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Shadrack posted an update: The lesson looked at the literary design of Genesis […]

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:34:27 -0400

The lesson looked at the literary design of Genesis 1-11. Genesis 1-11 is structured around a thematic pattern of creating; failing; destroying; and recreating, as it goes through Noah and then Abraham. The theme increases in risk with each generation but God always saves some from destruction, preserving His people, and re-establishing…

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Sun, 17 May 2026 05:14:54 -0400

Hear it, live it — don’t just build on sand! That’s awesome🙏

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This lesson introduces the concept that God wants to speak to us and how we can listen. God speaks to us through scripture and his living word and it us up to us to not only listen but to […]

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Sun, 17 May 2026 05:09:04 -0400

Christ’s victory over death literally becomes our story through faith!

Interesting! 🙏

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In this sermon from John 1:1-9, Pastor Steve reveals that Jesus came with the revolutionary power of life itself to defeat death and darkness. He defeated the power of sin with the […]

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Sun, 17 May 2026 05:05:37 -0400

What a privilege — believers now share in Christ’s priestly ministry of intercession! Great lesson!

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It always interests me to learn the biblical background about our faith. Intercessory prayer stems from both the Old and New Testament. In the Old Testament times, priests […]

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Sun, 17 May 2026 05:02:55 -0400

The five areas of human responsibility beautifully balance God’s sovereignty with man’s accountability. That insight about knowledge and accountability is convicting! 🙏

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In the second part of the lecture on predestination, Dr Hocking centers the discussion on the: Five Areas of Man’s Responsibility:

1. God created man with the ability […]

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Sun, 17 May 2026 04:59:27 -0400

Such a great insight! The flood as a reversal of creation is such a powerful lens — it completely reframes how we read the narrative. Literary design really does unlock so much meaning! 📖

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Course: Noah to Abraham

Session 3: The Design of Genesis 1-11

The very important thing Dr. Tim M. notes in this session is the fact that to understand a story’s meaning, it is crucial to […]

Shadrack posted an update: The session examined the Abraham story holistically. […]

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:52:44 -0400

The session examined the Abraham story holistically. This story in Genesis 11 – 25 was built with a symmetry around three movements; the biblical writers chose to focus on certain events as well as follow the same structure and themes as they had done in Genesis 1 – 11. The author deliberately created the literary structure of his writing so…

Shadrack posted an update: This course generally explores the foundational story […]

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:36:43 -0400

This course generally explores the foundational story of Abraham and Sarah, tracing God’s covenant promises, their faith journey, and how their story shapes the entire biblical narrative.

The session one (1) examined the Abraham and Sarah account. This story has a significant foundation within scripture, with approximately 115 references.…

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Thu, 14 May 2026 10:07:14 -0400

@johnnfor 🙏

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Session 28 focused on a familial line of descent (Shem to Abraham) as it relates the Babylonian rebellion through two vertically arranged genealogical charts. God’s judgment in Babylon […]

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Tue, 12 May 2026 05:22:00 -0400

Great lesson! Ephesians 6:12 clarifies everything — our enemy is never the person but the principality behind them. Recognizing Satan as opposition’s ultimate source disarms his greatest weapon, distraction, empowering us to stand firm wielding Kingdom authority confidently.

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This final lesson in Power Principles deals with the principle of facing the opposition. I would use the term “thee” opposition, as in all opposition to to the Word and Power of God […]

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Tue, 12 May 2026 05:17:48 -0400

Tamar’s defiant yet silent stance against a corrupt system is challenging to place in your typical “good vs. evil” or right/wrong morality. Incredibly enough, God does not just ignore Tamar as complex but puts her directly into the Messianic genealogy.

A lot to learn from the lesson. Thanks.

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That moment in Session 9 when Judah and Tamar resurfaced sharpened my sense of how justice, survival, and redemption function within harsh societal frameworks. Though widowed and at […]

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Tue, 12 May 2026 05:08:45 -0400

Structure and the Spirit together unlock Scripture’s depth. Without both, Bible reading remains ritual rather than transformative, life-changing encounter with God.

Thanks for the insight.

