Online Bible Institute | Lerata Mokoteli | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/lerataraphaelmokoteli/activity/ Activity feed for Lerata Mokoteli. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:46:43 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 3dcb657642992513a591212b11e09060 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85454/#acomment-85579 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:29:21 -0400 @aaronhouse You will certainly love it!

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Jesus and the Scriptures He Inherited

Dr. Mackie opened the second session by circling back to his own journey with the Hebrew Bible, but this time with a pointed question […]

]]> b7e76664b50e4667c8d6aa0a862acf43 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85454/#acomment-85578 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:28:35 -0400 @leah-hoppes Thank you Leah, much appreciated 🙏🏾

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Jesus and the Scriptures He Inherited

Dr. Mackie opened the second session by circling back to his own journey with the Hebrew Bible, but this time with a pointed question […]

]]> c7075cb1601609825b1e200087088330 Lerata Mokoteli posted an update: The Ancient Shape of the ScripturesA Tension at the Heart […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85577/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:26:25 -0400

The Ancient Shape of the Scriptures

A Tension at the Heart of Our Tradition

“The Christian tradition we are part of has some degree of tension with the first three quarters of the Bible.”

This is how Dr. Mackie opened the third session, a statement that immediately landed with weight. It names something many of us feel but rarely articulate:…

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]]> 0 37a90c070afb07d93bf67877ebe78e88 Lerata Mokoteli posted an update: Jesus and the Scriptures He InheritedDr. Mackie opened […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85454/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:07:39 -0400 Jesus and the Scriptures He Inherited

Dr. Mackie opened the second session by circling back to his own journey with the Hebrew Bible, but this time with a pointed question that reframed everything: What did Jesus and the Apostles talk about the most?

The answer, surprisingly, is not the kingdom, not love, not even salvation, at least not…

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]]> 4 caff4e534dc6744c1554f102f8efb4f7 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85075/#acomment-85098 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:55:47 -0400 This chapter feels like a much-needed recalibration. In ministry, it’s so easy to let ‘worship’ become synonymous with ‘the music portion of the service’ but this framing of worship as a lifestyle of surrender, obedience, and devotion is a powerful corrective. Thank you for this Darren.

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Course Mobilization Methodology

Chapter 9 Wanted: Worshippers

God wants worshipers who will honor Him not only with their words but also with their lives. Worship can be described […]

]]> 6bb8c3e610c05c9be70e8f4981c75292 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85081/#acomment-85097 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:50:59 -0400 Fascinating! thanks for sharing. The instructor’s observation about our society being the first to leave out meaning and purpose is striking, and honestly, sobering. It reframes our pastoral task: we aren’t just tasked with telling people how the world works, but why it matters and Who holds it together. In a world that can explain the…

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This session focused on the creation of light in Genesis 1:3-5. The class prompts us to consider what the emphasis on “light” should be – is it about the material being created […]

]]> 45f3cbca083d35dee60d1c07183e23bf Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85089/#acomment-85096 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:42:43 -0400 What a fitting way to close out a course on Creative Bible Study Methods!

Typology has always felt to me like seeing the ‘thread of redemption’ woven through the entire Old Testament. It’s humbling to think that Isaac carrying the wood up Moriah, or Joseph being sold by his brothers only to become a saviour for Egypt, weren’t just historical… Read more

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Lesson 21, the final lesson in this course was on the Typological method. Typological is a study of types. Types are like prophecy. Types is a person, place, thing, or event which […]

]]> 3b4fbf53deeb139626d3d28a5453898f Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84898/#acomment-85095 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:20:13 -0400 @kantiaperkins thank you, I’m so glad that closing thought resonated with you. There’s something about the Hebrew Bible that doesn’t let us remain passive readers, doesn’t it? It forces us into the ring.

I think that’s part of what makes it so essential. The wrestling is not a detour from faith; it is faith! At least, faith in its most… Read more

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The opening session of Dr. Mackie’s study began with a question that immediately resonated: “What on earth is the Hebrew Bible?” He framed this not as a casual inquiry, but as […]

]]> d46a80bf5918c365bcaec561f64a6b01 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84898/#acomment-85094 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:17:18 -0400 @robertonina your question cuts straight to the heart of it. “Does the Old Testament matter at all?” I think most of us in this study have asked that at some point. Perhaps even more than once. And your follow-up is so wise: knowing why we’re asking matters. Is it fear? Confusion? Discomfort? Boredom? Each of those points to something… Read more

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The opening session of Dr. Mackie’s study began with a question that immediately resonated: “What on earth is the Hebrew Bible?” He framed this not as a casual inquiry, but as […]

