 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:55:06 -0500 Amen

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In Chapter 2, “The Books of the Bible.” There are 66 books in the Bible. It is divided into two parts: the Old Testament has 39 books and the New Testament has 27 books.

We should read […]

]]> ca096e760990cfa7d6448845ba33d508 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we learned about the theological […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76585/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:54:03 -0500 In this lesson we learned about the theological study method. I’ve started looking at the Bible with a fresh lens. Instead of just reading verses, I’m digging into the history and original context to see the full picture. It’s helping me connect the dots between ancient lessons and my life today, turning a simple study into a powerful way to… Read more

]]> 1 bb5d190bebaa099d481ddee4aed37c93 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76553/#acomment-76584 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:25:20 -0500 Great share! Thanks.

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Every single time I am reminded of the facts of the bible, like how there isn’t a single contradiction in the entire Bible I am amazed. It really is crazy how I have been […]

]]> c1e994485aa5136e46c0ea06fee4ea3f Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76579/#acomment-76583 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:24:02 -0500 Amen

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God is so smart, he knew from the beginning what version of the Bible would be so widespread all of the world. God blows me away how the Bible was initially written with […]

]]> d6d3203156190e28f67373eef7659673 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we learned about the topicalbible […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76582/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:23:38 -0500 In this lesson we learned about the topicalbible study method. I love the Topical Study method because it helps me see the “big picture” of what God says about things like peace or leadership. By searching for a single theme throughout the whole Bible, I’m not just reading verses; I’m letting the Holy Spirit really change how I think. It…

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]]> 0 1d7e4986459574d8b447c6319f799bb8 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76520/#acomment-76527 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:33:32 -0500 Great insight! Thanks for the share.

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In this lesson, I gained a much deeper understanding of angels as God’s ministering spirits, created by Him and for Him, as seen in Hebrews 1:14 and Colossians 1:16. I was especially […]

]]> 71c38158bcd58e43e5995391440f1df8 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this chapter we studied the word study method of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76526/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:32:53 -0500 In this chapter we studied the word study method of Bible study. Word study stops me from just skimming and helps me get the real meaning, by studying the words origin (greek, hebrew or aramaic). Instead of guessing what a verse means, I look up the original words to see what God was actually saying. It makes my faith feel way more special and solid.

]]> 2 121fa1686daee48ba38f4017ef173433 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76500/#acomment-76519 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:12:05 -0500 Great insight. Thanks!

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The creation story in the Bible starts by saying God made a wonderful world and everything in it, and that people were made in God’s image to be in a good relationship with him, […]

]]> 6b38eba6a51ef4bf639db23896cd4310 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76501/#acomment-76518 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:11:12 -0500 Great insight!

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One of the most exciting things about Session 2 is how it makes the Hebrew Bible feel historically real and tangible. Instead of viewing Scripture as a static book that […]

]]> 458d83a28c106265f49366a45676be4a Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this chapter we studied the verse study method of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76517/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:10:20 -0500 In this chapter we studied the verse study method of Bible study. Studying the Bible verse by verse helps me slow down and really see the details. Instead of rushing, I get to focus on exactly what each part means. It stops me from getting confused and makes the stories feel way more personal and easier to understand.

]]> 2 1f052edadc4a4fdc9015d8530424a479 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76502/#acomment-76516 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:03:19 -0500 Interesting perspective. Thanks.

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This lesson talked about Genesis 1–3. These chapters are the beginning of the Hebrew Bible. The people who wrote the Bible wanted to introduce the Bible in this way. They chose this […]

]]> fbbd9be4283552f14ffe36c7c6c71dd3 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76511/#acomment-76515 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:01:56 -0500 Great insight!

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Lesson 4 of Knowing God’s Voice is incredibly revealing. It is so important to understand how to know God’s voice. Furthermore, it is just as valuable to know how not to […]

]]> b550ee83ab2b1a7c927e6f19ea7a8246 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this chapter we studied the paragraph study […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76514/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:01:36 -0500 In this chapter we studied the paragraph study method. Breaking down chapters into single paragraphs helps me master one concept at a time without feeling overwhelmed. I summarize each section in my own words, which forces me to actually understand the material rather than just skimming. This method builds a solid foundation for my notes,…

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]]> 1 688e3d3b542bbe4668532939607709f1 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we learned about the chapter study method. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76476/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:59:52 -0500 In this lesson we learned about the chapter study method. I love diving into one chapter at a time because it keeps things simple and clear Instead of getting lost in the whole book, I focus on one story or lesson, making it way easier to remember. It’s like breaking a big project into small pieces that actually stick in my head for later.

