We're Finally doing the Truth Project!!

[desmalia]

My small group has been working through the Truth Project, and I have to say it is FANTASTIC! I highly recommend it. Del Tackett is a truly gifted teacher. And the whole program does a wonderful job of getting you out of your comfort zone and really thinking about the big issues.

I mistakenly posted some months ago that MacArthur is involved with it, but that does not appear to be the case. Zacharias and Sproul do offer wonderful insights throughout it, however.

Anyway, I just thought I'd let you all know in case anyone is looking for a good small group tool.

 

[ReformedChapin]

what is it?

 

[desmalia]

Well here's a link to the website:
The Truth Project

And here's the intro trailer:
YouTube - The Truth Project :: Long Promo

There are 13 segments, called "tours". They're officially listed as 12, but the science tour is actually two parts. Each is about 1 hour long. There are resources and questions you print off the website for small group discussion after each tour. They tackle issues such as history, science, theology, government, philosophy, etc.

 

[Cris413]

Joh 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.


This looks really exciting Des...thanks for sharing it...I've saved it to favs and I will certainly take a deeper look!

It's really been on my heart lately...especially as we see events against Christianity exponentially increasing...

...that truth is becoming more more ill received....on so many levels it's absolutely mind-blowing.

It seems the more Scripture one presents...the more insulted many are by it.

And I know it's not "my" truth that's offensive...But God's truth.

If what I've seen throughout these forums...from people who profess Christianity is indicative of the whole...OH MY!

 

[Zecryphon]

Joh 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.


This looks really exciting Des...thanks for sharing it...I've saved it to favs and I will certainly take a deeper look!

It's really been on my heart lately...especially as we see events against Christianity exponentially increasing...

...that truth is becoming more more ill received....on so many levels it's absolutely mind-blowing.

It seems the more Scripture one presents...the more insulted many are by it.

And I know it's not "my" truth that's offensive...But God's truth.

If what I've seen throughout these forums...from people who profess Christianity is indicative of the whole...OH MY!

Unfortunately, since very few people have the guts to blame or attack God directly, they take it out on us Christians.

 

[desmalia]

Unfortunately, since very few people have the guts to blame or attack God directly, they take it out on us Christians.

So true. We are His ambassadors. And we are called to suffer for Him.

 

[CyberPaladin]

Yeah it really is a great Bible study and one the deeper ones I have ever come across.

 

[desmalia]

Joh 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.


This looks really exciting Des...thanks for sharing it...I've saved it to favs and I will certainly take a deeper look!

It's really been on my heart lately...especially as we see events against Christianity exponentially increasing...

...that truth is becoming more more ill received....on so many levels it's absolutely mind-blowing.

It seems the more Scripture one presents...the more insulted many are by it.

And I know it's not "my" truth that's offensive...But God's truth.

If what I've seen throughout these forums...from people who profess Christianity is indicative of the whole...OH MY!

Actually that verse is discussed at length in the very first "tour".

Throughout the series they show interviews with a range of people (some are shown in the trailer above) from various walks of life. There's a Unitarian, several people with varying church backgrounds, a homeless woman, Atheists, Gnostics, etc. Very interesting stuff. The Unitarian woman is very articulate and confident in what she says, and wow does she ever represent so much of what the world believes. Turns my stomach to listen to her at times. There's a tattoo artist, and as you get to "know" him better through the series, your heart can't help but break for the pain he's in. He's angry and rebellious, but also deeply broken. And there's a boy, thirteen years old, I think. That kid is really something! He says a lot of reall solid, profound things.

What I really enjoy most about this series is that it gets your head out of worldly concepts, and focused on the big picture of God's soverignty and His plans for this world. And yes, even as Christians and as conservatives we're all at risk for falling into certain worldly outlooks on things. There is of course discussion on why the truth offends the world (namely because it forces people to look upon the face of God, which sheds light on their sinful natures). But mostly it's a focus on why the truth is The Truth.

 

[nhisname]

Our church is starting the Truth Project and I'm excited. Sometimes I think the world is going crazy, epecially christians with these wild beliefs.....it's scary.

 

[Cris413]

Actually that verse is discussed at length in the very first "tour".

Throughout the series they show interviews with a range of people (some are shown in the trailer above) from various walks of life. There's a Unitarian, several people with varying church backgrounds, a homeless woman, Atheists, Gnostics, etc. Very interesting stuff. The Unitarian woman is very articulate and confident in what she says, and wow does she ever represent so much of what the world believes. Turns my stomach to listen to her at times. There's a tattoo artist, and as you get to "know" him better through the series, your heart can't help but break for the pain he's in. He's angry and rebellious, but also deeply broken. And there's a boy, thirteen years old, I think. That kid is really something! He says a lot of reall solid, profound things.

What I really enjoy most about this series is that it gets your head out of worldly concepts, and focused on the big picture of God's soverignty and His plans for this world. And yes, even as Christians and as conservatives we're all at risk for falling into certain worldly outlooks on things. There is of course discussion on why the truth offends the world (namely because it forces people to look upon the face of God, which sheds light on their sinful natures). But mostly it's a focus on why the truth is The Truth.

Wow...I can't wait to delve deeper into this...

yep...sheds light...

Joh 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Joh 3:20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
Joh 3:21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God."

 

[desmalia]

Our church is starting the Truth Project and I'm excited. Sometimes I think the world is going crazy, epecially christians with these wild beliefs.....it's scary.

Cool! I'd love to know what you think of each tour as you work through them.

Wow...I can't wait to delve deeper into this...

yep...sheds light...

Joh 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Joh 3:20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
Joh 3:21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God."

Ha, again, all those verses are mentioned as well!

 

[Cris413]

Cool! I'd love to know what you think of each tour as you work through them.



Ha, again, all those verses are mentioned as well!

I have no doubt...truth...is truth...

 

[AnneSally]

Well here's a link to the website:
The Truth Project

And here's the intro trailer:
YouTube - The Truth Project :: Long Promo

There are 13 segments, called "tours". They're officially listed as 12, but the science tour is actually two parts. Each is about 1 hour long. There are resources and questions you print off the website for small group discussion after each tour. They tackle issues such as history, science, theology, government, philosophy, etc.

That was such a great trailer! Thanks for sharing Des.

I'd love to study that....

 

[Criada]

I've heard of this, apparently it is excellent.
Let us know how it goes, Des