Resources
Articles, teaching manuals, devotionals, and downloads — everything OBS has taught, organized in one place.
Soteriology Retreat — Session 3b Transcript
Full transcript of Session 3b from the OBS Soteriology retreat.
Hebrews: Three Audiences
Teaching notes on the three audiences of the book of Hebrews.
NT Canon Formation
Teaching notes on the formation of the New Testament canon.
Hermeneutics — Session 2 Teaching Manual
Teaching manual from Session 2 of the Hermeneutics class.
Soteriology — Session 1 Notes
Session notes from the OBS Soteriology retreat, Session 1.
Soteriology — References
Reference list accompanying the OBS Soteriology retreat teaching.
Soteriology — Session 2 Notes
Session notes from the OBS Soteriology retreat, Session 2.
Soteriology Retreat — Q&A Transcript
Full transcript of the Q&A session from the OBS Soteriology retreat.
Soteriology Retreat — Session 2 Transcript
Full transcript of Session 2 from the OBS Soteriology retreat.
Soteriology Retreat — Session 3a Transcript
Full transcript of Session 3a from the OBS Soteriology retreat.
Context Class Notes (June 12, 2026)
Class notes from the OBS Hermeneutics conference session.
How to Read and Understand Your Bible
A foundational guide to reading Scripture in context — the hermeneutics course that starts every OBS student's journey.
Growing in Faith
Daily devotionals rooted in the text itself.
Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation
A three-session teaching manual on salvation.
Hebrews Overview — Study Sheet
A printable one-page summary of the book of Hebrews.
Reading Hebrews Slowly
A slower approach to a dense, argument-driven book.
A Beginner's Journey Through Scripture
A gentle on-ramp for first-time Bible readers.
Psalms of Ascent — 15 Day Reader
Meditations through the songs pilgrims sang.
Leadership Course Manual
Formation for those called to teach and shepherd.
The Bible Translation Series
Why translations differ, and how to study across them.
SubstackHow to read the Gospel of John—Prologue
But these are written that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name
SubstackHey, Excuse Me... I have a Question 🙋🏽
Jesus said it plainly. Everyone who asks receives. Everyone who seeks finds. Everyone who knocks, the door is opened. There is no asterisk.
SubstackA Practical Guide to Evangelism
Where do I start from? What if I am a shy person? How do I start a conversation? What if they say no? Why do people say no? How do I respond
SubstackCalled to Preach?
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledg
SubstackOur Simple Truth - The Gospel Part II
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus. Just to take Him at His word, just to rest upon His promise, just to know He is risen and alive.
SubstackOur Simple Truth - The Gospel I...
O how sweet to taste of the gospel...sweeter than honey to my mouth, richer than gold in my hands.
SubstackThe God-Man Relationship ❤️
...what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
SubstackExcuse me? How do I get saved?
And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. Our God is the saving One. Savior, Deliverer, and Rescu
SubstackStreams of Joy - OBS Podcast Episode 2
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God...