Online Bible Institute | Susan | Activity

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:51:38 -0400

I am so thankful for the Holy Spirit, our great comfortor

In reply to - Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update

Module 11 demonstrated how the Spirit is with us and gives us perseverance to further the Kingdom of God in an often suffering and evil world. I often find myself trying to […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:50:02 -0400

This is excellent!

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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 […]

Susan posted an update: Today we studied who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is […]

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:41:30 -0400

Today we studied who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is the Messiah our Yeshua ha Mashiach. Jesus Christ is God, the God of the Old Testament. He is Lord of Lords. In 1st John 1:1 That which was from the beginning we have heard, we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and our hands have handled.” John is talking about the…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:13:37 -0400

That is the key isn’t it, to live with a willing and humble heart, obedient to God.

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The world encourages people to become famous and gain attention, but God’s Word teaches us to seek His glory instead of our own. Our goal should never be to make a name for […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:08:05 -0400

God is so good, He is faithful to His promises. That is something we can take great comfort in.

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Jacob Builds An Ark

The moment Jacob crosses over into the land, he has another encounter with Elohim and His Heavenly Messengers. Jacob names the place, “This is the camp of […]

Susan posted an update: Today we studied the Messianic claims of Christ. In […]

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:05:29 -0400

Today we studied the Messianic claims of Christ. In John, he tells us that all the miracles that Jesus did could never be written down for there were far too many. Yet, we have documentation of Jesus healing the blind, ears of the deaf, lame to walk, the mute to speak. Those were the requirements of the Messiah according to Isaiah 35:4 and…

Susan posted an update: Today's class we learned about the Angel of the Lord. […]

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:55:19 -0400

Today’s class we learned about the Angel of the Lord. I can’t even begin to tell you how awestruck I am. In my last couple classes, I learned how the message of Jesus was there since the beginning. But today I tell you He was here. He was here, coming down from heaven. Look at this scripture:

And the Angel of the Lord (Yahweh, Jesus) appeared…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:57:10 -0400

Absolutely

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update Facing The Opposition: A crucial lesson on spiritual warfare that teaches how to identify and overcome Satan’s strategies when he challenges our delegated authority. […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:54:00 -0400

This is excellent!

In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

One of the most fascinating aspects of Session 23 is how it reveals the Bible’s three-tiered view of reality: the heavens above, the land in the middle, and the wilderness, abyss, […]

Susan posted an update: The Preexistence of Jesus Christ. We discussed God’s power […]

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:30:25 -0400

The Preexistence of Jesus Christ. We discussed God’s power over all subjects. God’s power to create all things, from nothing or ex nihilo which is Latin meaning out of nothing. Then providence to control all things. As children we are taught God rested on the seventh day. God did not create that day, but He still kept the universe, galaxies,… Read more

Susan posted a new activity comment

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:03:44 -0400

I can remember the day I was sitting in church and realized that the same Holy Spirit that is in Christ Jesus was in me, He is in me! We are given such a powerful and sweet overflowing gift of the Holy Spirit, this is a part of God coming into us, to help us. Your message today is just so exciting!

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The Power of His Resurrection

This chapter explains that Christ’s resurrection is not just a historical or future event, but an active spiritual reality. Walking […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:52:40 -0400

I really loved this lesson.. God is in control

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In this lesson, pastor Hoekstra shared some important biblical truths that counselors should remember when ministering. He taught that counselors do not need to have all the answers but […]

Susan posted an update: Today was an introduction to the course and what we would […]

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:21:01 -0400

Today was an introduction to the course and what we would be covering. But this wasn’t any intro; this was you should have been sitting down and had your pen ready because we should have been taking notes.

