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Francis Alick Kafula Lungu posted an update in the group Africa Activity: This lesson has helped me understand the importance […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:10:52 +0000

This lesson has helped me understand the importance of Yahweh Texts and how Paul used Old Testament passages containing the divine name Yahweh. I learned that the Greek word Kyrios (Lord) was used to represent Yahweh in the New Testament and that Paul’s use of it must be understood through careful contextual analysis. I also learned the…

Kingsley Itlhopeng posted an update in the group Africa Activity: REVIEWS FROM LESSONS 10 -12 In Redemption Part Two, I […]

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:17:47 +0000

REVIEWS FROM LESSONS 10 -12

In Redemption Part Two, I have learned that God has done the reconciliation for us. He did not wait for us to be hear and start figuring out how we could appease His wrath, Christ gave Himself as a ransom to become a propitiation for our sins. We have beem redeemed by the blood of Christ and reconciled with God.

In…

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: I thank God for the studies. I have come to learn that […]

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:51:56 +0000

I thank God for the studies. I have come to learn that the book of Exodus has been reframed in a manner that it gives three narratives. We have the narrative of creation, the identity of the children of Israel and lastly God’s presence among them. What touched me most was about the plagues. I have learned that the plagues have…

Brain Mbuli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Dear students,Please note that when you create your […]

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:04:24 +0000

Dear students,

Please note that when you create your account on the main site, you must reenroll into all your courses. You must also let me know that you have done this, because I have to update your course progress manually.

Click here to create your account: https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/new-obin-student-information/

Use this password to…

Brain Mbuli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Greetings and Blessings, dear students! We are […]

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:12:17 +0000

Greetings and Blessings, dear students!

We are currently doing major upgrades to the Online Bible Institute Network structure and services. One major change is that we’re moving all active students to our main Online Bible Institute site.

We’re requesting that all active students take a moment to create a new account through this link:

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Odwa posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Chapter 12: Chapter StudyIn this chapter we learn of […]

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:45:34 +0000

Chapter 12: Chapter Study

In this chapter we learn of Chapter study method, which is a more detailed way to study the Bible than the book survey, chapter study focuses on one chapter at a time to understand it deeply.

There are four steps that comprise chapter study

Step 1: We read the whole chapter and give it a title that reflects its content. …

Odwa posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Chapter Eleven: Book StudyIn this chapter we learn of […]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:53:50 +0000

Chapter Eleven: Book Study

In this chapter we learn of book study method,which is synthetic way of studying, Synthetic means study whole book once for general understanding.

Unlike Analytical study which breaks it into parts. The purpose is to understand context before interpreting verses .

There are 3 steps of book study,

Step 1 is Initial…

Odwa posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Creative Bible Study Chapter 10: Devotional […]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:47:14 +0000

Creative Bible Study

Chapter 10: Devotional Bible Study

Devotional Bible Study is derived from the word”devotion”meaning consecration,worship, dedication, and sincere attachment to something or person for a good cause.

Bible study devotion leads to deeper consecration with God.

In this chapter we learn of methods of bible study which are as follows:…

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: From the sessions especially chapter 26 i have learned […]

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:26:08 +0000

From the sessions especially chapter 26 i have learned that the Israelites demeaned themselves by worshipping the golden calf. This is so because idolatry demeans the glory of God in us because we are made in the image of God. If you demean the glory of God then it means you are demeaning the very essence of your humanity. This is so because… Read more

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: it has been very interesting to learn about the seven […]

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:59:37 +0000

it has been very interesting to learn about the seven speech series.We find that the seven speeches carry specific theological meaning. They are designed in a way that echo or reflect the seven day creation account as seen in Genesis.They also call back or remind us of the garden of Eden picture.When it speaks of flowers or angels,gold…

Francis Alick Kafula Lungu posted an update in the group Africa Activity: This session has strengthened my confidence in […]

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:17:31 +0000

This session has strengthened my confidence in the authority, reliability, and preservation of God’s Word. I have learned that the Bible did not come together by chance, but through God’s faithful guidance and the careful work of those He used to preserve it. Understanding the history of the canon and the transmission of Scripture has removed…

Odwa posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Creative Bible StudyChapter Nine: Studying the Bible by […]

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:29:16 +0000

Creative Bible Study

Chapter Nine: Studying the Bible by the Bible

In this chapter I learnt that God is the source of the word and that bible reaveals the history of the word, who wrote it, how long the word existed,and the eternal nature of God and word.

