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Matoh posted a new activity comment

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:05:34 -0400

we often complain when it’s about seeking God in prayers and we pray only in time of difficulties ..

we creat time for other activities and forget to pray

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In this final lesson, we learned different strategies for intercessory prayer. We looked at the importance of praying alone, with another person, small groups, and our church […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:59:21 -0400

we are really grateful

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I appreciate the idea, and best practice of providing a site-wide activity board that we can use to summarize, discuss, pontificate, and ruminate on what we have learned.

Matoh posted an update: Chapter 6: The church in the world. From this lesson, I […]

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:39:01 -0400

Chapter 6: The church in the world.

From this lesson, I have learned that the main purpose of the church is to spread the Gospel and fulfill the Great Commission. The church should not focus only on meeting people’s physical or social needs but should also help them know Jesus. I also learned that there are many things that can distract the…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 5 : The world in the word: The new […]

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:56:44 -0400

chapter 5 : The world in the word: The new testament.

This lesson talks about the Finished Work of christ. Jesus’ death on the cross completed God’s plan of reconciliation and salvation for the world. Paul emphasizes that Jesus died for all, became the mediator between God and humanity, and brought peace with God through His…

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:37:17 -0400

Amen ..

May yaweh grant you the grace you need 🙏🙏

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I just completed my first lesson, The Introduction to the Bible Institute. I believe this first course gives me a picture on what to expect as student during my journey as I inmerse […]

Matoh posted an update: Chapter Four teaches us about the message of God in the […]

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:36:05 -0400

Chapter Four teaches us about the message of God in the Old Testament. I learned that the Bible is not just a collection of people’s ideas about God, but God’s message for you and me. Even though the Bible contains many stories, promises, prophecies, and teachings, it has one main message which is that God wants to save sinful people through…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 3 seeing the world as God seesThis chapter […]

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:55:08 -0400

chapter 3 seeing the world as God sees

This chapter teaches that the Bible has a central message that helps believers understand all Scripture: Christ had to suffer, die, and rise again, and repentance and forgiveness of sins must be preached in His name. Humanity is separated from God because of sin, whose wages are death, but God…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 3: A divided world.Genesis 11:1–9. After the […]

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:21:24 -0400

chapter 3: A divided world.

Genesis 11:1–9. After the Flood, humanity lived together and spoke one language. They decided to build a city and a tower that would reach the heavens, seeking to make a name for themselves and their plan demonstrated human pride and independence from God. God observed their actions and confused their language so that…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 1: In the begining.This lesson explains the […]

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:02:28 -0400

chapter 1: In the begining.

This lesson explains the biblical account of creation and emphasizes God as the sovereign Creator of the universe. Genesis 1:1 declares, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Although various cultures have developed different creation myths, the Bible presents creation as the work of the one true…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 11: Ambassadors of the kingdom. Jesus began […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:28:04 -0400

chapter 11: Ambassadors of the kingdom.

Jesus began his earthly ministry by preaching the Gospel of the kingdom. Even before his death he prepared his disciples to continue expanding the kingdom. The final establishment of God’s kingdom will not come until the Gospel of the kingdom is being preach to all world. so we carry the responsibility…

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:05:35 -0400

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

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This lesson focuses on the power of prayer and is a revision of a previous module covering how to pray (as Jesus taught it), the levels of prayer (ask, seek and knock), the applications […]

Matoh posted an update: chapter 10 : kingdom parables The parables of the […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:02:19 -0400

chapter 10 : kingdom parables

The parables of the Kingdom helped me understand what life in God’s Kingdom is really about. I learned that God cares about people who are lost and wants them to come back to Him. The stories of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son show God’s love, forgiveness, and desire for repentance. The two builders also…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 9: Culture of the kingdom. kingdom principles […]

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:21:49 -0400

chapter 9: Culture of the kingdom. kingdom principles part 3.

