You are invited to join us as we engage God’s Word in a unique way using a book called The Story. The Story is an abridged version of the Bible, using the New International Version, that’s arranged chronologically from beginning to end. Presented as a modern novel of 31 chapters (but without verse numbers), The Story emphasizes the single, overarching narrative of the Bible.
This story is our story: the story of imperfect people who keep messing up over and over again, doing what we we shouldn’t, not doing what we should - and making everything worse. But this story is ultimately God’s story: the story of how a loving God pursues and rescues His children from destruction.
Books are free and will be available at Grace beginning Sunday, September 6.
Chapter-by-chapter Resources: 19-31
Bookmarks with the reading schedule are available at Grace, or print your own by clicking here.
Would you rather read from your own Bible instead of The Story? You certainly can! Click here for a Bible-only bookmark, or pick one up at Grace.
↓Scroll down↓ for chapter-by-chapter resources
Adult Hardcover
This is the primary text. Book is a free gift but is $5.00 if you would like to reimburse the church.
Teen Softcover
Text is identical to the adult hardcover. All Confirmands will get a copy. Anyone else will need to request one. Cost is is $10.00 if you would like to reimburse the church.
Kids’ Softover
For kids ready for chapter books. Uses the NIrV (an easier-to-read translation) with shorter chapter. You need to request a copy. Cost $7.00 if you would like to reimburse the church.
Children’s Storybook
Hardback storybook with lots of pictures and briefer text. You need to request a copy. Cost is $14.00 if you would like to reimburse the church.
Little Ones’ Storybook
Hardback storybook for preschool children. You need to request a copy. Cost is $11.00 if you would like to reimburse the church.
Other Formats
You can also purchase The Story as an e-book and an audiobook: Amazon Kindle; Audible audiobook
Resources for Sunday School Teachers
Below are links to the full curricula for all chapters. When downloading, click “Or continue with download only” when prompted to join Dropbox.
