Online Bible Institute | Brain Tanko | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbulitanko/activity/ Activity feed for Brain Tanko. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:07:09 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 559b16b378516439c4a03d121ce1cca8 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84557/#acomment-84601 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:04:38 -0400 I’ve also wondered by what wisdom those who read dates into the eschatological passages do. And I agree, knowing what’s coming keeps us alert, and reminds us that there is work we must do.

In reply to - Melinda Minter posted an update

Lesson 20 covered the prophesy books and how to read them. I’ve always shied away from end-time prophesy because it always seemed to me that everyone that studied it was trying […]

]]> f110a78468289a5d58066490736908b9 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84562/#acomment-84600 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:47:13 -0400 Amen! Great post, @johnallen

Thank you for sharing!

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This lesson was instructive to me at the introduction. With the reference Scripture Jerimiah 23:30 “Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith The Lord, that steal My […]

]]> b219bbbeb352db5e2c3d054117cc9ff3 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84566/#acomment-84599 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:43:56 -0400 That’s right! Prophecy is present throughout the Bible.

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Creative Bible Study Methods

Chapter 20: Studying Bible Prophesy

In this lesson, I learned a lot about biblical prophesy. Much of the information in the lesson material was […]

]]> 1e7f3c0bd01bcbb249ce038e7f237964 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84572/#acomment-84598 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:32:44 -0400 It is fascinating how throughout redemption history, God has been the one seeking ways to meet with man. It tells of God’s love, but also of how incapable we are of seeking Him by ourselves.

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

The Main insight I got from this lesson is the giving of the plans and construction details of the tabernacle and everything pertaining to it by God to Moses. Firstly, […]

]]> 794502d6cf62ac47be1c08856a3674c0 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84580/#acomment-84586 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:25:11 -0400 Great to know you enjoyed the course, @melindaminter

May the Lord give you wisdom as you study.

In reply to - Melinda Minter posted an update

Lesson 21 is my final lesson in this course. I have enjoyed this course more than I thought I would. I didn’t expect to learn so much and kinda thought it would be boring. In […]

]]> aa59f858b62d7bad661d0d03c7f86dd6 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84583/#acomment-84585 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:19:47 -0400 Great reflection, @melindaminter

It’s not about sounding right, it’s about relationship.

In reply to - Melinda Minter posted an update

Lesson 1 was an introduction to prayer. I’ve always struggled with how we are to pray and not make it seem like I’m either reciting something, asking too much, not praising […]

]]> 331fda2d327a2c0d5dd7d2a91c3a9f77 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84531/#acomment-84584 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:43:53 -0400 Absolutely!

I love the fact that the Lord can reach out to us wherever we are. Sometimes we seem really distant, but God is always close, He’s always here!

Jesus is our Rock!

In reply to - Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers

I think this verse makes an excellent prayer:

Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that […]

]]> f4f23e9cf8a248ff9493b9639417d2fd Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84239/#acomment-84272 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:27:33 -0400 Well said, @mel

Prophecy reveals far more than end-times events; it shows God’s faithfulness and His unfolding plan throughout Scripture.

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Creative Bible Study Methods

Lesson 20

This chapter taught us the importance of studying bible prophecy. I always thought that prophecy was the end of the world teachings of the bible, […]

]]> 2cc2d3e0edbd873ef04860559045f063 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84233/#acomment-84270 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:45:15 -0400 I love the mention of the need to avoid theological arguments during evangelism. What I have observed is that we never win, and we never get the person to surrender.

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update

Chapter 9: The Methods — Personal Evangelism

This chapter focuses on the vital practice of personal evangelism, defining it as one-on-one communication of the Gospel […]

]]> 45458509ff53a6fd072dafdeaa6cd63e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84231/#acomment-84269 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:38:33 -0400 Amen. Prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit must remain at the heart of every effort to share the Gospel.

