Biblical Literacy with Mark Lanier

Paul warns against judging others while ignoring one’s own sin and explains that God’s righteous judgment is impartial and based on each person’s deeds.  This teaching shows that conscience and God’s law accompany every human life. The post Session 5 – Romans; God’s Principles of Judgement: Mark Lanier, 05/04/25 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

In Romans 1:18-32, Paul explains how suppressing the truth revealed by God leads to idolatry and moral decline, showing God’s wrath as a righteous response to human rebellion. The post Session 4 – Romans; The Wrath of God: Mark Lanier, 04/27/25 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Paul identifies the gospel as God’s power to save and the means by which righteousness is revealed. These verses form the theological core of Romans. The post Session 3 – Romans; Romans 1:16-17: Mark Lanier, 04/13/25 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Paul opens Romans by anchoring the gospel in Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus. This introduction sets the theological foundation for the entire letter. The post Session 2 – Romans; Beginning Verses of Chapter 1: Mark Lanier, 04/06/25 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Mark Lanier begins a new series on Romans. Today’s focus merged how to study an Epistle and began an introduction into the book of Romans. How to study Romans, an Epistle, in 8 basic steps. Historical context, Literary context, Textual analysis, Paragraph exegesis, Theological analysis The post Session 1 – Romans; Introduction into the book of Romans: Mark Lanier, 03/30/25 appeared first on...

The Bible states we should study the Bible to know Scripture and the power of God. Mark then spent time in 1. What’s are we doing when we study the Bible? God entrusted His Words through people: Scripture is inspired by God. The post How to Study the Bible: Lesson 2 – Focus on Poetry: Mark Lanier, 03/23/25 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

The Bible states we should study the Bible to know Scripture and the power of God. Mark then spent time in 1. What’s are we doing when we study the Bible? God entrusted His Words through people: Scripture is inspired by God. There are 2 types of critical studies described as: Lower criticism which is […] The post How to Study the Bible: Lesson 1 – Why Study the Bible: Mark Lanier, 03/1...

3-9-25 Biblical – Literacy Mark Lanier taught the final lesson in the Lesser-Known Women of the Bible series with a focus on The Strange Woman and similar to Lady Widsom, this employs personification as a literary device. The lesson in 3 parts: 1. The Path Metaphor Scripture teaches of good and bad paths, and those […] The post Session 18 – Lesser-Known Women of the Bible; The St...

Mark interviews three well known biblical scholars. Dr. Steve Ortiz Dr. John Manson Dr. Lawson Younger We are looking at our guests to enlighten us through scripture on: 1. How we See the World 2. How we See Scripture 3. How we See God The post Special Event-Conversation with Dr.’s Ortiz, Monson, and Younger: Mark Lanier, 03/02/25 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Mark Lanier 02/23/2025 Mark takes us on a very different experience in our study of Lessor Known Women in the Bible. Mark asks the question? Who am I ? 1. I help a King Rule Justly 2. I cried out in the streets and raised my voice in the Public Square 3. I was there […] The post Session 17 – Lesser-Known Women of the Bible; Lady Wisdom: Mark Lanier, 02/23/25 appeared first on Biblical...

Biblical-Literacy Mark taught Lesser-Known Women of the Bible with an emphasis on unnamed but significant women. Anonymity can sometimes speak volumes. Why no name? Various reasons: to prevent embarrassment, the person is unknown or sometimes used as a literary device. The post Session 16 -Lesser Known Women in the Bible, FIVE UNNAMED WOMEN OF THE BIBLE appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

2-9-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued the series: Lessor Known Women of the Bible. This week’s lesson focused on Job and his daughters. The lesson had three sections: 1. The journey through suffering – Job, a righteous man whom God had blessed with divine provision lost everything, including his children, health, and relationships. God responds to Job’s […] The post Session 15 &#8211...

Dr. David Capes interviewed Dr. Federico Villanueva, known for his focus on the church knowing the importance of lament as as in the Psalms, Lamentations, and other areas of the Bible. The post Special Event – Conversation with Dr Federico G. Villanueva: Dr. David Capes, 01/26/25 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

2-02-25 Biblical-Literacy Dr. David Capes led another lesson of Lessor Known Women ofthe Bible with an interview of Dr. Nancy Dawson, author of All the Genealogies of the Bible. Dr. Lawson received her doctorate in biology and always held an interest in theology. In this lesson she focused on three of the five women named […] The post Session 14 – Lesser Known Women in the Bible appear...

