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The Dead Sea Scrolls and The NT session 2
The Qumran community, associated with the Essenes, was a Jewish sect that lived near the Dead Sea during the Second Temple period. The Community Rule (1QS) is considered their constitution, outlining rules and organization. The Mevaqqer (overseer) was a leadership role responsible for community…
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Great summary!
It is interesting how God used each of these groups in Jesus’ time, and the Essenes, to preserve very relevant documents for us as prrof of the authenticity of the scriptures.
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Theological Anthropology session 2 and 2b
This session explores the question of personal identity in theological anthropology, focusing on what it means to be human in relation to God. The question “Who am I?” is central to human existence. Scripture provides insight into this question, emphasizing the importance of understanding humanity…
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COUNSELING GOD’S WAY
WHAT IS COUNSELING
LESSON 7
PRAYER IN COUNSELING
Prayer in counseling “God’s Way” involves praying with the Word of God because God counsels us by His Word. The Word of God is important in the life of a counselee and a counselor. This is because It’s through a humble praying heart that the Word of God goes to work,…
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I agree with you, @mononoemilia
We must pray as we counsel, and what better way to pray than to pray the word of God! The word of God is the ultimate counsel, and we must understand God’s will in order to help the counselee.
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Actually prayer in counselling is primordial to giving the right guide to the client who might really be in a mess yet not speaking the truth. Sometimes you need the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to the truth so you give the right balm in Gilead. Tx
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ADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 2: SESSION 14: The Tree of Knowing Good and Bad
The knowledge of good and bad is not an immoral thing that God wants to keep from humans. When the phrase is used elsewhere in the Bible, it indicates moral maturity. This tree doesn’t represent knowledge; it represents the choice to trust God or not. Will humans let God be their…
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I value the view that is expressed in the statement “will humans let God be their source of wisdom and knowledge”
How very interesting it is that the thing that was chosen and also to some extent the reason for sin has become the choice we have to make.
To choose our own knowledge above God’s knowledge or to accept His knowledge and wisdom… Read more- View 1 reply
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The good news is this work will help keep everything running smoothly for you, and we’ll have the…
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Personal Eschatology Session 2
Dr Farris in this session Lectures on Creation and Afterlife talking about how God created the world and how that relates to life after death. These were key of the lectures:
- 1. God’s Creation is Good: God created the world and called it good. He wants to give life and bless people.
- 2. Temple Imagery: The Garden…
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Great summary, Pastor Jones! I love the idea of the renewal of all things. This is great news for everyone who believes in Jesus. Dr. Steve refers to this as a cosmic reset, and it’s wonderful to imagine how things will go back to being perfect and flawless.
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HEAVEN AND EARTH
MODULE 3: SESSION 14: Repeated Words in Genesis 1
Repeated words are a common literary device that authors use to structure their text and communicate their message. For a better understanding of the Bible we have to pay attention to which words are repeated, how many times they are repeated, and where they occur. For…
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INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW BIBLE
MODULE 3: Interpreting Hebrew Poetry
SESSION 14: How Biblical Poetry Communicates
The biblical poetry works in form of repetitions to insist on matters of importance referring God using a worldly view. Some words keeps on being repeated to insist the next major action for instance in Psalms 29 you find the word…
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ADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 2: SESSION 13: The Human’s Priestly Role and Divine Command
The description of the role of humanity in the garden, to “work and to keep” it, is priestly language, and it introduces the theme of the one who stands in the place of the many. God’s command concerning the two trees at the center of the garden begins with a…
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We can read the bible many time and it is always as if there is someone new to learn that we previously had not noticed. Just a small part like “work and to keep” can reveal and bring something new to our understanding. Amazing.
May God bless you.
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HEAVEN AND EARTH
MODULE 3: The Literary Design of Genesis 1
SESSION 13: The Structure and Message of Genesis 1
The six days of creation are framed by summary statements (1:1; 2:1) and descriptions (1:2; 2:2-3) that bring us from chaos to completion. Both parts of the frame begin with a summary about how God created “the skies and the land” (1:1…
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