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Sifiso Mdluli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Amen and greetings in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth […]

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:50:22 +0000

Amen and greetings in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth

I cannot argue nor deny that bible study tools can be very useful when studying the word of God. Its refreshing that this chapter points out how important to study it yourself first, relying solely on the Holy Spirit to teach you the word of God before venturing out and relying on…

Nying Rose Neeneh posted an update in the group Cameroon Activity: The name of Jesus is above every other name. All […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:47:54 +0000

The name of Jesus is above every other name. All named belonging to Jesus represent His attributes and qualities. They are not titles

Jesus didn’t begin His existence when he became a baby in Bethlehem or when He was conceived in the womb of Mary, He is the Eternal Son of God.In the old testament, we hear about angels( malach) or…

Nying Rose Neeneh posted an update in the group Cameroon Activity: The revelation of Jesus Christ is best written by John […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:13:30 +0000

The revelation of Jesus Christ is best written by John who was the closest disciple to him so his account was eye witness or optic account

John presents Jesus as the Word which existed with God and was Hod , emphasizing of the pre existence of Jesus before his birth.

This word became flesh end dwelt amongst men even though he doesn’t fail to…

Nying Rose Neeneh posted an update in the group Cameroon Activity: Jesus is a greek word Yehoshua but people spell it […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:29:56 +0000

Jesus is a greek word Yehoshua but people spell it Yeshua meaning Yahweh is Salvation or the Lord is Salvation.

The word Christ comes from the Greek word Christos which means Messiah. So Yehoshua ha Masheach mean Jesus Christ. Associating Jesus to David, the greeks say Ben David- Son of David., ben yosef- sin of Joseph etc

Note that Jesus…

Tabitha Kiberu posted an update in the group Kenya Activity: Chapter 15The battle in the mindThe topic is about […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:37:30 +0000

Chapter 15

The battle in the mind

The topic is about the spiritual warfare ,emphasizing the human mind as the central battlefield. It teaches us that a person’s thoughts shape their actions and spiritual condition, drawing on biblical ideas like taking every thought captive and renewing the mind. The enemy targets the mind through doubt,…

Godwin Kwame posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Good evening I'm Godwin Kwame Botchway, from Ghana and […]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:19:56 +0000

Good evening

I’m Godwin Kwame Botchway, from Ghana and I’m here to learn

I’m very happy to be here

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: I have learned that the three part structure of the […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:06:04 +0000

I have learned that the three part structure of the Hebrew bible(Torah,prophets,writings) shaped the theological message of the readers then differently than the christian re ordering.

In the three part structure, it changes the narrative of the text. I found out that in the three part stucture arrangement more emphasis was given on the on…

Sifiso Mdluli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Amen and greetings in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:27:48 +0000

Amen and greetings in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth

I have come to understand that with regards to the bible, some versions are translated and some are paraphrased in order to make understanding easier. In order to express the nuances of another language, additional words have to be inserted only when necessary. For me, it raised a…

Kevin Okoro joined the group Africa Activity

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:12:12 +0000

Tabitha Kiberu posted an update in the group Kenya Activity: Entering the Combat ZoneChapter 14The topic is teaching […]

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:39:01 +0000

Entering the Combat Zone

Chapter 14

The topic is teaching us on spiritual warfare, focusing on the believer’s struggle against three main enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. The “world” represents external systems and ungodly influences, the “flesh” refers to internal sinful desires, and the “devil” is a supernatural adversary…

Dominic Otieno posted an update in the group Africa Activity: I want to thank God for the entire course of the art […]

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:16:41 +0000

I want to thank God for the entire course of the art of biblical words. In this course i have learned alot.lt is very good to understand the culture of the writers of the bible books in order to give a proper interpretation of scriptures. I have learned that some words may have several meanings and sometimes all of them might not be used…

Godwin Kwame joined the group Africa Activity

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:56:55 +0000

Sifiso Mdluli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Amen and greetings in the name of Jesus Christ of […]

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:43:32 +0000

Amen and greetings in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth

This chapter has helped me a lot. Sometimes questions arise regarding the word of God and it can become challenging knowing exactly where to start searching for the answers.

I am now in a position to know exactly where to start looking for answers for questions that I may have…

Brain Mbuli posted an update in the group Cameroon Activity: Dear students,We're glad to update you on a recent […]

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:14:47 +0000

Dear students,

We’re glad to update you on a recent change to the Bible Institute Menu. When you access the site, instead of the regular Sign-in button, you now have a Student Dashboard button. This is your new sign-in page, which takes you to your personal student dashboard.

Take advantage of this dashboard to monitor your progress per course,…

Brain Mbuli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Dear students,we're glad to update you on a recent […]

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:14:02 +0000

Dear students,

we’re glad to update you on a recent change to the Bible Institute Menu. When you access the site, instead of the regular Sign-in button, you now have a Student Dashboard button. This is your new sign-in page, which takes you to your personal student dashboard.