We learn how the word of God was written in many forms such as books,stones and…

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: One thing that has come out clear to me from the studies […]

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:59:10 +0000

One thing that has come out clear to me from the studies is that in order to understand and interpret clearly what is in the biblical texts such as Genesis 1, one must understand it as cross-cultural. The bible was written by people of a different culture and in a different environment. So to effectively understand and interpret the…

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: It was nice to have learned about the […]

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:32:53 +0000

It was nice to have learned about the Hebrew ebedim(servant). From the onset it looked like the Israelites endorsed slavery but when i dug deep into the studies from Exodus 21 i found that it was far from that. The ebedim functioned as a protective regulations laid down to protect the vulnerable people from exploitation by the mighty…

Francis Alick Kafula Lungu posted an update in the group Africa Activity: This session has helped me to understand who God really […]

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:12:07 +0000

This session has helped me to understand who God really is and has made me to want to grow to God and in his word. It taught me that knowing Gods standard and character should change my personal life and I now want people to see my faith in the way I live every day as a reflection of God’s character. I further learnt that Gods holiness and Gods…

Kingsley Itlhopeng posted an update in the group Africa Activity: OVERVIEW ON LESSONS 7 TO 9 ( THE DOCTRINE OF SOTERIOLOGY)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:11:52 +0000

OVERVIEW ON LESSONS 7 TO 9 ( THE DOCTRINE OF SOTERIOLOGY)

So far it has been an interesting journey learning like a new born baby learning how to crawl, walk and run.

The lessons ‘temptation 1 & 2 and Redemption P1’ taught me that sin is man’s greatest problem from birth. We all come into this world with depravity and in need of a Saviour.

God, the…

Florence Dawo joined the group Africa Activity

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:18:18 +0000

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 5: SESSION 30: Exodus and […]

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:43:06 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 5: SESSION 30: Exodus and Your Context

One of the goals of the class is to equip students with the skills and knowledge to help them better understand the book of Exodus. Another goal is to help students study alongside their communities, whether by talking with a friend or teaching in various capacities. Therefore, it is…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 5: Reflecting on ExodusSESSION […]

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:18 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 5: Reflecting on Exodus

SESSION 29: Exodus Reflections

The exodus experience establishes Israel’s identity as a people rescued and loved by God. Later in the Bible, the authors continue to revisit the words of Exodus to process and describe how God is doing the same kind of work in their day, albeit in new ways. Exodus is…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 4: SESSION 28: GloryThe text doesn’t […]

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:41:00 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 4: SESSION 28: Glory

The text doesn’t give a direct reason, leaving readers to ponder this question as they move forward into Leviticus. Moses completed the construction and preparation of the tabernacle, following all of Yahweh’s commands. However, it seems there is a problem something more that needs to be done before…

Lindsay Smith posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Good day, everyone. I am new here. My name is Lindsay […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:38:03 +0000

Good day, everyone. I am new here. My name is Lindsay Smith. I am all the way from South Africa. I am extremely excited about this journey. I look forward to engaging with the subject matter and with you all. God bless.

Lindsay

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Exodus overview sessions 13-15 I want to say that i […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:27:49 +0000

Exodus overview sessions 13-15

I want to say that i have learned alot from the three sessions and especially on the topic liminal space.

