1. Tell Me the Story

2. “The loss of the story has serious consequences for the church… the primary mode of communication in the Bible is story. The Bible contains numerous short stories that explain Israel’s existence as well as the grand narrative that explains God’s plan for the world. Without the Biblical narrative, Christians join the countless others in our culture who have no basic story that shapes our lives.” God’s Holy Fire – K. Cukrowski, M. Hamilton, J. Thompson

3. The contexts in which Israel told its story In the home Worship Pivotal moments in history

4. The power of stories Stories are like mirrors in which we see ourselves. Stories are an incredible source of encouragement. The Christian story transforms our values and subverts the stories of our culture.