Online Bible Institute | Shadrack | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/shadrackagyiri/activity/ Activity feed for Shadrack. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:39:45 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 bc5c36ad2cfb9965bdbd77c185595392 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82114/#acomment-82124 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:52:35 -0400 Great lesson

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Creative Bible Study Methods

Chapter 3: Versions of the Bible

In this lesson, I especially enjoyed reading about translating the Bible for the Auca Indians who did not have the concept […]

]]> e49547b94313f467c9d1076fa3ee5b66 Shadrack posted an update: In this class, we analyzed the macro-level repetition […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82123/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:50:44 -0400 In this class, we analyzed the macro-level repetition in biblical poetry, and showed how biblical authors employed symmetrical parallelism across individual lines, stanzas, and entire poems — inviting readers to compare parallel words and images that are not immediately adjacent but intentionally connected through deliberate structural design.…

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]]> 0 64f329ea2a646a50f97ca3d86726ed71 Shadrack posted an update: Session 16 examined how Hebrew parallelism works as […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82122/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:42:05 -0400 Session 16 examined how Hebrew parallelism works as the foundational poetic device of biblical poetry, where two or more lines are placed in comparison through analogy, contrast, complement, or sequence to deepen meaning and expression. The lesson plainly explained that parallelism is not mere repetition but a deliberate “speaking in pairs” —…

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]]> 0 15ae9aaa3b846359a7d14f1140f8a716 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82072/#acomment-82083 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:28:18 -0400 The Bible as daily soul food! What a beautiful reminder that growth requires moving from milk to meat!

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My key takeaway was the importance of reading the bible systematically,how important it is to have context and understand how the bible is intricately woven together and equally […]

]]> b0241f5ec53273d5213c3a294ab03c80 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82075/#acomment-82082 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:26:54 -0400 This is incredible! We don’t improve the old self — we become who we were always meant to be!

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In this lesson pastor Hoekstra covered Christian identity and explained how Christians are to find and define their identity.

Because when we come to know Jesus the old self is crucified and […]

]]> 7e6c922767e1db7d47df611db4dcb9f1 Shadrack posted an update: Session 15 delved into the common poetic conventions […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82081/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:21:19 -0400 Session 15 delved into the common poetic conventions of Biblical Hebrew, focusing on how repetition, variation, and literary design work together as the most fundamental tools for reading and understanding biblical literature. The session emphasized that poetry is not a passive experience but an active partnership between the reader and the…

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]]> 0 fe6ff34a8fd5e72ceb229d8fef411eb1 Shadrack posted an update: This session explored how Hebrew poetry communicates […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82080/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:11:52 -0400 This session explored how Hebrew poetry communicates through free verse rhythm, dense metaphor, intentional word combinations, and hyperlinking to other scriptures — using creative language to say more than ordinary speech ever could. The revealed that in Hebrew poetry, the “how” and the “what” are inseparable — the structure itself carries…

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]]> 0 6ce9230fe69751588a351b708028e3e6 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82025/#acomment-82042 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:35:13 -0400 Mind-blowing! Discovering the Bible’s layered origins makes its stories feel even more alive and deeply human! I enjoyed this lesson and still enjoying.

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I never knew that the Old Testament aka the Hebrew Bible was a collection of a collection! After the initial shock of absorbing all this new information(!) I realized that it makes […]

]]> 0358b8ef25dbf848c5769442519d73a6 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82020/#acomment-82041 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:32:59 -0400 Parallelism in Hebrew poetry is so rich! Slow, patient reading truly unlocks its hidden depth and beauty!

This is a masterpiece worth sharing.

