new testament challenge #parkntc. park’s recent churchwide survey source: gallup 17% of our body...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
New Testament
Challenge
#parkNTC
![Page 2: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Park’s recent churchwide survey
Source: Gallup
17% of our body reads the Bible daily
62% indicate reading the Bible on a weekly basis.
![Page 3: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Bottom line at Park:
Source: Gallup
Those in small group are more likely to read their Bible and pray
on a regular basis.
![Page 4: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
The truth?
Source: Gallup
Many of us have a hard timeconnecting with the Bible.
![Page 5: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
The number of Bible readers has fallenby one fifth in a single generation’s time.
Source: Gallup
That’s like 700 people giving up on the Bible every day.
![Page 6: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
4 out of 5 of us
Source: REVEAL
don’t get the help we need understanding Scripture.
![Page 7: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
What’s keeping us
from engaging God’s Word?
![Page 8: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
1. We read in fragments.
![Page 9: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
2. We read without context.
![Page 10: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
3. We read in isolation.
![Page 11: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
A better Bible experience
is possible.
![Page 12: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
experienced in community
the complete Bible
understood in context
![Page 13: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
The New Testament
Challenge
every small group | every campus
![Page 14: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
![Page 15: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
• Chapter and verse numbers are eliminated
• No paragraph headings or study notes
• Natural section breaks restored
• A book order that promotes better understanding of the story
• Introductions that reveal the context of each book
• A Bible designed to be read from beginning to end
It starts
with a different kind of Bible.
![Page 16: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
But this is also
different approach to the Bible.
![Page 17: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
We’ll read the entire New Testament in 8 weeks.
We’ll share the journey together.
![Page 18: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
How it works . . .
![Page 19: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Read (or listen).
12 pages a day, 5 days a week.±
![Page 20: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Read (or listen).
All it takes is around 20 minutes a day.
![Page 21: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Share the journey.
More “big picture reading” than “deep dive Bible study.”
![Page 22: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Remember . . .
We’re reading big.(And we’re in this together.)
![Page 23: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
5 questions:
1. What was new or compelling to
you?
2. What questions did you have?
3. Was there anything that bothered
you?
4. What did you learn about loving
God?
5. How might this change the way we
live? (Gospel Focused).
![Page 24: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
5 tips for reading
1. Read what you can.
2. Read daily.
3. Be fully present.
4. Don’t skip the book intros.
5. Don’t worry about the parts you don’t
understand.
![Page 25: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Practically speaking
1. Encourage everyone to purchase a copy (e-
version and daily emails are available).
2. Follow the reading guide found on the
bookmark
3. Read the leaders guide a week ahead to
prepare your group
4. Follow the suggested time line & outline in
the Leader’s Guide
![Page 26: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Small group time allotment
Opening Prayer (5 minutes)
Reflecting questions 5 questions for the
reading (30-60 minutes)
Final Reflections. Give everyone a chance
to share a response to question # 5. (10
minutes)
ACTS Prayer. (10-15 minutes)
Overview from the Leader’s Guide. (5-10
minutes)
![Page 27: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Exercise: Leading The New Testament Challenge
•Choose a group leader
•Give everyone 5 minutes to read, “Invitation to 2 Timothy,” and “2 Timothy,” on pages 234-238 (week #4, see Leader Guide notes on page 18)
•Once everyone is finished reading, group leader leads discussion with 5 questions: (10 minutes for discussion)• What was new or compelling to you?• What questions did you have?• Was there anything that bothered you?• What did you learn about loving God?• How might this change the way we live? (gospel
focus)
![Page 28: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
3 Additional Questions:
1. How do you mean?2. Tell me (us) more about that.3. Help me (us) understand a little bit
more about ________.
The 5 NTC Questions:• What was new or compelling to you?• What questions did you have?• Was there anything that bothered you?• What did you learn about loving God?• How might this change the way we live?
(gospel focus)
![Page 29: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Leader Huddle (20 minutes)
• What is one thing that encourages you about the NT Challenge?
• What will be the greatest “hurdle” to overcome with the NT Challenge in your group? How do you deal with that?
• What help/coaching do you need?
![Page 30: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Leader Huddle (20 minutes)
• How will you use the NTC to promote spiritual growth and maturity in your small group members?
• What is one truth about God that will help you lead well in this season?
![Page 31: New Testament Challenge #parkNTC. Park’s recent churchwide survey Source: Gallup 17% of our body reads the Bible daily 62% indicate reading the Bible](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022033104/56649d945503460f94a7bd25/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
#ParkNTC
Resources:
www.parkcommunitychurch.org/challenge/
Bible study resources:blueletterbible.combiblegateway.compreceptaustin.org
thegospelcoalition.org
New Testament Challenge