Mark Lanier continued his series on Lesser-Known Bible Women with a study of Jael – Courage in a Crisis, from Judges 4:2 – 5:27. Mark divides the lesson into: 1. Context and Characters: Israel is under oppression from the Canaanite army led by Sizer who has control of the Jezerel Valley. The people are regulated […] The post Session 13 – Lesser Known Women in the Bible, Job...

Mark continued the series on The Lesser-Known Bible Women by focusing on Zipporah, Moses’s wife, as found in Exodus 4:24-26. He unpacked the meaning behind her striking statement: “You are a bridegroom of blood.” The Context In Moses’s time, culture dictated every aspect of life. Mark began by revisiting the pivotal moment of the burning bush, […] The post Session 12 – Lesser Known Wom...

In this first lesson of 2025, Mark continues the Lesser Known Women of the Bible series by exploring the intriguing reference to the “elect lady” in 2 John. Who is the lady? – A majority of scholars interpret the “elect lady” as a metaphor for the local church - the unified body of Christ chosen by […] The post Session 11 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; the “elect lady&#...

This is a Bible study lesson (Lesson 10) on lesser-known women of the Bible, taught during the Advent/Christmas season. The teacher explores three witnesses from Luke 2 — the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna the Prophetess — weaving in historical context, humor, and Christmas songs to illuminate how God uses marginalized people to proclaim the coming of Christ. The post Session 10 – Lesser-Known...

This is a Bible study lesson (Lesson 9 in a series on lesser-known women of the Bible) focused on Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. The speaker, Brent, explores Elizabeth's priestly lineage, her experience with barrenness, and her role in God's plan, with his wife Holly sharing their personal journey through infertility as a parallel. The lesson concludes with takeaways about faith, fello...

Mark continues the series Lesser-Known Women of the Bible by highlighting the courage of Shiphrah and Puah, the Hebrew midwives who feared God rather Pharaoh and chose to protect Israel's newborn sons. Their faithful civil disobedience reminds us that God often accomplishes His greatest purposes through ordinary people who courageously obey Him. The post Session 8 – Lesser-Known Women of the...

11-24-24 Biblical-Literacy Pastor David Fleming continued in the series of Lesser Known Women of the Bible with a focus on Vashti from Esther Chapter 1. Dr. Fleming’s roadmap for the lesson included: 1. Context: King Xerxses held a massive feast for seven days to show his wealth and power. Queen Vashti and ladies left, but other women joined the king and his guests. The post Session 7 – Less...

Mark Continued in the Lesser-Known Women of the Bible series with a snapshot of the daughters of Zelophehad, five sisters from the tribe of Manasseh who changed the law. The story is from Numbers 26 and 27. 1. The story: Zelophehad had no sons, and his daughters ask Moses for their father’s land. The post Session 6 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; The Daughters Who Changed the Law: Mark La...

Mark continued in the series Lesser-Known Women of the Bible. Today’s woman was a wise woman from 2 Samuel 20, who helped save her city by turning over Sheba to Joan and his army. The storyline: Sheba was a worthless man who encouraged the northern tribes of Israel to rebel against King David. The post Session 5 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; A Wise Woman, 2 Samuel 20: Mark Lanier, 11/10...

Pastor David Fleming taught Lesser Known Women of the Bible with focus on Lydia from Acts 16 during Paul’s second missionary trip. Pastor David share three areas of focus: 1. Story before the story: Paul was called from a dream to Macedonia. In Philippi, which had no synagogue, he and Silas gathered to pray outside. The post Session 4 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; Lydia, Acts 16: Dr. Da...

Mark picked back up with the series: Lesser-known Bible Women with a focus on Judges 19. Mark shared some context for the storyline, what went wrong and some application points for home. Storyline: 1200 BC to 1040 BC. Israel is in the promised land. No earthly kings yet. A young woman of the Levite. The post Session 3 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; The Concubine, Judges 19: Mark Lanier,...