Online Bible Institute | Jeff | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/jeffjacinto/activity/ Activity feed for Jeff. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:18:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.5.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 3ff79024be2490f9e9ab09cddf116f4f Jeff posted an update: I agree with Tim Mackie’s method of teaching the story of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88713/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:08:27 -0400 I agree with Tim Mackie’s method of teaching the story of Abraham to different groups and situations. I like his idea that we learn better when we try to teach what we have learned to others. When we explain Abraham’s story to children, friends, or church groups, we understand the story more deeply. I also agree that each small story in the… Read more

]]> 0 e2b72415b3a1beaa59505ca4ed9d814f Jeff posted an update: Abraham can be seen as a “New Adam.” Adam was placed in a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88712/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:08:02 -0400 Abraham can be seen as a “New Adam.” Adam was placed in a garden and was tested to trust God’s wisdom through the Tree (Genesis 2–3). Abraham was brought into Canaan and was also tested many times. He had to trust God’s promise instead of trying to make his own plans for safety and blessing (Genesis 12:1–3). Adam chose his own way and brought… Read more

]]> 0 e065147b4853afaa4f82f72dc5043271 Jeff posted an update: The stories of Cain and Abel, Ishmael and Isaac, and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88711/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:07:30 -0400 The stories of Cain and Abel, Ishmael and Isaac, and Jacob and Esau show a sad pattern of divided brothers in Genesis. Their stories teach me that God gave us brothers and sisters, and we must never forget that we belong to one another. Tim Mackie points to a “gleam of hope buried within” these stories. This hope can be seen when Ishmael and… Read more

]]> 0 2e4980efdbf0a828a74096769644910d Jeff posted an update: Isaac’s betrothal to Rebekah shows how God can guide a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88549/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:20:01 -0400 Isaac’s betrothal to Rebekah shows how God can guide a family toward His promise. Abraham sent his servant to find a wife for Isaac from his own relatives (Genesis 24:2–4). The servant prayed for a sign, and Rebekah came and showed kindness by giving water to him and his camels (Genesis 24:12–20). Her actions showed that she was generous and… Read more

]]> 1 0ba47602493fb07cd55d2fddad195966 Jeff posted an update: When I read Genesis 23, I see Sarah’s tomb as a small […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88548/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:19:34 -0400 When I read Genesis 23, I see Sarah’s tomb as a small picture of Eden. God had promised Abraham the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:7), but Abraham owned almost none of it. Yet, when Sarah died, he bought the field and cave of Machpelah and buried her there (Genesis 23:17–20). The tomb became the first small piece of the promised land owned by… Read more

]]> 1 f2a312b6a764f75e2e5e1e277dd47a23 Jeff posted an update: God’s choosing of one family does not mean that He […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88547/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:19:11 -0400 God’s choosing of one family does not mean that He rejected or demonized all the other families. In Genesis, God chose Abraham and his family to become a blessing to others: “in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:3). God’s choice was therefore a mission, not a reason to hate those outside the chosen line.… Read more

]]> 2 96aa7faa56e8855b3d7ec7b89c0592ae Jeff posted an update: Abraham’s total surrender in Genesis 22 helps me see God […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88435/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:53:49 -0400 Abraham’s total surrender in Genesis 22 helps me see God the Father’s great love for humanity. Abraham was willing to give up his beloved son, Isaac. In an even greater way, Yahweh gave His Son, Jesus, for our salvation. Isaac was a willing victim, and Jesus freely gave His life on the cross. Isaac carried the wood for his sacrifice up Mount… Read more

]]> 0 5df6c02e5d0e5297d22ab40a88a3aab3 Jeff posted an update: Genesis 22 teaches me that trials are not always for God […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88434/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:53:14 -0400 Genesis 22 teaches me that trials are not always for God to know what I will do. God already knows my heart. Sometimes, a test is for me to discover if I really trust Him, especially when I do not understand His will. Abraham was promised that he would become the father of many nations, yet God asked him to offer his only son, Isaac. It must… Read more

