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Chapter 27, The Old Testament Minor Prophets; Concludes with Malachi.

05/28/2023 Chapter 27, The Old Testament Minor Prophets; Concludes with Malachi.In this last Book of the Minor Prophets , Mark addresses the book of Malachi with respect to, 1.Background 2.Book 3.Points for home The Background is an extensive review of the history of the middle east as seen today and what it looked like from […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 26, The Old Testament Minor Prophets; Continuing in Zechariah.

5-14-23 Biblical-Literacy Mark completed the book of Zechariah in the Study of the Minor Prophets. He offered a three-step approach to looking at Zechariah: read the passage, understand it, and apply it to our lives. Mark discussed dark passages which are there for a reason and not to be scanned over. He shared evil has […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 25, The Old Testament Minor Prophets; Continuing in Zechariah.

Biblical – Literacy May 7, 2023 Mark continued with Zechariah in The Minor Prophets series. Scripture is for all people for all times, pointing to Jesus as the Bread of life. Mark focused on various passages in Zechariah : to read them, understanding them, and apply them to our lives. God is at work in […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 24, The Old Testament Minor Prophets; Zechariah’s very important prophecies about Jesus.

Biblical-Literacy 4-30-23 Dr. David Capes taught from the book of Zechariah as part of the Study of the Minor Prophets series. We were reminded that the prophet’s name Zechariah means “God remembers”. David divided the lesson: Define Messiah: The one who is anointed; Christ—the one who is anointed; the anointed one; Liberating Jesus. God would […]

2 years ago

Dr. David Capes
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 […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
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 […]

2 years ago

Dr. David Fleming
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 […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
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 […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
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 […]

2 years ago

Dr. David Capes
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 – […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
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 […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
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. […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier