Rooted in Scripture: Fall Semester 2025 Begins

Friends,

School has begun!

Today at 5 AM Pacific Time, the fall semester for First Love Bible College officially began. This semester’s course is Old Testament Survey I, covering Genesis through 2 Samuel. Our students will journey through creation, the fall, the flood, the calling of Abraham, Moses and the Law, the judges, King David, and so much more. It is an exciting class—rich, foundational, and full of deep biblical truth—but it is also a challenging one due to the amount of material we will cover.

I am expecting around 100 students this semester, and it was a joy to see many familiar faces during our first class session this morning with the Arua site, which meets on Mondays. We got off to a rocky start because of the weather, but the Lord helped us through it. We were able to walk through the syllabus and begin our notes on creation.

I am truly looking forward to what God will do this semester. It is always a joy to teach the Bible, and a blessing to know that people around the world are growing in their understanding of God and His Word. I teach live so the students can ask questions in real time, which makes the class more personal and helps ensure clarity—especially since each session is translated into the local African language. Sometimes things get lost in translation, so allowing questions strengthens understanding for the students and challenges me to communicate difficult topics in simple and accessible ways. It is a blessing on both sides.

As we move into this fall semester, I ask for your prayers.

Please pray that:

Weather and technology issues will not hinder our classes.

The students will grow in wisdom, understanding, and spiritual maturity.

My family and I will have strength, health, and peace throughout the semester.

Thank you for your support, and may the peace of Christ be with you.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Ethan Fleischer

Lead Professor