COVENANT PROMISE
Covenant Bible study meets a very basic human need for connection.
The felt need is the basic longing for new life. Life that fits and connects. Life that makes sense. Life that finds its Source. Life together. “Covenant Life” names our met yearning to live and belong in fitting relationships with self, God, and a world of others.
This Bible Study is not merely an educational course—it is a profound exploration of the biblical concept of covenant that intricately weaves through the Old and New Testaments, revealing the depths of God's unyielding love and the steadfastness of His promise to His people.
As a participant in the "Covenant" Bible Study, you will delve into daily scripture readings with the help of a specially crafted Participant Guide—a companion that offers not just insights but a personal space to reflect, question, and meditate on your relationship with God and His teachings. This guide serves as your map through the three enriching modules: Creating, Living, and Trusting.
Creating:
Start at the very beginning with "Creating the Covenant," where you revisit the dawn of the covenant community. Witness the tapestry of Creation in Genesis, traverse the pivotal Exodus, absorb the lessons of Moses, and walk alongside Matthew and Mark in their Gospels. Here, the foundation of your faith will be laid, framing a life in harmony with God and your fellow humans.
Living:
Then, put faith into action in "Living the Covenant." This segment examines the daily expression of the covenant—how it shapes relationships and underpins the day-to-day living of a community bound by divine promise. Engage with the struggles of leaders from tribes to kings and prophets, and glean wisdom from the sages of Israel and the epistles of Paul. Learn how diverse cultures unite under the banner of faithful love.
Trusting:
Lastly, confront the inevitable challenges of life in "Trusting the Covenant." This final stretch addresses the trials that test the covenant and how trust is rekindled through God's persistent faithfulness in suffering. From the enduring patience of Job, through the tribulations of Hebrew exile, to the eschatological revelations of Daniel and Revelation, discover the enduring hope and restoration offered by God's love.
All you need to begin is the Participant Guide and a Bible. While the CEB Study Bible is recommended for its insightful commentary, it is not mandatory for participation.
Join us from the comfort of your home via ZOOM (a new group begins on Jan 8, 7pm 2024) and connect with fellow seekers. Together, you'll not only read and learn—you'll experience the living, breathing word of God as a community committed to understanding and living out the divine covenant.
Whether you are looking to deepen your faith, understand the Bible more fully, or find solace in the promises of God, the "Covenant" Bible Study is your gateway to a more profound spiritual journey. Sign up today and step into a covenant relationship with God and a community of believers dedicated to living out His word.
Order information
• • You may order the Participant guides (Creating, Living, Trusting) in one book from Cokesbury, Amazon, or Christian Bookstore. (Links below)
https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Bible-Study-Participant-Creating/dp/1501840150
SAMPLER
https://issuu.com/abingdonpress/docs/covenant_sampler_issuu/52
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