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Dominic Otieno posted an update: Studying the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit has deepened […]

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:35:29 -0400

Studying the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit has deepened my understanding of the important role the Holy Spirit plays in my Christian life. I have learned that the Holy Spirit is not merely a power or influence but a divine person who leads, empowers, equips, and protects believers. This understanding challenges me to develop a closer…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session has helped me understand that the work of […]

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:24:44 -0400

This session has helped me understand that the work of the Holy Spirit goes beyond spiritual experiences; it transforms how I live daily as a Christian. I have learned that holiness means being set apart for God’s purpose while remaining actively involved in reaching others with the gospel. The Holy Spirit leads me to become more like Jesus,…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session has deepened my understanding of the gifts […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:36:31 -0400

This session has deepened my understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and their purpose in the life of a believer. I have learned that spiritual gifts are not given for personal recognition or pride but to glorify God and build up the body of Christ. This reminds me that whatever gift God has entrusted to me should be used to serve… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:35:45 -0400

This is wonderful. It is very encouraging to know that life is not only about our mistakes but also about finding our way home.

In reply to - Jeff posted an update Jacob’s homecoming reminds me that life is not only about our mistakes but also about finding our way home. Instead of focusing on how Jacob tricked Laban, I want to focus on his return to […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This lesson has helped me understand the importance […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:32:49 -0400

This lesson has helped me understand the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to transform my character and daily conduct. I have learned that the fruit of the Spirit is not something I can produce through my own strength, but something that grows in my life as I walk closely with the Holy Spirit. The teaching on love as the central…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This lesson has helped me understand the importance […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:13:03 -0400

This lesson has helped me understand the importance of depending on the Holy Spirit in my daily Christian life. I have learned that although I am saved, I must continue to allow the Holy Spirit to transform my character and help me overcome the desires of the flesh. Sanctification is a continuous process through which God restores me to…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: -Session 7 has helped me develop a deeper understanding […]

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:09:50 -0400

-Session 7 has helped me develop a deeper understanding of the role of the Holy Spirit in my salvation and daily Christian life. I have learned that salvation is not simply a result of human effort but a gift of God’s grace, applied to believers through the work of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit calls us to Christ, renews our lives, unites us… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update: -This lesson has deepened my understanding of the […]

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:40:49 -0400

-This lesson has deepened my understanding of the important role of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers and the Church. I have learned that the Holy Spirit is not only present in individual Christians but also works within the community of believers to unite us as God’s family. The teaching from Ephesians reminds me that I am sealed by the… Read more

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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:43:03 -0400

Thanks ,that is a wonderful observation

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Dr. Mackie continues to unpack the poetic literary form of Psalm 29. The poetic, rhythmic repetition throughout the Psalm invites us to match the message meaning to the poetic form.

The […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This lesson has deepened my understanding of the person […]

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:30:13 -0400

This lesson has deepened my understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. I have learned that the Holy Spirit is our Helper, Comforter, and Spirit of Truth, sent by God to make the presence and power of Jesus real in our lives. I am encouraged by the truth that Jesus never breaks His promises and that…

Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:15:59 -0400

Thanks a lot for the post. It is indeed good to differentiate between a translation and a paraphrase because they are not the same thing.

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Lesson 3

Learning about the difference between the translation and paraphrase versions was quite helpful. I did get lost on the section about the manuscripts. It read there are no […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session has deepened my understanding of the person […]

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:13:04 -0400

This session has deepened my understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. I have learned that the Holy Spirit was active in both the Old and New Testaments, empowering, guiding, protecting, and revealing God’s purposes to His people. The example of Simeon particularly impressed me because the Holy Spirit guided…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This lesson has deepened my understanding of the […]

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:41:48 -0400

This lesson has deepened my understanding of the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Previously, I may have thought that the Holy Spirit became active mainly in the New Testament. However, I have learned that the Spirit has always been actively involved in creation, sustaining life, guiding people, and accomplishing…

Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:16:56 -0400

Thanks for the reflections. It is good to choose on Seth’s line

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The lesson continues along the main theme of stiil choosing between tree of Life and Tree of Good and Bad. Using the geaneologies of Cain and Seth, each is a representation of evil […]

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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:13:19 -0400

Thanks for the analysis. It’s very much encouraging

In reply to - Ade posted an update

This lesson focuses on environmental analysis in the Old Testament showing how God created the perfect environment which was made imperfect by sin, how God analysed that situation and […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session has deepened my understanding of the […]

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:22:10 -0400

This session has deepened my understanding of the importance of studying the language of the Holy Spirit within its original biblical context. I have learned that I must be careful not to interpret Scripture solely through my cultural experiences, personal opinions, or preconceived ideas. Instead, I need to understand the historical, social,…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Reflecting on this session, I realize that knowing the […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:17:36 -0400

Reflecting on this session, I realize that knowing the Holy Spirit is essential to my Christian walk and ministry. Sometimes, believers concentrate more on the power and gifts of the Spirit than on understanding His Person and developing a relationship with Him. This teaching challenges me to approach the Holy Spirit with greater…

Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:18 -0400

That was great. May the Lord continue enlightenig you

In reply to - Misael Elias posted an update

Lesson 8: Church Life in Counseling

This lesson explores God’s design for biblical counseling to take place within the vibrant, relational setting of local church life, rather than […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Reflecting on this session, I have come to realize […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:57:33 -0400

Reflecting on this session, I have come to realize that knowing the Holy Spirit is important to my Christian walk and ministry. Sometimes, believers concentrate more on the power and gifts of the Spirit than on understanding His Person and developing a relationship with Him. This teaching challenges me to approach the Holy Spirit with…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: THE DIVINE CHRIST – SESSION 8 This final session of The […]

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:53:33 -0400

THE DIVINE CHRIST – SESSION 8

This final session of The Divine Christ has deepened my understanding of the divinity of Jesus Christ and His central place in Christian worship. I have learned that the early Christians did not merely believe certain truths about Jesus; they demonstrated their convictions through prayer, baptism, the Lord’s… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Studying Module 7 of The Divine Christ has deepened […]

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:52:24 -0400

Studying Module 7 of The Divine Christ has deepened my understanding of the divinity of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospel of Matthew. I have learned that Matthew does not reveal Jesus’ divine identity through titles alone but through His actions, teachings, miracles, and fulfillment of Old Testament Scriptures.

The concept of…

Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:24:12 -0400

Thanks man of God. This is a great insight.

In reply to - Sifiso posted an update Amen and greetings

This chapter was a reminder that God still speaks to us. He does this in many different ways. Through dreams,visions,prayer language of tongues & special […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session has deepened my understanding of the […]

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:22:33 -0400

This session has deepened my understanding of the unique place of Jesus Christ in the faith and worship of the early Church. I have learned that the Apostle Paul did more than describe Jesus as a great teacher, prophet, or mediator. He applied Old Testament passages referring to Yahweh to Jesus, demonstrating his profound understanding… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update: The Divine Christ – Session 05This session has deepened my […]

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:41:05 -0400

The Divine Christ – Session 05

This session has deepened my understanding of the divinity of Jesus Christ and His unique place in God’s plan of salvation. I have learned that the Apostle Paul frequently applied Old Testament passages referring to YHWH to Jesus Christ, demonstrating His divine identity and Lordship. Passages such as Romans 10:13…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session personally challenged me to take a deeper […]

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:37:07 -0400

This session personally challenged me to take a deeper and more careful look at the Scriptures. I have often read the word “Lord” in the New Testament without stopping to ask what Paul actually meant by it. The explanation of Yahweh texts and the way the divine name was preserved and represented in ancient manuscripts opened my eyes to how…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session personally challenged me to take a deeper […]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:21:30 -0400

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 3 deeply challenged me to understand what it […]

