What is the Old Testament Challenge?

1. Come to the weekly Old Testament teachings every Sunday morning.
2. Read through the Old Testament every day. (Reading Plan)
3. Be part of an OTC small group. (Join a small group!)

Current Series:

Part II – Stepping Out in Faith: Life-changing examples from the history of Israel – Winter 2005

Anyone who thinks the Christian life is boring has never read the history of Israel. God called his people to places they never dreamed they could go. He gave them assignments that could never be accomplished without his miraculous power breaking in. The history of Israel is a series of faith stories that will inspire, encourage, and teach us as we learn to step out in faith.

As the history of Israel unfolds, we see example after example of people who have gone before us and learned about stepping out in faith. We look over the shoulders of key biblical figures and learn from their experiences. We watch Joshua lead the people as they cross the Jordan River, and we learn to take the first step of faith even when it might not make sense. The judges model both good and bad examples of following God, and they show us what we should do and what we should not do if we want to walk by faith.

Samuel learns to listen to God, and we discover that hearing and obeying God’s voice are part of his plan for all of his followers. Saul lacks confidence to live by faith, but his mistakes help us avoid pitfalls on our journey. Finally, our courage grows as we discover that Jesus is revealed throughout the Old Testament and that he is leading and guiding his people on the greatest adventure of all.

God invites us on an adventure of following him, step-by-step, on the most amazing journey of faith ever imagined. As you study the history of Israel, ask God to help you enter a new level of commitment to follow him on the adventure of a lifetime. If you do, you will never be the same!

Join us at Redeemer this winter as we learn, like the Israelites, to step out in faith!

Part III – Developing a Heart for God: Life-changing lessons from the wisdom books – Spring 2005

Part IV – Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: Life-changing words from the prophets – Summer 2005