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update

Chapter 7: The Methods — New Testament Principles

This chapter explores the foundational methodology of evangelism as modeled by the early New Testament Church. […]

]]> b75debdde919f3511b2ceafceb2b805e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84228/#acomment-84268 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:36:50 -0400 Great post, @noelcard

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In this session, Dr. Mackie read several passages of Hebrew Bible scripture in which the words “heaven” or “heavens”, “earth”, and “water” or “waters” were used. In each passage, […]

]]> c624f623b4325501a18e0e95eea9a580 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84224/#acomment-84267 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:20:49 -0400 I agree! The future is controlled by God. We must not spend time worrying about it.

In reply to - Maria Gruda posted an update

This is another amazing chapter – The Bush Still Burns, so rich! This chapter gives examples of how God still talks to us today. It starts out with a great reminder that every […]

]]> 2d24e381ade2e93300cee9872253e5e5 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84222/#acomment-84266 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:08:41 -0400 Amen. Job reminds us that God remains faithful in suffering and calls us to trust Him even when we do not understand.

In reply to - Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update chapter 19: Job

The book of Job teaches that God is faithful even during times of suffering. Job was a righteous man who loved and obeyed God, yet he lost his children, […] ]]> 8d23abc3bae1c29e130664fa48d62144 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84221/#acomment-84265 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:05:29 -0400 Thank you, @matohdilan

The book of Esther is such a powerful picture of God’s providence. Even when He seems hidden, His hand is at work.

In reply to - Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update chapter 18 : Esther

The book of Esther is a powerful account of courage, faith, and divine providence. It demonstrates how God can use ordinary people in […] ]]> 932b8767c6e0d839cbac4d96af926738 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84218/#acomment-84264 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:50:20 -0400 Great reminder! Regular, thoughtful Bible reading nourishes us spiritually just as food nourishes the body.

In reply to - Ngek Solange Teh posted an update Session 2

Books of the bible

One thing that got my attention as i was going through this course is the four successful Bible reading

1 Daily reading: as we need physical food […]

]]> 3a85194bded1204644d54114f327b00b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84215/#acomment-84263 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:48:06 -0400 Well summarized, @ngekteh

Both Testaments reveal God’s unified plan of salvation and His desire to draw people to Himself.

In reply to - Ngek Solange Teh posted an update

Lesson 1 INTRODUCING THE BIBLE

The Bible means book. The word bible is not used in the Bible, it is used by men to refer to the word of God. The Bible does not contradict […]

]]> 24ba2fcf08151cc61245379236636050 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84210/#acomment-84262 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:45:53 -0400 Excellent insight! The way we read the Bible matters more than we sometimes think.

In reply to - Leah posted an update

This particular session is focused on Plots and Subplots in the Hebrew Bible. Learning the Bible in this way brings it alive and is so much more exciting than learning “memory verses”! […]

]]> 705af35ef8010372a914540eaa5c95d6 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84206/#acomment-84261 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:09:04 -0400 This is a thoughtful reflection. While we may not be comfortable with it, difficult times can become the path back to a true relationship with God.

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Course: Jacob

Session 24: The Oppression of Dinah

God’s word takes us on a journey to experience the absence of God in these stories that mirrors our own life experience.

There is value […]

]]> 55890a42a2aa9ca7c803459022376ff7 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84176/#acomment-84207 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:43:16 -0400 Amen! We need to pray for and raise up workers who are truly led by the Holy Spirit. Everyone has a part to play in the harvest.

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Chapter 6: Raising Up Laborers for the Harvest

Chapter 6 emphasizes the strategic process of mobilizing believers for effective ministry. True spiritual laborers are […]

]]> e5adcd5141edb4041fbfb8dd0f97fb12 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84174/#acomment-84186 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:17:51 -0400 Amen! God can use any willing and available servant. Thanks for sharing, @misaelvargas

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Chapter 4: The Impact of Spirit-Filled Service

Chapter 4 highlights how God uses ordinary believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit to accomplish […]

]]> 81fa07a32ab3c45bc44f2af66798dfb1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84123/#acomment-84185 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:13:04 -0400 It’s amazing to think about how vast creation is, yet God still cares about us. Looking forward to your posts from this course, @noelcard

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In this first session, Dr. Mackie began by sharing his childhood fascination with space. He showed several images, moving from a view of earth from space, the solar system, the […]

]]> 3f4896b97266d9bcc3710e5d8f0948fe Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84171/#acomment-84184 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:05:35 -0400 Amen!

In reply to - Alexis Cruz Ballester posted an update Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace and for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Help me remember that my identity is found in You and not in my achievements […] ]]> 196600e0a4733cda26cfd3a04c507d30 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84170/#acomment-84183 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:51:24 -0400 That’s right! It’s easier to talk love than to actually show it. Even more difficult is to love a stranger, or someone that hurts us. But we must love as the Lord has loved us.

In reply to - Alexis Cruz Ballester posted an update

The teaching on love is especially powerful. Christ’s sacrificial love becomes the model for how I should love others—not only when it is easy, but also when it requires […]

]]> d86ae3a6e36b772716c66053a324772d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84168/#acomment-84181 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:34:06 -0400 Unity takes humility, patience, and forgiveness, and it’s something we’re called to protect because of what Christ has already done.

In reply to - Alexis Cruz Ballester posted an update The letter also challenges me to see the church as a family united by Christ. Despite differences in background, culture, or experience, believers are called to […] ]]> 523091ef3a2668c3b2c989536f61b52f Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84167/#acomment-84179 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:20:48 -0400 Amen! Beautiful reminder, @acruz167

In reply to - Alexis Cruz Ballester posted an update Reading Ephesians reminds me that the Christian life begins with what God has done, not with what I have accomplished. Paul repeatedly points to God’s grace as the […] ]]> b2758b228f7f0237c691103a3e861049 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84062/#acomment-84166 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:27:39 -0400 Great post, @Dilan! Alignment with God is necessary for every meaningful interaction with Him.

In reply to - Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update

chapter 15: 1&2 Chronicles

The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles were traditionally written by Ezra and were addressed to the Jews who returned from the Babylonian exile. 1 […]

]]> 59b30a7dff4e403538037bfa5a7059b2 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84063/#acomment-84165 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:22:57 -0400 That’s right! We all have a part to play, and we need the Holy Spirit to guide us as we share Christ with others.

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update

Chapter 2: The Biblical Foundations of Evangelism

This chapter explores the foundational motives driving biblical evangelism, emphasizing obedience to the […]

]]> b8fde99bb89d10ff8ab37a3060984841 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84064/#acomment-84164 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:15:32 -0400 I agree that our character is part of our witness. People may not remember every word we say, but they notice how we live. Our lives should point others to Christ.

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update

Chapter 3: The Personal Preparation of the Evangelist

Focusing on the messenger, this chapter emphasizes that personal spiritual maturity and moral integrity are […]

]]> ace9cccd7182451af4fcaf4830e18d9d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84140/#acomment-84163 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:45:56 -0400 Great insight! I love this quote: “A covenant is not the Eden ideal; it’s how two parties fortify a relationship in a world where at least one party can’t be fully trusted.”

So true!

In reply to - John posted an update

Course: Jacob

Session 20: Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant

The reason why God brought the flood is now the reason why God decides never to bring the flood again.

The covenant is not […]

]]> 30be2c57fb62350212c5c253a599b4d2 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84139/#acomment-84162 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:43:16 -0400 Great post, Bro! We can easily try to take things into our own hands, but God is the one we should trust for our future and direction.

In reply to - John posted an update

Course; Jacob

Session 19: Laban Pursues Jacob

This very sophisticated narrative style invites us to ponder this character’s motives in a way that is next-level for Genesis and […]

]]> 512021aa2262422d182b96ad04e3918c Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84136/#acomment-84161 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:40:24 -0400 Amen! There isn’t one perfect way to pray, what matters is being honest with God and making time to listen for His voice. Thank you, @graciemolthop

In reply to - Gracie Molthop posted an update

In this chapter it talks about how prayer can look many different ways, but is still so sacred and so important. I have always struggled with prayer and feeling like i’m not […]

]]> 4aa5f34e31c155b7ff1772dfbe2d0dd4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84132/#acomment-84160 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:37:22 -0400 I agree with you, @aaronhouse
We can’t focus on one kind of sin while overlooking the others. Thank God for the grace and forgiveness we have through Christ.