I have seen why the children of Israel stayed in the wilderness. This liminal space can be called a place of no where. The children of Israel were neither in Egypt nor the promised land. They were somewhere…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 4: SESSION 27: […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:13:13 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 4: SESSION 27: Participation

The construction of the tabernacle is a beautiful example of a body with diverse abilities and resources coming together to fulfill God’s expressed commands. Not everyone was commissioned to craft golden objects or contribute precious stones, but neither was all of this accomplished by one or…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 4: SESSION 26: PresenceIn […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:35:18 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 4: SESSION 26: Presence

In Exodus 34:6-7, God gives a key description of his character he is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished. God’s justice is a function of…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 4: SESSION 25: ApostasyUnlike the […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:55:28 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 4: SESSION 25: Apostasy

Unlike the neck of a living, flesh-and-blood calf, the golden calf has a rigid neck. It is obstinate and immovable dead. When God addresses Israel’s mistake, he calls them “stiff-necked” because they have become stubbornly set in rejecting the ways of God. The author’s comparison seems to…

Kingsley Itlhopeng posted an update in the group Africa Activity: OVERVIEW ON LESSONS 4 TO 6 (SOTERIOLOGY)On these […]

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:26:51 +0000

OVERVIEW ON LESSONS 4 TO 6 (SOTERIOLOGY)

On these lessons (the provision of grace Part 2; and the presence of sin Part 1 & 2), we learn that grace is the source of evrything God provide us with. If there was no grace we would have to earn God’s favor in everything from breathing to holiness. The bible is unequivocally clear that “all have…

Sifiso Mdluli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Amen and greetings This section was a lot but in a good […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:37:28 +0000

Amen and greetings

This section was a lot but in a good way I must say. Just when i thought it could not get any deeper considering the amount methods i have went through, them i come across the Theological method; the study of basic bible doctrines. There are so many sub sections to study and go through:

1.Bibliology – study of the…

Sifiso Mdluli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Amen and greetings Chapter 16 - Topical study method […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:16:08 +0000

Amen and greetings

Chapter 16 – Topical study method :

This method teaches how to study a specific topic in the bible. One may choose to study a topic within the entire bible or in a specific book of the Bible. This method for me, will help me in the sense that in, and outside the Christian community, there are often different…

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: The significance of Miriam being called prophet in […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:42:00 +0000

The significance of Miriam being called prophet in Exodus 15:20 taught me alot in the sessions.

I came to a realization that Miriam is the first woman in the bible to be given the title of a prophet. I noticed that this title of being a prophet placed her and her two brothers Moses and Aaron on an equal level in representing God and speaking…

Sylvester Yager posted an update in the group Africa Activity: I am new to the Online Bible Institute, Am blessed and to […]

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:59:53 +0000

I am new to the Online Bible Institute, Am blessed and to be here. My name is Apostle Sylvester Yager from Nigeria

Lindsay Smith joined the group Africa Activity

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:43:05 +0000

Sylvester Yager joined the group Africa Activity

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:43:05 +0000

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: One outstanding thing that i got from the sessions above […]

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:55:35 +0000

One outstanding thing that i got from the sessions above is about the significance of Moses’staff turning into a snake infront of pharaoh. I found out that this was an act of Yahweh proving His sovereignty. In the Egyptian culture and royalty,snake symbolises a power associated with chaos,danger and rebellion against God. Egyptians…

Francis Alick Kafula Lungu posted an update in the group Africa Activity: After completing this session, two things about the […]

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:46:28 +0000

After completing this session, two things about the Holy Spirit impacted me deeply and strengthened my faith. First, I was amazed to learn that the Holy Spirit was active from the very beginning of creation and not only in the New Testament. Seeing how the Spirit brought order out of chaos in Genesis reminded me that God is always present and…

Francis Alick Kafula Lungu posted an update in the group Africa Activity: This session impacted me a lot. My first takeaway is that […]

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:20:23 +0000

This session impacted me a lot. My first takeaway is that i was greatly impacted by Paul’s reference to Jesus as Lord in a strong and personal way. I always know and knew Christians refers to Jesus as Lord, but I didn’t realized how significant this kind of title was for Paul. The evidence that Paul associates Jesus with such titles as…

Barbra Odari posted an update in the group Africa Activity: CHAPTER 10DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDYDevotional Bible […]

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:46:10 +0000

CHAPTER 10

DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY

Devotional Bible study method enables one to not just be a hearer of the word of God but also a doerer of it. This method results in one applying what they have learnt to their real life, therefore resulting in positive change in one’s spiritual life. Satan hates this method of Bible study because it improves…

Sifiso Mdluli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Amen and greetings This chapter taught me about […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:13:45 +0000

Amen and greetings

This chapter taught me about “word study” – studying a specific word from a verse to understanding its meaning in the context of the verse I am reading and in the context of other passages in the bible that have the same word or similar word.

