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Author: Judson Poling
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2003-08-12
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780310249139
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn less than a year, you can travel through the entire Old Testament. These daily readings, comments, and questions will deepen your walk with God and heighten your knowledge of his Word. It will lead you to a devotional experience with God. Discover why Jesus was so passionate about the Old Testament and quoted from it so frequently.
Author: Jeff Manion
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Published: 2021-01-05
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0310125049
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe New Testament Challenge is designed to help small-group members explore the books of the New Testament in a fresh and new way. In this Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), participants will learn how the story of God restoring his original creation—which was begun in the Old Testament—reached its crowning moment with the birth of Messiah into the world. Through Jesus' birth, he answered the question once and for all of who God is and what he is like. Through Jesus' teaching, he revealed the deepest meaning of the laws and institutions that God gave to the people of Israel. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, he introduced the life of the age to come into the present age. Group members will also discover how the followers of Jesus formed a new community and invited people from all over the world to join them, and how the Bible looks ahead to the day when Christ will return to renew all of creation and establish God's justice and peace on the earth. Sessions include: Luke–Acts Luke–Acts, 1–2 Thessalonians 1–2 Corinthians, Galatians, Romans Romans, Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon, Philippians, 1 Timothy, Titus, 2 Timothy Matthew Hebrews, James, Mark 1–2 Peter, Jude, John 1–3 John, Revelation Designed for use with The New Testament Challenge Video Study (sold separately).
Author: Kevin Harney
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2003-08-05
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13: 9780310249399
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Author: Marek Zabriskie
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Published: 2012-10-01
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 1848252919
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Bible Challenge is an invitation to journey with fellow believers from across the world and across the Anglican Communion through the entire length and breadth of the Bible, and to experience the full sweep of the biblical record in the course of a single year. For each of 365 days, there is a selection of readings comprising Old Testament, Psalm and New Testament passages, insightful commentary by one of a hundred theologians and church leaders from around the Anglican Communion, a prayer for the day and questions for reflection. UK contributors include: Nick Baines, Rosalind Brown, Jeffrey John, Archbishop Barry Morgan, Mark Oakley, June Osborne, Martyn Percy, Emma Percy, Michael Perham, Stephen Platten and others. The Bible Challenge is supported by a website www.thecenterborbiblicalstudies.org and its international advisory board includes Rowan Williams, Paula Gooder, David Ford, Graham Tomlin and many senior figures from around the Anglican world.
Author: John Ortberg
Publisher:
Published: 2003-08
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780310248910
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the Life-Changing Relevance of the Old Testament This dynamic program takes your church on an eye-opening, heart-searching journey through Scripture on three interlocking levels: -Whole congregation---The major themes of the Old Testament snap into focus during 32 weeks of creative and powerful messages that take your entire congregation through the Old Testament. -Small groups---Truths taught in corporate worship get reinforced through discussion and relationship. Small groups dig deeper into God's Word and apply it to their daily lives. -Individual---The Scriptures get up-close-and-personal as each participant takes a life-transforming journey through the first two-thirds of the Bible using the Taking the Old Testament Challenge individual reading guide. This threefold approach will drive the truths of Scripture deep into the heart and life of each participant, with applications designed to turn lessons into lifestyles and principles into practice. Creating a New Community: Life-Changing Stories from the Pentateuch From the beginning to the end of our lives, we hunger for community. It's not just how we were created---it's why! God, who enjoys relationship within his being as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, designed us to reflect his nature through loving and life-giving relationship with him and with each other. Only by participating in God's plan for community can the longing of our hearts be satisfied. These nine interweaving messages, small group studies, and personal study assignments search the Pentateuch to reveal God's passionate desire for intimacy with his people and among his people. Volume one of Old Testament Challenge educates through action, not just words. It's an exciting new approach for helping the people in your church move closer to God and to each other. Old Testament Challenge Vol. 1 kit includes: -Teaching Guide with materials for 9 OTC messages -9 messages by John Ortberg on audio CD -DVD and VHS video (use either format) presenting an OTC 'vision-casting' message by John Ortberg and 4 creative video elements for use during OTC messages -Discussion Guide with 9 lessons for small groups that follow the OTC sermons -CD-Rom that includes: 9 PowerPoint presentations to use with each OTC message, 10 FAQ resources about the Old Testament, and the 'Are You an Old Testament Expert?' interactive game. -Taking the Old Testament Challenge reading guide with a 40-week (and optional 32-week) reading plan -Implementation Guide for launching Old Testament Challenge in your church All materials except audio CD sermons by John Ortberg also sold separately. Other Old Testament Challenge kits -Kit 2---Stepping Out in Faith: Life-Changing Examples from the History of Israel (7 Sessions) -Kit 3---Developing a Heart for God: Life-Changing Lessons from the Wisdom Books (8 Sessions) -Kit 4---Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: Life-Changing Words from the Prophets (8 Sessions)
Author: Tara-Leigh Cobble
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2020-11-03
Total Pages: 764
ISBN-13: 1493427946
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or you grew up in the second pew, reading Scripture can feel confusing or boring at times. Understanding it well seems to require reading it thoroughly (and even repeatedly), but who wants to read something they don't understand? If you've ever wanted to read through the Bible or even just wanted to want to read it, The Bible Recap is here to help. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, these recaps explain and connect the story of Scripture, section by section. Soon you'll see yourself as a child of God who knows and loves His Word in the ways you've always hoped for. You don't have to go to seminary. You don't need a special Bible. Just start reading this book alongside your Bible and see what God has to say about Himself in the story He's telling. "Tara-Leigh gets me excited to read the Bible. Period. I have found a trusted guide to walk me into deeper understanding of the Scriptures."--MICHAEL DEAN MCDONALD, the Bible Project
Author: Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 031037121X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnderstanding the Old Testament is the crucial problem for the Christian. The three parts of this book (the Old Testament and scholarship, the Old Testament and theology, and The Old Testament and life) present issues rarely discussed by Christians, as well as models and solutions for age-old dilemmas.
