We are going through this study in our Life Group and it has been an excellent study. I highly recommend it for personal use, small group study, Sunday Schools, or sermon series. You can get the curriculum for all ages - from nursery through adult for all areas of your church. I would even use it for personal use.
I just want to share with you that this study has generated more good discussion than any study we have done. God is truly in this project and He truly speaks to those who study it.
This is what we bought for our Life Group:
The Story
“God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about – the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accessible text of the NIV Bible, it allows the stories, poems and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. And like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption – and this story’s true!” (from the back cover) The forward is done by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.
The Story, Adult Curriculum 31 Sessions
by Randy Frazee and Sherry Harney
The Story DVD by Randy Frazee
“The story video curriculum gives groups of all sizes the opportunity to learn, discuss, and apply what they have experienced during The Story 31-week church-wide experience. Pastor and author Randy Frazee presents 31 10-minute teachings on how the story of Scripture intersects with the story of your life, and this participant’s guide will help you record your journey and reflect on the powerful message of God’s story.
Through 31 video sessions, The Story will open your eyes to The Lower Story, our story, which is actually many stories of men and women interacting with God in the daily course of life; and the Upper Story, God’s story, which is the tale of his great, overarching purpose that fits all the individual stories together like panels in on unified mural.
Discover the heart of God’s Upper Story – his master-plan unfolding in the lives of the Bible’s characters as well as in your own life – and experience the joy that comes as you align your story with God’s.” (from the cover of the Adult Curriculum)
I have read and studied my Bible most of my life – but I have enjoyed this study more than most others I’ve done. (maybe part of that has to do with our wonderful Life Group!!)
Each week we watch the DVD, then discuss the questions in our participants guide. I really have enjoyed the “personal application” questions that are included in each lesson. These are very practical, doable and personal.
I ordered our two books with the DVD for small groups from amazon.com for $44.50. There is a web site that will give you more information on what’s available for your whole church plus kits you can purchase. You can find that H.E.R.E.
I will add again, I highly recommend this study.