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This session focused on parallelism in Hebrew poetry, going through several examples. The repetition between adjacent (or nearby) lines is intended to raise our attention to […]

]]> e33118f632679a08b93656ccd068cd45 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82028/#acomment-82040 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:31:01 -0400 Great reflection! Copying to learn vs. copying to replace God’s calling—such a vital distinction! 🙌

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This chapter, another amazing chapter, discussed something new for me called emulations. This is referring to copying someone else’s work and ministry instead of seeking what the […]

]]> ad3009bda5007a04a9062c6a1fd8be4f Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81969/#acomment-82039 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:26:47 -0400 @andreahill 🙏

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In this lesson, we focused on what the prophets say about the origin of the Bible. We discussed that the Hebrew Bible originated from a faithful prophetic minority within Israel, […]

]]> b270952f150466142d2f6107d2e9112f Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81969/#acomment-82038 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:26:36 -0400 @leah-hoppes 🙏

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In this lesson, we focused on what the prophets say about the origin of the Bible. We discussed that the Hebrew Bible originated from a faithful prophetic minority within Israel, […]

]]> b560f7499191434e1fc8efec99ba7b8e Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81972/#acomment-82037 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:26:00 -0400 @noelcard 🙏

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The lesson examined the origin of the Bible from a historical point of view. The Bible’s divinity and authority doesn’t negate the human processes that brought it into existence. […]

]]> 0457dfbd9cece8790c95130393b9fde0 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81972/#acomment-82036 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:25:41 -0400 @andreahill 🙏

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The lesson examined the origin of the Bible from a historical point of view. The Bible’s divinity and authority doesn’t negate the human processes that brought it into existence. […]

]]> 00f18df4471dd7a318be731358f7e39b Shadrack posted an update: In Session 13, the class focused on how reading the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82035/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:25:00 -0400 In Session 13, the class focused on how reading the Hebrew Bible well requires bridging the gap between our modern “encyclopedia of reception” and the ancient “encyclopedia of production” assumed by biblical authors. It was emphasized that meaning begins in an author’s mind and is embedded intentionally in the text, and that reading…

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]]> 0 525b761e12409640565b82faf2b03e28 Shadrack posted an update: This lesson examined the Hebrew Bible as an aspen grove — […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82034/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:19:12 -0400 This lesson examined the Hebrew Bible as an aspen grove — a collection of distinctive yet deeply interconnected texts that share common origin points and grow together as one cohesive narrative. Dr. Mackie explained that intertextuality means individual texts only carry their full meaning in light of the broader collection they belong to, unlike…

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]]> 0 4803fbdb8769f3505f4fda490326abcd Shadrack posted an update: Session 11 explored the Hebrew Bible as a mosaic — a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82033/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:12:55 -0400 Session 11 explored the Hebrew Bible as a mosaic — a unified collection of diverse scrolls woven together like a family quilt, where individual pieces gain deeper meaning within the whole. The lesson revealed that the Ketuvim functions as mini-commentaries on broader biblical themes, and that the book of Ruth illustrates this beautifully — its…

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]]> 0 d4c2a7ddcecf80995a464f448bea5d95 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81953/#acomment-81975 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:53:05 -0400 Great lesson! God’s redemptive plan through Christ beautifully unites both Testaments.

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An overview and history of God’s word.It’s quite interesting to understand how new and old testament are interconnected.They both describe how man is brought back to God,The […]

]]> 996049a0848bec9515fbe2cd11b0d7e1 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81959/#acomment-81974 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:50:44 -0400 Insightful lesson! Kingdom living invites persecution, but resurrection proves righteousness always wins!

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In this sermon from Luke 18:31-3, Pastor Steve explores the 8th Beatitude, which says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of […]

]]> cdc0ee85041dd2cd8c62e7ecb47be3dc Shadrack posted an update: The lesson examined the origin of the Bible from […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81972/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:45:16 -0400 The lesson examined the origin of the Bible from a historical point of view. The Bible’s divinity and authority doesn’t negate the human processes that brought it into existence. The Hebrew Bible is a collection of collections made up of preexisting textual materials from different periods of Israel’s history, assembled through a multistep…

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]]> 4 a7226fdc67bdb8bf815f529402df8fe6 Shadrack posted an update: In this lesson, we focused on what the prophets say […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81969/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:40:03 -0400 In this lesson, we focused on what the prophets say about the origin of the Bible. We discussed that the Hebrew Bible originated from a faithful prophetic minority within Israel, stemming from Moses, who preserved covenant texts amid widespread national apostasy. Israel repeatedly abandoned Yahweh after Joshua’s death, forcing God to work…

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]]> 4 53ad759502b0cd6641bf78eb60344642 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81898/#acomment-81912 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:53 -0400 Great post. Teaching new believers this should be church priority number one!

