Online Bible Institute | Leah | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/leah-hoppes/activity/ Activity feed for Leah. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:36:25 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 83e8ecfe3b041095c788b546e9d50db0 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81827/#acomment-81836 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:43:09 -0400 “Will humans let God be their source. . . ” that is so, so good!! Thanks for your summary! This is why I love studying the Bible and encourage others –there is so, so much more than they were taught from a pulpit. :/

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The Tree of Knowing Good and Bad – S14

We can see in Gen 2 humans progressed from a an innocent generation of not knowing to being expected to grow into the maturity of knowing tov and ra […]

]]> ceb84af6d95726f724b1eceed167c6eb Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81830/#acomment-81833 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:40:48 -0400 Yes! I see in young churches or in ‘pop-church culture’ a natural bent towards something or talent is often referred to as a ‘gifting’. It’s not the same as a spiritual gift. I think it’s a lack of Studying the Gifts of the Spirit. It’s not what a lot of people think!

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No matter what gift God has given us, Jesus should always remain the center of our lives and our ministry. Every word we speak, every act of service, and every spiritual gift […]

]]> 60e4fd7217f27ffae481876ab645336e Leah posted an update: I enjoyed learning about Psalms 1 & 2 specifically […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81831/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:36:09 -0400 I enjoyed learning about Psalms 1 & 2 specifically about meditating on the Scriptures will bring one to prosper. I love how God’s instructions are for our benefit, certainly He could have created things to only benefit him, since He is worthy of all praise and worship but that He loves us so much that the bi-product of learning about him,…

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]]> 1 48e5a18bb41f5fc6546c288a980880b9 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81477/#acomment-81528 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:56:31 -0400 I especially like, “never a replacement for turning to the Scriptures yourselves and seeking the Spirit through prayer.” Yes, yes, yes! Tools are great, but tools alone leave us with legalism, roteness and can create an air of familiarity instead of awe. Without seeking the Spirit, without the Spirit breathing into us – we can only read words,…

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Chapter 5 introduces you straight away to new opportunities for studying Scripture, including tools I was pleasantly surprised to find useful – approaches that brought more energy (and […]

]]> cf27cb0e3106fcca05fce2009ccbd556 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81521/#acomment-81527 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:51:18 -0400 Yes!! I think ‘religious’ people can rely on notes and claim wisdom when they’re simply regurgitating something that they read. And although notes are great because they are typically well vetted and widely accepted, we ought to have a view of our Creator that is large enough to encapsulate His ability to speak to us (or another) now and even in…

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This was a straightforward, and helpful lesson on Bible study tools. It walked through the reference materials of the dictionary, concordance, atlas, word study books, […]

]]> 8aa1e210351f1fb2e206d1ecfb8b904e Leah posted an update: With the seams of the Scrolls we see the nod to the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81526/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:47:29 -0400 With the seams of the Scrolls we see the nod to the a Moses-like prophet, one who is coming in the future. Elijah arrives, but it’s not him, it’s not Joshua either – so every prophet who arrives excels in some areas but fails in others, setting us up for the one who IS capable of fulfilling the law perfectly. I loved learning the word…

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]]> 1 5f9d59370e771dccbb1d757ca896f6be Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81500/#acomment-81520 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:07:06 -0400 Ah, very well written, and YES! I have been in a proverbial box in middle of the ocean wondering what the heck I was doing by listening and even with a lot of faith there were times I would think, “what on earth am i doing?!” I had people close to me criticize me. I had to endure before I could see what God saw, I had to just trust praise in…

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Course: Noah to Abraham

Session 16:The Flood Overwhelms the Land

In this session, I learned the following lesson: Noah and the others on the ark are the first image of the […]

]]> 005e7484b583ba87bb34c919a72ecf8a Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81510/#acomment-81519 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:01:30 -0400 I appreciate your thoughtfullness on this, I’m not sure if it’s quite accurate biblically (but that’s why I’m here!) but I’ve heard it said that our old man has a sin habit since our new man is made new in Christ. For me, I think it’s a good saying with mature Christians but refrain from using it with newer believers. Certainly it is true…

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This lesson continued the train of thought in the last two. The previous two lessons described the difference between living the old life in sin, and living united with Christ. This […]

