Online Bible Institute | Brain Tanko | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbulitanko/activity/ Activity feed for Brain Tanko. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:45:00 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 370e945bb6d0b53f3328a6c9ea24c631 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85669/#acomment-85685 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:12:30 -0400 Great! God is so amazing, and it’s wonderful how He steps down to relate with us in spite of our being totally unworthy.

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Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare

Chapter 3 The Commander-In-Chief: The Lord of Hosts:

One of the first topics this chapter discusses are the basic […]

]]> 99611447ced42f7d8384f2c76aada403 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85651/#acomment-85684 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:09:53 -0400 Great choice for your first course, @amandamcdowell

So glad to see you here! Praying the best on this wonderful journey.

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Lesson 1

This is my first Lesson here. I chose this as my first course because I am hoping it will lay a good foundation to further learning.

I did […]

]]> 1bb4a07a704b5c9db872837f55b574b9 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85647/#acomment-85683 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:03:36 -0400 The world would be a better place if everyone recognized and submitted to the power/authority of Jesus.

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Power Principles

Lesson 2

The eight ways we reveal the power of Jesus on earth. God’s poweris behind all things in its present state. His power is in tbe spirit of man. It is within […]

]]> f7a9f89a405ecf33331656f516474627 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85646/#acomment-85682 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:02:02 -0400 Great lesson!

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Power Principles

Lesson 1

Power principles

Lesson 1

I learned that there are many power structures in the world. Some of these are political power, intellectual power, the power of […]

]]> d99b747d7aa474c1b6297929eb68d328 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85644/#acomment-85681 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:29 -0400 Thanks for sharing, @thomasperry

Reading from several translations is the best practice for a better understanding of the text.

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Creative Bible Study Methods

LESSON 3

The versions of the Bible I knew about the different versions before this course. When I study the Bible I will use the KJV< NKJV< and NIV. I […]

]]> b9ea8f9a99df4258f90499d577de320b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85627/#acomment-85680 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:51:50 -0400 All that we do should essentially serve God’s purpose and mission. We’re God’s imagers, made to reflect the glory of God to all creation, bringing heaven to earth.

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God prepares men and women and uses them to accomplish this purpose. God especially anoints and uses those who bring their own life purpose and ministry plans in harmony […]

]]> 2306538abcd8d248fa0b3c7156632dc8 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85622/#acomment-85679 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:50:06 -0400 So true!

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You cannot be elected to leadership in God’s organization. You may be elected or appointed by man to an office, but no leader is ever made by appointment or election. […]

]]> 0075b6c01daee1c9269c62ad2a48564d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85610/#acomment-85678 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:27:10 -0400 Sin can have far-reaching consequences as seen with Abraham and his family. Thank God for His mercies in Christ, there is an opportunity for redemption.

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Noah’s drunkenness is more than a family tragedy; it functions as a purposeful replay of earlier failures in Genesis. It mirrors the garden’s first human misstep, where Adam and Eve’s […]

]]> 3e7264f8c27908e3a2b59d92be4cda8b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85609/#acomment-85677 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:10:12 -0400 So glad to see you, @brucestowe

Praying the very best for you on this journey.

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Good morning/ afternoon/ evening wherever you are. This is my first post of what is intended to be many along this seminary journey to learn the bredth and deprth of the word […]

]]> a5e9e8ed50b140aadc5e2183301c8889 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85601/#acomment-85676 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:59:31 -0400 That’s right, @robertonina

When we read these stories properly, our reasonable response should be total surrender to and reverence for God. He has authority over all of creation, and while the grasses of the field and the water in your house might not hear you, they definitely listen to His voice and obey Him.

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The biblical authors employ cosmic hyperbole in the flood narrative to highlight the profound and all-encompassing significance of the events described. By using key vocabulary from the […]

]]> 4b924d50cca335167b2a45d3746dda8b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85600/#acomment-85675 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:54:32 -0400 Great summary, @shack

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This lesson covered the basics of adjectives in Biblical Hebrew, including their agreement with the nouns they modify. It pointed out that adjectives have gender and number just like […]

]]> c05cf4853aecdaeb41d40b51f398a0fe Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85599/#acomment-85674 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:45:59 -0400 God created everything out of nothing. To bring order out of chaos is a small thing for Him to do. Abraham’s story is one that demonstrates this almightiness of God in such a beautiful way.

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What stands out most to me about Session 11 is the realization that Abraham’s story is not a collection of separate events but a carefully connected replay of the larger themes […]

]]> bf726e4ab03cd22637ca7ae9577384cd Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85598/#acomment-85673 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:30:25 -0400 Great reflection. Abraham’s response to the king of Sodom is a demonstration of true dependence on God, which refuses to get help from ungodly sources.