In reply to - Aaron House posted an update

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Chapter-12

As I read this chapter, I am reminded of how many church’s have made

the sins of the flesh mostly sexual in nature. What I mean by this, […]

]]> 884c95ab55deab968531af0c3a378815 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84129/#acomment-84159 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:34:53 -0400 This post is such a helpful reminder @lerataraphaelmokoteli

Word study can open up parts of Scripture we might otherwise miss.

In reply to - Lerata Mokoteli posted an update

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 […]

]]> 5ac161ccc371effcbe32668435211cb7 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84125/#acomment-84158 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:31:27 -0400 That’s true, @acruz167

In reply to - Alexis Cruz Ballester posted an update Saying that the New Testament authors had an “encyclopedia” shaped by the Hebrew Bible is a metaphor for the way they understood the world. It does not mean they possessed […] ]]> 0e86637bc935743043d4a7371fbefd9b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84124/#acomment-84157 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:27:26 -0400 Thank you for sharing, @roscoemeeks

In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

One of the most exciting aspects of Session 1 was learning that the Bible is intentionally organized as a unified literary work rather than simply a collection of individual books. […]

]]> 57c0f8be4f72295ccd3d52687ec55484 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84145/#acomment-84156 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:24:22 -0400 Thank you for sharing this powerful reminder. Even when we stumble, Jesus gives us the strength to repent, rebuild, and keep moving forward.

In reply to - Tammie Human Burgin posted an update

In Lesson 23 of Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare, I learned about how to lose a battle and win the war. Wow! What an incredible reminder that failure […]

]]> 890080679f1c07454fe7859a11960c34 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84040/#acomment-84150 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:32:00 -0400 Thank you for sharing this, @tammiehumanburgin

Suffering can have different sources, but repentance, prayer, and trusting God help us respond faithfully.

In reply to - Tammie Human Burgin posted an update

In Lesson 22 of Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare, the topic is suffering. The detail of this lesson is outstanding. Reminders of the reasons […]

]]> e1cc5f8fc2645f7a64d89da54fd6fc0f Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84037/#acomment-84149 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:23:54 -0400 I love the photomosaic analogy, it beautifully shows how each literary unit contributes to the Bible’s unified message. Dr. Mackie does a great job with these lectures.

In reply to - R.C. posted an update

The Bible can be likened to a photomosaic, composed of smaller literary units that together convey a larger, unified message. Biblical authors skillfully use repeated scenes, often […]

]]> f4f17a0ed1498f76c7d284aa622aa34a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83918/#acomment-84020 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:45:16 -0400 Thank you for this thoughtful reflection. I especially appreciate your emphasis on studying each book as a whole instead of focusing only on individual verses. That broader view can help us understand the author’s message and teach the Word more faithfully.

In reply to - Don posted an update

Chapter 11: STUDY. As I completed chapter 11 in the Creative Bible Study Methods course, I was especially impressed with the need for a broad overview of the entire content of a book […]

]]> 7d4e53c9e66c4340671f7cf90d75e1a5 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83911/#acomment-84019 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:23:47 -0400 I like how you connected the conflict and the resolution to the meaning of the story. It really does help us understand what the biblical writer is teaching.