]]> c4b2c83285394bd2a3b6f01741768338 Leah posted an update: I've never looked at images of the Dead Sea Scrolls […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81518/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:54:57 -0400 I’ve never looked at images of the Dead Sea Scrolls before, so this was fun for me! It was really cool to see how the proofreader a.k.a Scribe B would make corrections and notes in the different ink and style just as we would make edits today. I thought it was funny that there’s an instance of writing sideways, like we do – despite the…

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]]> 2 a15830ba0078ebea54b300004c0911fd Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80862/#acomment-80876 Sun, 31 May 2026 23:48:49 -0400 Such a deep subject, I like your line that we just sometimes need to BELIEVE Scripture even if we don’t fully understand!! At times I have thought of things like the subject of predestination that there is a single, exact answer and that I must FIND it! As I’ve matured I’ve learned to be OK with not knowing and/or holding two views at the…

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Summary: This first lesson introduces the doctrine of salvation and its controversies, especially predestination. Romans 8:28-30 outlines God’s process: foreknown, predestinated, […] ]]> 53ab5bb74647b4ecc8172d31ff38a764 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80865/#acomment-80875 Sun, 31 May 2026 23:42:55 -0400 Ahh yes and by remaining dependent on others it breeds humility, it forces us to continually be in the Word, continually surrender our hearts to Jesus, continually evaluate and check ourselves so that we do not grow in the areas of pride and ego – which happens when we do it all by ourselves. I love the lessons we learn in the gifts of Spirit -…

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There was one thing that I think everyone could agree on by the end of Session 14: being burdened too much alone weakens even the most “solid” individuals. Watching Moses struggle under the […]

]]> 5a307d14260a5c455a0778b884d6f7be Leah posted an update: Learning that the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible was in […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80874/ Sun, 31 May 2026 23:38:25 -0400 Learning that the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible was in a different order was fascinating to me. Of course, it makes sense as they were living in that time, passing down the oral tradition and using it to teach their history, God’s relationship to them, and using it as instruction not just for life but for what God was going to do in bringing…

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]]> 3 d69dfcb48bd58bc393c35c77e1320fd6 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80372/#acomment-80385 Fri, 22 May 2026 23:52:11 -0400 I feel like I watched that whole session, excellent summary! I haven’t heard about the second reason for the law before, I’m loving these classes!!

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The name Deuteronomy literally means “the second law,” which raises the question of why God had to give the Ten Commandments and His regulations twice. The New Testament reveals […]

]]> 76e213977b99c7965c55e2beb988724f Leah posted an update: This session shows how Jesus refers to the 'scriptures' […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80384/ Fri, 22 May 2026 23:50:26 -0400 This session shows how Jesus refers to the ‘scriptures’ or ‘the writings’. The story of men on the road to Emmaus is one I’ve always wondered about. Why was the truth hidden from them? Is it just the point of the fallen world, and it’s not until the breaking of the bread that it was perhaps a supernatural event BECAUSE it mirrored the Last…

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]]> 1 e98906c15f0689ee78df83a5930a7800 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80375/#acomment-80383 Fri, 22 May 2026 23:18:12 -0400 oof, that hits hard “we are actually responsible for the souls we could have reached. . . ” 😳This is the first I have heard/read it put like that and that hits hard. That is one uncomfortable truth!!!

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A very interesting lesson indeed….

This chapter was about developing the spiritual vision God intends for us. God has different visions for different people.

The lesson […]

]]> f4b9a37d80660b14b9d35a4492dea2e4 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80380/#acomment-80382 Fri, 22 May 2026 23:15:21 -0400 Sounds like a great lesson! I love that these courses are covering this and hope it’s in my curriculum too!:)

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Dealing with Demonic Powers: Provides practical tools on how to confront and handle demonic activity. It emphasizes that, as believers, we have authority given […]

]]> b91017aefca9832f17329adca15ba370 Leah posted an update: It's helpful to hear Tim Mackie and others discuss […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80381/ Fri, 22 May 2026 23:14:09 -0400 It’s helpful to hear Tim Mackie and others discuss common challenges of reading and wrestling with the Old Testament. I’ve been in academic circles, theological or rigid church circles where someone will take a hard position and dismisses all other possible view points which not only shuts down discussion but I think shows they hold a very…

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]]> 2 76571007769d3cc758f5344fecb09c85 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79646/#acomment-80136 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:02:55 -0400 @stephenlawes I am!! Had to take a break for traveling, can’t wait to get back at it!🤩

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This was so timely for me! The example of Tamar struck me because I just had an experience where a woman going through something very tough was treated harshly by the local pastor and […]

]]> 8aeea08d6857c61f62c00153baec8856 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79646/#acomment-80135 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:02:10 -0400 @Pieter Thanks 😊

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This was so timely for me! The example of Tamar struck me because I just had an experience where a woman going through something very tough was treated harshly by the local pastor and […]

]]> 0bde796b9d12e7c2147bc5951727a364 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79634/#acomment-79648 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:58:40 -0400 It truly IS awesome!!

