Online Bible Institute | Leah | Activity

Leah posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 May 2026 21:07:59 -0400

I love reading your thoughts and now I want to go through THAT lesson, lol. So much good stuff here! I think it’s pretty cool of ALL the armor God has given us, all of them are defensive except one – we only need a single offensive weapon – the living Word! I really like your final thoughts about being authorized. . . that Acts verse is fire!

In reply to - Carlos Ruiz posted an update

Offensive Weapons – This chapter lists the offensive weapons we are to use in our daily spiritual warfare. It starts by listing Prayer. No surprise there, but it reminded me […]

Leah posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 May 2026 21:03:06 -0400

Yes! It brings us in closer relationship, helps align our will with His, align our hearts with the character he wants for us. You stated that all beautifully. I can’t wait for that session, sounds great!

In reply to - Arlinda Henry posted an update

Lesson 1: An Introduction To Prayer

This lesson had my interest before I even began to read and after reading it I was not disappointed as it gave me a deep sense of not only […]

Leah posted an update: I liked how this session broke out the context of the […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 21:01:27 -0400

I liked how this session broke out the context of the New Testament authors writing with the OT/Hebrew frame of reference which, really does help us in dissecting those language hang-ups that can occur during deep Bible Study. I also really enjoyed the different ways the instructor provided for responses that we can use when the issue comes up.…

Leah posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:24:03 -0400

Humbling indeed! I too can’t count how many times I’ve read that and just moved on and this session really is a great foundational video as it just forces us to slow down, reflect and focus on how much we should be focusing on every aspect and not take things for granted just because we’ve read them before, or gone through a study on them…

In reply to - Noel Card posted an update

This first session of The Wonderful World of Words really pulled me into the topic. Dr. Mackie used a small piece of scripture (Genesis 1: 1-8) that I have read dozens – maybe […]

Leah posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:20:52 -0400

Yes! And isn’t it easier when we just invite the Holy Spirit in to fill us up or ask Him to view the person as HE sees them – how much easier it ALL is. All the striving and trying is exhausting and we fail all the time, it’s so very cool that the way He designed us to be in deep relationship with Him actually brings ease! Not that we aren’t…

In reply to - Desmond posted an update

In this sermon from Philippians 1:21-26, Pastor Doug teaches on “Living in the overflow of God’s love”. This ‘love overflow’ fundamentally changes our approach to life and […]

Leah posted an update: I've learned about context previously, but this is […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:18:15 -0400

I’ve learned about context previously, but this is the first time I’ve heard the encyclopedia vs. dictionary concept, and I love it! It really helps us go beyond thinking about Biblical context in terms of other verses, or what was happening in Rome at the time, etc. This takes us deeper. Not only should we strive to understand the…

Leah posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:10 -0400

I like your takeaway. I find those who grew up in the church get caught up in “I already know that Bible story” and/or get comfortable in just going to church every Sunday instead of continuing to deepen their relationship with Jesus. I attend a smaller church now that is attracting so many new believers and they are on fire, they are eager…

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“Personal Environmental Analysis” – A personal environmental analysis is a study of your own environment And it includes an analysis of every area of your life including […]

Leah posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:55:59 -0400

Yes! I love your insight on this! I had read the story of Jacob again just a few months ago and was struck by how God STILL works despite the deeply flawed people like Jacob. I remember thinking it was interesting that since Jacob had deceived that he in turn was deceived – and yet God still loved him – still provided. I find this…

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Reflection Session 21: The Biblical Imagination,” which turns to Jacob, the focus lingers longest on how Leah’s sons came into the world. That moment tugged me close – couldn’t look away. […]

Leah posted an update: The creation story is one I have always read and […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:47:36 -0400

The creation story is one I have always read and never really struggled with – if it’s poetry, cool – if it’s literal, cool – it has never bothered me when other viewpoints are presented, nor have I ever spent much time dissecting it, until today’s lesson! I immediately looked at my NIV translation to see that in verse 7, NIV says that God…