Creating a New Community: Life-Changing Stories from Genesis to Deuteronomy (1) (Truth for Today: From the Old Testament) - Softcover

Ortberg, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310329604 ISBN 13: 9780310329602

Publisher: HarperChristian Resources, 2010

Synopsis

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 first five books of the Bible, this participant’s guide reveals God’s passionate desire for intimacy with his people and among his people.The Truth for Today 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 Truth for Today small group studies:Stepping Out in Faith: The History of Israel (7 Sessions)Developing a Heart for God: The Wisdom Books (8 Sessions)Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: The Prophets (8 Sessions)

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From the Back Cover

'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 first five books of the Bible, this participant's guide reveals God's passionate desire for intimacy with his people and among his people. Designed for use with Creating a New Community DVD.The Truth for Today 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 Truth for Today small group studies:Volume 2---Stepping Out in Faith: The History of Israel (7 Sessions)Volume 3---Developing a Heart for God: The Wisdom Books (8 Sessions)Volume 4---Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: The Prophets (8 Sessions)'

About the Author

John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include Soul Keeping, Who Is This Man?, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get out of the Boat.  John teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and is on the board of the Dallas Willard Center and Fuller Seminary. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com.

Kevin and Sherry Harney serve at Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, California.  They have authored Finding a Church You Can Love and Loving the  Church You’ve Found  and more than sixty small group Bible Studies. Learn more at: kevingharney.com and sherryharney.com

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0310329604
• ISBN 13: 9780310329602
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128