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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What obstacle do you struggle with when it comes to prayer? What helps you overcome that obstacle? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:23:55 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-obstacle-do-you-struggle-with-when-it-comes-to-prayer/page/32/#post-95545917"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What obstacle do you struggle with when it comes to prayer? What helps you overcome that obstacle?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Hmmm, I&#8217;d have to think long and hard about how to answer this question.  I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve run into any obstacles when I pray.  I usually don&#8217;t have time to pray before I start my day.  I&#8217;ll have to make time for prayer.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What is your favorite prayer from Scripture? What is the value of praying God’s Word? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:12:32 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-is-your-favorite-prayer-from-gods-word/page/38/#post-95543651"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What is your favorite prayer from Scripture? What is the value of praying God’s Word?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Hmmm, this is a hard question, but, if I could choose one prayer, it would have to be the Lord&#8217;s Prayer, and the prayer that David prayed both in Psalm 23 and 51.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion How does Jesus teach us to go deeper in our asking when we pray? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:17:04 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-does-jesus-teach-us-to-go-deeper-in-our-asking-when-we-pray/page/38/#post-95543354"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How does Jesus teach us to go deeper in our asking when we pray?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with all the replies I have read.  I don&#8217;t think I could describe it any better.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What new insights about the importance of prayer did you gather from this lesson? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:06:08 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-new-insights-about-the-importance-of-prayer-did-you-gather-from-some-of-the-scriptural-verses-presented-in-this-lesson/page/41/#post-95543113"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What new insights about the importance of prayer did you gather from this lesson?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I learned that no matter our situation, God is always willing and ready to listen to our prayers.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Have you told others about Christ in the past? If so, what role did listening and dialogue play in the interaction? In the future, how might you use these techniques even more effectively? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/have-you-told-others-about-christ-in-the-past-if-so-what-role-did-listening-and-dialogue-play-in-the-interaction-in-the-future-how-might-you-use-these-techniques-even-more-effectively/page/71/#post-95542112</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:55:16 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/have-you-told-others-about-christ-in-the-past-if-so-what-role-did-listening-and-dialogue-play-in-the-interaction-in-the-future-how-might-you-use-these-techniques-even-more-effectively/page/71/#post-95542112"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Have you told others about Christ in the past? If so, what role did listening and dialogue play in the interaction? In the future, how might you use these techniques even more effectively?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I have, but, they&#8217;re usually not interested in accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior.  I agree with what Joshua and Luke both said.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What has been your past experience in local church attendance? Explain the positive and the negative. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:36:50 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-has-been-your-past-experience-in-local-church-attendance-explain-the-positive-and-the-negative/page/49/#post-95542110"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What has been your past experience in local church attendance? Explain the positive and the negative.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Not really sure how to answer this question.  Not sure if I&#8217;ve had an experience with the local church.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion The acrostic ACTS stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. What would happen if each were removed from devotions? (For example, what would happen if adoration were removed from your prayers?) in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/the-acrostic-acts-stands-for-adoration-confession-thanksgiving-and-supplication-what-would-happen-if-each-were-removed-from-devotions-for-example-what-would-happen-if-adoration-were-removed-fro/page/62/#post-95541980</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:12:28 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/the-acrostic-acts-stands-for-adoration-confession-thanksgiving-and-supplication-what-would-happen-if-each-were-removed-from-devotions-for-example-what-would-happen-if-adoration-were-removed-fro/page/62/#post-95541980"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> The acrostic ACTS stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. What would happen if each were removed from devotions? (For example, what would happen if adoration were removed from your prayers?)</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with Luke, I also agree with Daniel.  Not sure how I would react.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What devotional methods have you used in the past? Which would you like to try in the future? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-devotional-methods-have-you-used-in-the-past-which-would-you-like-to-try-in-the-future/page/85/#post-95541662</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:41:36 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-devotional-methods-have-you-used-in-the-past-which-would-you-like-to-try-in-the-future/page/85/#post-95541662"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What devotional methods have you used in the past? Which would you like to try in the future?