Online Bible Institute | Brain Tanko | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbulitanko/activity/ Activity feed for Brain Tanko. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:52:35 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 104a7b116199cf7d77739437acd12f6c Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81716/#acomment-81737 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:01 -0400 Such a powerful song. I enjoyed listening to the worship team do it over the weekend, but I think I just listened to it even more intentionally now. I’ll probably listen to it more this week. There is something about this phrase “there is love that is as strong as death” that gets me thinking deep.

Than you for drawing our attention to this, Sir!

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At our church last weekend we sang a song from Jesus Culture called ‘You Won’t Relent’. The song contains these verse from Song of Songs:

Song of Songs […]

]]> cd8c239ebfaf25060d829be39fe96676 Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Reading Psalm 12, I see a generation that is not […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81736/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:52:36 -0400 Reading Psalm 12, I see a generation that is not so different from ours, but I also see a book (The Bible), that speaks to our common reality in a way that feels really personal across time and cultures.

A generation’s wickedness is a direct motivation for God’s justice. While I may not pray the prayer of the Psalmist today (and I might…

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]]> 0 db949467aa0960b677e7ddae597d6c1d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81653/#acomment-81713 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:47:48 -0400 It was a great read. I loved the idea of looking at the meaning of the images and metaphors as it relates to the man and the woman, and not consider them as visual presentations.

It was interesting to learn that the Garden of Eden is played in the background throughout the book.

Love is powerful, and God calls us to a life of love with Him,…

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I would recommend that you take a few minutes to read this article and watch this video on the Song of Songs:

https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-song-of-songs/

]]> fe5ba7e605989f4f39bfa9ea4f765863 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81608/#acomment-81636 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:29:08 -0400 His way all the way!
I have come to love the song the KVC team sings which says “Your Way is Better”

I love how Ecclesiastes concludes.

If this is the whole duty of man, then I better start rethinking what my focus has been, whether pleasing God has been the priority in my thoughts, speech, and actions.

The question on my mind is whether I…

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I think this verse from Ecclesiastes really gets to the heart of the matter:

Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is […]

]]> 57521e9c3fefa144a1e05ebfb43212a1 Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think that the Ecclesiastes reading today relates […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81562/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:03:21 -0400 I think that the Ecclesiastes reading today relates well with the discussion on Psalm 8. Our labor is meaningless, because in the end, it is our relationship with God that really matters.

Life is so full of endless toiling that we may be tempted to make life all about working hard and making a living. But there is a huge difference between…

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]]> 0 9a5fb6beebb5bd65259bc3a2bb9c7761 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81531/#acomment-81560 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:31:41 -0400 It’s a great video indeed. I wouldn’t think of the rich depth of Psalms 8, leading up to Jesus. That quote made me want to watch the video, and I’m glad I did. It is amazing how God chooses to use messed up, “nobody” me to accomplish His mission on earth.

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Great video on Psalm 8 today. I would encourage you to watch it.

Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, […]

]]> a0651e0ef0bf68bed14d22271e488378 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81367/#acomment-81404 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:37:40 -0400 Thank you, Sir! Never really thought of a connection between these two verses.

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I think this verse is quite significant:

Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

Have you […]

]]> 086382efbb3141db647f5a09bc1ea6be Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81341/#acomment-81366 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:33 -0400 Thank you, Sir 🙏

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Reading Proverbs 19, I was particularly drawn to think a little deeper on verses 4, 6 & 7. where it talks about how the rich are loved but the poor […]

]]> 2fd2c628a7314b71926363835078efda Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81341/#acomment-81365 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:08 -0400 @Pieter Amen! The Lord looks at the heart. And we should too.

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Reading Proverbs 19, I was particularly drawn to think a little deeper on verses 4, 6 & 7. where it talks about how the rich are loved but the poor […]

]]> 8d98bde2ff6d5e00b99ecd01bcd7bbf1 Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Reading Proverbs 19, I was particularly drawn to think […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81341/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:33 -0400 Reading Proverbs 19, I was particularly drawn to think a little deeper on verses 4, 6 & 7. where it talks about how the rich are loved but the poor are despised.