So, the first thing: the preexistence of Jesus Christ, what was His name title? I sat there thinking, dumbfounded. I never really thought…

Susan posted an update: The book of revelation is the book we studied today. […]

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:23:43 -0400

The book of revelation is the book we studied today. The first scripture tells us what this book is about. Rev. 1:1 “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him. (purpose) to show to His servants what must soon take place.” The apostle John who was on the Island of Patmos and was a prisoner and he is getting these visions from the Holy…

Susan posted an update: Jude the half-brother of James and Jesus, both Jude […]

Sat, 23 May 2026 22:46:36 -0400

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 an ordinary man, that He was the savior of the world. I wonder how many regrets they had of the way they treated Him as they grew up. Maybe I am strange, but…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:20:44 -0400

Isn’t it exciting when you see things connecting, It was eye opening, how did I not see it all this time. I love these classes

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In this lesson I learned how much Scripture in Genesis points to Joseph as a type that is similar to Jesus. Using typological Bible study, we can clearly see the many connections God […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:17:20 -0400

very interesting

In reply to - Taylor Smith posted an update

What I found interesting in this lesson is how important it is to rightfully divide God’s word in context. This is completed by having a routine of study when it comes to […]

Susan posted an update: Today we studied the book of Third John. This letter is […]

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:12:45 -0400

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 as strong as his spirit. In my Bible translation it says that John prays that Gaius’s body would prosper as much as his soul has prosper. The next man spoken…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:08:55 -0400

It really kind of blows your mind when you think about it all. God knowing everything made us even though we would turn our backs on Him, knew He would have to send His own Son to save us. He knew all the trouble we would be and yet He still made us, still wanted us. What an amazing God we have!!!

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Session 3

The Difference Between Meaning and Significance

This lesson helped me understand that the Adam and Eve story has been intentionally crafted as part of the storyline of […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:01:44 -0400

Sounds very interesting, I was debating what course to take next. I think it might be this course. Thank you

In reply to - Noel Card posted an update

This session considered the ordering of the books of the Hebrew Bible compared to the order of the Christian Old Testament. The Christian ordering in which I have read the Old […]

Susan posted an update: 2nd John is the book surveyed today. 2nd John was a […]

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:59:00 -0400

2nd John is the book surveyed today. 2nd John was a letter written in response to a woman who had written him with questions. She asked what to do with men who were preaching questionable doctrine. John’s response was to use truth and love. If you use those two things you will always follow in Jesus’s way.

We tend to be judgmental, forget…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:29 -0400

I think this is so interesting. Pastor Ray Stedman has been showing us some of the names in the old testament and their meanings.

In reply to - Desmond posted an update

In this sermon from Acts 3:19-21, Pastor Steve explains Biblical hope as a confident expectation grounded in God’s promises and not a mere wishful thinking. The final chapters of […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:03:35 -0400

I have learned that at my weakest, sickest is the best times of my life. My life is quiet and the Lord is so close. He has taught me so much in these times. it really showed me that business is a problem in our lives. Learning to lay my troubles at His feet and not to take them back. Consider it all joy when we face troubles and testing, we…

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Power Principles

Chapter-13

This chapter is mainly a repeat of the Spiritual Warfare course, so there is really not

much to write about what stood out to me etc. However I do know […]

Susan posted an update: Christianity is exciting, fresh, new, genuine, filled […]

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:52:19 -0400

Christianity is exciting, fresh, new, genuine, filled with love. His emphasized three things that make up or should be within a Christian. First is truth, second is righteousness, and third is love. That was John’s main message in his first letter. In order to have all three you need to have a relationship with fellowship, oneness with Jesus.…

Susan posted an update: Second letter of Peter, still under the rule of Nero, […]

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:02:09 -0400

Second letter of Peter, still under the rule of Nero, life was very difficult as a Christian. Jesus had warned Peter that he would suffer as Christ on a cross. Peter was humbled that he would die the same death as his Lord. Naturally it makes us wonder of our fate, will we die or will Christ return soon to gather up His church. Did you know…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:41:48 -0400

I like putting or finding scripture with music and singing, really helps with memorization

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update Chapter 20 of focuses on the Chapter Analysis Method. It emphasizes breaking down biblical chapters into manageable parts such as key verses, people, and major […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:37:20 -0400

The only good snake is a dead snake;) sorry I live in rattlesnake country. I wonder what it was like before the fall.