The treasures of the Kingdom show how Jesus brought a deeper meaning to the Old Testament laws. His teaching was in harmony with the old testament and he did not come to abolish but to fulfill. The old teaching focused mainly on outward actions, such as not killing, committing…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 8: The culture of the kingdom. kingdom […]

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:55 -0400

chapter 8: The culture of the kingdom. kingdom principles part 2.

The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3–12 teach Christians the attitudes and qualities expected in the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches that those who are poor in spirit are blessed because they recognize their need for God. Those who mourn will receive comfort, while the meek will inherit the…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 7: God's kingdom culture.This lesson has […]

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:13:31 -0400

chapter 7: God’s kingdom culture.

This lesson has reminded me that the foundation of God’s Kingdom is love. Jesus teaches that the greatest commandment is to love God with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and the second is to love my neighbor as myself. This challenged me to examine whether God truly has first place in my life. Loving God…

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:08:53 -0400

This lesson challenge me the most because I rather focus on collecting fact without allowing God’s word to shape my life to be who I suppose to be

In reply to - Travis posted an update Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 13 Reading through Lesson 13 really reinforced the importance of approaching scripture with structured intent and personal reflection. What impacted […]

Matoh posted an update: chapter 6. : patterns and principles. introduction.God […]

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:43:53 -0400

chapter 6. : patterns and principles. introduction.

God has given us Biblical patterns and principles to guide our lives and our Christian journey here on earth. I understand that a pattern is a model that we should follow, while a principle is a spiritual truth that can be applied in different situations. The life and ministry of Jesus Christ…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 5: Cast out of the kingdom.Matthew 7:21 […]

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:39:33 -0400

chapter 5: Cast out of the kingdom.

Matthew 7:21 Jesus says:

Not everyone who says ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only the person who does the will of my Father in Heaven will enter.

This verse teaches a simple lesson: words are not enough. Some people may say they believe in God. They may even call Jesus “Lord.” But if they do…

Matoh posted an update: Chapter 4: Keys to the Kingdom Chapter Four explains […]

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:22:29 -0400

Chapter 4: Keys to the Kingdom

Chapter Four explains how people can gain entrance into the Kingdom of God. Jesus appointed His disciples to continue the work of His Kingdom and promised to build His Church, which the powers of hell would not overcome (Matthew 16:18–19). The main key to entering the Kingdom is repentance and faith in Jesus… Read more

Matoh posted an update: chapter 3: The kingdom: past, present, and the […]

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:31:21 -0400

chapter 3: The kingdom: past, present, and the future.

This lesson presents key acts about the Kingdom of God and helps you understand how God’s reign is described throughout Scripture—covering its past, present, and future aspects.

First, it teaches that the Kingdom is ruled by God. God’s throne is prepared in heaven, and His Kingdom rule… Read more

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:16:07 -0400

Encouraging …

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Session 26 stands out to me because it shows Yaaqov returning to Bethel as a changed person and beginning to leave his old identity behind. I was especially excited by the […]

Matoh posted an update: Chapter Two, “King of Kings,” teaches that God’s […]

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:13:23 -0400

Chapter Two, “King of Kings,” teaches that God’s Kingdom is ruled by the greatest King ever—Jesus Christ. The chapter begins with the Key Verse from Luke 1:33, describing Jesus reigning over the “house of Jacob” forever and that His Kingdom will have no end

It then explains what a king is: a sovereign ruler with supreme authority, free from… Read more

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:06:19 -0400

oh your lesson reminds me of the boulema and the thelema will of God….

thank you for sharing

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Amen and greetings

This chapter taught me about different wills in operation in the world and why it is important to follow the will of God in our lives.

The three wills that are […]

Matoh posted an update: chapter 1 : The invisible kingdom. Man lives in both […]

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:01:17 -0400

chapter 1 : The invisible kingdom.