]]> dda2f2bdc6190194400cd06af06478ed Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84898/#acomment-85093 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:12:58 -0400 Thank you for this beautiful reflection Sir. “Wrestling” truly is the word that keeps surfacing, isn’t it? I love how you’ve anchored it in Paul’s words “work out your faith.” There’s such a profound distinction between the gift of salvation and the lifelong journey of living it out. The Hebrew Bible, with all its tension and complexity, seems…

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The opening session of Dr. Mackie’s study began with a question that immediately resonated: “What on earth is the Hebrew Bible?” He framed this not as a casual inquiry, but as […]

]]> 1f9710748d92df896cb37e1625420f60 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84129/#acomment-84956 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:47:22 -0400 @mbulitanko Yes in deed Brain. Thank you plenty 🙏🏾

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The core subtopic of this session was Words and Meaning. Dr. Mackie opened by continuing his presentation of the Logos tool, which he had introduced in the previous […]

]]> 10c6dc36dee66ab639c7f7b6018ce5fc Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84129/#acomment-84955 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:46:20 -0400 @johnnfor Thank you Sir 🙌

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The core subtopic of this session was Words and Meaning. Dr. Mackie opened by continuing his presentation of the Logos tool, which he had introduced in the previous […]

]]> 4ba927536fa7c51d2c5fc67eb2d6e0d1 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84255/#acomment-84903 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:41:38 -0400 @shack Thanks a lot Shadrack.

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Bringing all the pieces together, Dr. Mackie demonstrates that the Bible is a collection of texts penned by different authors from vastly different backgrounds, contexts, and […]

]]> 940df6c7ec074a0c1783ae994850b171 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84255/#acomment-84902 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:41:14 -0400 @keithlinden Context seems to be key 😅 thank you for the feedback 🙏🏾

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Bringing all the pieces together, Dr. Mackie demonstrates that the Bible is a collection of texts penned by different authors from vastly different backgrounds, contexts, and […]

]]> a39ccdccffccb80602832e9bfb29141d Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84255/#acomment-84901 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:40:06 -0400 @noelcard Absolutely. Thank you for the feedback 🙏🏾

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Bringing all the pieces together, Dr. Mackie demonstrates that the Bible is a collection of texts penned by different authors from vastly different backgrounds, contexts, and […]

]]> 514f6353fbaaa50db05405f34acf47f6 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84255/#acomment-84900 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:37:15 -0400 @Pieter Thank you Pieter.

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Bringing all the pieces together, Dr. Mackie demonstrates that the Bible is a collection of texts penned by different authors from vastly different backgrounds, contexts, and […]

]]> d9cff0d52f18743cfa51855cc985905a Lerata Mokoteli posted an update: The opening session of Dr. Mackie’s study began with a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84898/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:31:30 -0400 The opening session of Dr. Mackie’s study began with a question that immediately resonated: “What on earth is the Hebrew Bible?” He framed this not as a casual inquiry, but as the central challenge for anyone seeking to understand the foundation of their faith.

His personal journey, one that likely mirrors that of many in the room, started not…

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]]> 6 e03c522459d4ff27af7f72d757f7dffa Lerata Mokoteli posted an update: Bringing all the pieces together, Dr. Mackie […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84255/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:31:10 -0400 Bringing all the pieces together, Dr. Mackie demonstrates that the Bible is a collection of texts penned by different authors from vastly different backgrounds, contexts, and time periods. Each writer possesses a unique style and nuance, which underscores the critical need for close, contextual study of their specific word choices rather…

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]]> 8 335d5ef913d86f2a916f12697329867f Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83799/#acomment-84178 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:31:52 -0400 Thank you plenty for this show. What a powerful instalment! Many thanks Ps. Steve for the wise counsel. Is there a platform I can go to watch the full teaching?

Really grateful for this rich and necessary conversation. Ps. Steve’s emphasis that “money will compete for worship” captures the heart of Matthew 6:24 so well. Mammon is not merely…

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Here is a link to our latest podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4XtODJF8-k

]]> 1e40840358b376c08fa2e413a4378b31 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83924/#acomment-84131 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:24:04 -0400 @aaronhouse Thank you so much. Grace to you Sir.

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Now that we see the Bible as a translation, this session moves on to introduce us to the languages of the Bible. If the Bible I hold in my hands is a translation, what then is […]

]]> 2437e521dfb2f102583844b72a910118 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83924/#acomment-84130 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:23:17 -0400 @robertonina Thanks for the feedback. Grace to you RC.

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Now that we see the Bible as a translation, this session moves on to introduce us to the languages of the Bible. If the Bible I hold in my hands is a translation, what then is […]

]]> b2e745fa5eb05c700abbc3ade7b1ad3d Lerata Mokoteli posted an update: The core subtopic of this session was Words and Meaning. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84129/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:21:42 -0400 The core subtopic of this session was Words and Meaning. Dr. Mackie opened by continuing his presentation of the Logos tool, which he had introduced in the previous session.