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Actually a bit of a eye opener. What needs to be done and our responsibility to move from the Milk to Meat. As I’ve stated before what was missing from my walk prior to […]

]]> 11fc797cd4ff95a6741210feb58b1fbd Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81904/#acomment-81911 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:56:19 -0400 The book of Thessalonians reveals a lot about the end times. It reminds of the song, “On the last day…”

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This lesson deals with the Theological Method. Meaning the doctrine of God. They gave a long list of different doctrines. I was given the Eschatology, the study of last things. My study […]

]]> 4293dcca92172138c478d639e52d2def Shadrack posted an update: It was made clear from this class session that the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81910/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:46:13 -0400 It was made clear from this class session that the first mentioning of writing in the Torah set the purposes of the Bible: it is a salvation message, an invitation into the covenant, and a testimony of failures and hope. I understood that the Bible was not delivered by God as a set of rules, but rather as a living story. The Bible tells of God’s…

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]]> 1 84250fbcedd020d3836f7178e02563ea Shadrack posted an update: In this lesson, we explored the inspiration of Scripture […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81909/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:29:38 -0400 In this lesson, we explored the inspiration of Scripture as a genuine divine-human partnership, illustrated by Escher’s “Drawing Hands.” The lesson revealed that Biblical authors wrote in full possession of their faculties, not in a trance, with the Spirit empowering rather than overriding their human agency, much like Moses, David, and…

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]]> 0 be8cb6871e9715f75824d64bf111b3d9 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81885/#acomment-81895 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:47:33 -0400 A very concise and precise post👍

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Based on Matthew 16:24, Chapter 13 highlights that spiritual leadership requires personal sacrifice, proper priorities, and absolute aims. The ultimate test of […]

]]> 6385866806c743349eb0cd23a45eac1a Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81887/#acomment-81894 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:46:05 -0400 Powerful post! Religion alone leads to death but true relationship with God multiplies real spiritual power. 🔥

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Chapter one of the Power Principles course discusses life after religion.

People who are spiritually dying are in an unconcerned stupor. The religions today are vain rituals […]

]]> 07803c429d2a69bbade84a6b9f1cb615 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81822/#acomment-81893 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:43:19 -0400 Indeed a lot to learn from this prayer. Love it!

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Here is a link to our most recent podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI-cCS8anas


]]> 76eacadada3d3f281af1f6fafcb9277d Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81850/#acomment-81891 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:38:49 -0400 @susanberndt 👍

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This lesson examined how the physical scroll technology of the Dead Sea Scrolls reveals intentional editorial design in the Hebrew Bible. Since scrolls had clear beginnings and […]

]]> 53a23b53c11a3f05d0d6a60786ae55af Shadrack posted an update: This lesson connects Psalms 1 and 2 to the larger theme […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81890/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:37:31 -0400 This lesson connects Psalms 1 and 2 to the larger theme of Scripture’s divine-human origin. Psalm 1 portrays a righteous person who meditates on the Torah, while Psalm 2 reveals this figure as the coming messianic king from David’s line who will rule and defeat evil. It became clearer to me that the Bible’s inspiration, described as…

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]]> 0 ca2fc20c8b6c5153c88da372357940c1 Shadrack posted an update: Session 5 examined the editorial "seams" connecting […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81888/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:32:53 -0400 Session 5 examined the editorial “seams” connecting the major sections of the Hebrew Bible. Seam One, between Torah and Prophets, anticipates a coming Moses-like prophet, while Seam Two, between Prophets and Ketuvim, anticipates an Elijah-like figure who restores Israel’s hearts before the Day of the Lord. I saw that these seams…

