The Story

For the past few weeks I've been leading the youth through The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People.  At first I chose this as the curriculum of choice for three primary reasons.

1.  It would give the kids a chronological look at the major events in Biblical History.
2.  It would show how God has worked in the lives of people in history and how He is similarly working in our lives today.
3.  By reading one chapter a week in novel format of the NIV they would, after 31 weeks, be in the habit of reading their Bible on their own at home.

However, as I began to read The Story it started to affect me not just as a teacher preparing a lesson, but in a deeper way as if reading some of these stories for the first time.  It has been refreshing to read God's word in this format.  And if that wasn't enough this story came with a soundtrack!  Each song focuses on a specific character(s) from chapters in the book.  The lyrics themselves focus on the emotions that these people must have been going through as they faced as the situations that they had to deal with.  Themes of guilt, doubt, abandonment and much more.  Music really hits a chord with me (pun intended).  It helps me to empathize with the characters that I am reading about.  It reminds me that these people weren't just automatons or amazing people that never wavered in their faith.  It helps me to remember that they are human, fallen, and redeemed by grace just like me.

So if you have tried to read the Bible before and you couldn't get through much or you are like me and many others and just need a fresh approach to God's word, than I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of this book and start reading!  Get lost in God's story because it is the greatest story that you will ever read!!!

You can get a copy at both Berean & Family Christian book stores.  It is also available for both the Nook & the Kindle.

Link:...The Story on Amazon.com