This past weekend, the sermon at KVC in the Kingdom Alignment series was about Generosity. Our culture tends to be more selfish than generous. We find it easy to associate with people…

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]]> 4 4e5165442d5b23fa89f7831d6afc29b6 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81233/#acomment-81337 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:15:36 -0400 Amen! His Word indeed is truth. I think we must understand this thoroughly, believe it deeply, and preach it passionately.

The Word of God settles all arguments.

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Thank you for this group, although I have not posted here before, I have been encouraged with what has been posted. Today, I read a verse […]

]]> 7b4a2b4c330c2a02ed993c784f8cac66 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81275/#acomment-81336 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:11:23 -0400 This is a verse worth thinking about indeed.

The question on my mind is, how can I ensure that God is glorified in those moments when I feel angry about something?

I’ve found that whenever I direct my anger towards a person, sin is inevitable. It could be bitterness, unforgiveness, etc. But when I understand that we all fall as humans in a… Read more

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I will spend some time today having a think on this verse:

Psalm 4:4a Be angry, yet do not sin;…

There are some things worth being angry over. However, […]

]]> 4cd580cb498ea71c5008b269fc8bc758 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81182/#acomment-81199 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:28:10 -0400 This is a really interesting verse, and the entire Psalm as well.

That verse is both humbling and comforting to me.

Humbling because it reveals that we cannot oppose God and get away with it. God laughs because He has the final say, and ultimately it is His purposes and plans that stand. We cannot oppose God, and we certainly cannot stand in the…

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I think this is a verse that is worth spending some time thinking about:

Psalm 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

What do you think […]

]]> 4e3d8c4767a8cf698b7f034e31be506e Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I loved the video on Poetry.The idea of slowing down […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81198/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:41:21 -0400 I loved the video on Poetry.

The idea of slowing down and digging deep into biblical poems, but the Bible in general, seems to be something we don’t see much among ordinary believers. But when we make it a habit to stay with the Bible a little longer, we find that even our quality of life increases. There are patterns, layers, repetitions,…

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]]> 1 6f7d18b90d22b45e2c736414229126c1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81105/#acomment-81167 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:48:18 -0400 Amen! thank you, Sir!

In reply to - Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers Psalm 150 has always been a reminder to me that praising God is not something we do when everything is going according to our plan. The call is […] ]]> 87ab26fc998026ec9c8658622ae3d1a4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81057/#acomment-81166 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:44:48 -0400 Hello, Sir! This sounds exciting. Thank God 2027 is just a few months away. The concept of the two trees shows up on almost every section of the Bible. It is worth taking a deep dive in.

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I am going to spend some time today thinking about these two verses.

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the […]

]]> c32d2dbaa78de7c25b17c2ca37244412 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81046/#acomment-81109 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:37:56 -0400 Thank you, @candicegentry
None of us has it all figured out to a T.

But God, through the daily washing by the word, and the power of the Holy Spirit, helps us to become like Jesus!

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

We demolish arguments in every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient […]

]]> 7a65470bb60e72d7f6a2a1cd33793696 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81050/#acomment-81108 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:33:28 -0400 Amen!

It’s easier to shine than to be aligned.

In reply to - Dr. Michael posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers Whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord,and not to men. Colossians 3:23. This verse helps us to serve God as the Lord Jesus did whilst on […] ]]> 82fc4a7463166594c129f4f42578c462 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81057/#acomment-81107 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:31:37 -0400 Thank you, Sir 🙏

Looks like we can’t ever escape the two trees.

I’m reflecting on how much power God gave us by letting us choose which way to go. This is freeing, but also challenging. Like we’re in this constant tension of conformity vs transformation.

With great power comes great responsibility, and only wisdom will teach us how to be…

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I am going to spend some time today thinking about these two verses.

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the […]

]]> a281b69b1b95b8b5f3faf3ed9c185b2b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81082/#acomment-81106 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:19:15 -0400 Amen! God is truly great and mighty, @andrewream

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I just read day one and I am so happy that God’s mercy and grace is a gift. Jesus already paid it all. I have to do nothing but receive it. We serve a […]

]]> 8f9576cafaa64e314989109eefb0e684 Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Psalm 150 has always been a reminder to me that praising […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81105/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:18:11 -0400 Psalm 150 has always been a reminder to me that praising God is not something we do when everything is going according to our plan. The call is for everything that has breath to praise the Lord, not for everything that has bread.