Man lives in both a natural world and a spiritual world. The natural world is the visible world that we can see, touch, hear, smell, and experience. It includes our families, communities, nations, cities, and everything around us. However, there is also an invisible spiritual world that we cannot see with… Read more

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:35:00 -0400

interesting .. thank you for learning and also for sharing as well

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In this chapter Genesis book was introduced as the book of Law the Author of the book was Moses and was written to Israel, the purpose of the book was to preserve the […]

Matoh posted an update: Chapter 21: Revelation focuses on John and why he […]

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:13:25 -0400

Chapter 21: Revelation focuses on John and why he writes. His goal is to show God’s plan for the world. John wants people to understand what God is doing and what will happen next. He also makes it clear that his message is meant for real believers. The chapter mentions seven churches in Asia, which were real groups of Christians at that time.…

Matoh posted an update: Chapter 20: The Book of Jude The book of Jude was written […]

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:04:12 -0400

Chapter 20: The Book of Jude
The book of Jude was written by Jude to warn Christians about false teachers who were secretly coming into the church and leading people away from the truth of God’s Word. Although the letter was written to believers in churches in Palestine and Asia, its message is still important for Christians today. Jude… Read more

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:01:05 -0400

we are a living terbanicle carrying the presence of God every where we go .. his spirit dwells within us and transform us daily helping us to manifest practically his kingdom culture here on earth

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Lesson 5 of Sword Sharpening reveals that as temples of the Holy Spirit, believers serve as the dynamic intersection where heaven and earth overlap. Just as the ancient tabernacle […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:56:53 -0400

Thank you for pointing that out

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Amen and greetings

This chapter dove into the prerequisites for knowing God’s voice.

1. Born again experience

One should acknowledge that they are a sinner. No one can say that he/she […]

Matoh posted an update: Chapter 19: The Books of 1, 2, and 3 JohnThe books of 1, […]

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:56:01 -0400

Chapter 19: The Books of 1, 2, and 3 John

The books of 1, 2, and 3 John were written by the apostle John to help Christians understand how they should live and relate with God and with one another. In 1 John, John talks about having true fellowship with God. He teaches that Christians should walk in the light, obey God’s Word, love one another,…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 18: 1$2peterThe books of I Peter and II Peter […]

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:01:16 -0400

chapter 18: 1$2peter

The books of I Peter and II Peter were both written by Peter. In I Peter, Peter addresses exiles who were being persecuted for their Christian faith. The purpose of I Peter is to warn believers and strengthen them during persecution, reminding them that suffering does not mean God has abandoned them. The key verse for I…

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:52:55 -0400

John.10.3 – The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
John.10.4 – When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.

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Amen and greetings

This chapter teaches that it is imperative as a believer to know God’s voice. What stood out for me was the reality that as humans we are familiar with the voices […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:50:32 -0400

Proverbs 18:10 (KJV)
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

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Prayer is a way to intercede for oneself or others to God for many different reasons, ranging from healing to clarity. We should pray at all times, as Jesus instructed, in the Name […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:49:08 -0400

This course has impacted my life so greatly . Thank you u for sharing

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This chapter talks about how to pray. It starts off by explaining how it is a sin NOT to pray for others. It also encourages believers to add scripture when praying because these are […]

Matoh posted an update: Chapter 17: James The book of James was written by […]

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:47:48 -0400

Chapter 17: James

The book of James was written by James. James addresses his message to believers among the twelve tribes of Israel. The purpose of the book is to comfort believers who are enduring trials, especially those challenges that test their faith. In this way, James does not treat suffering as something pointless; instead, he… Read more

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:11:02 -0400

Isaiah 6:3 – “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.”
This emphasizes that God is perfectly holy and glorious.

Holiness is one of the communicable attributes of God

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Lesson 6: The Holiness of God

This lesson examines the profound concept of the holiness of God, drawing heavily on Isaiah 6, Revelation 4, and various Old and New Testament […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:01:44 -0400

The Old Testament was written primarily in Hebrew, with some portions in Aramaic, while the New Testament was written in Greek.
The purpose of Bible translation is to make Scripture understandable, accessible, and meaningful to people from different languages and cultures while remaining faithful to the original message. Examples of… Read more

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This lesson is important for anybody who is desiring to read the Bible and actually learn it. Choosing a Bible translation is very important, especially based on how you are […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:57:18 -0400

Good biblical management will help us do effective and quality ministry through good decision making and practicalising God’s word …

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Biblical Management

Lesson 1

In this chapter, I learned why good management is important. Good managenmenbt is important because it provides proper decisions, establishes priorities […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:54:05 -0400

very impressive

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In this lesson, the breakdown of each book was helpful. The description given of each book will help me quickly remember where certain passages might be located. I also thought the […]

Matoh posted an update: chapter 16: Hebrews.The book of Hebrews was written […]

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:09:23 -0400

chapter 16: Hebrews.

