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The Story group Bible study provides groups of all sizes the opportunity to discuss and apply what they experience during the 31-week The Story church campaign.To understand the Bible, says Frazee, you need bifocal lenses, because two perspectives are involved. The Lower Story, our story, is actually many stories of men and women interacting with God in the daily course of life.The Upper Story is God’s story, the tale of his great, overarching purpose that puts the individual stories together like panels in one unified mural.In 31 sessions, The Story video-based group study opens your eyes to God’s master plan unfolding in the lives of the Bible’s characters and in your own life.Discover the heart of God’s Upper Story, and the joy that comes as you align your story with God’s. The Story Study Guide and DVD (sold separately) are designed for use by groups of all sizes, including small groups and Sunday school and adult education classes.Designed for use with The Story Adult Curriculum Study DVD (9780310329527) sold separately.

This set of trading cards, created to correspond to The Story for Kids Elementary and Preschool curriculum is sure to become a favorite take-away for Sunday Schoolers. Each card depicts a scene from the Bible story of the week with the Bible verse for that lesson on the back. These cards are sure to enrich the Bible school experience for each level, bringing life to the story that is being highlighted in each lesson as well as providing the student with a copy of the Bible memory verse. These cards are also meant as a piece to be shared at home with parents, to show them the progress and the scripture that is being learned in the Sunday school setting.

With sweeping brushstrokes, God painted his creation across the emptiness. “Let there be light,” he called into the darkness, and a sweep of brightness blazed across the blank canvas. The Story for Children isn’t just another collection of Bible stories—it’s The Story—the big picture of God’s enormous love for his children! Presented by New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado with Randy Frazee and Karen Hill, these 48 pivotal stories show how God has a grand and glorious vision, beginning with Creation and ending with the promise that Jesus is coming again. Each story in this storybook Bible is:Personalized with God’s messageAccompanied by vibrant illustrations from accomplished artist Fausto Bianchi that help bring the Bible to life for young readers ages 4–8Perfect for sharing with elementary school kids during Bible study, small groups, and story timeWith a designated presentation page inside The Story for Children, a Storybook Bible, it makes a great gift for birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and the holiday season.

Let God’s Story become your Story.Find purpose, understanding, and connection like never before. The Story Study Guide + Streaming Video will help you make sense of the highs and lows of life by showing how your story fits into God’s greater plan. Through engaging videos and reflective study guide sections, you’ll uncover practical insights to navigate your daily life with renewed hope and direction.Heaven and earth are woven more closely together than we ever dreamed. All through the story of the Bible we see two parallel and beautiful dramas unfold. In this Bible study, you’ll discover how the Lower Story—your everyday experiences—connects to the Upper Story—God’s overarching purpose. As you explore these connections, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of God’s heart, find meaning in your circumstances, and experience the peace that comes from aligning your life with his plan.This study guide includes:Individual access to 31 videosVideo notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessions so you can know the story, understand the story, live the story, and share the storyA guide to best practices for leading a groupStreaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2031. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Carpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes! So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. “Your story indwells God’s,” writes Lucado. “This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book … Above and around us God directs a grander saga, written by his hand, orchestrated by his will, unveiled according to his calendar. And you are a part of it …” Join Max for an unforgettable journey woven with New Testament stories and contemporary examples of God’s beautiful story-making skills. The beginning of the narrative is legendary, the middle unfolds with surprises still in store, and the ending of your final earthly chapter ushers in a reunion that almost defies description. It’s time to see what your life looks like when God’s story becomes your story.

"The greatest story ever told" is more than just a cliché.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 New King James Version of the biblical text, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption - and this story’s true!The Story features a foreword by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. This book tells the grandest, most compelling story of all time: the story of a true God who loves his children, who established for them a way of salvation and provided a route to eternity. Each story in these 31 chapters reveals the God of grace - the God who speaks; the God who acts; the God who listens; the God whose love for his people culminated in his sacrifice of Jesus, his only Son, to atone for the sins of humanity. Features:Selections from the text of the New King James Version (NKJV)Events, characters, and teachings of the Bible are arranged chronologicallyShort transitions between each chapter to connect the reader to the continuing storyTimelines of Bible events11.5-point type size

With over 3 million sold, The Story tells the grandest, most compelling story of all time!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 world’s most popular modern-English Bible, the New International Version, and printed in the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption—and this story’s true!Features:Selections from the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Events, characters, and teachings of the Bible are arranged chronologicallyShort transitions between each chapter to connect the reader to the continuing storyTimelines of Bible eventsForeword by Max Lucado and Randy FrazeeList of characters and who they areDiscussion questions for each chapterExclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print typeface11.5-point print sizeThe Story can be read on its own, used in a small group, or as part of the 31-week church wide-campaign. Companion curriculum is also available.Using the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) text makes the Bible accessible and easy to read. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.

Now children can experience God’s great love story! The Story for Little Ones is filled with vibrant illustrations and simple text that bring 31 pivotal Bible stories, including Creation, David and Goliath, and the birth of Jesus to life for children. At the end of each story, a simple message will help children personalize and remember the greatest story ever told.This picture book Bible, designed for children ages 2-5, is part of the The Story campaign presented by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

This is a small, softcover booklet with a big message.The Story of Jesus for Kids uses the clear, accessible language of the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) to tell the story of the most significant person who ever lived.Compelling and powerful, it’s also a compact, low-priced way to share the Jesus story in one seamless narrative. Great for giving away at outreach events and Easter services.Features include:Uses the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John from the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the BibleTells the "big picture" story of Jesus’ life and ministryEngaging illustrations throughout The New International Reader’s Version is based on the bestselling New International Version, written for a third-grade reading level—among the lowest reading level of any Bible translation available. Like the NIV, the NIrV achieves great accuracy through equal rigor to the original languages and today’s English. The NIrV makes the Bible understandable to younger readers and anyone else who would benefit from easier-to-read language.

Adventure. Humor. Drama. Help kids discover God's great love story!As they read, they will uncover the big picture. Kids ages 8 to 12 will find out that God's story is not just a collection of random adventures; it's a complete story that tells about God's great love for his people. Using the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the Bible, The Story for Kids reads like a novel at a third-grade reading level. Events, characters, and teachings are arranged in order to show God's unfolding story. Kids will love reading the greatest story ever told!Features include:Uses the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the BibleTells the "big picture" story of ScriptureFull-color illustrations throughoutEasy-to-read 11-point type sizeThe Story for Kids is a unique edition of the new international Readers' Version (NIrV) of the Bible done in story format to parallel the adult and student editions of the church wide campaign, The Story.