In Lesson Two of What in the Word: Making Sense of the Bible in our Daily Lives, we will be making sense of the Bible’s story. The Bible is first and foremost a story of all that God has done to draw His wayward people back to Himself—to make a way for us to come into His kingdom and enjoy His presence.
It would be impossible for one Bible study lesson to get to the bottom of God’s heart, plans, and purposes. My hope for this lesson is to help you to understand the framework of God’s plan so that you will be able to more readily recognize how the different stories and characters fit into the larger story.
Written Lesson and Listening Guide
- Listening Guide: Lesson Two
- Written Lesson Two
- Lesson Two Extras: Timelines and Story Arc
- Bible Timeline Bookmark
Recommended Resources for Making Sense of the Bible’s Story
- The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament by Sandra Richter
- The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
- Rediscovering Israel: A Fresh Look at God’s Story in Its Historical and Cultural Context by Kristi McLelland
- A Place in His Presence: God’s Eternal Plan to Draw Us to Himself by Cody Andras