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Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:18:22 -0400

I’ve just posted about the first sin/disobedience. I like your point: ‘Despite David’s great faith, his sin with Bathsheba and the resulting family troubles demonstrate the serious consequences of disobedience. Together, the books teach that God is sovereign, blesses faithful obedience, judges sin, forgives those who genuinely repent, and…

In reply to - Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update chapter 13 : 1&2 Samuel ….

The books of 1 and 2 Samuel record one of the most important periods in Israel’s history, marking the transition from the rule of judges to […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:12:21 -0400

The Hebrew language is not easy to learn, but I encourage you to keep at it if you have the time. Blessings 🙂

In reply to - NEVEOTSO vero posted an update I learned in this chapter was how Hebrew forms and vocabulary work together to communicate meaning. As I worked through the lesson, I had to pay close attention to the […]

Tope posted an update: Humanity Fails the Test – S19 We can clearly see God’s […]

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:10:17 -0400

Humanity Fails the Test – S19

We can clearly see God’s generous provision for mankind and His heart to bless us humans in Genesis 1:

26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:27:14 -0400

Wow! That’s powerful! Thanks for sharing.

In reply to - John posted an update

COURSE: Abraham

Session 12: Seed Like Stars

God declares as righteous, not the one who conquers armies or builds cities in their own name, but the one who ceases scheming and trusts in […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:22:24 -0400

Thanks for sharing. It’s Christ’s love that should compel His Church to serve Him and not force.

In reply to - James posted an update There are two types of manipulation. One is “push” manipulation which uses fear as its force. The other is “pull motivation” which uses fleshly incentive and rewards. When believers […]

Tope posted an update: How Paul References Genesis 2 – S17 Dr Tim Mackie points […]

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:18:16 -0400

How Paul References Genesis 2 – S17

Dr Tim Mackie points out that in 1 Timothy 2:13-14, the apostle Paul is making a contrast between the order of creation and the order of deception. This contrast highlights that Adam, being first, was the one to receive proper instruction from God, so Eve must have gotten bad or inadequate teaching from…

Tope posted an update: The One Becomes Two – S16 I gained a deeper understanding […]

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:16:46 -0400

The One Becomes Two – S16

I gained a deeper understanding of the Hebrew meaning for ‘Helper’, deep sleep and rib/side.

The woman is created not as an inferior assistant but as the agent of God’s deliverance.

The picture of God taking one of the human’s sides is to show that the woman is the equal, corresponding other without whom the ideal…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:22 -0400

Bless you all 🙂

In reply to - Tope posted an update

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 […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:52:35 -0400

Amen

In reply to - Shadrack posted an update

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, […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:50:55 -0400

I agree Jesus Christ is the greatest revelation of God’s power. All the other miracles may have been forgotten, but Jesus is the only One who rose from the dead and lives forever! He rose that we might have eternal life also. How awesome is this! Praise You Jesus! 🙂

In reply to - Frank Bertinchamps posted an update

The Source of Power

I like the following Scripture: Psalms 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that therein. I think it serves as a […]

Tope posted an update: The Man and the Woman as One Flesh – S15 In Gen 2, the […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:46:17 -0400

The Man and the Woman as One Flesh – S15

In Gen 2, the two becoming one flesh in Genesis 2:24 is only the first example of a pattern of unity within a diverse humanity. Often our differences create division and strife. When a diverse humanity is bound together in committed unity, we catch a glimpse of the Genesis 1:27 ideal. When humans fail,…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:16:29 -0400

Amen. Thanks for sharing

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update

Chapter 3: The Anointing to Lead

This chapter explores the essential supernatural factor required for success in spiritual management. The text emphasizes […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:11:54 -0400

Beautiful Olivia – this really spoke to me. God bless 🙂

In reply to - Olivia Rose posted an update

There are times when we pray and receive the answer we are hoping for, and there are times when God’s answer is different from what we expect and this can be difficult, but it […]

Tope posted an update: The Tree of Knowing Good and Bad – S14 We can see in Gen […]

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:10:15 -0400

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 in this fallen world as can be seen in Deut 1:39. King Solomon takes it further in 1 Kings 3:7-9, and asks for a child-like heart which listens to God’s…

Tope posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Thanks for the warm welcome :)

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:56:16 -0400

Thanks for the warm welcome 🙂

Tope posted a new activity comment

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:52:57 -0400

True – 1:1 discipleship is key in a new convert’s spiritual growth.

