A Look at Advent Through the Old Testament

A Look at Advent Through the Old TestamentThe Christmas story began in the Old Testament. God's nature didn't change, nor did ours, and he had our redemption in mind all the time. The prophets Jeremiah, Malachi, Zephaniah, and Micah all proclaim the Christ that was to come. Use this Bible study course to lead up to Christmasor use it Christmas week to make the holiday more meaningful. Session One The Power of HopeOur hope in Jesus will work in and through our lives. Every day we use that

favorite stories and characters

Paul makes his purpose clear and ties everything to Jesus

he asks the man a question

This is the most important ingredient for living a life that counts

It offers a glimpse at the secular mind

1 Corinthians 9:19-27

and how to deal with parental guilt

Session TwoThe Emotionally Distant God Versus the God of Empathy and GraceHebrews 4:14–16

This Study Through the Bible Course is based on a sermon series by Lee Enclov

Leading in Ways That Last Focus on verses 10-15 where Paul pictures the church as a building under construction

We all need friends like that

Galatians 5:22–23The purpose of this study is to help us recognize God's faithfulness and develop a desire to imitate it