In most church settings today, people are encouraged to praise God when something great happens, to share a…

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]]> 2 f901d8a8511de34c73c17d530539770e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81019/#acomment-81032 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:35:57 -0400 Glad to see you here, @tammiehumanburgin

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Hi, everyone! Looking forward to being a part of this community.

]]> 89e52bf33218a2b4cdfd42f20703db00 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80928/#acomment-81031 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:35:22 -0400 @Lily Amen!

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

The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about the Books of Solomon provide some excellent insight. I would encourage you to take time for them […]

]]> 7687996a483359d8be2e36fed67b2a68 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80928/#acomment-80932 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:12:45 -0400 I totally agree! 🙏

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The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about the Books of Solomon provide some excellent insight. I would encourage you to take time for them […]

]]> 3a878dd56b2fbbc8d52f5195db33c9a9 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80928/#acomment-80929 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:37:24 -0400 Thank you, Sir!

I love how they reiterate that the Proverbs are not promises. I think this ties with yesterday’s Job article.

We shouldn’t be disappointed that bad things happen to us/good people as if God was failing to keep His word.

We must seek wisdom daily, and trust Him through life.

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

The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about the Books of Solomon provide some excellent insight. I would encourage you to take time for them […]

]]> 4f24412c2fd24f6f695256afedd59ecc Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80857/#acomment-80919 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:44:45 -0400 This was such a powerful article. Job’s encounter with God felt more real just going through the write-up. Job was audacious, but ignorant, just like many of us today.

I totally agree when the article says that all our claims to evaluate God’s rule over human history are always limited, and will always fall short. We hardly ever see beyond…

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I recommend you take a few minutes and read the Bible Project article about Job that is included in the Day 151 readings.

This verse really jumped out at […]

]]> 83cbc708f8f0444790296ff3d45c74a1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80915/#acomment-80916 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:31:30 -0400 So glad to see you here, @Lily

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

Wow!!! we are growing…very thankful for this community group!

]]> ea65f5cd1dda28c110ecbec9fcf25a1e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80904/#acomment-80913 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:58:53 -0400 Thank you, Sir 🙏

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

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Alignment Part 1:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-alignment-part-1-devotionals/

]]> f7d75f58f40f13c0e4276d5da69b9917 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80784/#acomment-80791 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:06:45 -0400 Very true, Sir!

Looking forward to the day He returns. And until then, we keep pressing in and saying YES to Him.

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It has always baffled me how much of God Job’s friends seemed to know. It seems that they had everything in place, knew exactly what it meant to be […]

]]> 123a9738fc6719d0809158371299797c Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: It has always baffled me how much of God Job's […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80784/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:31:10 -0400 It has always baffled me how much of God Job’s friends seemed to know. It seems that they had everything in place, knew exactly what it meant to be in good standing with God. But they were totally mistaken.

We actually see God sometimes as a discipline master waiting for us to miss a step. It seems like God takes pleasure in punishing people,…

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]]> 2 8726ba635af47fcb2725d8af40530429 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80780/#acomment-80782 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:13:29 -0400 I totally agree with you, Sir!

God is involved in our lives in ways that we cannot imagine. Every step we take, every opportunity we get, every failure we come back from, and every morning we wake up, it is because God was right there, doing the heavy lifting; some done beforehand, others ongoing; some done in the background, and others we… Read more

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I thought this verse from Psalms 144 was worth spending some time with today

Psalm 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my […]

]]> cd0163e2e23cb2797d79a5033f46955d Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Greetings, everyone! It's so good to finally have […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80740/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:21:23 -0400 Greetings, everyone!

It’s so good to finally have this available to the OBIN community.

]]> 0 ddd8773e5001375bdd637a6e78a9db21 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80734/#acomment-80739 Thu, 28 May 2026 18:15:06 -0400 This is the best place to be as a member of this community. No submissions for course credit, no pressure, just real people talking about ministry, the Bible, and encouraging/praying for one another.