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Chapter 2 was very insightful on how it broke the 2 major divisions into the books and then explained what each book in the Old and New Testament was about. I can see […]

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Tue, 12 May 2026 05:06:28 -0400

Interesting! What I find so compelling is that the parables do not simply serve as historic teachings, they are living words with a message for our day. Each parable challenges each of us individually to examine ourselves honestly in light of whether we can be seen as the good steward, the persistent widow or the servant who hid his talent;…

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KINGDOM PARABLES

In lesson 10 we learn that Jesus used parables which are earthly stories with heavenly meaning to reveal spiritual truths about the Kingdom of God. Parables […]

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Tue, 12 May 2026 04:58:31 -0400

What an incredibly honest & open reflection!! I love how you connect to the parable of the prodigal son. How courageous to acknowledge you have “guarded your heart” while calling what you are doing “forgiveness.” We ALL need this reminder from true grace as Paul shows, there can be no silent keeping score.

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Philemon reminds me of the prodigal son. Philemon’s brother Onesimus, who crossed his brother, made a fool out of him in front of his friends and neighbors, came home. He handed his […]

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Tue, 12 May 2026 04:52:18 -0400

@jeffshott The add-up is very insightful. Thanks.

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The focus of this lesson was Genesis 11:1 – 9 as it is the culmination of humanity’s final rebellion against God as a result of their tower building activities at Babylon. It also has […]

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Tue, 12 May 2026 04:50:29 -0400

@timgreenlee Thanks for the addition. It’s very interesting!

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The focus of this lesson was Genesis 11:1 – 9 as it is the culmination of humanity’s final rebellion against God as a result of their tower building activities at Babylon. It also has […]

Shadrack posted an update: Session 28 focused on a familial line of descent (Shem […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:45:38 -0400

Session 28 focused on a familial line of descent (Shem to Abraham) as it relates the Babylonian rebellion through two vertically arranged genealogical charts. God’s judgment in Babylon is juxtaposed against his redemptive call on Abram, who is able to reverse the unsuccessful, incomplete lineage of his father Terah. God answers humanity’s…

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Mon, 11 May 2026 03:28:48 -0400

“Between 93-95% of Christians have never read the entire Bible, with engagement declining among younger generations”….that’s truth-revealing, yet very sad. Satan capitalizes on this ignorance to twist and deceive many Christians. May God help us.

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In this final sermon from Colossians 3:16-17, Pastor Steve focuses on the word of God and the importance of reading the Bible. The Bible provides the solid foundation that we need […]

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Mon, 11 May 2026 03:23:30 -0400

I like how you summarize your reflections. Very poetic with philosophical vibes which makes it interesting to read with profound understanding.

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Looking back, Session 6 deepened how I see human intentions shaped by larger designs. A figure appearing in open country shifted everything – suddenly, guidance hidden within chance […]

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Mon, 11 May 2026 03:17:32 -0400

A careful study of the scripture reveals the beauty of God’s written words which is a whole vibe. A hasty study on the other hand ignores many important details which makes the scripture seems difficult to understand and discourage the reader.

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In this lesson you learned how to take a single chapter from the Bible and break it down into little pieces to chew on. It really puts the emphasis on Joshua 1:8; meditate on God’s […]

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Mon, 11 May 2026 03:11:16 -0400

This is a small piece, yet comprehensive lesson on the most popular tree in scripture. Thanks for the details.

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Course: Adam to Noah

Session 14: The Tree of Knowing Good and Bad

The tree of life represents life that is beyond the original life that God breathed into humans. The first human by […]

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Mon, 11 May 2026 03:07:16 -0400

@adebirkby 🙏

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This lesson focused on the sin of Ham and the curse unleashed on him by his father Noah. The lesson established that a prophecy by Noah does not determine that Canaanites will […]

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Mon, 11 May 2026 03:07:02 -0400

@jeffshott Very insightful addition. Thanks.

