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  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 23, The Old Testament Minor Prophets wrap up with Zechariah.

    4-23-23 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued the study of the Minor Prophets with the book of Zechariah. Today he provided an overview of the book written around 518 BC sharing: Historical context: God relates to amazing people to reflect His image. When humanity fell from God, He promised a male redeemer from the offspring of Eve. Throughout […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 22, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Haggai. (pt1)

    Biblical Literacy -4-16-23 Dr. David Fleming taught the book of Haggai as part of the Study of Minor Prophets. A book only 2 chapters in length not of Haggai’s opinion but God’s word to his people thru the prophet.The context of Haggai was during the reign of King Darius who allowed the Jews in Babylon to return to Jerusalem […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 21, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Habakkuk . (pt1)

    Apr 6, 2023 Mark continued the study of the Minor Prophets with the book of Habakkuk. Mark started his review of Habakkuk with some context. Neither the writer nor the date of Habakkuk is known, leaving the reader to also question why, how, and where. Jesus and other New Testament writers quoted from Habakkuk. He […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 20, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Zephaniah. (pt2)

    Mark discusses passages in the book of Zephaniah. Lesson objectives include: 1. Looking at the passages in a different way 2. Apply the passages to me and you 3. Wash, Rinse and repeat Zephaniah 1:1 Mark breaks down the meaning of each name and why the name Zephaniah is followed by his family linage and […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 19, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Zephaniah. (pt1)

    Dr. David Capes delivered an overview of Zephaniah in the Study of The Minor Prophets. Zepaniah’s name means God has hidden. Names that contain the name of God, those ending in iah or el, are theophoric. Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of King Josiah in 640-630 BC. Dr. Capes focused on three areas: Oracles against nations – who […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 18, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Nahum. (pt1)

    Note: Last week’s lesson from Feb 26 was not published due to technical difficulties. It was addressed in this week’s lesson. Summary: Mark Lanier continued the study of the Minor Prophets with Nahum. An oracle to Nineveh in the Assyrian Empire. Mark reviewed: What in the world was going on? The reign of Ashurbanipal – […]
  • Special Events

    Special Event – Conversation with Dr. Haviila Dharamraj: Mark Lanier, 03/05/23

    Mark hosted a special guest during today’s class – Dr. Havila Dharamraj from India. Dr. Dharamraj is from Bengaluru, India, and a third-generation Christian. She is currently Head of the Department of Biblical Studies at South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies in Bangalore, India. Her country has four basic religions: Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and Christianity. Christianity dates […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 17, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Micah. (pt3)

    Mark continued the Study of the Minor Prophets with the book of Micah. He characterized Micah as a concept book focusing on three aspects: 1. Authenticity: Good and evil lead to different places. Micah is authentic to this reality. 2. Justice: Justice is more than a courtroom. Justice is part of God’s character. Micah understood good and evil and […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 16, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Micah. (pt2)

    2-12-23 Biblical-Lit Mark moved forward in the Study of Minor Prophets with the second lesson in Micah. Todays lesson had 3 points 1. A story of bookends Who is like Yahweh? Nobody is like the Lord 2. The meat of the sandwich God is the witness Israel was warned, and God was not amused. 3. […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 15, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Micah. (pt1)

    2-5-23 Biblical LiteracyDr. David Capes continued in the Minor Prophets series by introducing Micah. Dr. Capes gave us the 30,000 foot view of Micah, including the history and setting. He continued with various oracles forSamaria showing judgment and the hope and promise of restoration in a world that recognizes God as God. Dr. Capes show […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 14, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Hosea (pt 3)

    Mark completed the study of Hosea in the Study of the Minor Prophets series with a focus of God going to trial with the Israelites. Trials in Israel at the time needed two to three witnesses for a capital offense – ones punishable by death. In Hosea, God takes Israel to court because Israel has broken covenant […]
  • Special Events

    Special Event – Conversation with Dr. Ingrid Faro: Mark Lanier, 01/22/23

    Mark interviewed Dr. Ingrid Faro, professor at Northern Seminary and the author of Encountering Evil. We learn that Dr. Faro wasn’t born in a Christian home. She found Jesus through Young Life and a Billy Graham Crusade. Through life experiences and multiple trials and sufferings, she learned God is good. Dr. Faro defines evil as the corruption of creational […]

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