See you inside!❤

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We are excited to invite all students, pastors, ministry leaders, and believers within the Online Bible Institute Network to join Kingdom Encouragers, a growing online community […]

]]> 545ab1c242191b83f600f16c4ff48f70 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80492/#acomment-80637 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:21:02 -0400 Amen! It is refreshing to know that Jesus is praying for me.

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This lesson we really hit the head on Intercessory prayer, when you’re pleading and praying for others. In this lesson one cool thing is the pointing to Jesus as our biggest intercessor […]

]]> 9915930d2193bb70b776d5f7218cf444 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80491/#acomment-80623 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:47:01 -0400 Praying the best as you study these things, @keithlinden

There is a very significant relationship between the question of canonicity and the biblical reliability.

In reply to - Keith Linden posted an update

What I found most interesting in the issue of manuscript evidence was the “Considerations for Canonicity” and there are 5 of them. The first is Language. What language was it […]

]]> 35b7ed4cb05ac8b272ba8f1d5a4309a4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80490/#acomment-80622 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:36:22 -0400 Relationship with Jesus is key to any spiritual progress we hope to make. And yes, it takes a partnership, saying yes to Him once, and then saying yes every step of the way. Thanks for sharing, @misaelvargas

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update Chapter 2: The Day of Small Things

Based on Zechariah 4:10, this chapter highlights that all spiritual growth begins with a “single cell of life” a personal […] ]]> 2daf0874e3bc2db2d4fde6d62677c08d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80489/#acomment-80621 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:33:47 -0400 Great summary!

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Chapter 1: Fishers of Men

This chapter establishes spiritual multiplication as a direct command from Jesus, beginning with His call to His disciples to become […] ]]> 9093e094562d21da19cd1d3f1b36e2d2 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80478/#acomment-80619 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:19:27 -0400 Peace is a significant indication of alignment with God’s Will. We must execute the peace check before making the move on any decision of life.

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This lesson provided a very simple but effective model for biblical decision making. It asks two main questions to diagnose the decision type: (1.) Its the situation referenced in […]

]]> e0b4d370106869b7ebaae8938b9c6030 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80477/#acomment-80618 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:15:52 -0400 Very well said, @adebirkby

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This lesson was about questonable practices. Its a very grey area as these are things that tend not to be directly addressed in scripture. However just because they are not directly […]

]]> 5a8d5a56fe0534c18f38a1af03d7b245 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80476/#acomment-80617 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:13:56 -0400 Great summary! I know many believers who are passionately expecting to hear from God, but they never do because all they’re waiting for is a thunderous manifestation which may never come, because that’s not how God really speaks to us. He can do that, but like you said, not for most of us, and not all the time.

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This lesson focuses on the fact that God still speaks to us today and what we should do if we do not hear Him. For most of us its unlikely we will have a supernatural encounter like Moses […]

]]> 643e9ef4d13d0e0f9839adb412ac05b6 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80471/#acomment-80616 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:09:57 -0400 Great reflection, @frankbertinchamps
When we have the relationship equation in place, mission becomes a natural outcome.

In reply to - Frank Bertinchamps posted an update

Chapter 4 of the “Strategies for Spiritual Harvest ” course discusses the purpose behind the vision relating to the spiritual harvest. Conceptualization helps tie in the […]

]]> 122a4fba555c9ae016e37db1d34c5783 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80466/#acomment-80523 Mon, 25 May 2026 22:00:09 -0400 We must never forget that we do not have capacity on our own to do what we’re doing. The moment we begin to step away from the relationship that keeps us going, we begin to drift into self-destruction.

In reply to - James posted an update

King Uzziah is an example of a leader who failed because of his own relationship with God. King Uzziah started well. He sought the Lord (II Chronicles 26:6-8). He did well in battles […]

]]> 638c467841a38ce291360b01609b6e16 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80465/#acomment-80521 Mon, 25 May 2026 21:57:17 -0400 I totally agree, @jamesmbewe
The best way we learn and teach is through relationship. Quoting Pastor @douglawes , “formation happens in relationship”. Jesus demonstrated this perfectly with His discipleship.

