Written by Lesallan – August 8, 2023 Old Testament Devotional – Jonah’s Anger I do not necessarily find it odd that Jonah became so angry and frustrated with God. Throughout the Bible, there are many instances where people, prophets, and others expressed significant anger, frustration, or even disappointment with Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 6, 2023 INITIAL OBSERVATIONS & QUESTIONS• God appointed a great fish, and Jonah was swallowed in the fish’s belly for three days and three nights (Jonah 1:17, ESV).o What does it mean that God appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah?• Jonah prayed to God Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 6, 2023 Jonah 1:1-16 (ESV): Detailed Analysis (Final) Version: ESV INITIAL OBSERVATIONS & QUESTIONS • The passage begins with the word of the Lord coming to Jonah, the son of Amittai (Jonah 1:1, ESV). o Who is Jonah (Jonah 1:1, ESV)? o Who is Amittai Read more…
Written By Lesallan August 6, 2023 Jonah 1:1-16 (ESV), which is the first chapter of the book of Jonah, tells how he tried to flee from God’s command to preach to Nineveh, but was caught in a storm and thrown into the sea by the sailors. The passage begins with Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 3, 2023 Ohio Christian University BIB2015 Old Testament Interpretation (ONLF23) Old Testament Devotional – Consequences of Sin Sometimes, we all mess up and sin; it is just a part of being born into sin and being human. Nevertheless, our sins can hurt us and others. Read more…
Written By Les Allan – August 3, 2023 Book of Jonah (ESV) Survey: Topic of Discussion The Book of Jonah (ESV) teaches us that God’s love and compassion know no bounds. It reminds us that we should not limit our compassion only to those like us but extend it to Read more…
Written By Lesallan – August 2, 2023 Recurrence and Repetition in the Book of Jonah (ESV) Structural relationships are found “in all cultures, all genres, all time periods, and all forms of art, not simply in literature” (Bauer & Traina, 2014, p.94). This week’s discussion is focused on only Read more…
Written by Les Allan – August 1, 2023 Jonah (ESV): Book Survey General Materials The Book of Jonah (ESV) is primarily a biographical narrative; while the book contains some historical, chronological, and geographical elements, its primary emphasis is on Jonah’s character (person) and his experiences. This Book of the Bible Read more…
Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University English1000 Composition 1 (ONAA36) Professor Anita Dunn January 11, 2021 The Ultimate Workplace The ultimate workspace would be in a smaller mid-western state far removed from the humdrum and grind of today’s modern society; it is in a quiet, non-descript mid-western small town, a family Read more…
Written By Les Allan – July 29, 2023 How Can Single Guys Enjoy Their Freedom? Hey, single guys! Welcome to my blog! Are you feeling lonely and bored? Do you wish you had a girlfriend to share your life with? Well, stop right there! Being single is not a curse, Read more…