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What stands out most to me about Session 10 is the powerful contrast between the violent kings of the flood and Melchizedek, the king of righteousness and peace. I was […]

]]> 3f730fe8a0e3088090738c1138251bf4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85590/#acomment-85611 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:53:51 -0400 Great! It seems that growth comes with greater responsibility. It is easy to not have to touch the oven or cross the road, but quite hard to do any of these while ensuring that we’re not hurt. The good thing is that growth comes with wisdom as well.

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Regardless if a Old Testament or New Testament command. All things must be done in Love for it to be applied correctly to any situation. Gods Word, the paticular situation, and […]

]]> 4fddb75828d2ff4ed8c669039062e9e4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85594/#acomment-85608 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:16:29 -0400 That’s right! God’s promises are to be received by faith. When we have known God’s will, it is in our best interest to put ourselves in a posture that enables us to receive.

In reply to - NEVEOTSO vero posted an update Daniel’s response to prophecy teaches us that knowing God has promised something does not mean we should become passive. When Daniel understood from Jeremiah’s prophecy that the […] ]]> 048f1ce44a1fec165920bede4b7b71b1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85595/#acomment-85606 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:12:58 -0400 Hmm! Great summary. Our lives are to be offered as a gift, a living sacrifice to the one who gave himself for us.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update John Sailhamer understood Genesis as presenting humanity’s journey toward God’s intended blessing, with the Garden pointing forward to a life of faithful obedience and communion […] ]]> 0767f3815759b56a1aa85b32fab3cd1e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85597/#acomment-85605 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:10:47 -0400 Amen! Jesus is the true source of life.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update In Eden, heaven and earth are united, and a great river flows from God’s sacred dwelling, bringing life and blessing to the whole creation. Michael Morales helps us see Eden as a […] ]]> 8bf0f3536d5e5c6d6cd600052f74b2e5 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85432/#acomment-85593 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:43:55 -0400 The great thing with the church is that everyone has a place to serve. The idea of gift based mobilization sounds great!

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Course Mobilization Methodology

Chapter 19 Gift Based Mobilization

To be a truly effective force of God the church should be organized on the basis of spiritual gifts. There are […]

]]> cc0118f6c916c8ebccdcd53dc1280a70 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85425/#acomment-85589 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:57:41 -0400 Great post!

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I am overwhelmed by the material covered in Module 10, Personal Eschatology, and I am astonished by the number of arguments used to support the Biblical view of the intermediate state. […]

]]> 2329b83e64df6fe62fc98d3cfe646ae7 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85422/#acomment-85546 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:34:55 -0400 So true! Sometimes we keep praying because we were not satisfied with the answer. We cannot change God’s mind by praying more.

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Chapter five taught that there are hindrances to intercessory prayer.

Sin,idols in the heart, things we love or like that lead us to iniquity, the scts of the flesh and not […]

]]> 18a2b9e89243a301315c580b752f8251 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85420/#acomment-85542 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:16:45 -0400 Reconciliation does not happen by chance. It takes intentionality and commitment, and on the side of the offender, a conscious resolution to total repentance.

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From session 13 I have learned four things from the narrative of joseph and his brothers. First it is that joseph took time to test if there was true repentance and change […]

]]> f04c92cb33354c2951ae6ed4a6cd5cde Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85419/#acomment-85539 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:57:39 -0400 Great post, @rhondaf33614

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Something that really interested and impacted me while working through the lesson was learning that the Bible was originally written in three languages: Greek, Hebrew, […]

]]> 4a6f564521cbbed668587681f5ca7b46 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85416/#acomment-85538 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:52:37 -0400 It is sad to see how false teaching and favoritism can affect the church. I could feel your passion in your post, @andrewcooper
Thanks for sharing

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This lesson really points out that false teachings and corrupt leaders in the Ephesus church at the time of Paul’s writings are really what we see in some institutions today. It almost […]

]]> 2950a67aa40197fb29b06cde94a7aab0 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85415/#acomment-85537 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:46:54 -0400 Your friend indeed, @Babeth 😆

Great summary!

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This modules helps us revie the way the Bible writings were collected. My main takeaways was realizing how even for the book of my friend Ezekiel (hehe), it seems he may have not […]

]]> 4fa2cefe13c990f5fba9a5a191de109f Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85408/#acomment-85470 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:40:08 -0400 That’s right! I think it gets a little easier to submit when we acknowledge that God indeed placed them where they are.

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In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he is instructing him to travel to the church in Ephesus and deal with the false teachings and corruption in the leadership. There are many topics covered. […]

]]> d684e82cf107603c016cc71fbd36a44a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85405/#acomment-85469 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:33:46 -0400 Welcome, @kyle-c-moore

It is encouraging to see how you are already learning to read the Bible intentionally and asking the Holy Spirit for guidance. God bless you as you continue your studies.

