Online Bible Institute | Terry | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/terrysmith/activity/ Activity feed for Terry. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:38:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.3 en-US 30 hourly 2 c859224a8c915beab9b17b0f49a67023 Terry posted an update: Jonah points us to Jesus through the "sign of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87138/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:02:55 -0400 Jonah points us to Jesus through the “sign of Jonah” symbolizing Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection after three days. Jonah was in the whale for three days and three nights compared to Jesus’ time in the grave. Jonah emerged from the depths just as Jesus rose from the dead. God rescued Jonah from the depths which foreshadowed the ultimate…

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]]> 3 9084e408c20417f304f3bcf00cc09e41 Terry posted an update: The Book of Obadiah points to Jesus Christ by showing us […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87137/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:55:43 -0400 The Book of Obadiah points to Jesus Christ by showing us how God defends the humble, judges evil and establishes an everlasting global kingdom. While Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, does not directly name Jesus, its core themes connect straight to the New Testament story of Jesus Christ.

]]> 2 c1fee7e5364eeb57fa5a1d47510b7d74 Terry posted an update: The Book of Amos is extremely relevant today in the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87136/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:50:24 -0400 The Book of Amos is extremely relevant today in the it teaches us that true faith requires us to care for the poor, reject religious hypocrisy and live with everyday justice and righteousness. Amos also fiercely challenges economic exploitation of the vulnerable and apathy among the prosperous.

]]> 0 e648e40080ddc793dfc62d32e85e4ac5 Terry posted an update: Joel urged the people of Judah not only to perform […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86723/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:08:18 -0400 Joel urged the people of Judah not only to perform outward shows of sorrow, but to truly change their hearts and turn away from everything evil. Joel reminds us that God is slow to anger, gracious, and eager to forgive those who faithfully return to Him. When we face personal crises, we are reminded to examine our lives, confess our sins, and…

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]]> 0 3b9e8104b60b9e4f0a474222983104a2 Terry posted an update: God told Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman named Gomer […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86722/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:01:52 -0400 God told Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman named Gomer to mirror how Israel, and humanity, was unfaithful to God. After Gomer left and ended up in slavery, God told Hosea to purchase her back. Notice how this act foreshadows Jesus Christ redeeming us from our own sins and mistakes.

]]> 0 80c580050e7aef781f3bca4b1e37da70 Terry posted an update: Just like Daniel and his friends lived as captives in […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86721/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:56:38 -0400 Just like Daniel and his friends lived as captives in a pagan Babylon, believers today are referred to as spiritual exiles whose ultimate home is the Kingdom of God, not worldly empires inhabited by pagans. This should give all of us incredible hope for when we leave this world.

]]> 0 ff610db88700a0b9a435ac13c26b194f Terry posted an update: The Book of Ezekiel applies to us today by showing us […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86679/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:19:43 -0400 The Book of Ezekiel applies to us today by showing us that the presence of God is not limited by our circumstances or physical location. God offers us hope and spiritual renewal even during times of personal loss.

]]> 2 3efe0719a0777eeddede82b58a744d19 Terry posted an update: The book of Lamentations applies to us today by providing […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86678/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:15:08 -0400 The book of Lamentations applies to us today by providing us a holy language we can use to process our deep grief and loss, while holding onto our hope in God’s faithfulness.

]]> 0 e03bed41180ae520b88b47d3554251f8 Terry posted an update: The book of Jeremiah applies to us today by teaching us […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86677/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:08:47 -0400 The book of Jeremiah applies to us today by teaching us how we can trust God, remain faithful, and find hope during our times of deep suffering and cultural shifts.

]]> 0 4f8d2d16f47cd7161b6a99cf3691b2f0 Terry posted an update: The message in the Book of Isaiah is extremely […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86237/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:39:37 -0400 The message in the Book of Isaiah is extremely powerful concerning the prophecy of the coming Messian but I mesmerized by how the book mirrored the structure of the entire Bible Both the Bible and Isaiah contained 66 with the first 39 chapters focusing on sin, rebellion, and the coming of judgment while the last 27 books focus on…

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]]> 3 43aad16e5b027973466f82051b41936b Terry posted an update: If I was asked to give a moral lesson from the Song […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86236/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:26:05 -0400 If I was asked to give a moral lesson from the Song of Solomon it would be that true wisdom and humility are far more valuable than our riches and power. Even the wisest of us can fall if we fail to obey God and protect our hearts.

]]> 3 a2f55a196beb439bc576d47a593c3c77 Terry posted an update: The book of Ecclesiastes provides us a raw, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86235/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:19:25 -0400 The book of Ecclesiastes provides us a raw, philosophical honesty and a very stark argument that our earthly pursuits are fleeting and meaningless in the end, without turning to our God in Heaven.

]]> 1 ca8f1fe4de1cb0d94eb5f9a83eea7ef2 Terry posted an update: The Book of Proverbs offers us practical, timeless […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85822/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:35:48 -0400 The Book of Proverbs offers us practical, timeless guidance for daily life, by emphasizing true insight begins with careful speech, humility and self-control of emotions. The core teaching focuses on us building healthy relationships and making sound choices.

]]> 2 f3fd8533afd029a68653c7a27cbef4e8 Terry posted an update: The Book of Psalms is so special as it is a raw and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85821/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:29:20 -0400 The Book of Psalms is so special as it is a raw and honest hymnbook and prayer guide. It captures the full range of human emotion, from deep grief and doubt to pure joy and praise. This gives us a voice to speak to God in any life situation. Psalms in an ancient collection that still applies to society today.

