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  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 10 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 4)

    11-20-22 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued the study of Amos in the Minor Prophets Series.today’s lesson focused on important passages in Amos.The Hebrew biblical language has only 6,000 to 7,000 words.Compare that with the average English speaking person who knows 20,000 to 30,000 words.The realm of meaning for a Hebrew word contains many similes and metaphors according […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 9 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 3)

    Mark continued in the study of the Minor Prophets with the final lesson on Amos. Mark focused on passages in Amos that reflected when they were written and what we can learn from those passages today. God’s word is inerrant, meaning no error. His Word is written exactly as He intended. Mark explained that we […]
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    SE- Special guest Cambridge-trained brain scientist, Sharon Dirckx joins Mark Lanier discussing the presence of the soul

    Mark interviewed Sharon Dirckx, PhD in Brain Imaging, University of Cambridge, speaker, author, and adjunct lecturer at The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Mark first posed questions to Dr. Dirckx regarding her personal and professional background. She became a Christian while attention Bristol University. Dr. Dirckx shared her testimony and how her studies of brain activity and a doctorate […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 8 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 2)

    Mark Lanier continued with the study of The Minor Prophets – Part II of Amos. Mark shared extensive historical context and background. Amos was from Judah in the eighth century. His occupation was a breeder of cattle/sheep, a traveling consultant and dresser of figs. Mark also identified passages in Amos which speak of God’s judgment on Israel the northern kingdom. […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 7 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 1)

    Dr. David Capes taught today in the continuing study of the Minor Prophets with an introduction to Amos. The prophet Amos was a shepherd and a man of means in the 8th century BC. He prophesied the future of the northern kingdom Israel by speaking to the people what God revealed. He spoke of judgment coming against […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 6 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Obadiah (pt 1)

    10-16-22 Biblical-Literacy Mark returned to teaching on the minor prophets with the study of Obadiah. Listen to Mark explore Obadiah with insights into Israel’s culture at the time as he reveals powerful truths from the one chapter book: God is the present tense. He not a territorial God. God is 100 percent reliable. We enjoy […]
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    SE- Senior Pastor Jarrett Stephens and David Fleming interview Mark Lanier

    During this class Pastor David Fleming and Pastor Jarrett Stephens interviewed Mark Lanier. Questions and discussion evolved around Mark’s spiritual and personal life. Listen to Mark respond to habits, family, personal tastes, what he does for fun, his method of writing, his many projects and nonfiction books that express his passion for Christ.
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 5 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Jonah (pt 3)

    10-2-22 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued with the study of the Minor Prophets and week 3 of Jonah. Mark showed us in today’s lesson that characters drive a good story. In the 47 verses of Jonah, we not only see Jonah in action but the sailors, the Ninevites, and Jesus. Sailors: each cried out to their own god for […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 4 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Jonah (pt 2)

    Mark continued with the study of the Minor Prophets: Part II of Jonah. Mark shares examples how “stories” have always been an important means of communication. In this lesson we learn what the story of Jonah says— Of God: God speaks! God cares about all people. God plans. God saves. Of Jonah: Disobedient. Uncaring. Out of sync with God. Miserable. Of me: Importance of […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 3 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Jonah (pt 1)

    Mark continued his series on the minor prophets with study of Jonah. Mark provided critical insight into Jonah’s life and the historical context. Jonah’s job was a prophet counselor to King Jeroboam II c793 BC before God directed him to Nineveh and call the people to repentance. Instead, of obeying God’s new job, Jonah flees via boat in […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 2 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Joel (pt 2)

    Mark continued teaching the series on Minor Prophets with Joel – Part II. He divided the lesson into three parts. Before the hinge: Joel 1:1-2-11 Joel is one of God’s speakers for His message. The hinge: Joel 2-12-17 Return to Me wholeheartedly, repent, and rend your heart. After the hinge: Joel 2:19-27 God’s blessings for repentant […]
  • Filing through the Old Testament Minor Prophets

    Chapter 1 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Joel (pt 1)

    Mark started a new series on The Minor Prophets beginning with the prophet Joel. Good indications suggest Joel is the earliest of the minor prophets. Historical context: Joel was likely written in 8th B.C. after Israel was divided. Biblical context: The Jews were entrusted the Word of God. The prophets are God’s speakers. We learn […]

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