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Biblical Priorities – An Exploration Into What Jesus Said Matters Most is a 10-week online Christian discipleship course.  This is a 3-credit hour course, or can be taken as a certificate couse (no college enrollment required).  Students meet once per week for lecture/discussion via the Zoom platform.  The course lectures are recorded should the class time prove problematic, but in-person attendance via Zoom is encouraged.

The course focuses first on what it means to love God with our heart, soul, mind and strength.  It includes Scriptural contexts to understand why this commandment is of utmost importance. The second focus is the command to love our neighbor as ourselves.  It includes a deep Scriptural dive into defining one’s neighbor, examination of predispositions that hinder love, and the practical application of loving one’s neighbor.

This online Christian discipleship course is appropriate for believers of any Christian maturity level, challenging all of us to love more wholeheartedly. Students will gain a more profound understanding of what loving God and loving one’s neighbor meant when the Commandments were written and what they should mean to believers today. The Biblical Priorities course equips students with practical tools that empower them to grow in right relationship with God and with man.

BIBLICAL PRIORITIES COURSE OVERVIEW: 

The Biblical Priorities course educates students regarding the most important biblical priorities for followers of Christ. Students will gain a more profound understanding of what loving God and loving one’s neighbor meant when the Commandments were written and what they should mean to believers today. The Biblical Priorities course equips students with practical tools that empower them to grow in right relationship with God and with man.

Course Objectives:

•           To equip students with a biblical understanding of what is most important for followers of Christ.
•           To identify specific actions students should take to love God wholeheartedly.
•           To identify specific actions students should take to love one’s neighbor as oneself.
•           To foster an ever-deepening love of God. 
•           To equip students with biblical tools to love others the same way Christ loves us.

Professor: Dr. Dinah Hodgson

Required Student Resources:  All students must have access to the Internet and Zoom account with video and audio capabilities for online classes.

Textbook: 
Dr. Victoria Isaac (2022), “Love Made Possible”. Available on Amazon or direct digital download on the Fully Equipped Bible Institute site.

 
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Student Shout Outs

“ As a Christian I have studied God’s word for 25 years. After taking Dr. Isaac's Biblical Hermeneutics course my eyes were opened to just how much I was missing. For the first time in my life, I was able to understand the word of God as He intended it for me. Every Christian interested in knowing God’s will with a deeper understanding of His word should take this course. I highly recommend it!.”
Gary Buckingham Biblical Hermeneutics course
Gary Buckingham
I have taken the Grid of Truth course with Professor Isaac several times. Each time I take the course, I am challenged to continue to align my thoughts and actions with God's Word.
Brian Vales, Grid of Truth discipleship course
Brian Vales
Pastor Merryman is one of the most gifted teachers of God's Word that I have ever had the privilege of learning from. His deep understanding of God's Word is paired with a down-to-earth style and emphasis on practical application.
Wendy Capirci, Bible course
Wendy Capirci
Professor Isaac is a passionate and inspirational teacher of Scriptures. I have taken several classes under her leadership. She provides insight and clarity for every passage. Her lessons are engaging and she asks provocative questions to challenge her students and stimulate their thinking. Professor Isaac seeks to make the Scriptures applicable in our everyday life.
Chris Smith, Bible class
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Meet the Professors

Dr. Stephen Isaac’s mission is described as “cura animurim” (care-taking of the human soul). He desires above all to be faithful to the real message of Jesus, to his family, and to God’s people. Dr. Isaac has spent over four decades in ministry as a pastor, nationally syndicated radio host, and football coach. He is the Senior Pastor of a community church he founded over twenty years ago.

Dr. Stephen Isaac

Senior Pastor and Professor

Victoria is passionate about Christian education and discipleship training. She develops and teaches Bible training courses at the college level and her local church. She spent fifteen years teaching from Genesis through Revelation in a chapter by chapter, verse by verse format. This deep study of Scripture as a foundation for equipping Christian leaders with strong biblical foundations and practical discipleship training tools.

Dr. Victoria Isaac

Professor

Pastor Hodgson has been serving in Christian ministry for over three decades. She is called to empower leaders as a professor, coach, international speaker, author, and spiritual mentor. As a passionate follower of Jesus, she has served in impoverished countries around the world alongside her husband, Dr. John Hodgson.

Dr. Dinah Hodgson

Pastor and Professor

Pastor Steve Merryman has been faithfully serving the Church for over two decades. He has served as Executive Pastor, Associate Pastor, Business Administrator, and Christian Education Director. As a Christian educator, Pastor Merryman writes and teaches Christian leadership and discipleship courses.

Steve Merryman, MAOM

Pastor and Professor

Jeff Shook has a rich background in Christian ministry. His administrative gifting is paired with a deep love for God's Word and His people. Jeff makes a difference everywhere he serves, from CEO of a center for addiction recovery, to board member of numerous Christian organizations and churches.

Jeff Shook, MBA

Professor

Kris Jensen is a true gem for all students who are fortunate enough to learn from her. She began her Christian service as a missionary, then transitioned to a translator for Wycliffe Bible Translators. Kris now serves as a spiritual director for missionaries and Christian leaders around the world.

Kris Jensen, M.Div.

Professor

Dr. Hodgson is a Dartmouth graduate and brilliant cardiologist who has made remarkable contributions to the field of cardiology. More importantly, he is a servant leader, sharing his wisdom and insights on the mission field, in the local church, and on numerous boards of Christian ministries. He is a gifted educator with a passion for serving the Body of Christ.

John Hodgson, MD

Cardiologist and Professor

Pastor Steve Merryman has been faithfully serving the Church for over two decades. He has served as Executive Pastor, Associate Pastor, Business Administrator, and Christian Education Director. As a Christian educator, Pastor Merryman writes and teaches Christian leadership and discipleship courses.

Steve Merryman, MAOM

Pastor and Professor