Bible Studies

The Bible study series are based on classes taught by Marilyn L. Donnellan, MS in 2022 and 2023.  All lessons are meant to be ecumenical in content.  Donnellan is a graduate of Multnomah School of the Bible, George Fox University, and Atlantic Coast Theological Seminary.

First lesson free, remaining lessons in the series $5/lesson

This series of studies will answer the questions, “What is prophecy and why is it important?” The eight lessons will include the following:

  • Prophecies in the Jewish and Christian Bibles, definitions, timelines, types of prophecy, false prophets
  • Old Testament prophecies and the children of Israel
  • Messianic prophecies
  • Apocalyptic or end-times prophecies

The book of Revelation: things past, present, and things to come.

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First lesson free, remaining lessons in the series $5/lesson

The Gospel of John is one of the pivotal books in the New Testament. The focus of the book is on proving Jesus was the Son of God, based on the events and words of Jesus.  This verse-by-verse study of the book will significantly increase your knowledge of the life and times of Jesus.  The eight lessons will be based on the following outline:

  1. Overview of the book of John
  2. Individual testimonies of who Jesus is, John 1-5
  3. The miracles and Jesus’ words show who He Is, John 6-11
  4. The final days show who Jesus is, John 12-21

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First lesson free, remaining lessons in the series $5/lesson

This Bible survey course will give you a bird’s eye view of the entire book, beginning with how we got the Bible and the timelines associated with it, plus overviews of each section of the Bible:

#1 – How we got our Bible – History and Timeline, Pentateuch

#2 – Joshua through Poetry

#3 – Major and Minor Prophets

#4 – Gospels through Colossians

#5 – I Thessalonians through Revelation

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First lesson free, remaining lessons in the series $5/lesson

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testament. In its rich content is not doctrine, but the history of the early church. You will finish the course with a much better idea of how and why the early church functioned.

  1. Christ’s Ascension, Pentecost, the Doctrines of the Holy Spirit, and Speaking in Tongues
  2. The First Apostolic Miracles, Persecutions and Martyr
  3. Philip, Saul/Paul’s Conversion, Miracles
  4. Gentiles Added to the Church, Barnabas, Gift to Jerusalem
  5. Fifth persecution and First Missionary Journey
  6. Paul in Antioch, Missionaries at work
  7. Miracles and the Council at Jerusalem
  8. Macedonian Vision and Missions in Europe
  9. Paul’s last journeys
  10. Paul’s arrest and Trials

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First lesson free, remaining lessons in the series $5/lesson

The book of Romans triggered the Reformation when a priest, Martin Luther, read it. The book is a masterful treatise on the Gospel and the doctrines associated with it. The course is foundational to understanding the Christian faith.

  1. Introduction and Theme
  2. Guilt
  3. Justification
  4. Sanctification
  5. Unbelief
  6. Life and Service
  7. Conclusion

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First lesson free, remaining lessons in the series $5/lesson

Each lesson in this series will include an overview of three books in the Bible, as follows:

Lesson One: Psalm 1 – A Psalm of Praise, Prophecy – Obadiah, The Doom of Edom, Epistle – Philemon, Forgiveness for a Runaway Slave

Lesson Two: Psalm 2 – A Messianic Psalm, Prophecy – Haggai, Rebuilding the Temple, Epistle – II John, Christ’s Commandment

Lesson Three: Psalm 3 – A Morning Psalm, Prophecy – Joel, The Day of the Lord, Epistle – III John, Walking in Truth

Lesson Four: Psalm 4 – An Evening Prayer, Prophecy – Nahum, Nineveh’s Doom, Epistle – Jude, Contending for the Faith

Lesson Five: Psalm 5 – A Prayer for Guidance, Prophecy – Habakkuk, From Doubt to Faith, Epistle – Titus, Setting the Church in Order

Lesson Six: Psalm 6 – A Cry for Mercy, Prophecy – Zephaniah, The Day of the Lord, Epistle – II Peter, Last Days

Lesson Seven: Psalm 7 – A Prayer for Deliverance, Prophecy – Jonah, God’s Deliverance and Mercy, Epistle – II Thessalonians, The Day of the Lord

Lesson Eight: Psalm 8 – God’s Glory, Prophecy – Malachi, Rebukes, Epistle – II Timothy, Hold to the Truth

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