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I too am not a morning person, but, I love reading the Bible using the YouVersion app on my Alexa device.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/explain-how-bible-study-fellowship-and-prayer-can-be-called-different-forms-of-spiritual-communication/page/110/#post-95541304</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:56:19 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/explain-how-bible-study-fellowship-and-prayer-can-be-called-different-forms-of-spiritual-communication/page/110/#post-95541304"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with all the posts I just read.  Not sure if I can explain it any better.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Give an example from the Bible, other than the ones used in this lesson, that demonstrates the biblical authors use of geography to convey biblical wisdom. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:43:08 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/give-an-example-from-the-bible-other-than-the-ones-used-in-this-lesson-that-demonstrates-the-biblical-authors-use-of-geography-to-convey-biblical-wisdom/page/16/#post-95541274"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Give an example from the Bible, other than the ones used in this lesson, that demonstrates the biblical authors use of geography to convey biblical wisdom.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I would have to say Genesis chapter 3 where Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowlegge good and evil.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons and Vicki Williams are now connected</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:51:52 -0400</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What does it mean to not only talk with God, but also to be with Him when we pray? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-does-it-mean-to-not-only-talk-with-god-but-also-to-be-with-him-when-we-pray/page/21/#post-95539660</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:43:41 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-does-it-mean-to-not-only-talk-with-god-but-also-to-be-with-him-when-we-pray/page/21/#post-95539660"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What does it mean to not only talk with God, but also to be with Him when we pray?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>It means that He hears us and answers our prayers.  For the last few days, I&#8217;ve kneeling by my bed in the mornings to pray for a friend&#8217;s ex husband and her children.  Her x husband wants full-custody of their three children and wants his x wife to lose her parenting rights to their children.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion In the story of Elijah’s perseverance in prayer in 1 Kings 18, why did he need to continue to pray for rain when God had already promised to send it? What do you think would have happened if Elijah stopped praying after the sixth try? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:13:45 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/in-the-story-of-elijahs-perseverance-in-prayer-in-1-kings-18-why-did-he-need-to-continue-to-pray-for-rain-when-god-had-already-promised-to-send-it-what-do-you-think-would-have-happened-if-e/page/20/#post-95539608"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> In the story of Elijah’s perseverance in prayer in 1 Kings 18, why did he need to continue to pray for rain when God had already promised to send it? What do you think would have happened if Elijah stopped praying after the sixth try?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Like Dr. Banks, I too love the story of Elijah.</p>
<p>If I were Elijah, I would have kept praying for rain or whatever I was waiting for.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons and Abraham Alier are now connected</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:06:11 -0400</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Why is prayer about more than simply requests or answers? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/why-is-prayer-about-more-than-simply-requests-or-answers/page/21/#post-95539550</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:34:34 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/why-is-prayer-about-more-than-simply-requests-or-answers/page/21/#post-95539550"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Why is prayer about more than simply requests or answers?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with Remona.  I also agree with Joshua and David.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Have you ever fasted before? What did you learn from doing it? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-is-fasting-a-way-of-telling-god-you-matter-more-than-anything-else/page/24/#post-95539525</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:59:45 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-is-fasting-a-way-of-telling-god-you-matter-more-than-anything-else/page/24/#post-95539525"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Have you ever fasted before? What did you learn from doing it?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I&#8217;ve never fasted before.  Not sure I want to try it.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What results of united prayer have you seen in your life or in the lives of others? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:52:57 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-results-have-you-seen-in-your-life-or-in-the-lives-of-others-from-united-prayer/page/22/#post-95539518"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What results of united prayer have you seen in your life or in the lives of others?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with everyone.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Name one creative idea you learned from this lesson about how to pray for others. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:46:11 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/name-one-creative-idea-you-learned-from-this-lesson-about-how-to-pray-for-others/page/24/#post-95539415"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Name one creative idea you learned from this lesson about how to pray for others.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with everyone who has posted so far.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What obstacle do you struggle with when it comes to prayer? What helps you overcome that obstacle? