Exploring the Story

Exploring the Story helps you understand and grasp the significance of each chapter in the bestsellingThe Story--an innovative Bible that presents Scripture as a continuous narrative in chronological order. The big picture of God's redemptive plan comes into focus as you learn about the following elements: Timeline-shows how the events of The Story relate to the rest of history. Plot Points-briefly describes the key narrative themes of a passage. Cast of Characters-introduces the people featured in the text. Chapter Overview-summarizes the corresponding chapter in The Story. Discussion Questions-gives ideas for individual or group reflection. Section Commentary-presents theological issues, important archaeological discoveries, or launch points for further discussion. Small group leaders, pastors, and lay students of the Bible will gain a deeper understanding of God's life-changing redemptive plan by reading this book alongside The Story.