]]> 0 f220fe006717fa8c8ef844ead72d4b53 Jeff posted an update: The true measure of a civilization is not its […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88433/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:52:47 -0400 The true measure of a civilization is not its infrastructure and commerce or how strong its market is. It is not even about laws and regulations. The true measure of humanity and civilization is how we uphold human dignity by treating the poor and vulnerable well. Genesis 21 reminds me of this through Hagar and Ishmael. They were sent away… Read more

]]> 0 e82270f89239afcf81aa2b868f154185 Jeff posted an update: I am amazed that God chose Abraham to become a source […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88010/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:49:28 -0400 I am amazed that God chose Abraham to become a source of blessing to the whole world. Before this, Genesis had many dark and murky stories of sin, violence, curses, and human failure. But God did not give up on humanity. Instead, He chose one man to bring His blessing to many people. Jack M. Sasson says that God’s promise not to destroy humanity… Read more

]]> 4 f46f1a9cb12bb8df573a5ebaac5d51a9 Jeff posted an update: Genesis 20 teaches me that even a person who does not […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88009/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:49:05 -0400 Genesis 20 teaches me that even a person who does not know God well can show good character. Abimelech, the Canaanite king, acted more honestly than Abraham when he learned that Sarah was Abraham’s wife. Abraham, God’s chosen servant, became afraid and did not tell the whole truth. Robert Alter explains that this story follows a… Read more

]]> 2 313e7666ca5878f15279000c5e8bc2e7 Jeff posted an update: Genesis 19 teaches me an important lesson through Lot […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88008/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:48:42 -0400 Genesis 19 teaches me an important lesson through Lot and his daughters. After Sodom was destroyed, Lot and his two daughters lived in a cave. The daughters were afraid that there were no men left to continue their family line. Because of their fear, they took matters into their own hands. They got their father drunk and had an… Read more

]]> 2 b2644673e67443ee7dfb2eec1682713d Jeff posted an update: In Genesis 19, I see that God is patient, but His […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87918/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:55:15 -0400 In Genesis 19, I see that God is patient, but His patience has a limit. The people of Sodom continued in wicked ways, and God finally judged the city with fire, brimstone, and sulfur. In Session 18 Dr. Tim Mackie explains how Lot and his family were rescued from this destruction. This teaches me that God does not ignore evil forever. He… Read more

]]> 3 e455c137cb1feb73b460ec5916c83cc3 Jeff posted an update: For me, Genesis 18 shows that one true work of a prophet […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87917/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:54:54 -0400 For me, Genesis 18 shows that one true work of a prophet is to pray for other people. Abraham did not only receive God’s promise. He also stood before God and asked Him to have mercy on Sodom. I see this as a picture of true intercession. Gary Anderson explains that Abraham’s role is connected with standing before God on behalf of others.… Read more

]]> 1 c95b8454cda512a7e03a77974f3f6c5e Jeff posted an update: Genesis 3 and Genesis 18 show two very different ways […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87916/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:54:32 -0400 Genesis 3 and Genesis 18 show two very different ways people respond to God’s presence. Adam and Eve heard God in the garden, but they hid because they were afraid and ashamed. Robert Alter points out how Genesis makes the scene very human: God calls to Adam, asking where he is, even though God already knows. In Genesis 18, Abraham does the… Read more

]]> 1 8be9a2a38dc0e5075e93aca591b36e2c Jeff posted an update: Session 15 The covenant of circumcision I see the drop […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87689/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:33:57 -0400 Session 15
The covenant of circumcision

I see the drop of blood in Abraham’s covenant as a sign of a serious promise with God. As part of the covenant, all the male descendants of Abraham were to be circumcised as a sign that they belonged to God’s covenant family. Abram and Sarai also received new names, Abraham and Sarah. Their new names… Read more

