August 2, 2022
The Story – which we will be reading this fall as a congregation – was developed to help people to become more biblically literate. Unless you have been to seminary or teach the Bible on a regular basis, you are probably not as familiar with the Bible as you could be.
The Story presents the Bible in 31 chapters as a sort of “Cliff Notes” version of the Holy Scripture. It is the Bible but it also is done in a way that is more accessible for the average reader.
You will read large portions of scripture but with the help of occasional editorial remarks and timelines. It will help you get a sense of the “whole” biblical narrative and especially the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible. It will also give you important background to better understand the words of Jesus in the New Testament.
Although lots of people have tried to read straight through the Bible, it is often easier said than done. The Story will give us a way to read through the story of God’s love to us as a whole congregation. We will have weekly help and questions for you and promote as many mini-discussion groups as possible.
We will soon have copies available for you to pick up and a plan for getting started.
There is no better time than right now to know God’s word for our lives.
In Christ,
Pastor John D. Morris