Old Testament Challenge

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Old Testament Challenge: Creating a New Community

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Discover the Life-Changing Relevance of the Old Testament Creating a New Community Our hearts hunger for order and a sense of belonging in the chaos of life. We long for community. Deep inside us, we yearn to connect with God and with those around us. That’s not surprising—it’s a reflection of God’s own longing. Guiding you through the Pentateuch, this small group study reveals God’s passionate desire for intimacy with his people and among his people. The Old Testament Challenge small group series is a high-impact tool for discovering the power and relevance of the Old Testament. This innovative series combines Bible study with an enjoyable, interactive format to help you and your group experience God’s Word as it really is: energetic, immediate, and life-transforming. Other Old Testament Challenge Small Group Discussion Guides · Guide 2—Stepping Out in Faith: Life-Changing Examples from the History of Israel (7 Sessions) · Guide 3—Developing a Heart for God: Life-Changing Lessons from the Wisdom Books (8 Sessions) · Guide 4—Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: Life-Changing Words from the Prophets (8 Sessions)

Description of Old Testament Challenge:

The Old Testament Challenge (OTC) is a turn-key program to help everyone in your church understand and apply the Old Testament. Participants experience the content in multiple contexts; through sermons, group discussions and personal devotions. This 32-week series is designed for churches to teach, study, and discuss the entire Old Testament over a 9-month period.

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Discover the Life-Changing Relevance of the Old Testament Creating a New Community Our hearts hunger for order and a sense of belonging in the chaos of life. We long for community. Deep inside us, we yearn to connect with God and with those around us. That's not surprising--it's a reflection of God's own longing. Guiding you through the Pentateuch, this small group study reveals God's passionate desire for intimacy with his people and among his people. The Old Testament Challenge small group series is a high-impact tool for discovering the power and relevance of the Old Testament. This innovative series combines Bible study with an enjoyable, interactive format to help you and your group experience God's Word as it really is: energetic, immediate, and life-transforming. Other Old Testament Challenge Small Group Discussion Guides • Guide 2--Stepping Out in Faith: Life-Changing Examples from the History of Israel (7 Sessions)
• Guide 3--Developing a Heart for God: Life-Changing Lessons from the Wisdom Books (8 Sessions)
• Guide 4--Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: Life-Changing Words from the Prophets (8 Sessions) Author Biography: 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.
Kevin and Sherry Harney serve together atCorinth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Kevin is Senior Pastor and Sherry is the director of children's ministry. They are coauthors of Finding a Church You Can Love and over thirty small group study guides (Interactions and New Community) in partnership with Bill Hybels and John Ortberg.
Kevin and Sherry Harney serve together at Corinth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Kevin is Senior Pastor and Sherry is the director of children's ministry staff. They are coauthors of Finding a Church You Can Love and over thirty small group study guides (Interactions and New Community) in partnership with Bill Hybels and John Ortberg.

About Sherry Harney:

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 Sherry Harney, author of Old Testament Challenge:

Our hearts hunger for order and a sense of belonging in the chaos of life. We long for community. Deep inside us, we yearn to connect with God and with those around us. That's not surprising--it's a reflection of God's own longing. Guiding you through the Pentateuch, this small group study reveals God's passionate desire for intimacy with His people and among His people. The Old Testament Challenge small group series is a high-impact tool for discovering the power and relevance of the Old Testament. This innovative series combines Bible study with an enjoyable, interactive format to help you and your group experience God's Word as it really is: energetic, immediate, and life-transforming. Volume 1 Creating a New Community, volume 1 of a 4 part series.