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-obstacle-do-you-struggle-with-when-it-comes-to-prayer/page/29/#post-95539245</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:56:22 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-obstacle-do-you-struggle-with-when-it-comes-to-prayer/page/29/#post-95539245"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What obstacle do you struggle with when it comes to prayer? What helps you overcome that obstacle?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I would have to agree with Joshua.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What is your favorite prayer from Scripture? What is the value of praying God’s Word? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-is-your-favorite-prayer-from-gods-word/page/36/#post-95539236</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:52:53 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-is-your-favorite-prayer-from-gods-word/page/36/#post-95539236"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What is your favorite prayer from Scripture? What is the value of praying God’s Word?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I would have to say that I have two prayers that I like: I like Psalm 23 and the Lord&#8217;s Prayer.  I learned these two prayers when I was a child.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons and Katy P are now connected</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:40:43 -0400</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion How does Jesus teach us to go deeper in our asking when we pray? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:14:38 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What new insights about the importance of prayer did you gather from this lesson? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Have you told others about Christ in the past? If so, what role did listening and dialogue play in the interaction? In the future, how might you use these techniques even more effectively? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/have-you-told-others-about-christ-in-the-past-if-so-what-role-did-listening-and-dialogue-play-in-the-interaction-in-the-future-how-might-you-use-these-techniques-even-more-effectively/page/70/#post-95538711"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Have you told others about Christ in the past? If so, what role did listening and dialogue play in the interaction? In the future, how might you use these techniques even more effectively?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I have tried, but, whenever I tried to share the good news of Christ, they would automatically tell me to drop the subject.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What has been your past experience in local church attendance? Explain the positive and the negative. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 23:45:24 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-has-been-your-past-experience-in-local-church-attendance-explain-the-positive-and-the-negative/page/47/#post-95538578"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What has been your past experience in local church attendance? Explain the positive and the negative.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with Corri, it does take time to develop relationships within a church family.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion The acrostic ACTS stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. What would happen if each were removed from devotions? (For example, what would happen if adoration were removed from your prayers?) in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 16:11:29 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/the-acrostic-acts-stands-for-adoration-confession-thanksgiving-and-supplication-what-would-happen-if-each-were-removed-from-devotions-for-example-what-would-happen-if-adoration-were-removed-fro/page/59/#post-95538365"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> The acrostic ACTS stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. What would happen if each were removed from devotions? (For example, what would happen if adoration were removed from your prayers?)</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I totally agree with all the replies I just read.  Not sure what I would do or how I would feel.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What devotional methods have you used in the past? Which would you like to try in the future? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-devotional-methods-have-you-used-in-the-past-which-would-you-like-to-try-in-the-future/page/83/#post-95538324</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 23:43:13 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-devotional-methods-have-you-used-in-the-past-which-would-you-like-to-try-in-the-future/page/83/#post-95538324"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What devotional methods have you used in the past? Which would you like to try in the future?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I usually don&#8217;t have time to do devotions in the mornings, but, now, I think I&#8217;m going to start listening to my Thru The Bible talking Bible.  I used to listen to Dr McGee in the mornings before school, but, had to stop listening to him when I lived in the dorm at the School for the Blind here in Colorado Springs where I live with my parents.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 21:42:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/explain-how-bible-study-fellowship-and-prayer-can-be-called-different-forms-of-spiritual-communication/page/109/#post-95538311"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Bible study, prayer, and fellowship are all good practices for a Christian to have.  God wants us, His people, to have a relationship with Him.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What are some characteristics of Hebrew poetry? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-are-some-characteristics-of-hebrew-poetry/page/23/#post-95538243</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 21:57:57 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-are-some-characteristics-of-hebrew-poetry/page/23/#post-95538243"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What are some characteristics of Hebrew poetry?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I never knew so much about Hebrew Poetry.  Thank you Dr Buzzell for explaining it.  Now I&#8217;m excited to read the entire Bible!</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What was the result of the Babylonians allowing the captive Jews to keep their culture and religion intact? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-was-the-result-of-the-babylonians-allowing-the-captive-jews-to-keep-their-culture-and-religion-intact/page/21/#post-95538240</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 20:39:55 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-was-the-result-of-the-babylonians-allowing-the-captive-jews-to-keep-their-culture-and-religion-intact/page/21/#post-95538240"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What was the result of the Babylonians allowing the captive Jews to keep their culture and religion intact?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Like everyone else has said, the Jews were eventually allowed to go back to their own land and allowed to worship the one true God.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion David was a great general and king. He experienced both great success as well as great failure. But what characterized David’s response to God over a lifetime? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/david-was-a-great-general-and-king-he-experienced-both-great-success-as-well-as-great-failure-but-what-characterized-davids-response-to-god-over-a-lifetime/page/28/#post-95538176</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:40:42 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/david-was-a-great-general-and-king-he-experienced-both-great-success-as-well-as-great-failure-but-what-characterized-davids-response-to-god-over-a-lifetime/page/28/#post-95538176"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> David was a great general and king. He experienced both great success as well as great failure. But what characterized David’s response to God over a lifetime?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I love the story of David and Bathsheba.  I believe that David deserved to be punished by God for what he did to Bathsheba&#8217;s first husband, Uriah.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What was the secret of Joshua’s success? How can that secret be applied today? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-was-the-secret-of-joshuas-success-how-can-that-secret-be-applied-today/page/28/#post-95538101</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 22:48:57 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-was-the-secret-of-joshuas-success-how-can-that-secret-be-applied-today/page/28/#post-95538101"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What was the secret of Joshua’s success? How can that secret be applied today?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>When I had breast cancer, I asked the same question, but, in a different way.  I asked God why did you allow this to happen to me? So far, I&#8217;m enjoying this course.  I&#8217;m learning a lot about the Ols Testament.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion According to Dr. Buzzell, “of all the things God created, nothing mattered as much to God as you and me.” Why were we created? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/according-to-dr-buzzell-of-all-the-things-god-created-nothing-mattered-as-much-to-god-as-you-and-me-why-were-we-created/page/29/#post-95538079</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:33:07 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/according-to-dr-buzzell-of-all-the-things-god-created-nothing-mattered-as-much-to-god-as-you-and-me-why-were-we-created/page/29/#post-95538079"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> According to Dr. Buzzell, “of all the things God created, nothing mattered as much to God as you and me.” Why were we created?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>We were all created to do God&#8217;s work.  I believe that He wants me to be a Christian counselor for His disabled people before He calls me home to Heaven.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Dr. Buzzell concludes this lesson by saying that if we fail, God wants us to come back to Him. Why is this significant to us today? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/professor-buzzell-concludes-this-lesson-by-saying-that-if-we-fail-god-wants-us-to-come-back-to-him-why-is-this-significant-to-us-today/page/39/#post-95538053</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 20:50:43 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/professor-buzzell-concludes-this-lesson-by-saying-that-if-we-fail-god-wants-us-to-come-back-to-him-why-is-this-significant-to-us-today/page/39/#post-95538053"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Dr. Buzzell concludes this lesson by saying that if we fail, God wants us to come back to Him. Why is this significant to us today?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I never knew that the Old Testament could be broken down into four groups.  I felt like I was learning something new.  I was able to paint a picture in mind while I was listening to Dr Buzzell&#8217;s lecture both on my phone and on my computer.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion How does naming the four eras and the types of books in the Old Testament help you to understand its story? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/dr-buzzell-categorizes-the-book-of-ruth-as-a-color-book-why/page/42/#post-95538049</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 16:38:23 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/dr-buzzell-categorizes-the-book-of-ruth-as-a-color-book-why/page/42/#post-95538049"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How does naming the four eras and the types of books in the Old Testament help you to understand its story?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with everyone, it does make it easier to understand what I&#8217;m reading about.  I can also paint a picture in my mind of what happened back in Bible times.  Because I&#8217;m visually impaired, listening to the Bible on my Alexa device using YouVersion Bible helps me understand what Adam and Eve and Moses Joshua, and others went through in their own lives.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion The Old Testament is the story of God reaching out in love to a rebellious people. Why is this significant? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/the-old-testament-is-the-story-of-god-reaching-out-in-love-to-a-rebellious-people-why-is-this-significant/page/50/#post-95538042</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 23:15:50 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/the-old-testament-is-the-story-of-god-reaching-out-in-love-to-a-rebellious-people-why-is-this-significant/page/50/#post-95538042"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> The Old Testament is the story of God reaching out in love to a rebellious people. Why is this significant?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I just started this course, and agree with all the posts I have read so far.