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]]> 0 c1cf68e471c4f31463c2048e0cb3aa28 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81800/#acomment-81853 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:23:56 -0400 Excellent post! Peacemakers reflect God’s heart! Let His peace overflow and overcome life’s storms. ✨

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In this sermon from Philippians 4:4-7, Pastor Steve explores the 7th Beatitude, which says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9). This […]

]]> 88a9806c3baf07541936f1da5a270525 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81813/#acomment-81852 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:21:49 -0400 That’s great. Self-effort fails; true freedom is Christ living through us! 🙌

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In the last lesson pastor Hoekstra described the desperate cry of a Christian who has found that they cannot live righteously by their own self-effort. “Oh wretched man that I am, who […]

]]> 8b9048d941b9303b80aace152972f472 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81827/#acomment-81851 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:19:52 -0400 Wow—innocence to wisdom, but the real test is trust! 🌳

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The Tree of Knowing Good and Bad – S14

We can see in Gen 2 humans progressed from a an innocent generation of not knowing to being expected to grow into the maturity of knowing tov and ra […]

]]> 906a7565602cdb28496e419e519e8be6 Shadrack posted an update: This lesson examined how the physical scroll technology […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81850/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:17:08 -0400 This lesson examined how the physical scroll technology of the Dead Sea Scrolls reveals intentional editorial design in the Hebrew Bible. Since scrolls had clear beginnings and endings, ancient editors used these “seams” as deliberate spots to place clues and connections between sections. I realized that the three-part shape of the TaNaK…

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]]> 2 1f1ceacfb111ecfbd9d042ba3a222114 Shadrack posted an update: This lesson explored the original structure of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81849/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:13:36 -0400 This lesson explored the original structure of the Hebrew Bible, called the TaNaK, an acronym for Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim. Unlike the modern Christian Old Testament, this three-part scroll collection was finalized by the 3rd-2nd century B.C.E. and is the Bible Jesus himself read and referenced. I learned that Jesus’ own words in Luke…

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]]> 0 ca6011f1984b8646eb39f1d5e1ecfc34 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81792/#acomment-81826 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:35:59 -0400 @jeremyrockstroh 👍

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Session 2 examined how Jesus and the Apostles read their Bible. It established that Jesus and the apostles read the Hebrew Bible as a unified, forward-pointing story centered on […]

]]> 9eb45d111c738c6d609ab74216cc8633 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81773/#acomment-81796 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:37:31 -0400 A great post to spark extensive discussion. It will be much appreciated if you could clarify ‘the perfect comes’ which in your post is interpreted as the second coming of Christ. Could you attach some Bible verses?

Asking because from some cessationist point of view, ‘the perfect’ signifies the law of the Lord -Ps 19:7 (Christ is Lord in NT),…

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1 corinthians 13:8 says that prophesy and toungues will cease and it calls this as “partial” and it says we prophecy [ in part] but in the verse after it says the partial will pass when […]

]]> d9d066285ef3fe39e1026cb6e70a19f2 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81779/#acomment-81794 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:24:06 -0400 Churches grow beyond their walls — love it!

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This chapter discusses on how churches have extensions to them. Type of extensions of churches include specific community ministry such as inner city. Ministering to a specific ethnic […]

]]> e2ddc48077f2a602c060864491b084ca Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81782/#acomment-81793 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:20:32 -0400 This course deeply impacted my understanding of the Holy Spirit and how He functions in my life as a believer. Thanks for your post. It reminds me of what I learned!