]]> 0 0c6e425e820e13e3353a27fee4422cd4 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76458/#acomment-76475 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:42:13 -0500 Welcome Michael!

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From Dr. Tim Mackie’s sessions on Heaven and Earth, Sessions 4-6, I learned how important it is to understand the Bible in its ancient context. I realized that the Bible’s view […]

]]> 8249f066cbeacd2d65d99a87719d4cd1 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76462/#acomment-76474 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:41:52 -0500 Significance is usually much clearer in retrospect.

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Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

The Difference Between Meaning and Significance – S3

Meaning is the message the biblical authors wanted to send to […]

]]> 62033c125f7c08c23de8adeae483c17f Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this chapter we learned about the Book study method […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76473/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:39:48 -0500 In this chapter we learned about the Book study method and its process which is two fold. First:

​Synthetic study is like seeing the view from a plane. You get the big picture and main themes quickly, but you might breeze past important details.

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Analytical study is like using a microscope. You’ll understand every word and detail perfectly,…

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]]> 0 e9c383fcfdb08f689b3dbf5908896ca2 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76444/#acomment-76472 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:12:39 -0500 Spiritual warfare is real!

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After reading this chapter, I am struck by the reality that life is not only physical but also deeply spiritual. I believe I am living in the tension between the Kingdom of God and […]

]]> 1bedab25a83459bfc7809c137f5773f9 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76440/#acomment-76471 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:12:11 -0500 Holy spirit is key

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Creative Bible Study Methods

Chapter-11

This chapter presents a brief overview of how to survey the entire Bible

chapter by chapter. There are really two things that stand out to me. […]

]]> fba50c920dd0efe0a728acdabe476c4e Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we studied the devotional method of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76470/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:09:02 -0500 In this lesson we studied the devotional method of studying the Bible I like the devotional method because it feels like a real conversation with God rather than a history lesson. It’s not about memorizing facts; it’s about finding peace and guidance in my daily life. Taking a small verse and really thinking about it helps me stay grounded…

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]]> 1 d65472b615b2b7020b84e8b7ff0a903e Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76398/#acomment-76433 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:37:39 -0500 Very insightful

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I just started this new course, and it is already intriguing. The first module explains how the word “lord” is used differently throughout the bible. LORD, Lord, and lord all […]

]]> f5bbe9739e51a6bfd37ab094e141ab02 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76429/#acomment-76432 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:36:10 -0500 That was some great insight to spiritually warfare. Thanks!

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Enemy Territory

This chapter describes the world and the flesh as enemy territory. The world refers to the present condition of human affairs in opposition to God. It is the […]

]]> aa3dd137569a9d81e5a74c452dbce87c Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this chapter we studied symbolism and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76431/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:34:38 -0500 In this chapter we studied symbolism and source identification. When I’m studying, symbols make the Bible feel alive rather than just an old history book. Seeing Jesus as the “Bread of Life” or a “Lamb” helps the stories click for me personally. It’s like finding hidden messges that turn simple reading into a real, powerful conversation with…

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]]> 3 b9a0c53e655a6a618bd2b19ae74b33ce Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76413/#acomment-76428 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:41:19 -0500 I always find it fascinating how The Lord uses Paul of all people to deliver so much of the New Testament.

In reply to - Andrew posted an update

Romans is the most powerful of the Epistles. It was written by Paul while he was in Corinth, addressed to the beleivers in Rome. It is a comprehensive account of the doctrine of […]

]]> be2d37c0819343c562d96e473239cd91 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76415/#acomment-76427 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:38:31 -0500 Very interesting observation. I never realized that either.

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

This lesson discusses “Representing the Holy Spirit” which identifies the emblems of the Holy Spirit (Dove, Oil, Water, Seal, Wind, and Fire). I learned that the Holy […]

]]> 4f773b863a23d916acad1981b8467e8c Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we learned about marking and outlining […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76426/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:35:54 -0500 In this lesson we learned about marking and outlining to help study the Bible. I treat my Bible like a textbook. I outline to help see the author’s logic and use color coding to track themes. Circling repeated words reveals the “big meat,” while arrows connect related verses. This layering turns a dense page into a clear, visual map that…

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]]> 1 19728c4656dd79d056c2472436e2749e Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76395/#acomment-76425 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:07:01 -0500 It’s not always about having the answer, but knowing where to find it is key!