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion How is God’s voice speaking effectively to you and your social context? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-is-gods-voice-speaking-effectively-to-you-and-your-social-context/page/2/#post-95538039</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 16:33:23 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-is-gods-voice-speaking-effectively-to-you-and-your-social-context/page/2/#post-95538039"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How is God’s voice speaking effectively to you and your social context?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I hear the voice of God as I listen to each chapter of the Bible using my Alexa device. I listen to the Bible with YouVersion.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Why is it important that you recognize explicit communication (“Don’t touch that!”) from implicit communication (“That’s hot!”) when you read the Bible? What does Dr. Cohick say are the benefits of being able to discern the implications in a passage of Scripture? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/why-is-it-important-that-you-recognize-explicit-communication-dont-touch-that-from-implicit-communication-thats-hot-when-you-read-the-bible/page/2/#post-95538030</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 00:30:34 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/why-is-it-important-that-you-recognize-explicit-communication-dont-touch-that-from-implicit-communication-thats-hot-when-you-read-the-bible/page/2/#post-95538030"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Why is it important that you recognize explicit communication (“Don’t touch that!”) from implicit communication (“That’s hot!”) when you read the Bible? What does Dr. Cohick say are the benefits of being able to discern the implications in a passage of Scripture?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with everyone who has already posted.  I love to read the Bible.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What challenges have you faced in reading and understanding the message of the Bible?  Why is it useful to consider the communication circle when you read a passage of Scripture? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-challenges-have-you-faced-in-reading-and-understanding-the-message-of-the-bible-why-is-it-useful-to-consider-the-communication-circle-when-you-read-a-passage-of-scripture/#post-95538025</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 22:45:21 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-challenges-have-you-faced-in-reading-and-understanding-the-message-of-the-bible-why-is-it-useful-to-consider-the-communication-circle-when-you-read-a-passage-of-scripture/#post-95538025"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What challenges have you faced in reading and understanding the message of the Bible?  Why is it useful to consider the communication circle when you read a passage of Scripture?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with all the replies I&#8217;ve read.  I don&#8217;t think I could have said it any better myself.  I read the first three chapters of Genesis yesterday.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Dr. Cohick recommends that you read larger sections of the Bible, read the whole Bible (don’t skip the Old Testament!), and ask how what you are reading connects to the larger story. Why are these strategies important for Bible engagement? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/dr-cohick-recommends-that-you-read-larger-sections-of-the-bible-read-the-whole-bible-dont-skip-the-old-testament-and-ask-how-what-you-are-reading-connects-to-the-larger-story-why-are-t/page/2/#post-95537999</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 21:23:56 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/dr-cohick-recommends-that-you-read-larger-sections-of-the-bible-read-the-whole-bible-dont-skip-the-old-testament-and-ask-how-what-you-are-reading-connects-to-the-larger-story-why-are-t/page/2/#post-95537999"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Dr. Cohick recommends that you read larger sections of the Bible, read the whole Bible (don’t skip the Old Testament!), and ask how what you are reading connects to the larger story. Why are these strategies important for Bible engagement?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I just started reading Genesis, I just finished reading the first three chapters of Genesis.  I plan to read three chapters everyday.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Do you read the Bible as one book or as a collection of separate books? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 22:03:52 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/do-you-read-the-bible-as-one-book-or-as-a-collection-of-separate-books/page/4/#post-95537960"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Do you read the Bible as one book or as a collection of separate books?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I&#8217;m going to start reading the Bible like a storybook.  This is why I chose to read the NLT.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion We studied three kinds of passages that we must apply: universally applicable passages, culturally specific passages, and difficult passages. What are the differences between each kind of passage? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/we-studied-three-kinds-of-passages-that-we-must-apply-universally-applicable-passages-culturally-specific-passages-and-difficult-passages-what-are-the-differences-between-each-kind-of-passage/page/10/#post-95537919"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> We studied three kinds of passages that we must apply: universally applicable passages, culturally specific passages, and difficult passages. What are the differences between each kind of passage?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with all the replies that I&#8217;ve read so far.  Not sure if there&#8217;s a way for me to explain these passages in my own words.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Do you find exegesis and hermeneutics to be equally challenging tasks or is one easier than the other?  If one is easier, which one is it? Why do you think that’s the case? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 20:12:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/which-two-bible-study-tools-do-you-think-might-benefit-you-the-most-why/page/13/#post-95537869"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Do you find exegesis and hermeneutics to be equally challenging tasks or is one easier than the other?  If one is easier, which one is it? Why do you think that’s the case?