]]> 0 469f4ecf2ae2dfcebf85f2ffa1b86735 Terry posted an update: The important message of the Book of Job is human […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85820/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:21:12 -0400 The important message of the Book of Job is human suffering does not necessarily mean God is punishing sin, and that the wisdom and justice of God are far too great for human minds to fully grasp. Job also teaches us that faith should be rooted in loving God for who He is, rather than just expecting safety and wealth.

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]]> 1 c8a9c0e3ad2a2df5b2c08e9d2f2f9e8d Terry posted an update: The Book of Esther stands out as the only book of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85778/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:31:46 -0400 The Book of Esther stands out as the only book of the Bible to never mention the name, God. However, it shows His guidance through a series of wild coincidences, plot twists and a young, brave Jewish queen, who wants to save the lives of the Persian people even by risking her own life. Esther is one of many strong and brave women God uses for His plan.

]]> 3 e297d9d1ebece1e29c47e15bf87cfa13 Terry posted an update: Nehemiah is best known as a Jewish leader who left […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85777/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:22:23 -0400 Nehemiah is best known as a Jewish leader who left his high-ranking job as a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes I so he could rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. With the help of God, he completed the rebuild in just 52 days. This continues to show how God uses His people to continue His plans for bringing more believers to Him.

]]> 1 cd9f5944946940366445d10f7f39fbd5 Terry posted an update: The book of Ezra is known for chronicling the return of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85776/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:11:51 -0400 The book of Ezra is known for chronicling the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, a major spiritual renewal centered around God’s law and the rebuilding of the temple. The book also highlights the sovereignty of God in moving around foreign kings to aid His people and emphasizes maintaining the faithful remnant.

]]> 2 1c49829469fa076c610df0f0011e6905 Terry posted an update: These two books were written to a very discouraged […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85574/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:16:06 -0400 These two books were written to a very discouraged Jewish community back from Babylon. The books utilize genealogies, the royal line of David, and the temple to urge faithfulness and to point toward a future hope. What is the future hope? Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Praise God!!

]]> 1 fec4386e313f39570b2d9e3512fa78a7 Terry posted an update: The main message of these books is that faithfulness to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85573/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:09:52 -0400 The main message of these books is that faithfulness to God brings us blessing and life, while continued disobedience and idolatry leads us to ruin and exile. The books the history Israel from Solomon’s golden era and construction of the temple and tragic decline of Jerusalem. This shows us that the word of God is reliable in both judgment and mercy.

]]> 1 d8701ec9b606308905248c9f3907963c Terry posted an update: These two books record Israel's transition from a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85572/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:21 -0400 These two books record Israel’s transition from a loose federation of tribes ruled by judges into a unified kingdom under a king. It establishes the divine legitimacy of the Davidic dynasty through God’s covenant with King David. My prayer is that the current kingdom of the world will become a unified kingdom under our One True King, Jesus Christ.

]]> 0 c7b3ca5edbeb065fd9bbd1c0309c8595 Terry posted an update: In the Book of Ruth, the hidden providence of God […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85485/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:17:35 -0400 In the Book of Ruth, the hidden providence of God working through ordinary life, loyal love, the idea of the kinsman-redeemer are all emphasized pointing to a lineage of hope. The book provides an incredible example of the kinsman-redeemer. Boaz acted as the family redeemer, rescued Ruth and Naomi from poverty and anchored a historical…

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]]> 0 c8d748c3916934629ebf51e1a98c2e6b Terry posted an update: In the book of Judges, the nation of Israel turned away […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85484/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:01:08 -0400 In the book of Judges, the nation of Israel turned away from God by worshiping false idols. God let the enemy nations conquer and punish Israel. The people of Israel were scared, alone and suffering so they asked God for help. God sent flawed judges to help win freedom for the Israelites. Today, we have a “Perfect Judge” to win our freedom…

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]]> 0 a13d3be2027b4b0cab31a8d30d517597 Terry posted an update: In the book of Joshua, a key message is that God […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85482/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:51:49 -0400 In the book of Joshua, a key message is that God always keeps His promises. God faithfully brought the Israelites into the promised land of Canaan, fulfilling the promise He made to Abraham. Joshaua shows that victory and success depend entirely on the presence of God and the active obedience of the people to His law. What an incredible,…

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]]> 0 4284cafc888372e02bbc93714ba579ce Terry posted an update: Creative Bible Study - Lesson 1 - Chapter 1: Try to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/59432/ Thu, 22 May 2025 01:24:45 -0400 Creative Bible Study – Lesson 1 – Chapter 1: Try to imagine getting 40 different men to combine writing 66 books and creating One book with completely the same theme and unity in current times. It would be almost impossible. But not when the forty men are writing using the Word of one author: God. The forty men did not use their own words.…

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]]> 2 87770b48d77fe6c6bc2e3b80b34949be Terry posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/59325/#acomment-59425 Wed, 21 May 2025 22:32:11 -0400 You have made an outstanding post Mariann. I’ve truly never thought about looking at the intention of each Book of the Bible. Thanks! Be blessed!

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Course: Creative Bible Study Methods

Chapter 1: Introducing the Bible

In this lesson I was really struck by learning about the Bible’s overarching purpose this morning. You […]

]]> f5defad3343693243ade93c310388166 Terry posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/59414/#acomment-59424 Wed, 21 May 2025 22:26:48 -0400 Great insight Teresa! Like you, I think I am knowledgeable about a book or material, then the Holy Spirit nudges about to another pathway of learning and understanding. Be blessed in your studies!

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Creative Bible Study/Lesson One

The following statement in the introduction is profound: “Many people today have become echoes of spirited truths they hear from those […]

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