Developing A Heart For God

Developing A Heart For God
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Developing A Heart For God

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Discover the Life-Changing Relevance of the Old Testament Developing A Heart For God There are some things in this life that always seem to be in high demand but short supply. Wisdom is one of them. In our fast-paced world of sound bites and canned answers, we need a source of deep wisdom that does not change with each new fad and trend. The Wisdom Books of the Bible offer rivers of truth that will refresh thirsting hearts and souls. Part of the Old Testament Challenge series, this teaching guide and resource book helps you craft eight messages on what the Wisdom Books have to say about Developing A Heart For God. As never before, your congregation will discover God’s passion for loving his children and teaching them to grow in an authentic love for him and others. A Communicator’s Toolkit for Teaching the Old Testament Having the right resources gives you a powerful edge in communicating the message of the Old Testament effectively in this media-driven, sensory-intensive culture. The Developing A Heart For God Teaching Guide helps you connect with minds, imaginations, and hearts. Designed to maximize your connection and impact, it is a communicator’s toolbox for teaching your congregation lessons from the four-part Old Testament Challenge series. • Historical, cultural, and geographical backgrounds unlock the meanings of Bible passages. Transport your listeners thousands of years into the past so they can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the ancient world. • Illustrations, humorous stories, and word pictures engage the imagination and emotions, bringing home the timeless message of the Old Testament with clarity and freshness. • Creative applications help listeners make the leap from learning Old Testament lessons to living the Christian life. The genius of this teaching guide is its flexibility. Customize your messages from a treasury of resources. This revolutionary tool provides up to sixteen categories of material for each message. No need to spend countless hours doing research—a wealth of ideas and resources lies at your fingertips! Developing A Heart For God Teaching Guide includes: • Creative Message Ideas • Heart of the Message • Heart of the Messenger • Historical Context Notes • Illustrations • Interpretive Insights • Life Applications • Narrative on Life • Narrative on the Text • New Testament Connections • On the Lighter Side • Pause for Prayer • Pause for Reflection • Quotable Quotes • Significant Scriptures • Word Studies Other Old Testament Challenge Teaching Guides 1—Creating a New Community: Life-Changing Stories from the Pentateuch (9 Sessions) 2—Stepping Out in Faith: Life-Changing Examples from the History of Israel (7 Sessions) 4—Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: Life-Changing Words from the Prophets (8 Sessions)

Description of Developing A Heart For God:

Old Testament Challenge, Volume 3 is a turn-key program to help everyone in your church understand and apply the Old Testament to their lives. OTC Volume 3 is titled Developing A Heart For God: Life-Changing Lessons from the Wisdom Books. The goal of OTC is to discover the life-changing truths of the Old Testament and how we can apply them to our lives today. Based on Pastor John Ortberg’s OTC series at the New Community services of Willow Creek Community Church, this resource will enable churches to raise the level of biblical literacy and understanding among its congregation.

About John Ortberg:

John Ortberg is a teaching pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He previously served as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and is the author of Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them; If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat; The Life You've Always Wanted; and Love Beyond Reason. He has written for Christianity Today and is a frequent contributor to Leadership Journal.

Description of John Ortberg, author of Developing A Heart For God:

Part of the Old Testament Challenge series, this teaching guide and resource book helps you craft eight messages on what the Wisdom Books have to say about Developing A Heart For God. As never before, your congregation will discover God's passion for loving his children and teaching them to grow in an authentic love for him and others. Having the right resources gives you a powerful edge in communicating the message of the Old Testament effectively in this media-driven, sensory-intensive culture. The Developing A Heart For God Teaching Guide helps you connect with minds, imaginations, and hearts. Designed to maximize your connection and impact, it is a communicator's toolbox for teaching your congregation lessons from the four-part Old Testament Challenge series.