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In this lesson something that was reinforced unto me is to use all the tools we have when trying to find a verse. Sometimes I only recall a few words, but a concordance or even technology […]

]]> 8a134931ba8fc24aacc494bfb79cc23b Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76416/#acomment-76423 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:04:39 -0500 Sounds like an interesting course!

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This lesson deals with he “Ministry of the Holy Spirit” and teaches that He was actively present at the Creation. In the writing of the Word of God, it was the Holy […]

]]> 8dbf1d063923acf7bd0eabb72a5a3ab0 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this chapter we studied the chronology of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76422/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:02:14 -0500 In this chapter we studied the chronology of the Bible. Studying the Bible chronologically helps me see how everything connects. Instead of jumping around, I like following the actual timeline of history. It makes the prophets and kings make way more sense when I read them together. Seeing God’s plan unfold step-by-step really helps the whole…

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]]> 0 9f4818132970e422077689f48ea4207b Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76359/#acomment-76384 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:50:20 -0500 And it is a living Word which means that it applies to every situation in our lives forever!

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What really impacted me is that God used around 40 different men over 1,500 years to write the Bible, and yet it all connects perfectly. Different backgrounds, different times, but […]

]]> 343f363d6de0e0950650247d928656f2 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76368/#acomment-76383 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:48:50 -0500 I found that very interesting as well. For the longest time I wondered how God was able e to reach villages and people like that. I then realized that I was putting God in a box, I feel like we do that alot forgetting how mighty and omnipotent He is!

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Something I found pretty neat in Lesson 3 that the Auca Indians did not have words for scripture, writings, or book. They had a custom of carving identification marks on their property […]

]]> e8995970ca59f44a315a33a2a7131383 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: This lesson reminded me of the paradox that i remember […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76381/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:44:49 -0500 This lesson reminded me of the paradox that i remember being taught in history along time ago. That is “Every rule has an exception and to that rule their is no exception.” . Obviously the Bible is the exception. If we know that every word was divinely inspired and that God himself is the author then we know that this is what makes the…

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]]> 1 7611224bc029b16c81ab85796f730546 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76328/#acomment-76349 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:52:52 -0500 I recently attended a series at a church titled “straight out of context” which focused on the most commonly misinterpreted scriptures in the Bible. All the more reason to study the scripture for ourself to truly know what is being revealed in the Word and not just being led blindly. Very eye opening revelation for me, I can’t wait to get…

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Chapter 14 emphasizes the importance of studying Scripture one verse at a time in order to gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of biblical text. The first […]

]]> e36574f22b283290d698ee3d0fd7257a Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76336/#acomment-76348 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:44:38 -0500 I have been studying the story of Noah and how similar our world is now to what Noah’s world was described as prior to the flood. So fascinating to study the parallels and to be living in a time of such as this.

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Session 18 – Noah’s Sacrifice and God’s Blessing

I studied that “Noah builds an altar and offers a sacrifice.” I was confronted by the assertion, “The heart of humanity is bad,” […]

]]> a249215658e863484ae7df813077db03 Bryan Benavidez posted an update: In this lesson we learned about the many resources that […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76347/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:39:13 -0500 In this lesson we learned about the many resources that are available to aid in the studying of the Bible. Everything from a concordance, Bible encyclopedia, Bible Atlas, Bible commentary, word study books to internet resources. What is interesting to me though is that even with all of these modern resources the most important and the…

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]]> 2 8039c1a467172398627228c807d82715 Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76280/#acomment-76297 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:43:39 -0500 Sounds like an exciting course. I am always fascinated with the power of words and their true meanings.

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What is most exciting about Session 3 is the realization that the Bible is not just one book in one language but a unified story written across ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, and […]

]]> 8eb060e137fc3f38134205cf95955f3b Bryan Benavidez posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76279/#acomment-76296 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:41:01 -0500 Exactly, how could we even began to understand the Creator of ALL and his plan? I liked that. Walk in faith, that’s , what we are called to do.

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I really enjoyed the lesson that was taught and how it was presented. I especially liked how the teacher expanded on the 3rd voice in greek and the break down of predestination […]

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