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LHIM Classes
by Living Hope International Ministries
Biblical education classes (BEC) by the team at Living Hope International Ministries (LHIM) are designed to provide you with comprehensible and comprehensive learning experience for books of the Bible, doctrines, and Christian living.
Episodes
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5. Discipline and Mental Strength: Training Body and Mind
Download: Renewed Mind Class Notes 1 Peter 5:5-11; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Romans 12:2 The battlefield is in the mind. The devil has established schemes designed to weaken, deceive, and control our thinking (Ephesians 6:11). Therefore, we must intentionally exercise and strengthen our minds so that we...
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4. The Joy-Centered Mind: Choosing Joy in Every Circumstance
Download: Renewed Mind Class Notes Psalm 31:1-7; 16:7-11 David endured enormous difficulty with enemies, betrayal, fear, guilt, loss, and danger, yet his writing repeatedly returned to joy. Acts 16:24-25; Philippians 2:17-18, 4:4 Paul’s suffering did not diminish his joy. Hebrews 12:2 [Jesus] for...
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3. Self-Talk and Confession: Speaking Life to Yourself
Download: Renewed Mind Class Notes God’s Word speaks truth to our minds, while the devil seeks to fill our minds with lies and deception. We choose which voice we will agree with and believe. Our inner talk and what we consistently confess about ourselves reveal what we truly believe. Our...
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2. Biblical Meditation: Training the Mind on God’s Truth
Download: Renewed Mind Class Notes The Bible presents meditation as the intentional practice of filling the mind with God’s truth, reflecting on it deeply, and allowing it to shape one’s thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Biblical meditation is not about emptying the mind, but about focusing the...
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1. Godly Motivation: Why Renew Your Mind?
Download: Renewed Mind Class Notes Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Therefore – Prompts us to consider the preceding chapters, 1-11, that describe...
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16. The Woman of Strength Part 2
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15. The Woman of Strength Part 1
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14. The Teaching of Wisdom Part 3
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13. The Teaching of Wisdom Part 2
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12. The Teaching of Wisdom Part 1
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11. Interpreting Proverbs
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10. 5 Keys to Learning Wisdom
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9. How Proverbs Motivates
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8. The Fools of Proverbs
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7. Who is Proverbs Talking To?
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6. Finding Wisdom
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5. The Goal of Proverbs
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4. Streams of Wisdom
I. Proverbs as a “Collection of Collections” Anthology Structure: The book is not a continuous narrative but an anthology gathered over hundreds of years. Shifts in tone, style, and structure indicate different historical and literary contexts. The Seven Key Superscripts (Headings): 1:1 – The...
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3. The Collage of Proverbs
Download notes: Session 3 Notes 1 What are “Proverbs”? The Hebrew Concept (mašal): Fundamentally means “likeness,” “similitude,” or “representation.” Encompasses everything from one-line pithy sayings to long poetic discourses. The Goal of Interpretation: Recognizing that different forms function...
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2. How to Read Proverbs
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1. Introduction
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Names of God: Yahweh Nissi, Yahweh Shalom
God reveals who He is to His people through His name. When Moses asked for God’s name, the Lord answered, “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14). The name Yahweh shows that God is self-existent and faithful. Throughout Scripture, God sometimes adds descriptive titles to His name to reveal how He is…
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16. Restoration Theology Can Change the World
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Recap of Class Journey Covered interpreting Scripture: Primacy, perspicuity, textual criticism, translation bias, literary/historical contexts, application. Surveyed theologies: Biblical, systematic, analytic, historical, comparative. Ended with method...
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15. A Method to Evaluate Doctrines
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction Pull together components; rate doctrines 0-100. 4 categories: Biblical (8 pts), logical (6), historical (3), practical (3). Twenty-question diagnostic tool to evaluate doctrine Does the presenter show how the doctrine directly follows from...
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14. Comparative Theology and Alternative Doctrines
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Defining Comparative Theology Not well-known branch; historically used in several ways (apologetics, world theology, etc.). Restorationist interest: Compare competing Christian theologies/doctrines (not other religions). Opposes confessional approach...
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13. Historical Theology and Doctrinal Precedents
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction and Purpose After biblical, systematic, analytic, and comparative theology, test your doctrine in the “laboratory of history.” If a belief is true, others likely saw it too over 2,000 years. Massive Christian literature survives: 1st–15th...
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12. Analytic Theology and Logical Evaluation
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction to Analytic Theology Analytic theology: Newer field (since ~2009); applies rigorous logic, philosophy, and clear reasoning to theological questions. Goal: Clarify doctrines, avoid fallacies, test arguments precisely. Complements other...
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11. Systematic Theology and Biblical Coherence
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Recap from Biblical Theology Biblical theology highlights differences, developments, and author-specific emphases. Systematic theology seeks unity/coherence across all books. Quote (Köstenberger & Goswell): Bible’s unity grounded in God’s unity;...
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10. Biblical Theology and Progressive Revelation
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction to Theology Series This begins a 5-part theology section (5th floor of the tower). Theology = discourse about God (θεος + λογος); broadly any Christian belief/doctrine. Preliminaries before doing theology Pray for help/illumination from…
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9. Applying Scripture in Your Context
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Humility in Application Be willing to change; Bible critiques us. Rules: Text can’t mean what it never meant; same particulars = same application. Application can’t contradict NT elsewhere. Avoid extremes (over/underspiritualize). Application Process...
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8. Interpreting Scripture in Its Historical Context
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Two Steps of Interpretation What it meant to them (historical context). What it means today (application, next lecture). Example: Rom 13:7 (pay taxes) – under Nero’s tyranny. Avoid Time Problems Anachronism: Reading modern ideas back (e.g., Adam’s...