He remained focused on John 1:14, specifically the word “dwelt.” He went on to demonstrate a feature called the “Translation Comparison Tool,” which displays multiple…

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]]> 4 17c0c7a1868b160cdad200cfa9cdd1f7 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83854/#acomment-83925 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:41:32 -0400 @johnnfor A very interesting program indeed.

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The Bible is a Translation. Dr. Tim Mackie kicks off the session with a profound observation, and this is how it landed: the Bible to a non-native reader is a translation. One […]

]]> 947cc0cd1317c0f8bea60dc1f854ea54 Lerata Mokoteli posted an update: Now that we see the Bible as a translation, this […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83924/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:39:35 -0400 Now that we see the Bible as a translation, this session moves on to introduce us to the languages of the Bible. If the Bible I hold in my hands is a translation, what then is the language of its origin?

Dr. Mackie begins by setting out the goal of this study: to develop skills of creating an encyclopaedia that matches the biblical authors’…

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]]> 5 af453ebf50f33518ca4d8812a54ab897 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83875/#acomment-83923 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:37:13 -0400 Profound! My key take away: “Effective outreach relies on understanding local needs while consistently delivering the unchanging Gospel message.” Thank you for this.

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Chapter 12: Strategies for Harvest

Harvesting souls requires strategic planning, prayerful discernment, and adaptable methods tailored to diverse cultures […]

]]> 892fffb0b2ed4a7b4bec784edbbf43d5 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83887/#acomment-83897 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:52:42 -0400 Fully agree. A doctrine should never be determined on a single verse.

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Lesson 18 was on the theological method, the focus on basic Bible doctrines. A key point that was mentioned that I have always agreed with and taught myself is that a doctrine […]

]]> de9c46ce1d89271bf2efe2d3f8ec9c41 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83895/#acomment-83896 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:46:10 -0400 Excellently put! Thank you for sharing. This is my take away: “Joshua’s leadership demonstrates that success in life and ministry depends on trusting God rather than human strength.”

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The book of Joshua was written by Joshua, the successor of Moses, to record God’s faithfulness in leading the Israelites into the […]

]]> e5529186dd933049aa3b8486869b50cb Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83848/#acomment-83856 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:53:25 -0400 Looking forward to exploring this program

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Reading chapter 10 in the Creative Bible Study Methods class on Devotional Bible Study was exciting and motivating to me to do more devotional study of the Word. But more than that, it’s […]

]]> fde44e0f418d0db9f69a161b312475d7 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83851/#acomment-83855 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:50:46 -0400 The recommendation well received. Sounds quite interesting.

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The entire “Sword Sharpening” course is filled with so many “small” impacts that add together to make the course a “big” impact. Some of the things that […]

]]> d3852c055cbda35bd0f4e3b04ef6be0e Lerata Mokoteli posted an update: The Bible is a Translation. Dr. Tim Mackie kicks off […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83854/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:48:44 -0400 The Bible is a Translation. Dr. Tim Mackie kicks off the session with a profound observation, and this is how it landed: the Bible to a non-native reader is a translation. One of the greatest challenges a modern reader of the Bible encounters comes from the fact that when we read the Bible, we often forget that we are reading…

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]]> 2 87b8f533bf71d0775b418236bc406253 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83669/#acomment-83812 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:37:33 -0400 @robertonina Yes indeed. Thank you 🙏🏾

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My Initial Impression: The contrast between words we know and words we do not know in the discovery of meaning is staggering. The clash over the interpretation of the Bible […]

]]> bb9ad01c5c9299da1fd94e48d7db04e3 Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83669/#acomment-83811 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:35:56 -0400 @tammiehumanburgin Thank you Tammie. Grace to you Ma’am.

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My Initial Impression: The contrast between words we know and words we do not know in the discovery of meaning is staggering. The clash over the interpretation of the Bible […]

]]> cba6b4ad88e2b2acfbad597227db538b Lerata Mokoteli posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83669/#acomment-83809 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:33:58 -0400 @emmarickradeny Indeed. Thank you Sir🙏🏾

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My Initial Impression: The contrast between words we know and words we do not know in the discovery of meaning is staggering. The clash over the interpretation of the Bible […]

]]> 9721f0a227c32bde7c6b3ceb8da6572b Lerata Mokoteli posted an update: My Initial Impression: The contrast between words we […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83669/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:25:27 -0400 My Initial Impression: The contrast between words we know and words we do not know in the discovery of meaning is staggering. The clash over the interpretation of the Bible begins with the meaning of the words used. The Bible may not appear very complicated to a casual reader who reads for information and to pass time. However, the same book…

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