When studying a word, it must be in context so that it can be understood and…

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: From sessions 4-6, i hve learned how […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:04:29 +0000

From sessions 4-6, i hve learned how important pharaoh’sdaughter was to Moses.

The first thing i came accross is that compassion can override prejudice. We can see that pharaoh’s daughter eventhough was brought up in a royal house hold of an oppressive regime was moved with empathy when she saw a vulnerable Hebrew child. This teaches that we…

Kingsley Itlhopeng posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Good morning our leaders and fellow students. i am a […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:01:56 +0000

Good morning our leaders and fellow students. i am a ne student and have started with the foundations course. It is a pleasure to have found this famaly within the Body of Christ.

COURSE: FOUNDATIONS (Soteriology)

LESSON 1: Predestibation Part 1

I thought I understod salvation to its fullest – but after listening to Dr. Hocking walking us…

Barbra Odari posted an update in the group Africa Activity: CHAPTER NINE STUDYING THE BIBLE BY THE BIBLEThis […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:20:19 +0000

CHAPTER NINE

STUDYING THE BIBLE BY THE BIBLE

This speaks about the word of God; the symbols of the word and its specific facts.

The word of God was originally written on stones and scrolls, and later, books hence the Bible.

Through the word of God; people can develop faith, sicknesses can be healed and demons can be cast out.

Some of the…

Barbra Odari posted an update in the group Africa Activity: CHAPTER EIGHTOUTLINING, MARKING AND CHARTINGThis […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:46:51 +0000

CHAPTER EIGHT

OUTLINING, MARKING AND CHARTING

This chapter basically talks about the skills that can be used to improve Bible studying. There are three major skills:

1. Marking -is a method that involves marking key Bible passages with a marker. It makes it easy for one to locate verses in specific pages.

2. Outlining- is a method of organizing…

Justice William joined the group Africa Activity

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:20:42 +0000

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Tapiwa posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Lesson 6 : The Abilities that prove that He is God […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:55:04 +0000

Lesson 6 : The Abilities that prove that He is God

Isaiah 48:12 says, “Harken unto Me O Jacob and Israel, my called, I am He. I am the first. I also am the last.”So from Isaiah, we perceive that God is the Alpha and the Omega. The One speaking Here is identified as Yahweh, The Lord.

Now proceeding to Revelation:

And when I saw him, I fell…

Tapiwa posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Lesson 5 : Christology The name of Jesus , […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:54:26 +0000

Lesson 5 : Christology

The name of Jesus , (Yeshua Hamasheach) is found throughout the Bible through what is known as cabalism. However it’s not necessary to go so far in order to prove that Jesus is God, there are many scriptures which clearly portray the deity of Christ.

Beginning with the Book of John, we can clearly find that Jesus is the…

Francis Alick Kafula Lungu posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Session 3 has taught me about the Holy Spirit in the […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:01:52 +0000

Session 3 has taught me about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. This is one of the most overlooked realities about the existence of the Holy Spirit.
In most cases I used to only concentrate on scriptures mentioned in the New Testament about the Holy Spirit without paying attention to the Old Testament but after this lesson I am drawn to a… Read more

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: SESSION 24: Priestly […]

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:16:06 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: SESSION 24: Priestly Garments

Aaron and his sons become integrally involved with every aspect of tabernacle worship. The high priest’s garments function as an inside-out tabernacle. The special furniture, garments, and all of the rituals involved with tabernacle life work together to tell the story of God moving into the…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: A Government at Mount […]

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:15:02 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: A Government at Mount Sinai

SESSION 23: Tabernacle Furniture

The tabernacle instructions are framed as a series of seven speeches by Yahweh. The tabernacle instructions echo the themes and narrative elements of the creation story in Genesis. The richness and splendor of the tabernacle increase as you approach the…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: A Government at Mount […]

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:30:59 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: A Government at Mount Sinai

SESSION 23: Tabernacle Furniture