The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish (Hebrew) believers and presents Jesus Christ as superior to all others. The chapter identifies Paul as the author and emphasizes that God has spoken to humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1:1-4). Jesus is superior to the prophets because He is the Son through whom God…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 15: The book of Philemon. The book of Philemon […]

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:58:45 -0400

chapter 15: The book of Philemon.

The book of Philemon was written by the Apostle Paul to Philemon, a Christian living in Colosse. Paul wrote this personal letter concerning Onesimus, a runaway slave who had become a believer. Paul appealed to Philemon to receive Onesimus back, not merely as a servant, but as a beloved brother in Christ…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 14: Titus The book of Titus was written by […]

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:54:58 -0400

chapter 14: Titus

The book of Titus was written by the Apostle Paul to Titus, a Greek convert and fellow worker in ministry. Paul left Titus in Crete to correct problems and establish proper order in the churches. In Titus 1:5, Paul explains that Titus was to “set in order the things that are wanting” and appoint leaders in the churches. The…

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:24:19 -0400

May God give you the grace to be faithful in your prayer life 🙏

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Intercessory Prayer

Lesson 8

This is the last lesson of my first course and I am sad it is coming to an end. At the start of this, I confessed that I am not always good at praying. […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:22:06 -0400

Ps.51.17 – The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

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Intercessory Prayer

Lesson 7

This lesson taught me about interceding for revival. Revival is a work of God through people who learn and apply certain principles. It is not […]

Matoh posted an update: chapter 10. Eternal judgment.I almost jump over this […]

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:08:48 -0400

chapter 10. Eternal judgment.

I almost jump over this lesson but it’s important that i share

Eternal judgment is an important foundation of the Christian faith. It refers to the final judgment of God, when every person will give an account of his or her life and actions. The Bible teaches that God is the ultimate Judge, for “the Lord is our judge,…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 11. perfection.. Perfection and maturity, […]

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:46:29 -0400

chapter 11. perfection..

Perfection and maturity, as presented in the chapter, are about spiritual completeness and growth—not about instantly becoming finished or automatically becoming mature simply because time has passed. The course defines perfection as complete, finished, and mature spiritual development. It explains that this…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 13: 1 and 2 Timothy.The first letter to Timothy […]

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:13:02 -0400

chapter 13: 1 and 2 Timothy.

The first letter to Timothy is written by Paul to Timothy, a co-laborer in ministry. Paul’s purpose is to guide Timothy as he serves as an interim pastor in the church at Ephesus. The letter addresses practical problems and urgent needs within that congregation, helping Timothy understand how to lead faithfully amid…

Matoh posted an update: chapter 12: 1 and 2 Thessalonians.This chapter explains […]

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:22 -0400

chapter 12: 1 and 2 Thessalonians.

This chapter explains what the books of 1 and 2 Thessalonians are about and why they were written. It says Paul wrote them to believers in Thessalonica. The main reason for the letters was to help Christians stay strong in their faith. It reminds them that Jesus is coming back, and it encourages them to…

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:30:53 -0400

I agree with you 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - Ajagbe posted an update

Reading the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit changes it from a religious duty into a living conversation with God.The Holy Spirit Illuminates What We Read The human mind alone […]

Matoh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:28:54 -0400

when we don’t follow God’s leadership and rule it might lead to our down fall … Thank you so much sir

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The Book of Kings (1 & 2), carry on the story of the kings of Israel, after Saul and David. Notable in the first portion of 1 Kings, is the reign of Solomon and how he asks God for […]