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Hi, everyone! Today I started my first lesson in my studies. I’m learning how to intentionally read the Bible and ask for guidance from the Holy Spirit while I read. By doing this I […]

]]> ea953fe8c4b6d1663a24ad43fda7186d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85403/#acomment-85468 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:27:44 -0400 This must be a very difficult ministry, but also an important one. I’ve never personally met someone on death row, but I can imagine how hard it must be to find words to minister to them. I am encouraged that even people on death row can still hear about God’s grace. Thanks for sharing, @misaelvargas

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Chapter 8 Title: Ministering To Death Row Inmates

Ministering on death row presents unique challenges due to maximum-security environments, profound isolation, and […]

]]> fec1da3109e474fa62f1533f3d3b4a8e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85402/#acomment-85467 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:24:43 -0400 It is easy to forget that incarceration affects the whole family, not just the person in prison. Great summary!

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Chapter 7 Title: Ministering To Inmate’s Families

This chapter addresses the intense emotional and practical crises experienced by the families of incarcerated […]

]]> 97d15c417c8b504d4a218fb45ee6fa15 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85394/#acomment-85466 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:22:44 -0400 God’s mercy toward Hagar is so encouraging. Even in the middle of human failure and oppression, God still sees her and meets her in the wilderness. Thanks for sharing, @robertonina

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Hagar’s story serves as an inverted prelude to the Exodus, portraying an Egyptian slave fleeing oppression by Avram and Sarai, yet encountering God’s mercy and blessing in the wilderness. […]

]]> dba47680fd3e68180e2cac5f975e51c1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85391/#acomment-85462 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:15:20 -0400 Great summary!

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I was deeply fascinated by the 8th lesson, which made me look at the Bible’s storyline in a whole new perspective. The lesson’s takeaway message helped me understand the importance of the […]

]]> 292fe90a77253d8cab85fe4ca4eacfe1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85390/#acomment-85461 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:11:57 -0400 Great! I love the idea that speaking of humans as material creatures does not diminish our value in the eyes of God but raises our status as creatures that can participate in the divine life! Thanks for sharing, @doncyr

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As I was studying Lesson 07 “Theological Anthropology” of Personal Eschatology, I was amazed by the depth of discussion on theological anthropology and its connection to personal […]

]]> b6474f883bd898dca0986f6fd58de145 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85387/#acomment-85460 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:06:17 -0400 Great reflection, @Pieter

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One new insight I gained from the video centers on the “Shema”. I have read the passage at Deuteronomy 6:5 many times before but understanding that the Shema became a […]

]]> 2972dc757cf4df01aeb5132689554d34 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85384/#acomment-85459 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:58:50 -0400 After the fall, man is fully set up to fail, but for the mercies of God. I think that this story, like other human failures, only helps to reveal God’s goodness and mercy.

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The tragic irony in Avram and Sarai’s oppression of Hagar, whose name means “the immigrant,” is stark, occurring just after God warns that Avram’s descendants will be oppressed […]

]]> 3f8fd3fca0a78f2bb32ae7f777d93e6d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85191/#acomment-85293 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:25:43 -0400 @sifisomdluli Please feel free to ask your questions here, Brother Sifiso! This is the right place. Also join the Kingdom Encouragers forum here https://churchconsultant.org/ for an opportunity to share more with our community.

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Chapter 6: The doctrine of baptism. part 2.

This chapter further gives a detailed understanding about the baptism of the Holy spirit. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live […]

]]> bfcc2f67450d21386788b6e26fd10259 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85192/#acomment-85256 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:58:44 -0400 Great post, @misaelvargas

If we would present God’s truth with confidence, we must plan our lessons and sermons diligently.

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Chapter 10: Lesson Planning

Lesson planning is a vital step for every effective teacher because it provides an organized roadmap for instruction. A […]

]]> 8760a7b48511aa811360f0d234f2d470 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85191/#acomment-85255 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:40:57 -0400 Great summary, Dilan! Glory to God that we’re not left on our own. The Holy Spirit is the reason we can fulfill God’s mission on earth.

I believe that the idea of speaking in tongues as THE sign Holy Spirit Baptism is something we all need to go to the Bible to seek clarity about, but we may never all agree on this; it’s just one of those things.…

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Chapter 6: The doctrine of baptism. part 2.

This chapter further gives a detailed understanding about the baptism of the Holy spirit. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live […]

]]> 45c52a8690b0f1cbb93e229dae5e0b5d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85186/#acomment-85254 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:24:26 -0400 And a commitment to live according to His will. Without this commitment, Baptism did not really happen.