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This lesson focused on the sin of Ham and the curse unleashed on him by his father Noah. The lesson established that a prophecy by Noah does not determine that Canaanites will […]

Shadrack posted an update: The focus of this lesson was Genesis 11:1 – 9 as it is the […]

Mon, 11 May 2026 03:01:51 -0400

The focus of this lesson was Genesis 11:1 – 9 as it is the culmination of humanity’s final rebellion against God as a result of their tower building activities at Babylon. It also has strong literary ties to other portions of scripture such as Eden, Cain’s City, Egypt, and Prophets. I learned that Babylon’s rebellion is not just about the…

Shadrack posted an update: This lesson explored God's prophetic vision of his […]

Mon, 11 May 2026 02:50:49 -0400

This lesson explored God’s prophetic vision of his Kingdom where all nations (Shem, ham & Japheth) will eventually come together in peace and uniqueness under Yahweh’s rule. I learned that Paul’s missionary journeys directly carried out Noah’s blessing as descendants of Japheth were invited into covenant blessings through Shem by the gospel.…

Shadrack posted an update: The lesson looked at Noah's blessings on his sons […]

Mon, 11 May 2026 02:41:12 -0400

The lesson looked at Noah’s blessings on his sons (and curses), the symbolic genealogy of Genesis 10 and how those 70 nations represent the entire biblical story of Israel. I also understood that Noah’s words were not simply “magical” declarations, but were in fact prophetic prayers; and when it says that Japheth dwelt in Shem’s tents, there are…

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Sun, 10 May 2026 02:31:01 -0400

Worth sharing. Thanks

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Course: Adam to Noah

Session 13: The Human’s Priestly Role and the Divine Command

In this session, DR. Tim M. noted that the first command given to humanity in the Garden of Eden was to […]

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Sun, 10 May 2026 02:27:02 -0400

Very insightful piece!

Also, every leader must first be a servant and a follower as Christ taught when He washed the disciples’ feet.

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Leaders must have followers and followers must have leaders. Each Christian believer is a follower. A follower of Christ, a follower of the Word and a follower in God’s will. […]

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Sun, 10 May 2026 02:20:45 -0400

Great lesson. One attitude we need to build as Christians is the attitude of spiritual humility. We must always acknowledge the fact that we are sinners even though we might not find a so-called major sin in our lives. We should always confess and ask for God’s forgiveness, for scripture says in the book of James that if we say we are…

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I am sharing what I learned in this lesson. I believe confession is really important. I remember the prodigal son said that, He will go home to His Father and say, “Father, I have […]

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Sun, 10 May 2026 02:09:45 -0400

@Pieter 🙏🙏

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Session 21 focuses on the covenant with Noah, which represents God’s unconditional love. While the gods of neighboring cultures only commanded humans to be obedient, God alone […]

Shadrack posted an update: This lesson focused on the sin of Ham and the […]

Sun, 10 May 2026 02:05:33 -0400

This lesson focused on the sin of Ham and the curse unleashed on him by his father Noah. The lesson established that a prophecy by Noah does not determine that Canaanites will fail because the Bible teaches that there are multiple layers of God’s choice. Each successive generation makes their choices about who they want to be with. The use of…

Shadrack posted an update: In this lesson, we studied Gen. 9:18-29 using Gen. 3-4 as […]

Sun, 10 May 2026 01:51:49 -0400

In this lesson, we studied Gen. 9:18-29 using Gen. 3-4 as an echo in order to illustrate how God views humanity (Noah) and his sinful actions as cyclical. Literary parallels were used throughout this story to demonstrate that every time we rebel against God; He responds similarly each time. I believe the reason for Canaan’s curse is because…

Shadrack posted an update: The lesson examined the biblical account of the […]

Sun, 10 May 2026 01:40:42 -0400

The lesson examined the biblical account of the flood; specifically that it was neither a world-wide flood, nor a localized flooding, but rather an example of a cosmic collapse (de-creation). The use of “cosmic hyperbole,” which is illustrated by means of examples from ancient cosmologies and the historical events of the Exodus (the plagues)…

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:35:43 -0400

Fantastic lesson.

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“A Tale of Three Cities” – In this chapter we learn that Joshua left “just a few giants” in Gaza, Ashdod, and Gath. The results of leaving a few giants in each of these […]

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:34:02 -0400

The word of God is a sword indeed.

In reply to - James posted an update For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16)

The power […]

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:32:12 -0400

This is an interesting lesson.

