I hope you have enjoyed spending time with Joseph's story this past week. Here, you can review the 5 Hebrew words we learned in the previous lesson about Joseph. As a reminder, Joseph's story begins with Genesis 37. While we still have Joseph on our hearts, let's learn three more words in biblical Hebrew. Tunic … Continue reading Biblical Hebrew: 3 More Words from Joseph’s Story
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Three Voices – Yours, the Enemy’s, and God’s
Years ago, a little girl took one of my prayer classes. She heard from God easily and had a great relationship with Him. But she didn’t realize at first that not every voice in her mind was God’s. She had a big decision to make, and she told her mother God told her what to … Continue reading Three Voices – Yours, the Enemy’s, and God’s
A Gift of Authority
I serve on a jail ministry team. Each week, we lead church at the jail. When I started with that team eight years ago, I was just beginning to heal from a lifetime of “fear of authority.” So of course, God sent me to serve at the jail, under the authority of the sheriff’s office … Continue reading A Gift of Authority
Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 2
I recently found in my closet several handwritten letters that I sent to my mother during my time teaching in Russia. I sent many more, but these were all I could find. I will be posting these on my blog. I have retyped the letters but changed nothing. It's hard for a writer-editor not to … Continue reading Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 2
God Loves those Turning Points (The “Pivot” Structure in Inductive Bible Study)
Before we begin looking at a new structure for Inductive Bible Study, I recommend that you read (or re-read) the lesson on Contrasts. That lesson discusses important aspects of looking for major structures. As we proceed, I'll assume you already have that information. So it's always good to review before focusing on a new structure. … Continue reading God Loves those Turning Points (The “Pivot” Structure in Inductive Bible Study)
Joseph’s Story: 5 Biblical Hebrew Words
As you are learning to read biblical Hebrew, you might find it helpful to focus on a Bible story. Stories often repeat key words. The vivid action, setting, and dialogue of stories help you to memorize words. Perhaps the biggest plus (at least, it was for me) is that you already know how the story … Continue reading Joseph’s Story: 5 Biblical Hebrew Words
What Blocks Your Hearing from God?
“Do you have cotton in your ears?” I remember my grandmother saying this whenever she thought we kids weren’t listening. Sometimes I feel that way with God – that He knows I’m missing most of what He says. Why? What Blocked Our Listening When We Were Kids? Think about what it was like as a … Continue reading What Blocks Your Hearing from God?
Big Reactions from Little Wounds
When I was a kid, I participated in the Girl Scouts. Our troop leader was amazing. She was a Catholic nun, but not stereotypical. In exchange for taking care of the Girl Scouts, she was allowed to have a van, camping equipment, and lots of other privileges. She was wild and crazy, and we all … Continue reading Big Reactions from Little Wounds
Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 1
I recently found in my closet several handwritten letters that I sent to my mother during my time teaching in Russia. I sent many more, but these were all I could find. I will be posting these on my blog. I have retyped the letters but changed nothing. It's hard for a writer-editor not to … Continue reading Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 1
Ever Notice All the Opposites in the Bible? (Learning to Recognize “Contrasts” in Inductive Bible Study)
If you are just beginning to explore Inductive Bible Study, you may want to start by reading my article, Inductive Bible Study: An Overview. And then come back and read this article on "Contrast." Looking for Major Structures in the Biblical Text One of the primary steps of Inductive Bible Study is the Survey. This … Continue reading Ever Notice All the Opposites in the Bible? (Learning to Recognize “Contrasts” in Inductive Bible Study)
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