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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:23:29 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is truly amazing when you stop and actually let it all sink in. Thanks for sharing. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/philipdean/" data-bb-hp-profile="3236" rel="nofollow">Philip Dean</a> posted an update <p>Creative Bible Study Methods-Lesson 1. I learned that the word “Bible” is never actually used in the Word of God.  If I knew that it never sank in for me to recall it.  It has [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:22:09 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great read. Thank you for sharing. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/susanberndt/" data-bb-hp-profile="3138" rel="nofollow">Susan</a> posted an update <p>Ezekiel is so interesting. Ezekiel saw the power of God, the clear picture of God: The Lion is sovereignty, supremacy, the Man- he is the picture of intelligence and understanding, the [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for sharing. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/topepearson/" data-bb-hp-profile="3010" rel="nofollow">Tope</a> posted an update <p><b>The Rulers Below – S27</b></p>

<p>In previous sessions, I learnt when God made creation, none, including the chaotic waters or the sea monster, are His match; not even close. Out of all of God’s [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 8: Bridging GrowthBridging growth occurs when [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:16:28 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 8: Bridging Growth</p>
<p>Bridging growth occurs when a church extends itself across national, linguistic, or ethnic gaps to plant a new church in a different culture. The disciples were to begin their witness in their own culture at Jerusalem and then expand to plant churches in other areas of similar culture. From there, they were to&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:51:24 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very interesting! Thank you for sharing. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/goodluckchimezieazubuike/" data-bb-hp-profile="3174" rel="nofollow">Goodluck Chimezie-Azubuike</a> posted an update <p>Module 03: How Should We Approach the Bible; Part 2: Problems</p><p>According to this session, Dr. Heiser explained what he called flawed ideas, from the perspective [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:49:38 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for sharing. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/pietervandermerwe/" data-bb-hp-profile="3155" rel="nofollow">Pieter van der Merwe</a> posted an update <p>There is not really much to say about this lesson, although it has a wide subject. It provides a Biblical model for decision making, explaining that the purpose of a model [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:48:43 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I loved this class! There is so much to learn and it opened my eyes to a new perspective. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/russellwhaley/" data-bb-hp-profile="3233" rel="nofollow">Russell Whaley</a> posted an update <p>Creative bible study methods—Lesson 1. I learned that the word scripture means God’s word, that it comes from a Latin word which means “writings.” Also, I discovered that when [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:47:18 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great summary. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbalinkabinde/" data-bb-hp-profile="2852" rel="nofollow">Mbali Nkabinde</a> posted an update <p><b>Session 23 – The Heavens</b></p>

<p><b>What did I learn in this session?</b><br /> I discovered that “the heavens” characterize God’s space, his sphere of power, aura, and authority. The heavens are [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for sharing. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbalinkabinde/" data-bb-hp-profile="2852" rel="nofollow">Mbali Nkabinde</a> posted an update <p><b>Session 24 – Heaven and Earth United in the Temple</b></p>

<p><b>What did I learn in this session?</b><br /> I realized that the temple symbolizes the significant meeting site of heaven and earth. It is [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well said! Thank you for sharing. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbalinkabinde/" data-bb-hp-profile="2852" rel="nofollow">Mbali Nkabinde</a> posted an update <p><b>Session 22 – Ancient Cosmology in Psalm 36</b></p>

<p><b>What did I learn in this session?</b><br /> I perceived that Psalm 36 utilizes ancient cosmology “heavens, mountains, and deep waters” to [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:15:53 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for sharing. I like the new to me section as this is also new information to me. </p>
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<p><b>What did I learn in this session?</b><br /> I realized that rivers in Scripture represent being, plenty, and God’s continuing spirit. Since Eden to the [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:14:28 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amazing! Thank you for such an insightful read. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbalinkabinde/" data-bb-hp-profile="2852" rel="nofollow">Mbali Nkabinde</a> posted an update <p><b>Session 21 – Jesus and Living Water</b></p>

<p><b>What did I learn in this session?</b><br /> I studied that Jesus deliberately utilizes water images to exhibit himself as the basis of genuine living. [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:12:34 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great summary and great reminder to always be looking and listening for God. </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/pietervandermerwe/" data-bb-hp-profile="3155" rel="nofollow">Pieter van der Merwe</a> posted an update <p>This lesson is titled: “The Bush still Burns” and helps us to identify how God still speaks to us today. God sometimes still chooses to use the direct method to [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for sharing.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:37:31 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for your summary. I too read this chapter and enjoyed see it from your perspective. </p>
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lesson is titled: “Questionable Practices” and refers to those practices which
are not specifically mentioned in the Bible as being either right or wrong for
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 7: Expansion GrowthExpansion growth occurs [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:34:42 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 7: Expansion Growth</p>
<p>Expansion growth occurs when believers win new converts to Christ and bring them into fellowship with their local church. This results in numeric growth of the local church. </p>
<p>Expansion growth does not occur if the church adds 100 members that are moving their membership from one church to another, because there was&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 6: Internal GrowthThis lesson focused on [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:21:03 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 6: Internal Growth</p>
<p>This lesson focused on the internal growth of the Church, the internal quality of growth. </p>
<p>We can see this type of growth through:</p>
<p>* An increase in spiritual knowledge</p>
<p>*Proper application of that knowledge to life and ministry</p>
<p>*A deeper delight in spiritual things.</p>
<p>*A greater love for God and others</p>
<p>*Development of&hellip;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I remember taking this class, I gained a lot of knowledge. </p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love your reminder, &#8221; When God is ready to use you, He will call, prepare, and guide you&#8230;&#8221;.</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great summary. Thank you for sharing.</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great summary thank you for sharing. </p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great summary. I enjoy learning about all the parallels throughout the Bible. </p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love your quote, &#8220;&#8230; God&#8217;s purpose will prevail regardless of oppressive circumstances&#8221; This is a wonderful reminder. </p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great summary! I loved studying about the midwives in Egypt and seeing them in a new light. </p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2692' href='https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/timothyclarke/' rel="nofollow">@timothyclarke</a></span> Sadly we are not in Florida, but my father&#8217;s name is John and my father-in-Law&#8217;s name is Earl. Thank you for praying for them. </p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2692' href='https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/timothyclarke/' rel="nofollow">@timothyclarke</a></span> Thank you for your insight. No, I don&#8217;t hang out with my friend very often as we only see each other occasionally at work and on social media. I would love to go on a mission trip, but I have 2 sports children entering college and both my father and father-in-law are receiving chemo/radiation treatment for cancer. I often&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-74373"><a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/74364/#acomment-74373" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mariannscallorn/" data-bb-hp-profile="2888" rel="nofollow">Mariann Scallorn</a> posted an update <p>Chapter 4: One Plus One Equals More Than Two</p><p>We are called to spiritually multiply (grow the kingdom of God). Sometimes this task can seem overwhelming as to where to start [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 5: An Introduction to Church GrowthThe Holy [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:35:20 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 5: An Introduction to Church Growth</p>
<p>The Holy Spirit formed the church &#8211; Acts 2:1-41 and the Bible teaches that the Church is the habitation of God built by the Holy Spirit. </p>
<p>There are multiple types of church growth&#8230;</p>
<p>*Internal &#8211; the spiritual growth of the people within the church</p>
<p>*Expansion &#8211; growth in numbers, new believers are won&hellip;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 4: One Plus One Equals More Than Two</p>
<p>We are called to spiritually multiply (grow the kingdom of God). Sometimes this task can seem overwhelming as to where to start and what to say to the people we encounter. </p>
<p>This chapter was a reminder that the New Testament reveals that the Gospel spreads the most rapidly along existing social&hellip;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is so true and a great reminder, &#8221; God is slow to anger, &#8230; but His patience is not without limit.&#8221;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great summary. Thank you for sharing.</p>
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 3: Parables of MultiplicationThis lesson focused [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:49:08 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Chapter 3: Parables of Multiplication</b></p>
<p>This lesson focused on principles of multiplication taught by Jesus during His earthly ministry. </p>
<p>These following quotes stuck out the most to me:</p>
<p>&#8220;God is not concerned with how men are lost, only that they be found.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Each believer is given &#8220;talents&#8221; or special abilities to use in spreading the Gospel.&hellip;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow! This is very interesting, and I can&#8217;t wait to read about it. </p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. </p>
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 2: The Day of Small ThingsWow! This quote just [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:46:56 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 2: The Day of Small Things</p>
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<p>Wow! This quote just hit so hard&#8230;.</p>
<p>&#8220;There are enough Christians in the world that the entire world could easily be reached with the Gospel. There lacks only a sufficient number of inspired people to recognize and respond to the opportunity for multiplication.&#8221;</p>
<p> Just think, if every believer went out and&hellip;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a great reminder. Thank you for sharing. </p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for this. I can&#8217;t wait to study this course. </p>
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 1: Fishers of MenLuke 5:10 was a call from Jesus [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:36:58 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 1: Fishers of Men</p>
<p>Luke 5:10 was a call from Jesus to spiritually multiply. His last command to believers was also to multiply spiritually in Acts 1:8. </p>
<p>We are to share the Gospel with others to fulfill our goal of spiritual multiplication. We are to seek out locations in which the lost can be found, not waiting on them to come to the&hellip;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This was an interesting read. Thank you for sharing. </p>
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 24: The Final ConflictThis chapter focused on [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:33:20 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 24: The Final Conflict</p>
<p>This chapter focused on the final conflict, that last great spiritual battle which will defeat all the forces of evil. It will result in the crowning of Jesus as King of kings, the establishment of the Kingdom of God in its visible form, and final judgment of the spiritual forces of evil.</p>
<p>We can be victorious over&hellip;</p>
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<p>Lesson 6: The Holiness of God</p>

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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:48:37 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 23: How to Lose a Battle and Win the War</p>
<p>There are several examples in Scripture of men of God who lost battles with the enemy. As we engage in spiritual warfare, we too may experience a loss. But it doesn&#8217;t mean we have lost the war. A war is made up of many battles. Just because you lose one battle doesn&#8217;t mean you have lost the war.&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Mariann Scallorn posted an update: Chapter 22: Casualties of WarThis is a great chapter [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:15:35 -0500</pubDate>

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<p>This is a great chapter that answers the question, &#8220;Why do bad things happen to good people.&#8221;</p>
<p>The chapter explains that God did not create suffering. It originally entered the world through the sin of man which was instigated by Satan. Since man yielded to Satan&#8217;s temptation and sinned, this resulted in all&hellip;</p>
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<p><b>What did I learn in this session?</b></p>

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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:49:16 -0500</pubDate>

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<p>This chapter was very interesting to me because it covered topics of demonic possession and how demons operate. It was very interesting to learn that a true believer cannot be possessed by a demon because the Holy Spirit cannot inhabit the same temple as an evil spirit (I Corinthians 6:19-20). </p>
<p>I also&hellip;</p>
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