Use the following guide to talk through The Story of God with your small group. You can also use this for your family worship time and for sharing to non-Christians.
The Story of God (A Summary)
One of the most important principles that can help us read the Bible well is this - read it in context. Every story, every passage in the Bible must be read in light of God's grand story. We must not read passages in isolation from the rest of the Scriptures. We can't fully understand or … Continue reading The Story of God (A Summary)
Word and Worship (Psalm 119:7)
For a lot of people, the word rules has negative connotations. It is something that is restrictive, limiting and controlling. Our desire for independence and self-rule causes us to dislike rules imposed by others, including God's rules written in his Holy Book - the Bible. We complain that it is a burden too heavy for … Continue reading Word and Worship (Psalm 119:7)
No Shame (Psalm 119:6)
"Nakakahiya" ("I feel ashamed"). Filipinos say that when trying to borrow money from someone to whom they have no close relationship; when caught doing "shameful" acts like stealing or adultery; when falling short of people's expectations in school or at work; when someone speaks something humiliating against them in public, whether the charge was true … Continue reading No Shame (Psalm 119:6)