Exploring the Story: A Reference Companion

Exploring the Story helps you understand and grasp the significance of each chapter in the The 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.