Take advantage of this dashboard to monitor your progress per course,…

Anthony posted an update in the group Africa Activity: I feel connected with the family of God to find my […]

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:20:37 +0000

I feel connected with the family of God to find my self here. Good evening family.

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David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: MODULE 3: SESSION 22: Covenant RatifiedRatifying […]

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:41:32 +0000

MODULE 3: SESSION 22: Covenant Ratified

Ratifying the covenant, or making it an active reality, is a solemn ritual. The people of Israel enter into the covenant with Yahweh voluntarily and eagerly. The blood of the covenant marks people as members of the covenant community.

Sifiso Mdluli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Amen and greetings It was interesting to see how the […]

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:02:59 +0000

Amen and greetings

It was interesting to see how the bible is broken down into different categories. This is what stood out for me in the lesson. Going forward, I will now be able to know exactly which part of God’s word I am interacting with when I read the word of God. This will help align my thinking and towards the book I will be reading at…

Brain Mbuli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Dear students and ministers. Hope you're having a […]

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:23:36 +0000

Dear students and ministers. Hope you’re having a great time with the courses.

Remember: Do Not use AI in your responses!

Also remember that we’re here to help. If you have any issues with a course, or have questions about something you’re studying, just send me a direct message and we will be glad to help you.

Have a great time!

Brain Tanko!

Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update in the group Cameroon Activity: Chapter 9 Stating objectives.Col.1.28 - We proclaim […]

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:10:05 +0000

Chapter 9 Stating objectives.

Col.1.28 – We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

spiritual growth comes when we hear and puts God’s word into practice.

Objective is an aim, it is a point, goal or desired outcome. These objectives are stated in terms which describes…

Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update in the group Cameroon Activity: CHAPTER 8: ANALYZING AUDIENCE John.2.24 - But Jesus […]

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:37:25 +0000

CHAPTER 8: ANALYZING AUDIENCE

John.2.24 – But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. John.2.25 – He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.

Before teaching, it is important to analyze your audience, set objectives and plan the lesson. Audience can be a group of persons or individual. we must…

Tabitha Kiberu posted an update in the group Kenya Activity: Chapter 13It explains spiritual warfare by comparing it […]

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:25:52 +0000

Chapter 13

It explains spiritual warfare by comparing it to natural (physical) warfare, showing that many principles from military life apply to the Christian life. It emphasizes that believers must adopt a “wartime lifestyle,” meaning they should always be spiritually prepared, trained, and alert. Just as soldiers prepare for battle,…

Reinhard Okokon posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Hello Everyone,My name is Reinhard from Lagos, Nigeria. I […]

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:35:36 +0000

Hello Everyone,

My name is Reinhard from Lagos, Nigeria. I am really glad to be in this Online Bible Institute community, to learn and grow in the knowledge of God along with everyone here.

Thank you all for the opportunity to be here. I look forward to learning from everyone in this community.

May God bless you all.

Best regards,

Reinhard Okokon.

Brain Mbuli posted an update in the group Africa Activity: Greetings and blessings, dear students […]

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:06:13 +0000

Greetings and blessings, dear students and ministers!

Remember that YOU ARE REQUIRED to comment meaningfully on the posts of at least 2 other students for your work to be graded. For every post you make, you must comment on the posts of other students.

So, do not just make your post and go on to the next thing on your list. Your interaction with…

Yoftahe Yohannes joined the group Africa Activity

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:26:42 +0000

Reinhard Okokon joined the group Africa Activity

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:08:42 +0000

Vasco Kanyenda posted an update in the group Africa Activity: My name is Vasco Kanyenda.I am a born-again […]

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:39 +0000

My name is Vasco Kanyenda.I am a born-again Christian,a husband devoted to my wife and a father of three children,two girls and one boy.I come from Malawi.

I serve as a minister of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and i also work as a teacher under the Ministry of Education in Malawi.

I am very glad to be part of this ministry and i look…

Daniel Ekeanya joined the group Africa Activity

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:35:34 +0000

Sifiso Mdluli joined the group Africa Activity

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:18:35 +0000

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: HEBREW 101Chapter 1: The AlphabetMy learning started with […]

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:52:53 +0000

HEBREW 101

Chapter 1: The Alphabet

My learning started with a zeal to understand how to read and write and be conversant as reading and writing of A,B,Cs. l had to familiarize on the Hebrew chart where l memorized the Hebrew Alphabet from Alef, Bet, Gimmel, Dalet, Hey, Vav, Zayin, Chet, Tet, Yod, Kaf, Mem, Nun, Samech, Ayin, Pey, Tsade, Qof,…

Tabitha Kiberu posted an update in the group Kenya Activity: Chapter 12The main goal of offensive Warfare: To "claim […]

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:36:56 +0000

Chapter 12

The main goal of offensive Warfare: To “claim new ground” by spreading the gospel and bringing deliverance to those in “enemy bondages” (1 Tim 6:12; 1 Tim 1:18).For us to win the war we should fight with purpose which entails understanding spiritual weapons allowing believers to fight “intelligently” and with purpose, rather…

Vasco Kanyenda joined the group Africa Activity

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:19:43 +0000

Tabitha Kiberu posted an update in the group Kenya Activity: Chapter 11Defensive WeaponsThe topic discusses on […]

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:02:03 +0000

Chapter 11

Defensive Weapons

The topic discusses on defensive weapons of spiritual warfare

Base battle strategy.These is done through delegated power and authority, prayer, fasting, and the name of Jesus.

