Online Bible Institute | Micheal | Activity

Micheal posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:25:57 -0500

I have said for some time now, “Faith is an action, not a feeling.” If we have faith, or to have faith, we must apply action, not just “believe.” Have a blessed day!

In reply to - NEVEOTSO vero posted an update

If we misunderstand “faith,” we might:

Think works are unnecessary. Or think works are required to earn salvation. Or believe Christianity is only intellectual agreement.

But […]

Micheal posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:23:30 -0500

I recently mentioned, in a sermon, that to reach that rest, they needed to act on faith instead of acting on fear. I love that time period in the Bible. A ton of lessons that are so applicable to today’s society.

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This sermon highlights the spiritual journey of Israel from Exodus to Second Kings, revealing the profound connection between trusting in God and finding true rest. The ‘Ten Words’ […]

Micheal posted an update: As a police officer, I interacted with different […]

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:09:55 -0500

As a police officer, I interacted with different cultures consistently. Growing up with a dad in the Army therefore in an army town, I was introduced to a variety of cultures early on. I learned that family dynamics were different, food was different, holidays were different, etc. The list was almost endless. Then I joined the Navy. …

Micheal posted an update: In this course they compared understanding how to […]

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:44:26 -0500

In this course they compared understanding how to navigate the Bible through the examples of a web page and by the visual of a quilt. The webpage, which has multiple actual pages, is connected like a web, which you can understand if you know where to click.

The quilt is a recording of family history. This history of the family is arranged…

Micheal posted a new activity comment

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:52:12 -0500

Every gift is important and vital to the Church. The Holy Spirit guides me daily. Too many times I have gotten out of harm’s way due to the warning of the Holy Spirit.

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

This lesson covered the “serving gifts” of the Holy Spirit: Discerning of spirits, Leadership, Administration, Faith, Giving, Helps, Serving, Mercy, and Hospitality. […]

Micheal posted a new activity comment

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:49:15 -0500

I pray every morning before reading. It makes a difference. What I find out interesting about the number of books in the Bible is that some Bibles have 80 (with apocrypha) and some have less than 80 but still more than 66 (Catholic Bible).

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In Chapter 2, “The Books of the Bible.” There are 66 books in the Bible. It is divided into two parts: the Old Testament has 39 books and the New Testament has 27 books.

We should read […]

Micheal posted an update: The Art of Language can definitely be an extensive […]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:29:44 -0500

The Art of Language can definitely be an extensive and beautiful study. Throughout my adult life I have had interactions with a variety of cultures. When I was in the Navy, not only did individual sailors have slang and meaning from their culture, but the Navy had words and meanings that were like a foreign language. As I traveled the USA as… Read more

Micheal posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:49:32 -0500

I love it! The more you seek Him, the more you grow! I have been on an intensive spiritual growth journey the last couple of years. I am excited to see what God has in store next. Seeing marked spiritual growth in my own life inspires me to push even farther.

In reply to - Richard posted an update

After reading this chapter, I am struck by the reality that life is not only physical but also deeply spiritual. I believe I am living in the tension between the Kingdom of God and […]

Micheal posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:43:21 -0500

That sounds like a great class. Your post does make me excited to take that course. I have a special kind of fondness for Paul because of his complete turnaround from prosecuting to heading the charge.

In reply to - Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update

Module 2 of this course was a wild ride that got me fired up. The module presented several arguements made by “scholars” that attempted to challenge Jesus’ divinity and that […]

Micheal posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:41:27 -0500

I am new to OBI. I am loving it so far. The concept of learning and the significance of scriptures within context are vital to spiritual growth. I know my knowledge, understanding, and relationship with Jesus Christ have grown since I decided to start studying the Scripture and not just relying on what I was told on Sunday. It is refreshing…

In reply to - Ronnie Jessup posted an update

From Dr. Tim Mackie’s sessions on Heaven and Earth, Sessions 4-6, I learned how important it is to understand the Bible in its ancient context. I realized that the Bible’s view […]

Micheal posted an update: What stood out the most in the first video was the […]

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:23:15 -0500

What stood out the most in the first video was the concept of “getting out of the line.” When we are in line we are all seeing and seeking the story to understanding our own purpose for reading or experiencing the story. When we are in line we are smashed together with others there with their own purposes and their own questions. To step out…