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When Jesus called His disciples, He called them to “be with Him.” He shared His life intimately with His disciples. He spent time with them in both formal ministry situations and informal […]

]]> 2719461f0c80c379e2a6cdfc5275279a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80461/#acomment-80520 Mon, 25 May 2026 21:49:32 -0400 Amen! Great reflection. I love the idea of when NOT to pray. One of the most common ways we express our dissatisfaction in God’s answer to our prayers is to keep praying about the same thing even when He has clearly given a response. It helps to know when to join God at work.

In reply to - Brian Bogashewicz posted an update

There are things that came actually stand in our way of having effective intercession and prayers. There are many hindrances listed in the Bible, including sin of any […]

]]> f6a1045a4aca03b8582a2be650bc911b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80457/#acomment-80519 Mon, 25 May 2026 21:30:23 -0400 Thank you, Pieter! I totally agree that we should go back and study to be clear in our hearts before preaching about anything we do not totally understand. We’re not called to preach our opinions, but the living and life-giving word of God. This cannot be done casually.

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

Dr Hocking starts the part two of Redemption with the general statements for anyone who run Bible studies or preach sermons, the first is not to preach your doubts and […]

]]> ed9bab7cae76bf508c4df73c0e5730b4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80456/#acomment-80518 Mon, 25 May 2026 21:25:28 -0400 Thank you for sharing, Cody!
I actually read Ask, Seek, Knock as one call to a life of consistency in prayer. Jesus also taught on this in another place in Luke 18 when He told a parable to the end that men ought always to pray and not to faint. So rather than see it as levels/intensities of prayer, I see it as one way to emphasize the need…

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In this lesson we go over the different kinds of prayer and the importance of exercising all kinds of prayers. Also different intensity levels of prayer. From asking, seeking and […]

]]> 8cd3003d334dc89cf2a38f0da3bfbba9 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80455/#acomment-80517 Mon, 25 May 2026 21:14:00 -0400 Thank you for sharing, Ade!
This tells us that God wants to communicate with us, but often we’re the ones who do not listen. And I agree with @Pieter that God mostly speaks through the Scriptures and in prayer. When we listen carefully, we can also often hear Him speak through every event of life. God’s interest is not in being dramatic as… Read more

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This lesson was about how God speaks to us. His methods are many through: the Bible, prayer, counsellors, circumstances, open & closed doors, angels, miracles, dreams, visions, an […]

]]> 0dcb84bc580c76a622a77c4871e4a582 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80452/#acomment-80516 Mon, 25 May 2026 21:04:34 -0400 Very well articulated, Susan! And you’re not strange, I think about same silly things as well. Like how Jesus ran errands for his mom, and how she felt when she realized who Jesus really was. But this teaches me to be humble. Jesus was such an example.

In reply to - Susan posted an update

Jude the half-brother of James and Jesus, both Jude and James came to Christ after His resurrection. To me, that says a lot. Their eyes were opened and saw that their brother was not […]

]]> c0a124eea24a8da4580fd92f04101306 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80446/#acomment-80515 Mon, 25 May 2026 20:53:59 -0400 Great reflection, Andrada! We must be grateful for the availability of God’s word, and for the Holy Spirit who is ever ready to help us understand and become all that has been written for and about us.

In reply to - Andrada posted an update

In Chapter One, I learned the key verse from memory 2nd Timothy 3:16-17. I also learned the origin of the bible, the purpose of the bible, the unity of the bible, and the diversity of […]

]]> e5baeda62d522f3f309c900a3c49a9ae Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80445/#acomment-80514 Mon, 25 May 2026 20:43:31 -0400 The question that comes to mind as I read your reflection is this: which of these personalities reflect who I am? Sometimes we read about Biblical characters and forget that we might simply be a modern reflection of what they represented. I am reminded to be watchful, lest I am disqualified of the price after having preached to many.

In reply to - Susan posted an update

Today we studied the book of Third John. This letter is to Gaius, and the letter is about three men and for us types of men. Let’s start with Gaius, John prays for Gaius’ body will be […]

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