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7. Interpreting Scripture in Its Literary Context
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Hermeneutics Overview Rules for exegesis (explaining text). Approaches: Devotional (personal), allegorical (hidden), historical-critical (skeptical), postmodern (perspective-based), grammatical-historical (authorial intent). We’ll be using the...
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6. Bible Translation and Detecting Bias
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Challenges of Translation “Translator, traitor”: Lose/add meaning. Every translation is commentary English groove from 500 years – hard to break traditions. Process of Translation Critical texts: BHS (OT), NA/UBS (NT). Formal equivalence: Literal,...
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5. Old Testament Manuscripts and Textual Criticism
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction Different story from NT; 3 parts: Manuscripts, criticism, examples. 3 families: Masoretic Text (MT), Samaritan Pentateuch (SP), Septuagint (LXX). Oldest Scrolls Silver Scrolls (7th c. BC): Numbers 6:24-26 blessing. Nash Papyrus (2nd c.…
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4. New Testament Manuscripts and Textual Criticism
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Tower Analogy Bible as foundation; manuscripts (mss.) copied by hand, with errors. Compare mss. for original readings; critical text in Greek. Focus: NT (OT next). History of NT Texts Byzantine texts: Majority (90% of mss.), used in East. Latin Vulgate...
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3. The Primacy and Perspicuity of Scripture
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction to Bible Series 7-part series: Manuscripts, textual criticism, translation, interpretation, application. Cover basics; go deeper if interested. Two key principles: Primacy (Bible first) and perspicuity (Bible is clear). Primacy of…
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2. Milestones on the Road to Modern Restorationism
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Opening Story: Execution of Michael Servetus (1553) In Geneva, Switzerland; executed for rejecting Trinity and predestination. Servetus was a genius doctor, theologian, discovered pulmonary circulation; wrote “Restoration of Christianity.” John Calvin...
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1. Why Restore Authentic Christianity?
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Welcome to Restorationist Theology Christian theology is worthwhile and exciting. All Christians do theology – it’s how you summarize what the Bible says. Everyone is a theologian; key question: Is your theology accurate? How to improve it? Class goal:...
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8. Praise and Prayer
Download: Session 8 Notes Matthew 6:9-13 the Lord’s Prayer (disciple’s prayer) begins and ends with praise. o Address God personally: “Our Father in heaven” — He is our Father. o Acknowledge His holiness: “Holy is Your name” — respect and awe. o Prioritize God’s will: “Your kingdom come, Your…
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7. Colossians 1:9-12
Download: Prayer by the Book 7 Notes Session 7 – Colossians 1:9-12 1 John 5:14-15; Proverbs 15:29; Ephesians 6:18 Colossians 1:9-12 For this reason, also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask ↓ (that you) intention that you may be filled with the knowledge...
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6. Philippians 1:9-11
Download: Prayer by the Book 6 Notes Intercessory prayer means to stand in the gap or plead on behalf of another person. It literally signifies stepping in for someone else. In prayer, intercession occurs when we bring another’s needs before God—asking for His help, mercy, healing, provision, or...
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5. Ephesians 3:14-21
Download: Session 3: Ephesains 3 John 14:13–14 – Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 15:7 – If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 16:23–24 – “If you ask the Father for...
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4. Ephesians 1 Prayer Part 2
Download: Prayer by the Book 3 & 4 Notes 1 John 5:14-15; Proverbs 15:29 Ephesians 6:18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints… Perseverance – asking, seeking, knocking. Jesus’...
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18. The Cross and Resurrection
Download: The Cross and Resurrection This final section of Mark’s Gospel brings the Passion narrative to its climax. The crucifixion of Jesus is marked by irony, mockery, and cosmic signs. Yet, it is also the moment of revelation—Jesus’ true identity is revealed through his suffering. The…
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17. Betrayal and Trials
Download: Betrayal and Trials This section portrays the intensifying isolation of Jesus as he moves from Gethsemane to Golgotha. The narrative shifts from private anguish to public humiliation, revealing the failure of people to recognized God’s purpose for the Messiah. Jesus remains steady while...
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16. Anointing and Last Supper
Download: Anointing and Last Supper This section of Mark initiates the Passion narrative and is rich with irony, contrast, and prophetic fulfillment. Jesus is surrounded by plots of betrayal, yet he remains composed and purposeful. Acts of devotion (the anointing) are set against treachery…
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15. The End Times
Download: The End Times Mark 13 records Jesus’ final and most extended teaching in the Gospel, delivered privately to four of his disciples (Peter, James, John, and Andrew) on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the temple. It is apocalyptic in tone, echoing Old Testament prophetic texts (especially...
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14. Parables and Confrontation
Download: Parables and Confrontation Mark 12:1–44 is a dense and powerful chapter that continues Jesus’ final public teachings in Jerusalem during Holy Week, just days before his crucifixion. Each section contributes both to the escalating tension with the religious leaders and to Mark’s...
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13. Arrival and Controversy in Jerusalem
Download: Arrival and Controversy in Jerusalem Mark 11:1–33 is a pivotal chapter in the Gospel of Mark. It begins the final week of Jesus’ life (commonly called Passion Week), shifting the focus from Jesus’ public ministry in Galilee and surrounding areas to his confrontation with Jerusalem’s...
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12. Discipleship and the Kingdom
Download: Discipleship and the Kingdom Teaching on Divorce (10:1–12) As Jesus travels to Judea, the Pharisees test him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” (v. 2). Jesus responds by pointing them back to creation, saying that God made male and female to become one flesh (vv....
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Biblical education classes (BEC) by the team at Living Hope International Ministries (LHIM) are designed to provide you with comprehensible and comprehensive learning experience for books of the Bible, doctrines, and Christian living.
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