Online Bible Institute | Jeremy Rockstroh | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/jeremyrockstroh/activity/ Activity feed for Jeremy Rockstroh. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:27:22 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.3 en-US 30 hourly 2 d43cccf5426d569271ee1bd25e936f8c Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 24 showed how repetition, structure, and design […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87176/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:28:50 -0400 Session 24 showed how repetition, structure, and design can reveal deeper meaning in biblical narratives to us. The story of the widow and Elisha in 2 Kings 4 shows how repeated words and actions create an organized structure. The story begins with death and debt and ends with life and the payment of debt. The repeated instructions concerning… Read more

]]> 1 097aca658c70a9746f18cf367cb2cb80 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 23 focused on how repeated words function as […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87175/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:25:41 -0400 Session 23 focused on how repeated words function as a thread that connect different parts of biblical narratives. Martin Buber’s concept of the “lead word,” or Leitwort, is used to explain how a word or the root of a word can become important through repetition. Because Hebrew words are often built from three-letter roots, related forms of a… Read more

]]> 1 2d892f95455046beadcac4e858d82788 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 22 explained how the Hebrew Bible creates […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87174/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:23:39 -0400 Session 22 explained how the Hebrew Bible creates unity through patterns, repetition, and connections between different stories. A photo mosaic is used as an example. Many small images combine to create one larger or unified picture, while each individual image still has its own meaning. In a similar way, biblical stories connect to one… Read more

]]> 1 dd0f8b00099d7f3ce75bc8838f580161 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86117/#acomment-86123 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:39:36 -0400 There is no other book in history like the bible. I saw there’s tens of thousands of references to other books in the bible, all written by different authors over 1500 years, but yet it still tells one collective story. Incredible!

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In this lesson, I learned that the word “Bible” is not mentioned anywhere in the Bible; rather, it is used to refer to the different books of the Bible. I also learned that the […]

]]> ba359725a62e4ceed8581c9b07738e54 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86121/#acomment-86122 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:37:37 -0400 These are awesome nuggets from the story. I like how much depth these stories have.

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What stands out most about Session 25 is how the seemingly simple story of Sarah’s burial in Genesis 23 becomes a powerful story about land, death, hope, and resurrection. I was […]

]]> 672add937070221b069a5d16175cac48 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 21 examined characters, style, and setting […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86120/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:19:10 -0400 Session 21 examined characters, style, and setting as important elements of biblical narrative. Characters are especially significant because their actions, decisions, personalities, and consequences communicate the moral and ethical values of a story. Session 21 emphasized that readers should not automatically assume that everything a… Read more

]]> 1 0eb28d7b01709a149b34fa3c387f6b83 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 20 expands on plots from individual biblical […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86119/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:51 -0400 Session 20 expands on plots from individual biblical stories to the entire Hebrew Bible. It introduces plot embedding, where smaller subplots operate within a larger main plot. Jonah is shown as a miniature version of the Bible’s larger story. It shows God’s relationship with humanity, followed by His calling of Abraham and Israel as the means… Read more

]]> 0 6322d6f02963a2192fc9e94b52948981 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 19 focused on plot and plot conflict in […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86118/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:31 -0400 Session 19 focused on plot and plot conflict in biblical narratives. Using the Book of Jonah, the session explained how a story’s conflict and its resolution communicates an ethical message. Jonah’s disobedience created a more complicated conflict than the original problem between God and Nineveh. The story also emphasizes God’s mercy.… Read more

]]> 0 200f4253b0800b09eb0af53148b147bc Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85474/#acomment-85480 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:24:14 -0400 This course looks very interesting! I hope more people extend the gospel to these types of institutions. The faith I’ve seen in confinement environments is astounding. You can see the Spirit working in real time!

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Chapter 11: Dress and Safety Codes

Chapter 11 emphasizes the importance of respecting authority, following institutional rules, and maintaining proper behavior […]

]]> 68327d9d9ecc3ea600355660fe70f8a1 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85475/#acomment-85479 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:23:09 -0400 I currently do ministry in a juvenile detention center, and your points are very true. It’s also the most rewarding outreach Ive been a part of!

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Chapter 12: Relating to Inmates

Chapter 12 taught me that building relationships with inmates requires wisdom, honesty, professionalism, and healthy boundaries. As […]

]]> 65026b3260472dff87389e58b9267010 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 18 moves from poetry to biblical […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85478/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:22:17 -0400 Session 18 moves from poetry to biblical narrative, emphasizing that narrative makes up approximately two-thirds of the Bible and should be read carefully. Biblical narratives do more than record historical events. They recount events while also interpreting their meaning. Authors select, arrange, and highlight details according to a… Read more

]]> 0 3e94b4b193d1840c543529ba088f059b Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 17 further examined biblical poetry by focusing […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85477/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:18:39 -0400 Session 17 further examined biblical poetry by focusing on larger patterns of repetition and symmetry. THis session showed how structures such as ABBA, ABAB, and reverse symmetry connect portions of a poem, which allows us to hold multiple ideas together. Psalm 67 was the main example. Its structure reveals that Israel’s blessing was never… Read more

]]> 0 00fd8577e576e17898ec10435be0b043 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 16 explored the structure of biblical […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85476/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:15:58 -0400 Session 16 explored the structure of biblical poetry, especially parallelism. Parallelism is when two or more poetic lines correspond through similar, contrasting, or complementary ideas. Instead of relying solely on rhyme, Hebrew poetry often uses repetition, rhythm, and matched words or concepts. This class session emphasized these… Read more

]]> 0 0d08372cf59ae88464f01e0b99410aad Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85152/#acomment-85161 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:20:29 -0400 This is a really interesting piece of scripture. I’ve heard the Nephilim explained in many different ways (usually in a mythical kind of way), but this class’s explanation make much more sense. Great post!

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The 120 years before the flood mark a period of divine dialogue between God and Noah as Noah constructs the ark, a sanctuary provided by God amidst impending judgment. The term […]

]]> eff3856d94bcb6852b791a08d1e64da7 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85156/#acomment-85160 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:18:42 -0400 Excellent breakdown. Prophecy sometimes confused me, but your understanding really helped me see it differently in the scriptures!

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Chapter 20 – Studying Bible prophecy

This chapter was the most challenging. Finding fulfilled prophecies without cheating and using the back pages of the bible needs dedicated time […]

]]> 524131e3d3c51a80a8e6ead1d2b027bf Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 15 went deeper into the biblical poetry style […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85159/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:17:34 -0400 Session 15 went deeper into the biblical poetry style while still using Psalm 29. Tim showed how meaning emerges through patterned repetition, inversion, and symmetry. He explained the “three‑plus‑one” pattern (“Give, give, give… worship”) shows how poetry creates expectation and surprise. He used lines like “The voice of Yahweh is over the… Read more

]]> 2 87c161b6e185c9b9721e15771903496f Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 14 looked closely at Psalm 29. Tim […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85158/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:14:50 -0400 Session 14 looked closely at Psalm 29. Tim highlighted repetition as the core feature of biblical poetry. He showed how repeated words, geographic references (Lebanon, Sirion, Kadesh), and framing devices create meaning in the scriptures. The poem’s structure mirrors a thunderstorm sweeping from north to south, revealing God’s power. The… Read more

]]> 1 0dbab410486308f4d787b6dfd5537301 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 13 explained the challenge of reading the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85157/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:12:23 -0400 Session 13 explained the challenge of reading the Hebrew Bible as ancient literature. Tim explained that the texts are intentional products of literary communication, and urged us to treat every detail with a purpose. He explained Umberto Eco’s idea of each person having an “encyclopedia of production” and “encyclopedia of reception,” showing… Read more

]]> 1 b2aa0a11eb2d6d61e889fa9d4c61b105 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84784/#acomment-84810 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:54:56 -0400 Great explanation. We are definitely sinful by nature since the fall.

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This module dealt with the ideas surrounding original sin/original guilt. What stood out to me was the various ideas and interpretations that people have. I believe that we inherited […]

]]> e5eb38afdc73998023f41cb30256fbb6 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84805/#acomment-84809 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:53:42 -0400 What a great point. You should know you’re walking with Christ based on your practical application, not just by what you say! The pharisees were pretty good at appearing or saying they’re holy, but their actions said otherwise.