Author: John Ortberg
Publisher:
Published: 2003-09
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780310249313
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe OTC curriculum kit has 7-9 lessons. This second kit covers the historical books and includes everything you need to preach 7 sermons (that’s less than $30 per week!). Lesson titles: · Joshua: The Law of the First Step · The Old Testament and Holy War · Identifying Spiritual Entropy · Intercepting Spiritual Entropy · Samuel: Learning to Listen to God · Saul: Where Is Your Confidence? · Finding Jesus in the Old TestamentContents: • Teacher’s Guide containing material from Ortberg’s weekly teachings for pastors and/or teachers • Discussion Guide focusing on specific passages from the Old Testament, designed for weekly or bi-weekly use and including leader’s notes • DVD and VHS Video presenting an OTC “vision-casting” message from Ortberg, a promotional piece for churches, and creative elements to use during the OTC message • CD-ROM providing 7 PowerPointÆ presentations for use with each of the OTC messages. It also contains 40 FAQ sheets answering tough questions from the Old Testament for use on your Website or to be printed in hard copy • Audio Sermons CD containing 7 messages preached by John OrtbergIn addition to the kit, 2 other resources are available: • Implementation Guide for starting the entire Old Testament Challenge • Taking the Old Testament Challenge reading guide
Author: John Ortberg
Publisher:
Published: 2004-02-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780310251422
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the Life-Changing Relevance of the Old Testament This dynamic program takes your church on an eye-opening, heart-searching journey through Scripture on three interlocking levels: Whole congregation---The major themes of the Old Testament snap into focus during 32 weeks of creative and powerful messages that take your entire congregation through the Old Testament. Small groups---Truths taught in corporate worship get reinforced through discussion and relationship. Small groups dig deeper into God's Word and apply it to their daily lives. Individual---The Scriptures get up-close-and-personal as each participant takes a life-transforming journey through the first two-thirds of the Bible using the Taking the Old Testament Challenge individual reading guide. This threefold approach will drive the truths of Scripture deep into the heart and life of each participant, with applications designed to turn lessons into lifestyles and principles into practice. Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: Life-Changing Words from the Prophets The words of the prophets cut through the millennia, grab us by our shoulders, and shake us from our slumber. Like a bucket of ice water, they pour over us and shock us with the message that God still speaks and is calling us to radically authentic lives. The prophets address us right where we live and call us to fresh places of spiritual growth. These eight interweaving messages, small group studies, and personal study assignments search the Bible's prophetic books to reveal God's heart on issues such as justice, radical obedience, facing life's struggles, and many other topics. Volume four of Old Testament Challenge educates through action, not just words. It's an exciting new approach for helping the people in your church move toward deeper levels of spiritual authenticity. Old Testament Challenge Volume 4 kit includes: * Teaching Guide with materials for 8 OTC messages * 8 messages by John Ortberg and others on audio CD * DVD and VHS video (use either format) presenting an OTC 'vision-casting' message by John Ortberg and 4 creative video elements for use during OTC messages * Discussion Guide with 8 lessons for small groups that follow the OTC sermons * CD-ROM that includes 8 PowerPoint presentations to use with each OTC message, 10 FAQ resources for the fourth 10 weeks of the OTC reading on CD-ROM, and 'Are You an Old Testament Expert' interactive game. Also Available * Taking the Old Testament Challenge reading guide with a 40-week (and optional 32-week) reading plan * Implementation Guide for launching Old Testament Challenge in your church All materials except audio CD sermons by John Ortberg and others also sold separately. Other Old Testament Challenge kits 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) 3---Developing a Heart for God: Life-Changing Lessons from the Wisdom Books (8 Sessions)
Author: Yosef Ben-Jochannan
Publisher: Black Classic Press
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9780933121287
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