Yes, we’ve begun studying (and enjoying!) The Story of God God’s Word (the Bible) and God’s world follow the same storyline:

Creation → Fall & Rebellion → Redemption → Restoration (Glory)

This Wednesday Aaron enjoyed preaching on Creation. We were created by God (in the triune God’s image), and for God (for His glory, to worship Him at all times, in everything). We looked at Genesis 1-2, in this first ‘chapter’ of the Big Story. Here’s a little summary of it:

CREATION | The story does not begin with a God in hiding. God initiates the story by creating all that exists, including His prized creation – human beings – whom He pursued in relationship. What God created in the beginning was not just good, but perfect, whole, complete, lacking in nothing. He designed the Earth as an ideal environment for His creation to flourish.

Next week? The FALL. (Read ahead: Genesis 3.)

GOD's Story

The Story of God: Creation, Fall, Rebellion, Redemption, Glory

Questions:

  • How many of you feel confident you could summarize the Bible? Not just the story of Jesus’ life, but the entire Bible?
  • [After seeing amazing photos and considering the staggering immensity and beautiful design of space and this earth] Looking at the universe like this … does it make you feel small?
  • What were we made for? What is our ‘chief end?’ (“Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” —Westminster Shorter Catechism)