In reply to - James posted an update As for most of us it is easier to open up in a personal rather than group setting. You can discuss many issues in a one-on-one visit that you cannot discuss in a group setting. The […]

Tope posted an update: Garden Imagery in the Ancient Near East – S12 Eden means […]

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:48:18 -0400

Garden Imagery in the Ancient Near East – S12

Eden means delight. We see in Psalm 36:7-8 that everyone alive lives by the river of Eden; Ezek 36:35 – Eden is a high place; Gen 2:4-17 – rivers flow down from Eden, so it must be on a high mountain; Ps46:1-7 – God is our refuge and is at the centre of Zion/Eden. Hence, Eden represents the high…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:04:18 -0400

We need both anointing and wisdom to lead. Thanks for sharing.

In reply to - Jeff Shott posted an update

This lesson focused on anointing. Anointing is a means to dedicate or consecrate someone or something by applying oil. Christ is the ultimate example of being anointed. Christ is […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:01:33 -0400

I like your point: “The most important thing is having a heart that wants to obey. If we are willing to do what God says, He will show us His path.” Thanks for sharing.

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update

In this first chapter, we learn that God really wants to talk to us. It is not something impossible or only for a few people. The lesson explains that as believers, […]

Tope posted an update: Literary Design in Genesis 2:4-17 – S10 The three things […]

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:58:39 -0400

Literary Design in Genesis 2:4-17 – S10

The three things that come up from the dirt are water (Gen. 2:6), humans (Gen. 2:7), and trees (Gen. 2:9). Biblical authors will often draw connections between people and trees or people and waters and even use them interchangeably in poetic language. For both people and trees, water serves as a source…

Tope posted an update: The Relationship Between Genesis 1 and 2 – S9 Genesis 1 […]

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:24:01 -0400

The Relationship Between Genesis 1 and 2 – S9

Genesis 1 gives us the whole story in one opening movement. It introduces us to God’s ideal for creation, and Genesis 2 introduces the reality and the characters who will be given the chance to live out that ideal. The Apostles loved talking about Psalm 8, which is the most quoted Psalm. The…

Tope posted an update: Reflecting on the Macrostructure of Genesis 1-11 – S7For […]

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:31:34 -0400

Reflecting on the Macrostructure of Genesis 1-11 – S7

For Simeon, the Scriptures built an expectation for the arrival of God’s chosen one (Luke 2:25-26). The themes from Genesis 1-11 provide the groundwork for Simeon’s expectation, in that, the ‘first gospel,’ Genesis 3:15, God promises that a descendant of the woman (a “seed”, i.e virgin birth)…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:13:54 -0400

Amen

In reply to - Wayne A. Clarris posted an update

One thing I found interesting about Teaching Tactics Lesson 6 is how it explains the role of the Holy Spirit as the teacher within believers. It stood out to me that teaching […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:12:34 -0400

Wow – shows the power of manipulation. Even when you are sincere, it doesn’t auto guarantee someone else will be. Thanks for sharing.

In reply to - Wayne A. Clarris posted an update

The concept of setups was interesting to me in this jail and prison ministry lesson. The manual states that the inmates will be observed first by a volunteer at a […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:55:54 -0500

Thanks for sharing sis. I esp love what you wrote: “This is how we should look at Lamentations, that pain and suffering are God’s instruments by which he teaches us. Through suffering comes strength of our character.”