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Course: Adam to Noah

Session 18: The Shrewd Talking Snake

· The snake is described using the Hebrew word arum, which means “prudent, cunning, or sensible.” The description […]

Susan posted an update: The summary of First Peter, ask yourself what does God […]

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:04 -0400

The summary of First Peter, ask yourself what does God want from you. Your love? Absolutely! He also wants you to trust or to fear Him. But there is something else…He wants you to share your testimony. Sharing what God has done in your life not only encourages other believers but also shares God’s message and may help bring more people to Him.… Read more

Susan posted an update: James, the brother of Jesus and his message of faith. On […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:03:54 -0400

James, the brother of Jesus and his message of faith. On a less serious note, I wonder what it was like for James and his other siblings growing up with Jesus who was perfect. There had to be some frustration and jealousy going on in that home. But fortunately, after Jesus’s resurrection James recognized and accepted Jesus as savior. James is…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:18:59 -0400

I loved reading this!

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Course: Adam to Noah

Session 16: The One Becomes Two

This session focuses on “The One Becomes Two.” The woman is created not as an inferior assistant but as the agent of God’s […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:15:45 -0400

I really liked this. I think that is why can open our eyes to see a scripture we have read many times and today it has deeper understanding.

In reply to - Noel Card posted an update

This session used word studies to illustrate the semantic range (range of meanings) of words, considering the English word “run” and then using the Hebrew word ‘raysheet’. Like […]

Susan posted an update: Hebrews resting in the promises of God. When we truly […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:11:47 -0400

Hebrews resting in the promises of God. When we truly know God, we submit ourselves to Him. We no longer kick and scream to tread water on our own, gasping for air. God is our firm foundation. When we ask Jesus to be our Lord and Savior we can stand; rising above the water. He will carry our burdens, but we can’t keep taking them back, by…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:53:21 -0400

We are selfish from birth,we die with Christ on the cross, and are born again. We must learn to pray in the will of God, I think as we grow in Christ learn and desire Him more, we seek His will over our own but we have to actively pursue Him.

In reply to - Frank Bertinchamps posted an update

I really enjoyed this lesson as it mentioned a lot of things that can hinder intercessory prayers.

One hindrance is plainly stated in the key verse of the lesson: Ye ask […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:42:11 -0400

This is so excellent! Thank you for sharing.

In reply to - Desmond posted an update

In this first sermon from Revelation 22:1-5, Pastor Steve encourages us to respond faithfully to the increasing violence rather than being overwhelmed. The antidote is prayer and […]

Susan posted an update: Philemon reminds me of the prodigal son. Philemon’s […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:35:22 -0400

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 brother, Philemon, a letter from Paul. Paul tells him that his brother has turned his life to Christ. He is needed in church. But not only should Philemon accept…

Susan posted an update: Today we surveyed the book of Titus. This little book […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:50:50 -0400

Today we surveyed the book of Titus. This little book puts in place a simple message of what we should be doing as messengers of Christ. The first thing, deliver the truth. Make sure what your message is solid, completely Bible based, nothing added or taken away. That Jesus died for our salvation, taking away our sins, nothing we can do on our… Read more

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:38:38 -0400

Yes! you are so correct. He has given us so much power.