😊

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Thinking about the languages and historic settings in which the Bible was written prompts a sense of awe at God’s ability and willingness to communicate to us. He, being timeless and […]

]]> c6fc250b7a4642c5f042976922e91701 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79641/#acomment-79647 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:58:00 -0400 Yes! I think this is counter-culture and in some cases, counter church culture when people think they can strive more, volunteer more to get in better standing or to add to their salvation.

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Spiritual power flows from it’s source. Jesus is the source. He is compared to a vine and we are compared to a branch that stems from it. We get our spiritual power from Jesus.

There […]

]]> a986599e0668539630e02e357e8174b5 Leah posted an update: This was so timely for me! The example of Tamar struck […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79646/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:52:22 -0400 This was so timely for me! The example of Tamar struck me because I just had an experience where a woman going through something very tough was treated harshly by the local pastor and it broke my heart. In my opinion, his “knowledge of the law” blotted out his heart for people, the LOVE for the woman in front of him. The story of Tamar…

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]]> 5 4cb75784f3101b9dd4faa9502b85cab0 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79605/#acomment-79620 Fri, 08 May 2026 01:02:18 -0400 100%

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Power Principles

Chapter-9

In this chapter one of the most important fruits of the spirit is discussed

love. To me this is one of the most vital fruits of the spirit, I believe that […]

]]> 56e4a94e0b8cd70ed3dae8c8a2994c31 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79613/#acomment-79619 Fri, 08 May 2026 01:00:57 -0400 I’m not one who really likes outlines, so this lesson will be a challenge for me, lol. But, I do know for a fact that when I take notes, (or am forced to outline) I absorb information more thoroughly. I think this method is useful for me because it forces me to slow down and not just read to check a box and say I did it, but really READ and digest it!

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In this chapter we learned how to take a whole book of the Bible, and using a three part method, create a book outline. The reading the book three times was very effective to reveal […]

]]> e71a827edca04c9fa63687633fa4f9ac Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79615/#acomment-79618 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:56:08 -0400 Yes, I agree with you Youvenson. I think it is so important that we know the original audience and I am a big advocate for the women I work with to not just read, but STUDY the Bible!! It helps us to not just understand what we’re reading, but helps us guard against misapplication or misleading ourselves, and others, because when we know…

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In reply to - Youvenson posted an update The Holy Spirit also crafted each book as an integrated whole, providing enough written content for each passage to be understood within its own grammatical and literary context. […] ]]> ea9b68f356634636d475332b53fcfeb9 Leah posted an update: I am thoroughly enjoying this and love the example […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79617/ Fri, 08 May 2026 00:52:24 -0400 I am thoroughly enjoying this and love the example of “raysheet” and how it has multiple meanings depending on the context and I love diving into the various verses where it’s used to see the different way it is used and what it does or doesn’t mean in each of those cases. I think it gives depth to our Bible study because there are times where…

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]]> 2 dbc560cfd7b14fc714f04a19fb5d7e14 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79481/#acomment-79492 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!

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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 […]

]]> c1f83835ce4f45d203e8131565a110e5 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79488/#acomment-79490 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!

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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 […]

]]> 23413bcea8d5727ac272286f89aed37b Leah posted an update: I liked how this session broke out the context of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79489/ 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.…

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]]> 3 b64112ef08d7e64e748fa098c6ff0cf1 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79442/#acomment-79450 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…

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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 […]

]]> b1f162f72dcf179cd489cfbc79ee3476 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79445/#acomment-79449 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…

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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 […]

]]> dedb47c44c9728b6324df96da793906a Leah posted an update: I've learned about context previously, but this is […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79448/ 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…

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]]> 3 cb94cc1f2da53dfcd9cef1bff07cd6ff Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79414/#acomment-79444 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 […]

]]> d2e9cd3fd4c26e855e3595b3fafa5095 Leah posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79422/#acomment-79443 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. […]

]]> 260be1cb7c2c656b8017ccca7d30bc09 Leah posted an update: The creation story is one I have always read and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79441/ 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…

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