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:15:07 -0400

Session 3 deeply challenged me to understand what it truly means to call Jesus Lord. I realized that this title is not merely a religious expression, but a declaration that Jesus has authority over every area of my life. Paul’s teaching showed me that our relationship with Christ should influence how we live, serve, behave, and relate to others.…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 2 of The Divine Christ gave me a […]

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:42:26 -0400

Session 2 of The Divine Christ gave me a deeper understanding of what it means to call Jesus “Lord.” I learned that the Greek word kyrios could have different meanings in the ancient world, including “sir,” “master,” “king,” and even a title associated with divine rulers. However, what challenged me most was understanding how the early…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Reflection on Session 1: Divine Christ Session 1 of […]

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:03:57 -0400

Reflection on Session 1: Divine Christ
Session 1 of Divine Christ gave me a deeper understanding of the person and nature of Jesus Christ. The lesson challenged me to look beyond seeing Jesus merely as a great teacher, prophet, or religious leader and to recognize Him as truly divine. This understanding is foundational to the Christian… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 29 of the Jacob course has reminded me that God’s […]

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:15:50 -0400

Session 29 of the Jacob course has reminded me that God’s faithfulness continues even when human beings are imperfect. Jacob’s journey shows me that spiritual growth is often a process filled with struggles, failures, reconciliation, and transformation. I have learned that God can use difficult seasons to shape my character and deepen my…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 26 has reminded me that God’s faithfulness does […]

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:22:54 -0400

Session 26 has reminded me that God’s faithfulness does not depend on human perfection. Jacob’s journey reveals a man who experienced failure, struggle, transformation, and restoration, yet God continued to work through his life. I am encouraged to see that my weaknesses and past mistakes do not disqualify me from God’s purposes. This…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 26 has reminded me that God’s faithfulness does […]

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:25:36 -0400

Dominic Otieno posted an update: The reunion of Jacob and Esau reminds me that God can […]

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:10:36 -0400

The reunion of Jacob and Esau reminds me that God can bring healing even after years of pain, fear, and broken relationships. Jacob’s fear of meeting Esau shows how deeply past mistakes can affect our hearts. Yet Esau’s warm reception teaches me the power of forgiveness, grace, and reconciliation. I am challenged to examine relationships where…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 21 of the course Jacob has reminded me that God’s […]

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:03 -0400

Session 21 of the course Jacob has reminded me that God’s purposes are often worked out through ordinary people, imperfect circumstances, and difficult seasons. I have learned that my past failures do not have to determine my future when I remain surrendered to God. Jacob’s journey teaches me to trust God’s promises even when I cannot see the…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: The story of Rachel and Leah giving Bilhah and Zilpah […]

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:14:53 -0400

The story of Rachel and Leah giving Bilhah and Zilpah to Jacob reminds me of the consequences of the Edenic failure, where human beings began trying to achieve God’s purposes through their own methods rather than trusting His provision. Their actions reveal how jealousy, competition, insecurity, and the desire for control can distort… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session gives us the climax of Jacob's […]

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:24:48 -0400

This session gives us the climax of Jacob’s transformation. The old deceiver who stole a blessing on a bed now _gives_ blessings from his deathbed. His eyes are dim like Isaac’s, but this time there is no deception — only prophetic clarity.

He crosses his hands again — choosing Ephraim over Manasseh — showing God prefers the younger, the…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Sessions 10–12 of the course Jacob, has helped me […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:58:24 -0400

Sessions 10–12 of the course Jacob, has helped me understand Jacob’s journey as a story of struggle, transformation, and God’s faithfulness. I learned that Jacob’s weaknesses, mistakes, and struggles did not cancel God’s covenant purpose for his life. His encounters with God gradually changed his dependence on human schemes into greater…

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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:46:04 -0400

Very true indeed. Prayer is communication and interactive. This means that we speak to God and also listens to him as he answers back