]]> 2 4fdb8b75e70fc37cd16a19956024b9ca Jeff posted an update: Session 14 The oppression of Hagar I learned from […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87688/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:33:31 -0400 Session 14
The oppression of Hagar

I learned from previous studies to read Genesis through the lens of ancient Hebrew culture. However, the story of Hagar and Ishmael is difficult to read without seeing the oppression they experienced. From a modern view, what Abraham and Sarah did can be compared to human trafficking because Hagar was treated… Read more

]]> 2 e1c26b518e4ed44b4033e49d4e85ddaa Jeff posted an update: Session 13 God's covenant with Abram I learned […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87687/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:32:15 -0400 Session 13
God’s covenant with Abram

I learned from Abraham’s covenant that making a covenant is a serious promise. In ancient times, animals were divided as part of the covenant ceremony. This showed that the promise was not something to make or break easily. A covenant also joins two people or families in a special relationship. This is like… Read more

]]> 0 1a91bf28a3211563310226fc1396462e Jeff posted an update: I learn from Abraham that I must trust God’s promise even […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87630/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:46 -0400 I learn from Abraham that I must trust God’s promise even when I cannot see its fulfillment. In Genesis 15:5–6, God told Abraham to look at the stars and promised that his descendants would be as numerous as them. Abraham could not yet see this promise becoming true, but he trusted God, and his faith was counted as righteousness. This reminds… Read more

]]> 2 edd1384cf9bbc61904a4c299e04c343d Jeff posted an update: I learn from Genesis 1–11 that learning from the past can […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87629/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:23 -0400 I learn from Genesis 1–11 that learning from the past can help me make better choices and trust God more. The stories of Adam and Eve, Cain, and the generation of the Flood show a repeating pattern of sin, disobedience, and its consequences. They often chose their own understanding of what was good instead of trusting God’s definition of good.… Read more

]]> 1 cba1f310cee65096eef30a84f73cdc28 Jeff posted an update: The story of Abram and Melchizedek teaches that tithing […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87628/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:03 -0400 The story of Abram and Melchizedek teaches that tithing is an act of gratitude to God. After Abram won the battle, he met Melchizedek, the king and priest of God Most High. Melchizedek blessed Abram with bread and wine, and Abram gave him a tenth of everything he had received (Genesis 14:18–20). This shows that Abram understood that his victory… Read more

]]> 0 8b90cfdf1c5d65d56789f1f178971b66 Jeff posted an update: Less is more. Abraham had only 318 trained men, yet […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87583/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:55:39 -0400 Less is more. Abraham had only 318 trained men, yet they defeated powerful kings and armies. This was not because Abraham had the biggest army, but because he trusted Yahweh. His small army reminds us that real strength and victory come from the Lord. Today, the world still sees wars between nations. We see powerful armies fighting, but war has… Read more

]]> 1 b76b8ffe450ba1709c804f80d60b9cc5 Jeff posted an update: God is like a car navigator. It gives us a direction […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87582/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:55:08 -0400 God is like a car navigator. It gives us a direction and recalculates the route when we make a wrong turn. In the same way, God does not leave us when we lose our way. He gently calls us back and invites us to continue our journey. While Lot stayed in Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham continued his journey to the land God promised. God spoke to… Read more

]]> 1 b45f77fd4fdf33c14e3927c6fda7402b Jeff posted an update: “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87581/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:53:58 -0400 “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses himself?” Wealth is not always a blessing when it is gained in the wrong way. Abram’s riches from Egypt brought more animals, silver, and gold, but they also brought trouble. His great wealth became a reason for conflict between his family and Lot’s family. When they… Read more

]]> 0 72cf4ee7ca415ab65f21e13ac1ff2e51 Jeff posted an update: Sometimes, even people who truly want to walk with God […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87482/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:34:58 -0400 Sometimes, even people who truly want to walk with God will fail. Abram was called by God, but when famine came, he became afraid and went to Egypt. He even lied about Sarai because he wanted to save himself. His fear put Sarai and God’s promise in danger. Abram was not perfect. Neither are we. There will be days when we are tested, afraid,… Read more

