Online Bible Institute | Dominic Otieno | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/dominic-sinogo/activity/ Activity feed for Dominic Otieno. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:27:33 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.5.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 541350dbe3fad39067d222b9529c32ce Dominic Otieno posted an update: Reflection on Session 1: Divine Christ Session 1 of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88726/ 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

]]> 1 efe5c5239f0dc021a55d501d532c9a28 Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 29 of the Jacob course has reminded me that God’s […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88609/ 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…

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]]> 3 ae1c757e3c3821944434b7630328550c Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 26 has reminded me that God’s faithfulness does […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88436/ 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…

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]]> 0 c853f9e7ce837140019a209f277715bf Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 26 has reminded me that God’s faithfulness does […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88431/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:25:36 -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…

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]]> 0 e87ed6312d36bc20d2068e9772438dd5 Dominic Otieno posted an update: The reunion of Jacob and Esau reminds me that God can […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88347/ 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…

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]]> 2 531d8a88cb658c8a8236b7a12363b1ce Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session 21 of the course Jacob has reminded me that God’s […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88283/ 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…

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]]> 3 bff136acdfa92e2f415db2064e06cea7 Dominic Otieno posted an update: The story of Rachel and Leah giving Bilhah and Zilpah […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88219/ 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

]]> 2 35928af4f02fd02a9c90c14e79e3dbf4 Dominic Otieno posted an update: This session gives us the climax of Jacob's […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88177/ 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…

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]]> 0 5b94db9961cd1326e962320fd694bfd8 Dominic Otieno posted an update: Sessions 10–12 of the course Jacob, has helped me […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87981/ 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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]]> 1 1d11bb98fbc4c320f42bef801948b678 Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87882/#acomment-87894 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 […]

]]> 8dd8f24ea6a4348406a9002b292aeb53 Dominic Otieno posted an update: The story of Jacob here gives us a literary reversal. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87893/ 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

]]> 2 686add922ca85fe8c9a93213325bbe8f Dominic Otieno posted an update: Mackie calls this the "Deceiver Deceived" design […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87833/ 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…

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]]> 1 fb80e6f52fa6ad0021e3d0290c8b1839 Dominic Otieno posted an update: The first three sessions of the Jacob […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87732/ 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…

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]]> 2 380b2e10d9008727eb6a7af1e6e9adc4 Dominic Otieno posted an update: Session seven of God's attributes is very powerful […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87625/ 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…

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]]> 1 bbe909984c880e19d11ef3aabc826977 Dominic Otieno posted an update: It is very interesting and encouraging to under go […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87574/ 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

]]> 0 c3e5e6648604e272bb92b4913596d97a Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87556/#acomment-87565 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 […] ]]> 8073e91640f7d0122b085589aa36d6f7 Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87563/#acomment-87564 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:20:39 -0400 Those are powerful comments. We must live to please and love the Lord day and night

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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 […]

]]> eda6199061178a58eb4b544031b2892d Dominic Otieno posted an update: It is very interesting and encouraging to under go […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87531/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:54:50 -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

]]> 1 1885b04a5fd1ff1acbd9c7bfeadd842c Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87413/#acomment-87430 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 […]

]]> 0376acee3c8a8004ab7c54c26f409cd0 Dominic Otieno posted an update: I have come to see the holiness of God in a very […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87429/ 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

]]> 1 632996ac391f58f1611d177d7a2686bf Dominic Otieno posted an update: The unshared attributes of God makes me see God in a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87404/ 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

]]> 2 52af7ad003e86d654a5588c5498c12e1 Dominic Otieno posted an update: From the unshared attributes of God I've learnt about […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87272/ 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

]]> 1 885795612bdd28e51515f236ddb84604 Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87203/#acomment-87212 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:21:24 -0400 Very intetsesting to learn more about the Hebrew bible. It is rich in historical background of the scriptures.keep up you will learn alot.

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Session 3 of Intro to the Hebrew Bible takes us from what Jesus and the Apostles believed the ancient writings were, to how they took shape and how we we them in the order they are in now. […]

]]> e3cf59cdbf2c25502cfd022dbab9bbd0 Dominic Otieno posted an update: This study has helped me grow in a deeper, more […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87211/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:18:53 -0400 This study has helped me grow in a deeper, more personal knowledge of God. I was most impacted by learning about God’s incomprehensibility. I knew that God is greater than human beings, but now I find myself continually aware of how limited my understanding is compared with God’s wisdom and ways. Isaiah 55:9, which says God’s thoughts and… Read more

]]> 1 1641ba275a488fb5c852669eec20e233 Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85879/#acomment-85881 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:15:07 -0400 That is great. This teaches me that we must also be careful on who lays hands on us. On the laying of hands we receive the impartation. If an evil person lays his hands on you you inherit the evil in him

In reply to - Matoh posted an update chapter 7: laying of hands.

