Take The

Challenge

February 7/8 – March 28/29

From Creation to Ruth, we’ll trace God’s faithfulness, explore the foundations of His relationship with humanity, and discover how these timeless stories reveal His character and heart for His people. What makes this journey particularly special is that we’re taking it together – from our youngest preschooler to our most seasoned believers, from our students to our young adults.

This fully immersive experience includes access to:
📖 Old Testament Challenge Bible
🧰 Family Devotion Section including questions for kids and teens
✝ The public reading of Scripture
🎧 Pursuing God with Gene Appel Podcast for on-the-go inspiration
🧡 Plus, join a group for weekly interactive discussions and exclusive bonus teaching

OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE

Have you ever wished you understood the Old Testament with more clarity – and could see how its ancient stories speak into your life today? Take an eight-week journey through the opening chapters of God’s unfolding story. From Creation to Ruth, we’ll trace God’s faithfulness, explore the foundations of His relationship with humanity, and discover how these timeless narratives reveal His character and His heart for His people.

Experience the transformative power of God’s Word in a fresh and personal way. This isn’t just about learning Scripture; it’s about encountering the living God who has been at work since the beginning and is still at work in your story today.

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Everything you need for the journey, including the full Scripture text with helpful commentary, space to reflect and take notes during weekend messages, and discussion questions for small groups. You’ll also find resources for the whole family, including conversation prompts designed for children and teens – making it easy to grow together and capture what God is teaching you along the way.

Old Testament Challenge Reading Plan

Week 1 | Feb 9-13 | Pages 9-15
Week 2 | Feb 16-20 | Pages 16-15
Week 3 | Feb 23-27 | Pages 26-37
Week 4 | Mar 2-6 | Pages 38-50
Week 5 | Mar 9-13 | Pages 51-58
Week 6 | Mar 16-20 | Pages 59-78
Week 7 | Mar 23-27 | Pages 79-87
Week 8 | Mar 30-Apr 3 | Pages 88-100

pursuing God podcast

Join Gene for The Old Testament Challenge. A weekday devotional to help guide you deeper into God’s Word. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just beginning to explore faith, Gene breaks down the sweeping narrative of God’s redemptive love into practical, meaningful insights you can apply to your daily life. Listen Monday through Friday as we journey together, tracing God’s faithfulness, the foundations of His relationship with humanity, and discover how these timeless narratives reveal His character and His heart for His people. Download the Eastside app on App Store or Google Play to access this transformative podcast series.