God is so good!! After reading this chapter my mind is blown thinking about the evolution of the Bible completely supporting the concept of Gods plan. I also thought really hard […]

I really enjoyed Lesson 5 of Knowing God’s Voice. The facts about His will, broken down, were very encouraging and helpful. I know He wants me to understand His will, and […]

I studied that God limits attention to “Shem to Abram: 10 generations.” I was confronted by God’s strategy of functioning via single family. What was original was viewing Abram as “new humanity / blessing / fruitful and multiply.” This modelled my comprehension of covenant mission. In ministry, I will educate…

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In this chapter we studied the verse study method of Bible study. Studying the Bible verse by verse helps me slow down and really see the details. Instead of rushing, I get […]

In this chapter we studied the word study method of Bible study. Word study stops me from just skimming and helps me get the real meaning, by studying the words origin […]

I studied about “Cosmic rebellion in Babylon: sons of Adam invade the heavens.” I was confronted by humankind’s continual pride. What was newfound was the structural equivalent to prior rebellion. This redesigned my theology of humbleness. Progressing onward, I will caution against self-promoting…

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I discovered that restoration continues probable regardless of division. I was contested to value reconciliation. What was newfound was realizing peace develop amid prior conflict patterns. This modelled my ministry vision toward union and blessing instead of contention.

I erudite that “Ham is cursed, Shem and Japheth are blessed.” I was confronted by the outcomes of their actions. What was fresh was the persistence of seed themes. This formed my interpretation of covenant line and accountability. In ministry, I will highlight that decisions impact forthcoming generations.

In this lesson we learned about marking and outlining to help study the Bible. I treat my Bible like a textbook. I outline to help see the author’s logic and use color coding […]

In this chapter we studied symbolism and source identification. When I’m studying, symbols make the Bible feel alive rather than just an old history book. Seeing Jesus as […]

I studied that Ham “sees the nakedness of his father.” I was confronted by the urgency of humiliation. What was new was just how this repeats prior rebellion patterns. This modelled my theology of generational fidelity. Progressing onward, I will educate the value of “honour and integrity within…

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I discovered that God blesses Noah: “Be fruitful and multiply.” I was confronted by the revived commission. What was brand new was realizing this as re-echoing Genesis 1. This modelled my theology of continuousness in God’s intensions. In ministry, I will emphasize humankind’s calling to overseer creation…

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I erudite that interpretation methods diverge: “Minimalists,” “Maximalists,” and “Moderates.” I was contested to hold debates meekly. What was newfound was acknowledging accountable scholarly variety. This modelled my theology by promoting reflective engagement. Progressing onwards, I will model…

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Something I found pretty neat in Lesson 3 that the Auca Indians did not have words for scripture, writings, or book. They had a custom of carving identification marks on their property […]

In this final sermon, Pastor Steve highlights how Joseph’s story powerfully illustrates God’s sovereignty and providence. His unwavering faith and patience during his predicament […]

I erudite that sacrifice directs to covenant guarantee. I was confronted to perceive worship as pivotal after deliverance. What was newfound was just how sacrifice deals with “the Earthly Rebellion.” This moulded my conception of reconciliation. In ministry, I will train that repaired…

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I discovered that this is “The Covenant for the Preservation of Life.” I was confronted by the worldwide scope incorporating “all living creatures.” What was newfound was the covenant symbol of the “rainbow.” This modelled my theology of God’s “commitment to creation.” Progressing onward, I will…

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I studied that God promises, “Never again ruin the earth by flood.” I was contested by the “patience of divine mercy.” What was fresh was viewing covenant as steadiness for creation. This moulded my confidence in God’s promises. In ministry, I will emphasise covenant fidelity as the basis of hope.

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In this sermon, Pastor Steve provides a deeper insight into the transformative power of forgiveness in the story of Joseph in Genesis 45-50. Regardless of the betrayal of his brothers […]

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This chapter is on Bible poetry. There are five books in the Old Testament that focus exclusively on poetry. Those books consist of, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and […]

I studied that “Noah builds an altar and offers a sacrifice.” I was confronted by the assertion, “The heart of humanity is bad,” still God guarantees restraint. What was newfound was the coupling of realism concerning sin including covenant compassion. This molded my theology of grace.…

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I discovered that “God Remembers Noah” signs the pivot. I was contested to perceive remembrance as covenant loyalty. What was new-found was knowing this as the structural core of the chronicle. This constructed my theology by emphasizing God’s mercy at the centre of judgment. In ministry, I lead…

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I erudite that “Everything dies” excluding the remnant. I was confronted by the entirety of devastation explained. What was fresh was just how repeating deepens the story. This modelled my interpretation of the effects of sin. Progressing onward, I will transmit mutually the seriousness of…

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This lesson focused on the parallels between large mission fields and the importance of the individual. Jesus feed the thousands with a few small fish and loaves (many people heard […]

I really enjoyed this lesson. For so many years I have wanted to study God’s word but have lacked the desire or motivation to actually do it. Which makes perfect sense now , […]

I discovered that the boat’s “proportions and design imitate a sacred temple.” I was contested to perceive the ark as sacred space instead of simply survival tools. What was fresh was comprehending the ark metaphorically as conserved creation. This modelled my theology by emphasizing God’s…

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I studied that the flood story depicts “De-creation by chaos waters and recreation.” I was confronted to understand the ark as the ‘seedbed’ of transformed humanity. What was original was the Eden images linked to new creations. This modelled my perception of God as both “judge and…

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I was taught that the flood reflects creation reversed, ending once “The Flood Overwhelms the Land.” I was confronted by the importance of divine verdict. What was newfound was identifying the story as reversal of Genesis 1. This modelled my theology of consecration and fairness. In ministry, I will…

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This lesson, being the last in the course, is aptly titled “Then Shall the End Come.” We learn about the key events leading up to the end of the world and the climax of […]

What I learned in Lesson 2 of Knowing God’s Voice was the prerequisites to knowing the voice of God. You have to do a few things as in a prerequisite in order to be able to […]

I discovered that “Noah was a righteous one, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with Elohim.” I was confronted to deliberate what it implies to “walk with God.” What was new-found was the relational deepness denoted by this saying. This modelled my perception of ministry as devoted spirit in crooked…

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I was taught that “Human heart is bad / the land is ruined.” I was challenged by the intensity of corruption explained. What was new was identifying how violence loads the land and directs to divine reaction. This influenced my theology by explaining that sin harms mutually “people and…

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I got educated that the flood narrative is “designed to be in dialogue with the other ancient Near Eastern flood stories.” I was challenged to perceive Genesis as participating cultural concepts reflectively. What was new was comprehending that resemblances occur, still “The differences…

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The lesson is titled “International Intercession” and explains what an international intercessor is and how to become one. The key verse for this lesson “…for mine house […]

I discovered that the catastrophe starts with “Two Rebellions” interrupting creation. I was confronted by just how “The inhabitants of Heaven and Earth disrupt cosmic order by violating the boundaries placed on them in Genesis 1-2.” What was original was realizing rebellion framed architecturally inside…

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I studied concerning the “Cosmic rebellion in Heaven and Earth: sons of God invade the land.” I was confronted by the urgency of spiritual revolt adjacent to human corruption. What was newfound was comprehending how illegal borderline-crossing leads to the flood catastrophe. This modelled my…

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I discovered that the story stresses “Cosmic Rebellion” inside a bigger design. I was challenged not to hypothesise further than the writing but to concentrate on literary intention. What was new was realizing just how these illustrations operate inside…

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The title to this lesson is “The Church in the World” and it confronts us with the “Great Commission” through Scripture. The challenge is still relevant for us today, as […]

One will find the Bible to be very orderly, once you understand how it is divided. The Old Testament is about God, His Covenant to His chosen people, and the prophesy to come. The […]

I acquired knowledge and perceived that “Genesis 8:1 is a pivot from de-creation to new creation.” I was confronted by the contrast linking Genesis and ancient flood narratives. What was newfound was perceiving that “The differences between the biblical account and other flood…

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I discovered that “It is not inevitable that Cain replays his parents’ failure. Each generation faces its own testing.” I was contested by the truth that decisions decide arrangement with “the seed of the snake” or “the seed of the woman.” What was new was comprehending Noah as “the righteous seed who passes the…

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This session strengthened that “The biblical story is about anticipating the seed of the woman who will crush the snake to get humanity back to Eden.” I was confronted to trail this guarantee via “many micro-stories that develop and enrich the family quilt.” What deemed brand-new was viewing Genesis…

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This final session of the course focused on exodus in our own context. God’s biblical instruction is not to live by his outdated rules, but to enter into his character. Grappling with […]

This lesson is titled “In the beginning” and focuses on the creation of the world to the fall of man. Somehow the story never gets old, and I recently was made aware of […]

I discovered that “To understand a story’s meaning, it is crucial to pay attention to its literary design shape.” The symmetrical macro-design of Genesis 1–11 confronted me to study extra thoughtfully. It was new to perceive the flood as “De-creation by chaos waters and recreation.” This modelled my…

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I studied that the Hebrew Bible is comparable to a family quilt, where every story gets explanation from the entirety. The flood narrative attends the greater theological narrative instead of contemporary scientific inquiries. I was challenged to differentiate among a manuscript’s meaning and…

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This session taught me to read the flood narrative within its antique literary and cultural setting instead of via contemporary scientific or ethical discussions. I was challenged to put away modern concerns and rather respect the TaNaK’s three-part design. It was new to me that Genesis 1–11 operates as…

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The Theological Method is the study of basic Bible doctrines. Theology is the study of God which pertains to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Doctrine […]