]]> 0 ee1dddf57ecd7456933c3367d58357ac Jeff posted an update: What is in a name? Abram means “exalted father.” Funny, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87481/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:34:35 -0400 What is in a name? Abram means “exalted father.” Funny, isn’t it? Abram had no child. Then God changed his name to Abraham, meaning “father of nations.” This makes his situation even funnier! But God is always faithful to His promises. Abraham did not see everything happen overnight. He waited, trusted, and walked with God. In the end, God… Read more

]]> 1 4e6a823104cb60033663c83c5edc66c9 Jeff posted an update: Sometimes, I wonder how God can make something […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87480/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:34:13 -0400 Sometimes, I wonder how God can make something beautiful from a life that does not seem perfect. Abram and Sarai came from Ur of the Chaldees, a place filled with people who worshiped other gods. Yet God called Abram, a man from a pagan family, to become the father of His chosen people. God saw what others could not see. Jesus also knew what… Read more

]]> 0 405c49fad1069c720c01aaa436e54983 Jeff posted an update: Genesis 1–11 feels like a Netflix series with many […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87335/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:11:54 -0400 Genesis 1–11 feels like a Netflix series with many episodes. In each episode, people seem to say, “I will do it my way.” Adam and Eve choose their own way. Cain chooses his way. The people before the flood choose their way. At Babel, they say, “Let us make a name for ourselves” (Gen. 11:4). Then the story changes. In Abraham’s episodes,… Read more

]]> 1 84d03621b5e23103799083ecdb710a44 Jeff posted an update: The Bible does not tell us every detail of Abraham’s 171 […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87334/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:11:26 -0400 The Bible does not tell us every detail of Abraham’s 171 years. Instead, Genesis chooses important turning points in his life, often arranged in groups of three. We see his call to leave his home (Genesis 12), God’s covenant with him (Genesis 15), and his great test with Isaac (Genesis 22). These episodes show that the Bible is not simply… Read more

]]> 0 9463723a1a3c0d150f1f0100c3e1b828 Jeff posted an update: Growing up, I often heard the names of my grandma […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87333/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:10:47 -0400 Growing up, I often heard the names of my grandma and grandpa. People loved them and always had a good word to say about them. Some even named their children after them. Their names became more than names. They became reminders of their kindness, faith, and good works. I believe that many of the values, traditions, and good works our family… Read more

]]> 0 a463dbc10ef73672dd9c647287a08acf Jeff posted an update: The meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek shows both […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86904/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:49:14 -0400 The meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek shows both kingship and priesthood. Rashi, following the Jewish tradition in Nedarim 32b, identifies Melchizedek as Shem, the son of Noah. Their long lives also make this possible. Shem was both a royal figure and a priest of God Most High. After Abraham won the battle, Melchizedek came to meet him.… Read more

]]> 2 5594be6cf038999463a5af7127bfcaa8 Jeff posted an update: Genesis 11 teaches us about greatness and where it […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86902/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:27:09 -0400 Genesis 11 teaches us about greatness and where it truly comes from. The people planned to build a tower that would reach the heavens. They said, “Let us make a name for ourselves” (Gen. 11:4). How foolish they were to think that they could become equal to God! They forgot that everything they had came from Him. All that we have and all that… Read more

]]> 2 7747e54a723cd7bd4ad574ecb6e29b49 Jeff posted an update: Genesis 10 tells how Noah’s sons became the fathers of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86901/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:26:25 -0400 Genesis 10 tells how Noah’s sons became the fathers of many nations. Though they were divided into different peoples, they all came from one family. This reminds me of Isaiah 11, where a coming King will gather God’s people and bring them together in peace. Under this King, we will no longer live as strangers or enemies, but as brothers and… Read more

]]> 2 f459a5a10dc3135f027c119a2de72f09 Jeff posted an update: Words are powerful. With our words, we can wish […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86900/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:50 -0400 Words are powerful. With our words, we can wish someone well, which is called a benediction, or wish someone harm, which is called a malediction. Sometimes, we do not notice that our words can bring blessing or curse to others. After the Flood, Noah spoke words of blessing and curse over his sons. He blessed Shem, saying, “Blessed by the Lord my… Read more

]]> 2 df966f0f11d954f3db8f759e19b3f784 Jeff posted an update: In the creation story, God made man and woman in His […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86732/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:29:01 -0400 In the creation story, God made man and woman in His image and gave them both the task to rule over creation (Gen. 1:27–28). They were made to rule together as equal and complementary partners. Sadly, the story after the Flood shows how far man had fallen. In this reading, Ham violated Noah’s wife, who was also his mother. His sin was even… Read more

]]> 0 63fb6b9b827b72899b2ff625724f1ccb Jeff posted an update: The story of Ham seeing the nakedness of his father […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86731/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:28:34 -0400 The story of Ham seeing the nakedness of his father Noah teaches us about respect for a father’s dignity and authority (Gen. 9:22; Lev.18:7). In Jewish tradition, Rashi and the Talmud explain that “the nakedness of your father” refers to the father’s wife. Ibn Ezra and Ramban also taught that the wife is called the father’s… Read more

]]> 0 75dc5f1ce93ee2f0d0b81506df0f9dfa Jeff posted an update: John Walton helps me see a strong parallel between the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86730/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:28:05 -0400 John Walton helps me see a strong parallel between the flood in Genesis and the conquest of Canaan in Joshua. In both stories, God judges people because of their wickedness. In the flood, God says, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh” (Genesis 6:13, RSV). Noah and his family, however, are saved. In Joshua, God judges the wicked… Read more

]]> 0 91a6dfaf312887a261b567898f6d6702 Jeff posted an update: Reflecting on God’s covenant with Noah makes me think […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86688/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:08:13 -0400 Reflecting on God’s covenant with Noah makes me think about how faithful God is. After the flood, God made a promise that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. God even obligated Himself to keep this promise. He gave the rainbow as the sign of this covenant. Every time we see a rainbow, we can remember that God keeps His promises.… Read more

]]> 1 4ccd747ca3a47a611073a9055f9da7f8 Jeff posted an update: Genesis 9:2 makes me ask, “What have we become?” Man and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86687/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:07:39 -0400 Genesis 9:2 makes me ask, “What have we become?” Man and animals were both created on the sixth day, but man was given something special. God invited man into a relationship with Him and gave him the duty to care for His creation. Man was meant to be a good steward of all living things. But after the fall, something changed. Sometimes humans… Read more

]]> 1 640282bfd02029e8593606c006779f54 Jeff posted an update: As I looked at the pattern of sacrifice in the high […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86686/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:07:03 -0400 As I looked at the pattern of sacrifice in the high places, I realized that God was slowly teaching His people what it means to give something pleasing to Him. Abel gave the firstborn of his flock and the best part. Noah also offered a sacrifice after the flood. Abraham was willing to offer his beloved son, Isaac, to God. Moses even… Read more

]]> 3 c2e4bc193c0ec25bfb571a7bae446c35 Jeff posted an update: The olah, or burnt offering, is one of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86518/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:27:45 -0400 The olah, or burnt offering, is one of the important offerings in the Hebrew Bible. Among the other offerings, the olah is completely burned and given to God. The priests and the people who bring the offering do not take anything back. They give everything to God. It is a sign of a heart that gives fully and openly. This wholehearted… Read more

]]> 1 47820c2c880b1b52415369148d0afdd8 Jeff posted an update: Joshua Burnham observes that the words used for the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86517/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:26:57 -0400 Joshua Burnham observes that the words used for the receding of the waters in Genesis 8 are like the words used in the creation story. In Genesis 1:2, the ruwak of God moved over the waters. God then separated the waters, and the heavens and earth appeared as He intended (Genesis 1:6–10). The earth became habitable, and vegetation appeared… Read more