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In this lesson, the definition of prayer was given. Most have a general idea of what prayer is, but forget one of the biggest things this lesson taught which was prayer is also allowing […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: The story of Jacob here gives us a literary reversal. […]

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:42:23 -0400

The story of Jacob here gives us a literary reversal. Jacob had spent many years running away from Esau. Jacob had divided his men in different groups with several gifts to meet Esau. He later discovered that this was not working and therefore decided to put himself at the front to face Esau. He must now walk toward him. Upon meeting him… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Mackie calls this the "Deceiver Deceived" design […]

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:48:55 -0400

Mackie calls this the “Deceiver Deceived” design pattern. He shows how the biblical authors use ironic reversal — what Jacob did to others now happens to him.

Jacob deceived his father Isaac in darkness, using his brother’s garment and a goat skin. Now in darkness, Laban uses a garment switch — Rachel for Leah — and goat-like trickery to…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: The first three sessions of the Jacob […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:01:37 -0400

The first three sessions of the Jacob course completely shifted my view of this complex patriarch. I realized that Jacob’s story is not a moral checklist of what to do, but a profound mirror of human brokenness and divine grace. Witnessing his early life of deception, manipulation, and sibling rivalry made me reflect on my own tendencies…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session seven of God's attributes is very powerful […]

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:51:09 -0400

Session seven of God’s attributes is very powerful and especially when Dr Heiser is unveiling the great truths about the Trinity.

From the studies i have found out that true trinitarianism is not a later philosophical intervention but rather the ultimate realization of ancient jewish framework. My view is now changed from seeing God as…

Dominic Otieno posted an update: It is very interesting and encouraging to under go […]

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:24:08 -0400

It is very interesting and encouraging to under go the sessions. In this session i have learnt that the God i serve is not only powerful and holy but he is also infinitely wise and orderly. This God does not need my counsel. I have discovered that you and i can not make it without his counsel and desparately need it. This God is a God… Read more

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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:25:38 -0400

Lack of bible study makes a lazy minister. Most people just read and not study the bible but using the bible study methods makes us dive deep into knowing the word. That was good observation you made.

Keep it uo.

In reply to - Travis posted an update Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 20 What stood out to me in Chapter Twenty was how it brings the entire course full circle by connecting diligent Bible study with active ministry […]

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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:20:39 -0400

Those are powerful comments. We must live to please and love the Lord day and night

In reply to - Jacob posted an update

Dueteronomy holds one of my favorite group of verses in the Bible. I am not a huge Old Testament reader, but Dueteronomy Chapter 6:4-9 will always be one of my favorites. It tells us to […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: It is very interesting and encouraging to under go […]

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:54:50 -0400

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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:25:53 -0400

Yes that is great. The story reminds that God is not looking for the flawless people but can use any ready character to accomplish his promise. Jesus came from this lineage

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Session 8 really stands out to me because the story of Judah and Tamar, which can seem strange and out of place, becomes much more meaningful when I slow down and look at its structure […]

Dominic Otieno posted an update: I have come to see the holiness of God in a very […]

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:21:26 -0400

I have come to see the holiness of God in a very different way after going through the lectures of Dr. Michael Heiser. I used to view holiness only as being good or sinless but what i have gathered here has taught me alot. I have come to see holiness in a new dimension through its biblical definition which is “separation” and “otherness”.… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update: The unshared attributes of God makes me see God in a […]

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:35:10 -0400

The unshared attributes of God makes me see God in a very different and special way. I normally come to a standstill in my daily life simply because am prone to running out of time,energy and even patience but when i remember that our God is all powerful, it gives me time to have a sigh of relief. I remind myself that i don’t need to… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update: From the unshared attributes of God I've learnt about […]

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:19:37 -0400

From the unshared attributes of God I’ve learnt about the immutability. This has taught me how our God does not change but still responds to us differently according to our actions. This is explained well in the Hebrew word “naham”. This word means to regret or to relent. God reacts to us according to our actions. If we repent he will… Read more