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>In John 4:23-24, we have Jesus talking to the Woman at the well.  He is telling that she has had five husbands.  The Woman is surprised that she is talking to a Jew and goes to tell everyone to come and meet the Man that just told her about her past.  Not sure why, but, I think that both would be easy for me.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion How does a historical, grammatical, literary, and cultural study of a passage help guide the micro-observation step of Bible study? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 17:27:43 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/in-bible-study-what-might-result-if-we-never-use-observation-and-interpretation-and-only-use-application/page/20/#post-95537856"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How does a historical, grammatical, literary, and cultural study of a passage help guide the micro-observation step of Bible study?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone, today we&#8217;re going to talk about Genesis chapter 1.  We see God as the main character in this passage of Scripture.  He creates our world in 6 days.</p>
<p>First, He creates light and darkness, He does this pattern throughout the creation of the entire world.  Then, He creates the sky and the stars sun and moon&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion How does a historical, grammatical, literary, and cultural study of a passage help guide the micro-observation step of Bible study? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 17:03:01 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/in-bible-study-what-might-result-if-we-never-use-observation-and-interpretation-and-only-use-application/page/20/#post-95537850"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How does a historical, grammatical, literary, and cultural study of a passage help guide the micro-observation step of Bible study?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with all the replies I just read.  I really don&#8217;t know if I could add anything else.  I would have to think about my answer.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Why is it important to do macro-observation of a Bible book before doing micro-observation? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 19:45:02 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/why-is-it-important-to-do-macro-observation-of-a-bible-book-before-doing-micro-observation/page/20/#post-95537790"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Why is it important to do macro-observation of a Bible book before doing micro-observation?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with all the replies that I just read.  I don&#8217;t know if I could have said it any better.  I have never done a macro observation or a micro observation before.  I really don&#8217;t have time to study a Book of the Bible on my own, because of my busy schedule.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What Bible translation do you use and why? Do you use a different translation or paraphrase for devotional reading than you do for Bible study? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:23:34 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-bible-translation-do-you-use-and-why-do-you-use-a-different-translation-for-devotional-reading-than-you-do-for-bible-study/page/29/#post-95537737"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What Bible translation do you use and why? Do you use a different translation or paraphrase for devotional reading than you do for Bible study?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>My older brother Scott and I grew up using the NIV, so, I generally like to use the NIV for devotional time.  Although, an x friend of mine told me that the KJV was the only true Bible and that I should use it instead of the NIV.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion How would you prioritize the three reasons given in this lesson for studying the Bible: “It is essential to knowing and loving God;” “It is essential for growing up in God;” and “It is essential to serving God”? What is the basis for how you prioritize them? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:56:38 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-would-you-prioritize-the-three-reasons-given-in-this-lesson-for-studying-the-bible-it-is-essential-to-knowing-and-loving-god-it-is-essential-for-growing-up-in-god/page/25/#post-95537669"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How would you prioritize the three reasons given in this lesson for studying the Bible: “It is essential to knowing and loving God;” “It is essential for growing up in God;” and “It is essential to serving God”? What is the basis for how you prioritize them?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with the replies that I just read.</p>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t have said it any better myself.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion Why are people drawn to the book of Revelation and confused by it? What might be the value in studying it? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 21:44:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/why-are-people-drawn-to-the-book-of-revelation-and-confused-by-it-what-might-be-the-value-in-studying-it/page/64/#post-95537537"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Why are people drawn to the book of Revelation and confused by it? What might be the value in studying it?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I have to agree with Eric.</p>
<p>The Book of Revelation can be an interesting book to study.  The letters of Paul, Timothy, James, Peter, Jude, Titus, and John are also interesting to study.</p>
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				<title>Melinda Koons replied to the discussion What practical benefits might you get from understanding Acts as the early history of the church? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 21:19:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-practical-benefits-might-you-get-from-understanding-acts-as-the-early-history-of-the-church/page/62/#post-95537463"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What practical benefits might you get from understanding Acts as the early history of the church?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I agree with all the comments I&#8217;ve read so far, I think that the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles are great books.  I especially like to read both Luke and Acts because they were both written by a doctor.</p>
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