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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

In reply to - Aaron House posted an update

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 an update: Today, I studied Colossians. Paul was imprisoned in Rome […]

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:38:36 -0400

Today, I studied Colossians. Paul was imprisoned in Rome at this time and wrote a letter to the church at Colossae. The church was not set up by Paul; it may have been by Epaphras. The church in Colossians had a serious problem, the people of the church began to lose the Christ’s power. Colossians is a letter of explanation and kind of…

Susan posted an update: Today, we studied Philippians. I absolutely loved […]

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:29:50 -0400

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 of us think that Paul was saying this life here on earth is hard, but I will press on because God wants us to keep going, but I sure can’t wait to go to…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:29:55 -0400

I can’t wait to take this course, it sounds amazing.

In reply to - Jeff Shott posted an update

This was a big lesson. It discussed the battle over the territory of physical and financial health. These are two things that everyone, believer or non believer, deals with each […]

Susan posted an update: Ephesians is all about life in Christ, or let me […]

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:23:34 -0400

Ephesians is all about life in Christ, or let me rephrase that, Christ within you. Do you know that once you accepted Christ as your Savior, you are equipped with all the power and gifts you will need, you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every… Read more

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:01:33 -0400

Thank you so much.

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

“Evaluation”- Continuing from the previous lesson, we look at how to evaluate our teaching. Evaluation is the process of carefully examining the results of our teaching to […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:58:31 -0400

How did they say to evaluate?

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

“Evaluation”- Continuing from the previous lesson, we look at how to evaluate our teaching. Evaluation is the process of carefully examining the results of our teaching to […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:55:35 -0400

This is excellent, so very important, Thank you

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

“Curriculum Selection and Development”- In this lesson we are specifically referring to “Biblical curriculum”, which is an organized course of study of Biblical subject […]

Susan posted an update: Galatians: Don’t Submit Again to the Slave's Yoke […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:46:05 -0400

Galatians: Don’t Submit Again to the Slave’s Yoke

Galatian’s a letter to the churches in an area known as Galatians, but the root word is Gaul. This is an ancient French word meaning France. So, a quick back study, 300 years before Christ, the Gauls invaded Roman Empire, upsetting the city of Rome, the moved on to Greece and continued on to…

Susan posted an update: Today we surveyed 2nd Corinthians. The theme of the […]

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:39:02 -0400

Today we surveyed 2nd Corinthians. The theme of the lesson is “When I am weak, then I am Strong.” During the time of Paul’s teaching there was a teacher who was antipauline. He was teaching that you must follow the law, and the church of Corinth adopted this new teaching. Paul wrote them and sent Titus

with the letter. Paul waited for Titus to…

Susan posted an update: First Corinthians was written by Paul to the church […]

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:06:19 -0400

First Corinthians was written by Paul to the church in Corinth in Greece. It was a beautiful city, built for pleasure and wisdom. The city was devoted to the worship of the goddess of sex, and the temple was full of priestesses; pretty much modern-day prostitutes. Paul divides his letter in two sections, Pastor Ray Stedman called them…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:24:10 -0400

It’s exciting to see God move and prophecies fulfilled!

In reply to - Desmond posted an update

This final sermon from Isaiah 35 shows the image of a future where the desert and parched land will rejoice and blossom. This signifies a spiritual renewal through a relationship with […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:22:26 -0400

That is beautiful

In reply to - Aaron House posted an update

Knowing God’s Voice

Chapter-3

One of the greatest things we can do as believers is to not only know, but

seek after God’s will. One of the best examples of this was Jesus himself, […]

Susan posted an update: Romans is probably a great place to start your walk […]

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:19:58 -0400

Romans is probably a great place to start your walk with God, and to be revisited often. Romans, written by Paul to the young church in Corinth. Paul wanted them to have a strong foundation in their new life in Christ, as we all need. In the first 8 chapters Paul talks about how we are all sinners; no one is exempt; we all fall short. He tells…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:58:53 -0400

He has equipped us to win the battle against the enemy, we can be strong, bold like David against Goliath

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“God’s Battle Plan” – God’s purpose is to bring all things together in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:10). Jesus came into the world with a single purpose, to destroy the works […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:55:24 -0400

thank you for sharing

In reply to - Wayne A. Clarris posted an update

From this lesson, I learned that teaching God’s Word is a responsibility given to every believer, not just pastors or leaders. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 calls […]

Susan posted an update: Luke wrote another letter to Theophilus, and this time it […]

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:52:34 -0400

Luke wrote another letter to Theophilus, and this time it is about the Acts of the Apostles, or we could just say the Acts of Peter and Paul. Actually, a better title would be “Acts of the Holy Spirit.” Acts tells us the movement of the Holy Spirit and the beginning and growth of the early church. The Holy Spirit takes over where Christ… Read more

Susan posted a new activity comment

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:19:43 -0400

I was taught that the NAST was the most accurate translation

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This has certainly changed my view on the King James version, whilst Ive always know it is the most accurate, I have tended toward the NIV or NLT translations as they are written in a […]

Susan posted an update: John was close to Jesus and wanted us to know the who […]

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:10:18 -0400

John was close to Jesus and wanted us to know the who Christ was, He is the long awaited Messiah. John wanted to provide proof in a couple different ways. First, John opens with the scripture: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jesus was with God and is God from the very beginning.

Second, in…

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:13:46 -0400

We should learn more about Him as He resides in us.

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Introduces the study of the Holy Spirit and explains why the Spirit is often the least understood member of the Trinity. The author begins by discussing the mystery of the […]

Susan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:10:42 -0400

This is excellent, thank you for sharing

In reply to - Tammie Human Burgin posted an update

I thoroughly enjoyed the final lesson – Lesson 12 – of Knowing God’s Voice. This lesson provides the six stages of revelation. Isaiah 30:21 is another foundational […]

Susan posted an update: Luke the Gospel of the Son of man, Jesus. I have […]

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:07:56 -0400

Luke the Gospel of the Son of man, Jesus. I have always felt uncomfortable with this title for Him. I felt He is so above that. Man to me is lowly, disgraceful, dirty, sinful. He wasn’t, yet; He was born to a virgin mother made of flesh and blood. He was faced with the same challenges we face every day but without sin, blessing those around…