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Chapter 9 The Culture of the Kingdom: Kingdom Principles – Part III

This chapter concludes the discussion on Kingdom culture by focusing on the practical application […]

]]> 9532a43fa31aff1e151bf50933fb8754 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 12 introduces the aspen grove as a model […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84808/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:52:17 -0400 Session 12 introduces the aspen grove as a model for understanding the formation of the Hebrew Bible. Unlike separate potted plants, an aspen grove consists of interconnected trees sharing one living root system. This analogy explains how biblical books developed together over time while remaining deeply connected. This analogy helped… Read more

]]> 1 3073c94c1e95a20a5324964c93314d7f Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 11 focused on reading the Hebrew Bible as a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84807/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:50:50 -0400 Session 11 focused on reading the Hebrew Bible as a unified literary work rather than as isolated or individual books. Although each book has its own setting and purpose, the biblical authors intentionally connected them through repeated themes, phrases, and literary “hyperlinks.” Ruth serves as a a great example, linking the chaotic period of… Read more

]]> 0 e480df9ea9ced6fa7c4fcf097200cda6 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 10 explained how the Hebrew Bible developed […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84806/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:49:13 -0400 Session 10 explained how the Hebrew Bible developed through both human history and divine guidance. Scripture didn’t just appear, it emerged from real historical events (and written with context) that was first passed through oral tradition before being written down by skilled scribes. The biblical scribes were incredibly accurate, and absolute…

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]]> 0 615ea08b0ff00ee5bff08d6a37f3e604 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84501/#acomment-84520 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:05:02 -0400 Great point. I often see this arguement that it’s demeaning from feminists/athiests. However, both men and women have their roles designed by God to compliment each other!

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The Hebrew word ezer (help) in Genesis 2:18 challenge common English interpretations of “helper,” especially regarding gender roles and social status. As a women, being told I was made to […]

]]> dd4c315c238907e8a8c0b51c85ed6ddd Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84507/#acomment-84519 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:03:40 -0400 Wow awesome post. I never looked at it this way. I am going to re-read Job from this perspective!

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Lesson 19 is on poetry in the Bible. There are actually more books of the Bible that are considered poetry that I thought. Like Job, who knew that was poetry?!?! The poetry in […]

]]> 4718db3055b55079c111d050ce17747e Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84510/#acomment-84518 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:02:51 -0400 Wow this looks incredibly interesting! Great summary, I am intrigued.

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Session 9 stood out to me because it demonstrated how carefully studying the structure of a passage can unlock its meaning. Instead of rushing through Genesis 6:1–4, the lesson […]

]]> 292b1029ae1509b95ad4f32526e36799 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84516/#acomment-84517 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:01:42 -0400 Repentence is extremely important. Many people think you can live and sin just ask for forgiveness. However, Jesus preached repentance and turning away from your sin.

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Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare

Chapter 2: ENLISTING IN GOD’S ARMY

I’m going to be talking about Repentance and the importance of Repentance. […]

]]> f3e81f83727d65c7726daa7e1f1fd6b6 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 9 traced the development of the Hebrew Bible […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84515/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:47:25 -0400 Session 9 traced the development of the Hebrew Bible after Moses by showing how Joshua and the prophets preserved and advanced God’s revelation. Joshua is seen as the guardian of Moses’ teachings. He carefully read and publicly proclaimed the Torah while renewing Israel’s covenant with God. As Israel enters the period of the judges and later… Read more

]]> 1 8f1dba649bfc94d95044dafb703bacf1 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 8 explored the earliest references to the writing […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84514/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:44:50 -0400 Session 8 explored the earliest references to the writing of Scripture within the Bible, using Moses as the main example. The first example is Israel’s victory over the Amalekites, when God instructs Moses to record the event so future generations will remember His acts. The second occurs at Mount Sinai where Moses writes the covenant laws… Read more

