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  • 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 […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 29 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels; Final:

    Pastor Brent Johnson taught the final lesson of Snapshots of Jesus. He posed the question: How should we take action from what we’ve learned from Snapshots of Jesus? Pastor Brent encouraged us to live the Christian life as Jesus modeled during his short time on earth. We are to hear the Word of God and […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 28- Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Luke

    Dr. David Fleming was the guest lecturer continuing with the Snapshots of Jesus series. Dr. Fleming’s focus was the three “lost” parables from the Gospel of Luke and how Jesus’ was making an overall single point from the three stories. Dr. Fleming used three questions to teach from the parables: 1. What did the parable […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 27- Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Luke

    Dr. David Capes guest taught a lesson in Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke. Dr. Capes addressed the question of eschatology. 1. What is eschatology? Derived from two Greek words that mean final things. A branch of theology that deals with end times. It has individual and cosmic meanings. 2. A review of: […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 26 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Luke

    Guest teacher Pastor Jarrett Stephens taught Snapshots of Jesus today from Luke 9 – The Transfiguration. The Transfiguration: God is revealing the glory of His Son Jesus to us who is 100 Percent God and 100 percent man. Pastor Jarrett compares this mountain top experience to other mountain top experiences described in scripture. 1. The […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 25 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of John

    Mark continued his teachings on Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of John 4 that features the woman of Samaria. After reviewing the story, Mark offered insights into the passage including: Jesus didn’t have to pass through Samaria; He chose to be on mission for God. Jesus offered living water which is fresh. Jesus revealed […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 24 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Luke

    Mark continued the series Snapshots of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Mark teaches God’s great concern for the outsiders by using parables to teach His principles. 1. What are parables? A narrative or story that is told to convey an underlying message. During the time of Jesus, parables were used as a teaching tool. […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 23 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Luke

    Mark continued Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke. This week he continued with Part II of how Jesus interacted with women. Listen to Mark expound on the passages in Luke that shows how Jesus valued women and all outsiders. God is about making life better. God is setting about reversing the world. 1. […]

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