Exploring the Story: A Reference Companion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780310326991)

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