Written By Lesallan Ohio Christian University BIB3510 Gospels: Luke (ONLF23) Professor Daniel Rickett September 7, 2023 The Synoptic Problem and the Triple Tradition The Synoptic Gospels, consisting of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, share many narratives that are often presented in a similar order and with similar phrasing. In contrast to Read more…
Written By Les Allan – September 6, 2023 Society today is full of cultures and subcultures that shape our identities, values, and beliefs. But what are they, and what should we believe? In this blog post, I will explore the definitions and examples of culture and subculture, and discuss some Read more…
I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin called West Allis, where going to church every Sunday with grandma was the norm. I remember sitting in the wooden pews, listening to the preacher’s sermon, singing hymns, and praying with the congregation. I was taught that God had a plan Read more…
Written By Les Allan – September 3, 2023 Luke 10:25-37 (ESV): Detailed Analysis Version: ESV Initial Observations & Questions • The passage is a parable told by Jesus (Luke 10:25-37, ESV).o What is a parable, and why did Jesus tell them?• The passage begins with a lawyer asking Jesus a Read more…
Written by Lesallan – September 2, 2023 The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well-known and beloved stories in the Bible. It tells the story of a man who was robbed, beaten, and left for dead on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, and how he Read more…
The Book of Luke 9:28-36 (ESV): Detailed Analysis Written By Les Allan – September 2, 2023 Version: ESV Initial Observations & Questions Structure Luke 9:28-36 (ESV) describes the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ on a mountain in the presence of his disciples Peter, John, and James. The passage is significant because Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 31, 2023 We are Born Because There is a Plan for Each of Us Whatever the plan, it is not always exactly clear. Too bad it takes many, the day they die to come to see the big picture and to fear God. In this Read more…
Written by Lesallan A Student at Ohio Christian University August 30, 2023 Living In the Light of Jesus and His Teachings The question that has been posed in this Devotional is how a person should live in light of Jesus and His teachings about the poor/rich and hungry/full found in Read more…
Written By Lesallan a student at Ohio Christian University – August 29, 2023 On August 29, 2023, Lesallan, a student at Ohio Christian University, wrote about the women of faith and the men connected to them as found in the Book of Luke (ESV): Good Afternoon All! This is a Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 29, 2023 Luke 4:1-13 (ESV) Five Significant Insights Below are five significant insights that I gained when studying the Book of Luke (ESV and the passage Luke 4:1-13 (ESV): 1. The temptation of Jesus in Luke 4:1-13 (ESV) is a pivotal event in his ministry, Read more…