In reply to - R.C. posted an update

The plot of a narrative gives the story its meaning by presenting a conflict and its resolution, which together convey the ethical message. In biblical narratives, the sequence of […]

]]> 4ea662445dde4e8cd9a363271153df0c Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83909/#acomment-84015 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:55:15 -0400 Thank you for the powerful reminder that our relationship with God and the rest we need are found in Christ.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update

The author made a review of the previous lesson. There is an enemy who is trying to keep us from reading the Bible. God is not angry; He is sorrowful because He wants us to be […]

]]> faa1b876818cffbbf621534e3863a3d8 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83906/#acomment-84014 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:50:35 -0400 I like how you connected covenant, wisdom, and responsibility. It really shows that our relationship with God is not just about what we know, but also how we choose to live.

In reply to - NEVEOTSO vero posted an update God remains faithful, but people are called to respond through trust, obedience, justice, and worship. Wisdom helps explain how to live within that relationship: it is not […] ]]> ebc99e4bb60d415a68b3dd2aa9ea4ebb Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83891/#acomment-84013 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:35:53 -0400 So much to learn in these books! Thank you for sharing, @neveotsovero

In reply to - NEVEOTSO vero posted an update

Studying Genesis through Proverbs has provided a comprehensive foundation for understanding God’s character, His covenant relationship with humanity, and His unfolding plan […]

]]> 9092f31204e1f5340239f0ecb8562209 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83888/#acomment-84011 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:12:25 -0400 Very good lesson. Understanding these different types of parallelism and poetry really does help us dig deeper into God’s Word. Job is a great book to study in this way.

In reply to - Christopher posted an update

Lesson 19 was on Bible Poetry. There are five books of poetry in the Bible; Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Job. The poetic books contain parallelism. There are […]

]]> 60b864ad8f7ca7b1c4ee5d0b04fa6adf Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83887/#acomment-84007 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:49:32 -0400 Amen! Sound doctrine must be grounded in the whole counsel of Scripture, interpreted in context and not built on isolated verses. This is essential for recognizing and avoiding false teaching.

In reply to - Christopher posted an update

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 […]

]]> 713bd3b16c7d4a9ef3178ee0a453fe67 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83878/#acomment-84000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:40:20 -0400 @roscoemeeks This is a very important point, brother Roscoe. We need to approach the Bible with humility and allow the text to speak in its own context, before bringing in our own ideas. May God give us wisdom as we study His Word.

In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

What stood out most to me about Session 30 is the emphasis on approaching Genesis 1–11 with humility and learning to read it according to the intentions of its original authors […]

]]> 06a0a838060aa3f30e5728bcb8bf5d20 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83256/#acomment-83798 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:46:54 -0400 @matohdilan Good to see you active here, Dilan!

In reply to - Steve posted an update

Here is a link to our latest podcast:

https://youtu.be/SkM0F6fnYYc?si=zcgkDkvkAUo0VFju

]]> 02a669f3cc325f2601a4ff8db05d75b2 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83647/#acomment-83649 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:22:19 -0400 I have never really thought about the significance of this, but looking at it now, I think it tells the fact that we must get it right spiritually in order to make anything work physically. I may need to do more digging on the significance of the Sheep Gate, but the little I know, as it concerns bringing sacrificial sheep to the temple, makes…

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In reply to - Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers

Do you think there is any significance that they started the rebuilding at the Sheep Gate?

Nehemiah 3:1 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and […]

]]> 761a3e15072b70df2c16dd719066c397 Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: The first chapters of Nehemiah have been a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83648/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:12:30 -0400 The first chapters of Nehemiah have been a great encouragement to me over the years. Reading it again just made me look at it from a whole new angle: Nehemiah’s Dedication.

Nehemiah’s dedication was 3-fold. To God, to his Work, and to his People. He was fully dedicated to God and trusted Him for everything else. His dedication to God made him…

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]]> 0 6161567f990450ec6c7f8e3add0d30d9 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83510/#acomment-83544 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:44:31 -0400 I think verse 10 touches on one of the most difficult aspects of Christianity; waiting and trusting.

We often want to move, and when we feel stuck, we get anxious, afraid, or angry. But if we could only trust that God is in charge of every situation, we’d find life and enjoy every moment as a gift from Him.

In reply to - Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers

These 2 verse really jumped out at me today:

Psalm 46:4 There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most […]

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