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Chapter 5: Doctrine of baptism.

The word baptize means complete immerse or submerged into water. Baptism has a significant meaning and it was a command. One type is the baptism […]

]]> 50797839bb421a5e40d9fea03f72e7d3 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85185/#acomment-85253 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:22:04 -0400 Great! We have the responsibility to take the gospel to the unsaved in all nations, beginning from home.

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Parts of this lesson remind me of my early Christian years and how much time and effort I spent on researching the rapture. Ultimately, we will not be here once it happens and […]

]]> 9d6754668b6afe9d93809bc1fd2091c2 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85019/#acomment-85080 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:39:20 -0400 So true, @lisajones

Words make more sense in their specific contexts.

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The idea of changing from using a dictionary to an encyclopedia when studying the Bible or any text is excellent. When we read we need to try to understand using a variety of meanings […]

]]> 95e07673f9711b5ecbf218356e11670b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85016/#acomment-85079 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:23:36 -0400 Great summary, @darrenblevins

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Course Mobilization Methodologies

Chapter 6 How to Glorify God

We glorify God when our lives point others toward His greatness, goodness, and holiness. Scripture shows that there […]

]]> 0655eed283c6fb6d15594142f23d95f4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85015/#acomment-85078 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:14:51 -0400 That’s right! The more of God’s glory we see, the deeper we grow in our relationship with Him.

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Course Mobilization Methodologies

Chapter 5 The purposes of God’s Glory

God reveals His glory so that we may come to know Him more deeply and understand His character and nature. […]

]]> 1812ffbff17312d6136e5d6cff37c024 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85014/#acomment-85077 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:08:23 -0400 Amen! The glory of God is great indeed.

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Course Mobilization Methodologies

Chapter 4 The Glory of God

The glory of God is the displayed excellence, beauty, majesty, power, and perfection of His total being. God’s glory is […]

]]> 9ea9abf70e073b67f1a0d65253c9c3e4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85069/#acomment-85076 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:44:04 -0400 I believe that this is the one thing that will set OBI apart from other online programs. Building and growing in a community like this is key to holistic ministry preparation. Thank you, Sir!

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OBIN students can now join Kingdom Encouragers using their existing OBIN login credentials. Simply visit Kingdom Encouragers and choose the option to log in with your OBIN credentials—no […]

]]> 2ca8482d19e0dc682fb1b22237d1e0ec Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84891/#acomment-84961 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:45:36 -0400 @Pieter ❤

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

One thing I love with genealogies is that while most names are unknown and seem insignificant, I am reminded that God knows and values everyone. […]

]]> b36290f6a278b908f996c163cf89e465 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84874/#acomment-84936 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:27:50 -0400 I totally agree. We cannot pray in our own wisdom/strength. The Holy Spirit must take the lead.

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-Lesson 5 teaches us there are hinderances to our prayers. Based off of scripture, there are certain things you need to deal with that could hinder your prayers. For example, Sin […]

]]> 82d251b2a2fad9b9c6aa5553bea7659e Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: One thing I love with genealogies is that while most […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84891/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:45:16 -0400 One thing I love with genealogies is that while most names are unknown and seem insignificant, I am reminded that God knows and values everyone. He knows me by name, and He put me here for a purpose. It is fascinating to see how all these people, both named and unnamed, build up to the fulfilment of God’s eternal plan, the salvation of humanity.…

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]]> 2 b29120149de15b7e05da4596bd2274bf Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84882/#acomment-84888 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:30:05 -0400 This explanation is quite helpful! Thank you, Sir!

I think the focus on David makes sense for Jesus’ sake.

In reply to - Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers Today’s reading starts with nine chapters of genealogy. That is a lot. I think it helps to know why Chronicles starts this way. In the Old Testament, […] ]]> 0d1a55ffa8f55af72d15e52057aa29bd Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84822/#acomment-84854 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:27:37 -0400 Luke 1:17 is my favorite:

“And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

it’s interesting how the prophecy is fulfilled several centuries later. God’s word is true, no…

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

Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. 6And he will turn the hearts of […]

]]> dac057fe3fc8b53efbbf81173b617a02 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84726/#acomment-84785 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:20:04 -0400 @Pieter so true! Context makes all the difference.

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

The video on the day of the Lord was a good one for me today. Growing up, the discussion about the day of the Lord used to be dreadful and full […]

]]> 2dc07076fbd09d1bc8e3fe9c10fdadf8 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84713/#acomment-84757 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:28:40 -0400 Great job, Dilan!

The book of Jonah is an interesting piece to study.

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chapter 33: The book of Jonah.

The book of Jonah is a short but powerful book of the Old Testament that reveals God’s mercy, compassion, and desire for all people to […]

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