Written By Lesallan – August 27, 2023 Luke 4:1-13 (ESV): Detailed AnalysisVersion: ESVINITIAL OBSERVATIONS & QUESTIONS• The context of Luke 4:1-13 (ESV) is the temptation of Jesus by Satan in the wilderness. After being baptized by John the Baptist, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, where Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 27, 2023 Luke 1:26-38 (ESV): Detailed AnalysisVersion: ESVINITIAL OBSERVATIONS & QUESTIONS• The literary genre of Luke 1:26-38 (ESV) is narrative.o What does this narrative tell the story about?• The historical and cultural context of Luke 1:26-38 (ESV) is the first century AD in Palestine under Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 23, 2023 Lesallan Ohio Christian University BIB3510 Gospels: Luke (ONLF23) Professor Daniel Rickett August 23, 2023 To play second fiddle to Jesus in and with our lives means following His example of humility, service, and obedience to God. We must recognize that Jesus is the Read more…
Written By Lesallan Ohio Christian University BIB3510 Gospels: Luke (ONLF23) Professor Daniel Rickett August 23, 2023 How Reliable Are the Christian Gospels – Comparison with Non-Canonical Sources The Christian Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (ESV) are the primary historical sources for the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 22, 2023 Luke Book Survey Discussion – Significant Insights Written by Lesallan Ohio Christian University BIB3510 Gospels: Luke (ONLF23) Professor Daniel Rickett August 22, 2023 Luke Book Survey Discussion – Significant Insights Here are five of the most significant things that I have learned Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 21, 2023 The Book of Luke (ESV): Book SurveyVersion: ESVGENERAL MATERIALSThe Book of Luke (ESV) is a remarkable account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It was written by Luke, a physician, and the companion of the apostle Paul, who portrays Jesus as Read more…
Ohio Christian University BIB3510 Gospels: Luke (ONLF23) August 18, 2023 History and Geography: Intertestamental Period The Intertestamental Period, also known as the Deuterocanonical Period, marks the gap between the events of protocanonical books and the books found in the Christian New Testament. It is vital to note the key points Read more…
Written By Lesallan August 17, 2023 If you are curious about the life of Jesus, you might wonder why the four gospels in the Bible have so little information about his childhood. Only two of them, Matthew and Luke, mention his birth and early years, and they do so briefly. Read more…
The Plot and Setting and the Significance of InterpretationWritten By LesallanOhio Christian UniversityBIB3510 Gospels: Luke (ONLF23)August 17, 2023The Plot and Setting and the Significance of InterpretationWhen reading Biblical narratives, paying attention to the plot and setting is crucial. This is because the plot and setting play a significant role in Read more…
This is a question, “What is Happening to Christianity Today?” many believers and non-believers may ask themselves as they observe the changes and challenges that Christianity faces in the 21st century. Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with about 2.4 billion adherents, or 31% of the global population, according to Read more…