]]> 1 5b68f76bf85f0325065c33d2e556590b Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 7 explained the relationship between the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84513/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:40:45 -0400 Session 7 explained the relationship between the Holy Spirit, human authors, and the inspiration of Scripture. Paul’s description of Scripture as “God-breathed” in 2 Timothy 3:16 challenged the assumption that the Bible was the word of God without human involvement. In actuality, biblical authors remained fully engaged with their… Read more

]]> 0 eae984c230693d17a3ec4a1334d3f825 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 6 explained how the opening chapters of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84460/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:18:25 -0400 Session 6 explained how the opening chapters of Psalms continue the themes introduced at the conclusion of the Torah and the Prophets, and reinforced the unity of the Hebrew Bible. Psalm 1 mirrors Joshua 1 by describing the righteous person as one who delights in and meditates on God’s Torah day and night. A person like this is compared to a…

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]]> 0 3d3fa54987b75ad2bdca536d3fe6d1d4 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 5 explained the ending of the Torah and the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84459/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:14:57 -0400 Session 5 explained the ending of the Torah and the opening of the Former Prophets to show how the Hebrew Bible presents a unified storyline. The group focused on Moses’ death in Deuteronomy 34, and shows that the writing is from a later historical perspective and intentionally leaves us expecting another prophet like Moses, as promised in…

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]]> 0 72848784bac70717b6d5bf896401a0d4 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 4 focused on the importance of the Dead Sea […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84458/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:10:49 -0400 Session 4 focused on the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and how they provide insight into the way the Hebrew Bible was read before the time of Jesus. The scrolls were hidden in caves before the Roman destruction of the region, and these manuscripts became the oldest surviving copies of books from the Hebrew Bible. Theyre massively… Read more

]]> 0 dd5e6537547fcc74af3041c6e8ef45f0 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83549/#acomment-83562 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:30:30 -0400 Genesis is such an interesting book. You could spend a lifetime studying it!

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Course: Jacob

Session 3: Abraham Replays the Melody

This melody is like a lens we can look through to see our own stories and life experiences in a new way. The thematic melody of […]

]]> 8d85286592b82fb3fad1c1d4eba3b0a4 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83558/#acomment-83561 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:29:42 -0400 Spiritual gifts are an awesome topic. There’s lots of surveys you can take online to help you identify your strengths in the church to better serve the Kingdom!

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Chapter 8: Serving Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Chapter 8 details the serving gifts, which equip believers to provide practical support and administrative strength […]

]]> cb8d7e719f2d27e7aa48d6faf0ee60aa Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 3 explains how Jesus and the early […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83560/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:28:30 -0400 Session 3 explains how Jesus and the early apostles understood and organized the Hebrew Scriptures. It explains that “Old Testament” is a later Christian term and that “Hebrew Bible” or “Tanakh” is a more commoin description. Jesus commonly referred to the Scriptures using a three-part structure: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Psalms or…

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]]> 0 36c433095cff9d0729a6378e95f607e0 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83255/#acomment-83269 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:36:53 -0400 I totally agree! I think its important the church doesn’t just stay and spread the gospel within its own 4 walls. I used to attend a church that had zero outreach. We have to get outside the church building and bring others inside and to Christ!

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Course Developing a Biblical Worldview

Chapter 6 The Church in the World.

This chapter tells how the Church should serve as Israel was called to do. Its purpose is to […]

]]> 7b8faffeb948d4cbbf0e0a8fc9053e19 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83262/#acomment-83268 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:35:40 -0400 I just started Session 1. Im looking forward to this course based on your posts. I have a lot to learn about the OT.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update The Torah reveals the fundamental purpose of Scripture. First, it proclaims salvation, for God graciously delivers His people (Exod. 14:30–31; 17:8–16). Second, it establishes a […] ]]> 659b48b8add5f3bdc0120a71fddf6b86 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session of the Intro to the Hebrew Bible course focused […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83267/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:34:14 -0400 Session of the Intro to the Hebrew Bible course focused on how so many Christians struggle to understand and appreciate the Old Testament, myself included. The instructor shared his own experience of first encountering Jesus through the Gospels and then discovering that Jesus and the New Testament writers consistently relied on the…

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]]> 2 7809ff28309d83ec8494465437d1ce90 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81846/#acomment-81860 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:58:07 -0400 I find the original Hebrew language to be very interesting. One simple word can carry a ton of context and weight as opposed to other languages.