God is indeed faithful! However, when you say ‘Nothing can make HIM change’. I’ve just been learning in my current Adam to Noah…

In reply to - Carolyñea posted an update This lesson gave great pointers on how Lamentation is a great place to go for therapy of your troubles. The lesson depicted sorrow, a hymn of heartbreak. This is the kind of book […]

Tope posted an update: The literary unit of Genesis 1-11 repeats itself and we […]

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:17 -0500

The literary unit of Genesis 1-11 repeats itself and we see God is a God of justice and mercy from generation to generation. Genesis 1-11 introduces a tension between God’s justice and mercy. When we consider God’s just judgment and exile of Cain in tension with the mercy of protecting Cain’s life, we may wonder if this is a contradiction.…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:47:41 -0500

Praise God. I’m enjoying scripture more too.

In reply to - Shadrack posted an update

This lesson explored two parallel cycles in Genesis 1-11. The lesson showed that Genesis 1-11 has two parallel cycles of repeating themes, creation, failure, rebellion, and […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:44:13 -0500

Amen. Thanks for sharing.

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

The penultimate lesson in this course explains exactly what the works of the flesh are, and how to walk in the Spirit rather than in the flesh. The works of the flesh […]

Tope posted an update: Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the […]

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:42:05 -0500

Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

The Cyclical Pattern of Genesis 1-11 – S5

Studying Genesis 1-11 trains you to see the sequence of themes that acts as a blueprint for later biblical writing. For instance, when God sees how great human wickedness/evil (ra) becomes, He chose Noah to build an ark to prepare for…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:32:53 -0500

Amen. This is powerful. I esp like what you wrote: “Recently, while preparing sermons I have been looking further than “the immediate topic of the sermon” and looking more how the particular scripture relates to the Progressive Revelation of God.” In our preaching sermons – we should always be pointing people to JESUS! Thanks for sharing. God bless.

In reply to - Micheal posted an update

What stood out the most in the first video was the concept of “getting out of the line.” When we are in line we are all seeing and seeking the story to understanding our own purpose […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:25:12 -0500

Amen

In reply to - Richard posted an update

In this chapter, I clearly see that the foundation of spiritual warfare is understanding who God truly is. Learning about the triune nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—deepens […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:23:52 -0500

Wow! I never heard this argument before. There is only One Gospel, and the Apostle Paul emphasised this too in his letters. Thanks for sharing.

In reply to - Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update

Module 2 of this course was a wild ride that got me fired up. The module presented several arguements made by “scholars” that attempted to challenge Jesus’ divinity and that […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:21:30 -0500

Amen. I also enjoyed this module – very powerful teaching. I learnt so much and it has enriched my faith.

In reply to - Ronnie Jessup posted an update

From Dr. Tim Mackie’s sessions on Heaven and Earth, Sessions 4-6, I learned how important it is to understand the Bible in its ancient context. I realized that the Bible’s view […]

Tope posted an update: Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the […]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:19:06 -0500

Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

The Difference Between Meaning and Significance – S3

Meaning is the message the biblical authors wanted to send to their readers. Significance is the importance and contribution that the meaning has for other important questions.

Many people look at the meaning and…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:02:41 -0500

Amen

In reply to - Cody posted an update

This lesson showed me how truly important it is to read a verse in its full context. We can’t just grab one sentence because that can twist its meaning. Like when people say the Bible says […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:01:38 -0500

Thanks Jeremy. Could you please briefly explain what the different meanings and contexts are to LORD, Lord, and lord? Blessings

In reply to - Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update

I just started this new course, and it is already intriguing. The first module explains how the word “lord” is used differently throughout the bible. LORD, Lord, and lord all […]

Tope posted an update: Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the […]

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:59:02 -0500

Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Genesis 2-5 as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible – S2

The Hebrew Bible can be compared to a family quilt made of different pieces stitched together. The different pieces are stories from different periods and authors, and the final quilt is the overarching, coherent…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:29:38 -0500

Interesting. Thanks for sharing

In reply to - Andrea posted an update

CHURCH PLANTING: THE MULTIPLICATION

This lesson goes over the multiplication process which is the pattern of church growth illustrated in the New Testament. There are four ways a church […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:26:53 -0500

Well said. Thanks for sharing

In reply to - Jeff Shott posted an update

This lesson discussed the importance of using both strategies of offensive and defensive warfare in the spiritual realm.

