First Love Bible College – October Update
Growing in the Word. Growing in Faith. Growing Together.
Friends,
This is a wonderful time of year. Fall is upon us, and with it comes the hope of cooler weather — especially for those of us in southern Nevada. Our First Love Bible College sites are progressing well through the semester, and many are on track to finish right on schedule. A few sites have fallen behind due to storms that disrupted the network and prevented us from meeting. Please join us in praying for fewer storms and smoother online connectivity. Meeting virtually has its challenges, and this is certainly one of them.
Most of our overseas sites have now completed their study of Genesis and have begun diving into the life of Moses, the Law, the Tabernacle, and the Promised Land. This Old Testament course not only teaches Israelite history but also helps students understand the theological significance of the Law and how its principles still apply to our lives today.
We explore the meaning of the Tabernacle and how God dwelt among His chosen people — a direct connection to John 1, where Jesus “tabernacled” among us, and to Paul’s teaching that believers are now the Temple of the Holy Spirit. These truths reveal the continuity of God’s presence with His people across Scripture.
As for the Promised Land, our students have learned that Israel was commanded to possess land stretching from the Red Sea to the Euphrates River. Their failure to fully obey the Lord in this mission led to many future difficulties — something we’ll see clearly when we begin our study of Judges and the unfolding of Israel’s history.
Yet through it all, one truth stands firm: God has always been faithful to His covenants, even when humanity has not. This is good news for us today. When we falter in faithfulness, God remains merciful and ready to forgive when we repent. Praise the Lord for His enduring grace!
I pray you are all doing well and have a blessed October.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Ethan Fleischer
Lead Professor