]]> 0 631e466e0a35241a41987509ee62722c Jeff posted an update: Genesis says that the waters gabar, or became mighty, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86516/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:26:07 -0400 Genesis says that the waters gabar, or became mighty, until they covered even the highest mountains (Genesis 7:18–20). The word gabar fittingly describes the mighty hand of God. For three weeks now, many parts of the Philippines have seen the power of mighty waters. Typhoons and monsoon rains caused homes to be swallowed by floods. Dams,… Read more

]]> 0 35d21d6e1e13c279707acde39842cf57 Jeff posted an update: The flood in Noah’s time can be seen as a cosmic collapse. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86346/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:01:19 -0400 The flood in Noah’s time can be seen as a cosmic collapse. The waters came from above and below, as if the order of creation was being undone. Yet the flood was also a sign of God’s mercy. God used the waters to cleanse the earth from great evil and to give creation a new beginning. As I write this reflection, I think about the terrible floods…

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]]> 1 c4d8814a867aeeec4f1c60fe34e5e44a Jeff posted an update: The Garden of Eden was a sacred place where heaven and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86345/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:45 -0400 The Garden of Eden was a sacred place where heaven and earth met. It was also the place where God’s image lived with Him in peace. When sin entered the world, this fellowship was broken. In the story of Noah, the ark becomes like a new Eden. It becomes a holy place where God saves His people and carries them safely through the waters. The ark is…

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]]> 0 582a023dc4a3463b6fca374c18f963e9 Jeff posted an update: The ark, called tevah in Hebrew, was like a chest or […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86344/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:17 -0400 The ark, called tevah in Hebrew, was like a chest or coffin in the Egyptian world. During the great flood, the tevah carried Noah and his family, who were still bearers of the image of God. The ark became a vessel of life and salvation. Later, God told Moses to place the tablets of the Law, Aaron’s staff, and the manna inside the Ark of the…

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]]> 0 9ff7f99df423f785ad88a5737b4d869b Jeff posted an update: Genesis 7 shows Noah as the righteous remnant in a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86271/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:40:56 -0400 Genesis 7 shows Noah as the righteous remnant in a sinful world. Because Noah was righteous and blameless before God, the Lord saved not only Noah but also his whole family (Gen. 7:1). This makes me think that the righteousness of one person can become a blessing to others. Sinners can still be saved because of someone who chooses to walk… Read more

]]> 1 06a83508129ba93fa5caef6528f23d78 Jeff posted an update: While Tim was discussing Genesis 6, he explained how […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86270/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:39:48 -0400 While Tim was discussing Genesis 6, he explained how deeply God was hurt by the rebellion of humanity. God saw the evil of people and planned to wash the world clean through the flood. As a blind person, I imagine that the waters of the deluge did not only come from the floodgates of the raqia, but also flowed from the eyes of God as tears.… Read more

]]> 1 e45f7d4b92e07c8396c6486b6bf9631e Jeff posted an update: The Giants in the Ancient Near Eastern world were often […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86269/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:37:57 -0400 The Giants in the Ancient Near Eastern world were often seen as famous, strong, and royal people. Jacobson compared the ten generations of Sumerian kings with the ten generations listed in Genesis 5. This shows how ancient cultures remembered great and powerful rulers. What the ancient world celebrated, the biblical text often viewed with… Read more

]]> 0 80f29bc84da7fa497889f375b924e9ed Jeff posted an update: The Giants in the Ancient Near Eastern world were often […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86268/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:37:09 -0400 The Giants in the Ancient Near Eastern world were often seen as famous, strong, and royal people. Jacobson compared the ten generations of Sumerian kings with the ten generations listed in Genesis 5. This shows how ancient cultures remembered great and powerful rulers. What the ancient world celebrated, the biblical text often viewed with… Read more

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