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Word study is the study of individual words in the Bible. The goal of word study is to understand a word in its context. There are times when a word may have multiple […]

]]> 9188e293d8321bf78c8b1b3dcdb00b0a Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81854/#acomment-81859 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:57:22 -0400 I loved this course. It was really easy to follow, and it helped me recognize God’s character during bible study!

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The abilities that prove Jesus Christ our Yeshua is God.

  1. He is eternal. Isaiah 9:6, 1John 5:11)

2. He is unchangeable. Malachi 3:6, Hebrews1:8-12, 13:8

3. He is […]

]]> 526381147b944c7baa333fe33d2871bf Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: This module summarized/wrapped up the entire course. I […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81858/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:56:35 -0400 This module summarized/wrapped up the entire course. I think my biggest takeaway from this entire course was how I was not pursuing the Spirit enough. The instructor emphasizes we must be in “locked step” with the Spirit, and we will be fruitful in furthering the Kingdom. I highly recommend this course to everyone here!

]]> 1 2c44eecdc9e520e326e545015af9de66 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81792/#acomment-81807 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:08:04 -0400 I am going to focus on this method on my next bible study. It’s amazing how the Old and New Testaments compliment and reference each other. It’s like reading in a time machine.

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Session 2 examined how Jesus and the Apostles read their Bible. It established that Jesus and the apostles read the Hebrew Bible as a unified, forward-pointing story centered on […]

]]> 9ba79a4026e2abd6a65d04e628348afd Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81800/#acomment-81806 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:06:37 -0400 What a fantastic list! I copied these down to remind myself every day!

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In this sermon from Philippians 4:4-7, Pastor Steve explores the 7th Beatitude, which says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9). This […]

]]> 9e73c26a22933f6230280e46c3273b5c Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 11 demonstrated how the Spirit is with us and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81805/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:05:25 -0400 Module 11 demonstrated how the Spirit is with us and gives us perseverance to further the Kingdom of God in an often suffering and evil world. I often find myself trying to “white knuckle” through trials, battles, and suffering in my life, but this Module is a great reminder that the Spirit and God are there with us through it all!

]]> 1 06fa36ed621b2c7c19ef3e5f2fcaaec9 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81779/#acomment-81784 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:40:25 -0400 I think every church needs to have extensions, or outreach. We have to move the Gospel outside of the four walls of the church to reach as many people as possible!

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This chapter discusses on how churches have extensions to them. Type of extensions of churches include specific community ministry such as inner city. Ministering to a specific ethnic […]

]]> 04ae1c9e55976fda951948f4c44e5763 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81781/#acomment-81783 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:38:58 -0400 That is a challenging question! I’ve noticed alot of the courses/lessons here don’t just educate, but they challenge us to reflect if we are doing/living what we should in Christ.

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Haggai challenged God’s people to put Him first instead of focusing only on their own comfort. This made me ask whether I am truly putting God first in my own life.

]]> 121227e6abdc4ee523aa9605dc7e56f7 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 10 was a great lesson that used scripture to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81782/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:37:53 -0400 Module 10 was a great lesson that used scripture to point out spiritual gifts (Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Ephesians). I found this helpful as I have been trying to understand where I can be of most use in the body of Christ. Ultimately, the best part of this Module was a reminder that your gifts from the Spirit are to further the truth that…

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]]> 2 0f63fd02ca8082661c26d849b41727be Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81746/#acomment-81750 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:09:31 -0400 This course looks so practical to both secular and non-secular work/leadership. Jesus came to serve not be served!

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update Leading like a servant This theme completely shatters the secular paradigm of power and authority. Following the perfect example of Jesus Christ, the text teaches […] ]]> 9ba5c3872661cba924c02a1865ace1a1 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81747/#acomment-81749 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:08:24 -0400 I love how Jesus compares himself to the shepherd and us as his flock/sheep. Such a beautiful way to visualize being led by him.

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update Leading like a shepherd This section delves into the beautiful metaphor of a shepherd as the ultimate model for spiritual management. A godly leader is not just a […] ]]>