One parallel used is the art of wrestling. How […]

Tope posted an update: Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the […]

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:24:41 -0500

Module 1 – The Eden Story as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Considering the Authors’ Intentions for Genesis – S1

Just like the painter of the Mona Lisa had a purpose, so did the Bible authors, for telling the story in the way they did. It is important to see it from their perspective rather than our own worldview. Just like there was…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:12:52 -0500

1 Cor 12-14 also come to mind. Thanks for sharing

In reply to - Andrea posted an update

NETWORKING FOR EVANGELISM

In this lesson we learn the importance of how networking is the plan of God wants His Kingdom to run. The definition of networking is people talking to each […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:07:41 -0500

I never saw it as networking. Good insight 🙂

In reply to - Andrea posted an update

NETWORKING FOR EVANGELISM

In this lesson we learn the importance of how networking is the plan of God wants His Kingdom to run. The definition of networking is people talking to each […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:04:08 -0500

Good insight. Thanks for sharing

In reply to - Carolyñea posted an update “Scripture is never concerned simply with chronology” states Ray Stedman. It is concerned with the teaching of each book. In these three books Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther we have […]

Tope posted an update: The Sabbath With No End – S31 There are two words used to […]

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:58:33 -0500

The Sabbath With No End – S31

There are two words used to describe God’s Sabbath rest on the seventh day of creation: shabbat (Gen. 2:2-3) and nuakh (Exod. 20:11). Shabbat means rest in the sense of stopping all work. Nuakh means rest in the sense of settling and taking up residence.

When God completes his work and rests on the seventh day…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:48:42 -0500

Thanks & bless you Andrea for sharing.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update

THE METHODS: DEALING WITH DIFFICULTIES

This lesson explains to us why people make excuses for or raise objections to giving their life to Christ. This lesson makes it clear that the […]

Tope posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:44:36 -0500

What a deep and beautiful way of putting it Todd. Thanks and bless you for sharing.

In reply to - Todd Jarrard posted an update

What excited me about this course is how it gently asks big questions without making them scary. Dr. Joshua R. Farris invites us to imagine death not as an end but as part of a […]

Tope posted an update: Daniel 7 is a reflection on Genesis 1-3, where humans […]

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:36:35 -0500

Daniel 7 is a reflection on Genesis 1-3, where humans give up their role as embodied divine rulers to an animal. They’d rather trust in themselves than in God. And by doing so, they become like beasts. A metaphorical image of a human behaving like a beast is when we become a group with the same value set, then what a group of people-beasts can…

Tope posted an update: Humans as the Image, or Idol, of God – S28 In the ancient […]

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:49:18 -0500

Humans as the Image, or Idol, of God – S28

In the ancient world, idols were said to represent a deity or a king. We know the first commandment forbids humans making idols and worshipping them. Num 33:51-52. The Hebrew word for ‘image’ is tselem, which literally means ‘idol.’ Gen 1:26 states we are made in God’s image; so, one could argue…

Tope posted a new activity comment

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:58:03 -0500

Amen! Everything points to Jesus! 🙂

In reply to - Philip Dean posted an update

Creative Bible Study Methods-Lesson 1. I learned that the word “Bible” is never actually used in the Word of God. If I knew that it never sank in for me to recall it. It has […]

Tope posted an update: The Rulers Below – S27 In previous sessions, I learnt […]

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:56:13 -0500

The Rulers Below – S27

In previous sessions, I learnt when God made creation, none, including the chaotic waters or the sea monster, are His match; not even close. Out of all of God’s creation, humans are the only ones He made in His own image, according to His own likeness. Although God knew about human frailty would come after the fall, He…