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Module 10 was a great lesson that used scripture to point out spiritual gifts (Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Ephesians). I found this helpful as I have been trying to […]

]]> 41671ec5e4fbbdc8b58cac1fb2979087 Shadrack posted an update: Session 2 examined how Jesus and the Apostles read […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81792/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:13:44 -0400 Session 2 examined how Jesus and the Apostles read their Bible. It established that Jesus and the apostles read the Hebrew Bible as a unified, forward-pointing story centered on a suffering and risen Messiah, using patterns and types embedded across the text. It was also pointed out that this way of reading was not invented by the early church…

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]]> 2 186420151f0aa4c15b03f8eaada8f89d Shadrack posted an update: This course takes a holistic analysis of the Hebrew […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81791/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:31 -0400 This course takes a holistic analysis of the Hebrew Bible. It examines the various themes and patterns used in its composition and how the scripture should be read and interpreted. The first session establishes that reading the Old Testament well requires awareness of our own assumptions. Talking animals, genocide, and an often…

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]]> 0 7eb3805f02ee7ed4a2521ef52fd5c68c Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81267/#acomment-81517 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:47:45 -0400 @jeffshott 🙏

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In this lesson, we reflected on the Abraham’s story. This session 29 taught me that choosing self-preservation often sacrifices the vulnerable, creating generational […]

]]> 56d95d9982671959b1fff48e459dc3c1 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81220/#acomment-81516 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:46:49 -0400 @jeffshott 👍

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The lesson explored Genesis 24. Genesis 24 presents the providential account of finding a wife for Isaac. Abraham’s servant journeys to Mesopotamia, where God orchestrates […]

]]> 0dd3aa91eee5167b723e41d96d31e6ee Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81182/#acomment-81273 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:13:51 -0400 This is a great verse. It clarifies our approach and dealings with God. It shows that rejoicing with trembling beautifully balances reverent awe with joyful gratitude! We serve a holy, mighty God. Therefore, trembling acknowledges His greatness while rejoicing celebrates His grace. True worship holds both simultaneously, keeping us humble… Read more

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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 […]

]]> 0851b624dbdae9b79e3c7272f11a54d5 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81242/#acomment-81272 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:56:41 -0400 Great lesson!

Topical Bible study unlocks Scripture’s treasures systematically — select, gather, summarize, and apply God’s truth powerfully! 📖

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The main goal of this chapter is to teach readers how to define, explain, and practically conduct a topical Bible study.
The Method Defined & Explained
A topical Bible study focuses on […]

]]> b5fd8532d27e883642910150652f611b Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81241/#acomment-81271 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:53:24 -0400 Great lesson! Reaping by revelation through multiplicity — God’s divine strategy transforms every believer into a harvest worker! 🌾🔥”

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Reaping by Revelation

This lesson discussed the principles of multiplicity and what we need regarding reaping by revelation. Reaping by revelation refers to the end-times […]

]]> 22a1c24f683fc9c3098dc897290cf835 Shadrack posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81221/#acomment-81270 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:49:45 -0400 @jeffshott 👍

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The lesson focused on Genesis 25:1-18. Genesis 25:1–18 concludes the Abraham narrative by showing how his lineage divides. Isaac receives the full inheritance while the sons of Keturah […]

]]> 80b8cfe0d9427f8b9f7641654ccf00d4 Shadrack posted an update: Session 30 explored how the Abraham story can be […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81268/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:46:14 -0400 Session 30 explored how the Abraham story can be studied across various settings, emphasizing that biblical authors intentionally anchored their narratives within Scripture’s larger unified story. Recognizing hyperlinks between passages reveals how the Bible functions as its own commentary. I learned that teaching others deepens my…

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]]> 0 f54b143a23e237529d24bf7f3e077071 Shadrack posted an update: In this lesson, we reflected on the Abraham's story. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81267/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:35:52 -0400 In this lesson, we reflected on the Abraham’s story. This session 29 taught me that choosing self-preservation often sacrifices the vulnerable, creating generational consequences. Abraham’s story powerfully reminded me that present brokenness isn’t the final chapter — even in our “Babylon moments,” God is still working. Most profoundly, I…

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