Defensive strategies:Submit and resist: Emphasizes submitting to God first (James 4:7) before resisting the devil, who will then flee.

Resist…

Tabitha Kiberu posted an update in the group Kenya Activity: CHAPTER 10 It explains the concept of spiritual […]

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:01:01 +0000

CHAPTER 10

It explains the concept of spiritual warfare, describing it as a struggle between believers and the forces of evil. There are two main types: defensive warfare, which involves protecting territory already gained and responding to attacks from evil forces, and offensive warfare, where believers actively advance using the power of…

YU YANG joined the group Africa Activity

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:26:13 +0000

Barbra Odari posted an update in the group Africa Activity: CHAPTER SEVEN BIBLE BACKGROUND […]

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:04:32 +0000

CHAPTER SEVEN

BIBLE BACKGROUND

This chapter generally talks about the chronological history of the Bible. The chronological history of the Bible organizes Bible events that happened in proper order. (In the order of how the events happened).

The history of the Bible has been divided into twelve major periods,…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: SESSION 21: Defining […]

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:08:06 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: SESSION 21: Defining the Conquest

God is the one who drives out the enemy. He tasks Israel with destroying the places of worship and eliminating any room for other gods in the land. The conquest is not ethnic cleansing. Rather, its goal is exclusive worship of Yahweh.

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: SESSION 20: "Slavery" […]

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:08:19 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: SESSION 20: “Slavery” Laws

The goal of these slavery laws is to protect the vulnerable from exploitation by the powerful. The literary structure of the book connects labor laws, or laws regulating indentured servitude, to the Sabbath pattern, emphasizing necessary rest for humans and providing a check against…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: SESSION19: Resting in […]

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:52:45 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: SESSION19: Resting in God’s Provision

The Sabbath command is a blessing of God’s rest for every person and animal in the nation. Heads of the household are responsible for ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to rest. God himself rests on the seventh day of creation. He also destroys the oppression that forces…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: JACOBMODULE 6: SESSION 29: Reflecting on the […]

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:44 +0000

JACOB

MODULE 6: SESSION 29: Reflecting on the Jacob Story

Yaaqov’s story is a mirror in which we can examine our motives and gain perspective on how God’s blessing shows up in our lives and in our world. What we choose to do with the blessings God pours out has serious consequences. Studying Scripture in community can powerfully unite people…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: JACOBMODULE 6: SESSION 28: Jacob and Esau Part […]

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:33:49 +0000

JACOB

MODULE 6: SESSION 28: Jacob and Esau Part Ways

The brothers, Yaaqov and Esau, cannot dwell together in unity because they have too much wealth, most of it obtained through deception. The genealogies in Genesis show us that the narrative is laser-focused on tracing the lineage of the hoped-for messianic king who will crush the snake. The…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: SESSION 18: Bearing His […]

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:56:33 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: SESSION 18: Bearing His Name

Israel bears Yahweh’s name and thereby represents Yahweh among the nations. The covenant formula “I will be your God and you will be my people” can be seen as a summary of these two commandments: worship no other gods and bear God’s name faithfully.

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: SESSION 17: No Other GodsThe […]

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:12:02 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: SESSION 17: No Other Gods

The Ten Commandments are given in the context of God rescuing and restoring his people, which is about moving them into freedom. There are different traditions for numbering the Ten Commandments. The command that forbids making idols recalls the role humans have as the image of God.

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: EXODUS OVERVIEWMODULE 3: SESSION 16: Law as […]

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:38:55 +0000

EXODUS OVERVIEW

MODULE 3: SESSION 16: Law as Mission

The Israelites were set free from oppression before they received the law. The law was not a means of earning God’s compassion or protection. The law was not a burden. The law was seen as a mark of God’s favor and a special distinction for the people of Israel. The law was likely given in…

David Mapugilo posted an update in the group Africa Activity: JACOBMODULE 6: SESSION 27: The Death of Rachel […]

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:19:26 +0000

JACOB

MODULE 6: SESSION 27: The Death of Rachel and Isaac

Rakhel’s difficult labor recalls both the promise of a victorious seed and the dire consequences for the woman in Genesis 3:15-16. Reuben’s sexual assault against Bilhah is another instance in a pattern of illicit sex used in a grab for power. The four burials in Genesis 35 each recall…