The laying on of hands is an important biblical practice used to communicate blessing, authority, healing, and spiritual ministry. In the Old Testament, […]

]]> 8d84a1b85d1467a3f74d4052b1b0e7e8 Dominic Otieno posted an update: It is very interesting to learn that God God uses […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85880/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:11:47 -0400 It is very interesting to learn that God God uses the unthinkable human vessels to reach His goal. Abraham and Sarah have been seen as people who were not perfect and yet God used them to carry out His divine blessing to a fractured world. Here we learn that our God is a God of partnership. He weighs willingness and readiness …

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]]> 2 74d6df7905e18153b38c1003488bd4d7 Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85415/#acomment-85421 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:08:39 -0400 That’s great keep on learning

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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 […]

]]> c4f65e3ce4982357b8eacfca7414699a Dominic Otieno posted an update: From session 13 I have learned four things from […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85420/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:07:10 -0400 From session 13 I have learned four things from the narrative of joseph and his brothers. First it is that joseph took time to test if there was true repentance and change of character from his brothers. The second thing is that our past actions can show how unresolved guilt and shame resurfaces when current crisis mirrors our old…

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]]> 2 f1b878a2f52714758e399fb107263922 Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85063/#acomment-85071 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:30:46 -0400 This is a well thought of and well researched presentation. Keep going.

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This lesson focuses on the basic multiplication plan i.e. a believer goes out, leads a unbeliever to Christ & disciples them to the point that they can lead an unbeliever to Christ (then […]

]]> d85b06c3f4b94c49493dd6b186d97169 Dominic Otieno posted an update: From the studies and especially in session two, i […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85070/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:28:27 -0400 From the studies and especially in session two, i have discovered teachings. Looking at the life of Joseph i have come to realize that human dysfunction,favouritism and bitter jealousy can come up against you but the underlying melody is with God. This teaches that when all the above are happening, God’s providence is quietly at work. He…

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]]> 2 fabae78081da6da3d33b617d7dabc4ce Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84761/#acomment-84763 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:56:03 -0400 Poetry is very rich in giving out biblical expressions. When you understand poetry yoo stand a better chance of understanding the Hebrew bible

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Amen and greeting

Chapter 19 – Biblical poetry

In this chapter, I learnt about different types of poetry and poetry forms that are found in the Bible. There are 3 types of poetry and […]

]]> 1f59f001ef4d7164aeb41e5bad610526 Dominic Otieno posted an update: It is interesting to learn that Eden,tabernacle […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84758/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:54:05 -0400 It is interesting to learn that Eden,tabernacle and physical temple were just temporary. They were symbols directing us to what was to come. They all pointed to Jesus who is the ultimate connection that brings together humanity and God. In the Eden setting,Jesus is foreshadowed through prophetic,symbols and even contasts. The tree in…

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]]> 1 ff960feef880f7a7d016cf05d0f5de7c Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84618/#acomment-84636 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:23:11 -0400 Using the name of Jesus and with the backing of the Holy spirit our prayers will be strong and powerful. May God bless you for the good thoughts shared.

In reply to - Melinda posted an update

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 […]

]]> 669f77147fc6a3086efee452de036b1e Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84627/#acomment-84635 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:18:34 -0400 Amen. This is very true. Once in Christ we must not look back. He is able to sustain us.

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This lesson reminds me of the perils of following our sinful desires and how we can lose our salvation if we follow them. The fruits of the Spirit have no law against them. We must […]

]]> 906e87a8ad7079cef06789f7705513fc Dominic Otieno posted an update: Hello, what touched me most here is about the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84634/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:16:41 -0400 Hello, what touched me most here is about the tabernacle furnishing and decorations. It came to my realization that all that was incorporated in the tabernacle reveals the characters of God. The character that they reveal are that God is holy and distinct and yet He can be approached. The elements and furniture reveals each face of…

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]]> 2 9c3c8b077b001f1ca213289898bb2aad Dominic Otieno posted an update: One outstanding thing learned in this part is how […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84538/ 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…

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]]> 1 025b641a4ce70a327acc7095b4f8632d Dominic Otieno posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84536/#acomment-84537 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:35:38 -0400 That is great .we must see the word from the view of ancient authors

In reply to - John knight posted an update 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 […] ]]>