Rich O'Brien

After a forty year legal career, I returned to school by enrolling in Moody Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program. I spent hours each day praying, reading, researching, and writing about God and His word. Twenty-six months later I completed the program requirements. It was a time that greatly accelerated my spiritual growth. I was both blessed and humbled when at Moody’s Michigan graduation ceremony I received the Faculty Award-Biblical Studies as “the graduating student who has done the most outstanding work in English Bible interpretation during his or her studies at Moody Theological Seminary-Michigan.”

My goal upon entering Moody’s MABS program was then, as it is now, to know God better, and to love Him more. Before completing the program, I began praying to know what God had in mind for me next. While praying I realized that some, if not much of the biblical “knowledge” I had recently gained, would likely slip from my mind if I did not take steps to prevent that. I was then led to compile my written assignments into a well-organized anthology. As I prayerfully worked on that project, I realized that the finished product could well serve as a Christian discipleship or small group study. That led me to prayerfully consider making the project available to everyone. Now, I am blessed to invite you to embark on a journey through your own “At-Home Seminary.” (less)