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Power Principles

Chapter-6

The Lord has given us power in his name. With this power

we can do greater works than even Jesus did. However

this power sad to say, can be misused. It […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:31:56 -0400

It gets easier as we become more disciplined and focused on Christ

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update

A key point in Chapter 8 is the importance of persistence and organization in prayer. The text explains that effective intercession requires moving beyond […]

Susan posted an update: We are in Second Timothy today, Paul’s second letter to […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:03:32 -0400

We are in Second Timothy today, Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Timothy needed instruction to help him get through the intense persecution, having a spirit of fear and timidity. Paul tells him, “For God did not give you a spirit of timidity but of power and love and discipline.’ 2Timothy1:7. I was a very shy, introverted farm girl. God was… Read more

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:40:57 -0400

I have also discovered this in the classes I have been in Survey the Bible 1, 2, & 3

In reply to - Ade posted an update

This lesson was on typographical Bible study and I found it to be one of the most fascinating. I was aware of the parallels of imagary between Moses raising a bronze serpent on a staff […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:38:00 -0400

I can’t wait to study this class. Thank you for sharing.

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I enjoyed learning the different titles and emblems of the Holy Spirit. A couple of my favorites are the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Faith and the Spirit of Wisdom, […]

Susan posted an update: First Timothy brings to light that some in the church […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:26:48 -0400

First Timothy brings to light that some in the church were in questioning Paul’s authority in areas concerning women, the ministry, he was an old single man. To me this is saying: the Lord’s word is good and applicable here but, I don’t need to apply the verses and commands that I don’t like or that don’t fit into my thinking or way of life.…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:43:47 -0400

@adebirkby Exactly, I have had some pretty horrible things happen to me, but that’s when I have had some of the closest and dearest times of my life with God and as horrible as they were I wouldn’t change or asked them to be removed from my life. They are so special to me, the Lord is alive and so amazing!

In reply to - Susan posted an update

Today, we studied Philippians. I absolutely loved today’s lesson. Most of us are familiar with the scripture from Philippians 1:21 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Most […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:38:10 -0400

@Pieter I definitely agree, it isn’t the believing, that is firm within me. It is knowing absolutely if I am doing the right thing, or following the right path.

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Knowing God’s Voice

Chapter-7

Every believer desires to hear and be lead by the voice of God.

There are times when I believe we can become anxious about

something in our lives that […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:31:53 -0400

This is excellent, our pride and stubborn will gets us into trouble. We must check ourselves, our motives, if it is our will or is it God’s. It is so easy to get on the wrong path.

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The topic covers a few steps to take in order to recover from the snare of the enemy

Step 1: RECOGNIZED YOUR FAILURE

Joshua recognized and admitted his failure at iA (Joshua 7:8)

Step […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:15:39 -0400

This is such a good summary, it is so easy to align to the “wordly ways” as my mom used to say.

In reply to - Anthony posted an update

Chapter we read about the three biggest threats of our walk with Christ. The world, the flesh and satan. As the flesh is a very easy way for the enemy to exploit in our lives and […]

Susan posted an update: Today, I studied 2nd Thessalonian. This is a letter again […]

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:09:37 -0400

Today, I studied 2nd Thessalonian. This is a letter again to the Thessalonians. They were going through heavy persecution and were at the point of giving up, why try so hard, no one is coming to save us and get rid of or punish the horrible people who are persecuting them. Paul wrote them to change their attitudes and tell them that there will…

Susan posted an update: First Thessalonians is the letter of the day. Paul […]

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:52:42 -0400

First Thessalonians is the letter of the day. Paul was released by the magistrate after an earthquake shook the prison doors open. Timothy and Paul headed for Thessalonica but due to persecution Paul left for Athens, sending Timothy back to check on the church. Unfortunately, they were struggling. The unbelievers were harassing them, taking…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:50:42 -0400

That is really interesting. It is so amazing to think that He in all His power and glory, cares so much about our daily lives, us as individuals.

In reply to - Desmond posted an update

In this last sermon from Luke 24:13-17, Pastor Steve explores a key event after Jesus’ resurrection. Two disciples embarked on a journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus in grief and shattered […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:43:26 -0400

Excellent, but it sure would be nice to have a burning bush sometimes

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Knowing God’s Voice

Chapter-7

Every believer desires to hear and be lead by the voice of God.

There are times when I believe we can become anxious about

something in our lives that […]