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When Jesus gave us the power and authority, it came with a purpose. The main purpose for this spiritual power is salvation. John 1:12 says “But as many as received Him, to them gave […]

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:28:40 -0400

@Pieter 🙏

In reply to - Shadrack posted an update Noah’s sacrifice sets up a paradigmatic pattern throughout Genesis and Exodus in which a costly act of obedience by a representative turns divine judgment into blessing. This […]

Shadrack posted an update: Session 21 focuses on the covenant with Noah, […]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:08:27 -0400

Session 21 focuses on the covenant with Noah, which represents God’s unconditional love. While the gods of neighboring cultures only commanded humans to be obedient, God alone commands Himself to be obedient. The rainbow is a covenant of peace, reconciliation, hope, and a bridge from the heavens to the earth. Noah is the perfect “seed of…

Shadrack posted an update: This lesson examines Genesis 9:1-7 and 9:8-17, […]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:52:02 -0400

This lesson examines Genesis 9:1-7 and 9:8-17, examining God’s post-flood covenant with Noah and all creatures. God allows meat-eating as a concession to the violent nature of humanity, but does not allow the consumption of blood, recognizing that all life is God’s. The rainbow covenant is God’s promise never to destroy the earth again, serving… Read more

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:07 -0400

@Pieter Very understandable. Thank you.

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“Church Planting: The Multiplication”- We learn about the different types of Church growth, and these are:

· Internal growth refers to the spiritual growth and […]

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:55:33 -0400

@doncyr 🙏

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The lesson discussed the receding of the flood in the Genesis account. The lesson pointed out that the flood’s waning is a mirror image of Genesis 1; God’s ruakh returns to earth, […]

Shadrack posted an update: Noah's sacrifice sets up a paradigmatic pattern […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:44:54 -0400

Noah’s sacrifice sets up a paradigmatic pattern throughout Genesis and Exodus in which a costly act of obedience by a representative turns divine judgment into blessing. This pattern, replayed through Abel, Abraham, Jacob, and ultimately Moses, paints a progressive portrait of the ultimate chosen one who will give everything for his people… Read more

Shadrack posted an update: This lesson was about the Sacrifice Noah offered after […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:32:23 -0400

This lesson was about the Sacrifice Noah offered after the flood and the promise God gave him. Noah’s post-flood offering is theologically the watershed moment. Despite humanity’s continued sin, God, , because of Noah’s priestly, atoning offering, chooses not to continue treating the land as cursed. Unlike Mesopotamian flood stories, where…

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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:23:10 -0400

I like your posts. Very comprehensive and insightful. Worth sharing!

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Session 8 The Story of Abraham (Avraham) So far it had transformed how I understood the way that the biblical narrative in its entirety utilizes poetic structure and theological themes to […]

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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:21:17 -0400

Well presented. Thanks for sharing!

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I really liked how each book of the Bible was summed up and how there’s a clear plan for reading it in a way that makes the flow and meaning easier to grasp. One thing from […]

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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:19:58 -0400

That’s a great piece. Reading your posts, I feel like I am taking another course alongside my own. Thanks for always sharing.

But I would like to ask again, can a Christian plant church (s) individually, and independent of the mother church? If not, what if the mother church is not willing to be part of such an initiative in a particular region…

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“Church Planting: The Multiplication”- We learn about the different types of Church growth, and these are:

· Internal growth refers to the spiritual growth and […]

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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:05:57 -0400

I am hopeful that I am on the winning side of this battle!

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This lesson focused on the final spiritual battle, the final conflict between god and evil, between God and Satan. This is one part of the strategies of spiritual warfare that we […]

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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:04:22 -0400

@Pieter Alright👌

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“As You Go, Deliver”- this study can be compared to a mini-study in spiritual warfare, because this is where you actually go on the offensive, to defeat the enemy and […]

Shadrack posted an update: The lesson discussed the receding of the flood in […]

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:02:53 -0400

The lesson discussed the receding of the flood in the Genesis account. The lesson pointed out that the flood’s waning is a mirror image of Genesis 1; God’s ruakh returns to earth, water recedes, dry ground emerges, and animal numbers grow. Noah leaving the ark has ceremonial (liturgical), temple-like significance; this time, it happens on…

Shadrack posted an update: Session 16 examined the nature of the flood and its […]

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:52:50 -0400

Session 16 examined the nature of the flood and its impacts on the land. From the lesson, the mighty waters of the flood that were portrayed in many different ways are at once both the process of cosmic de-creation and God’s judgment on violent humans. The pivot point for all this is Genesis 8:1, when we read — “God remembered Noah.” At this…