God’s Story is Our Story: Genesis to Jesus
As we journey through the bible this year to experience the grand Story of God’s love, we invite you to form small reading groups to read, listen, and watch the story unfold.
These 3 keys will unlock the grand love story of God and help you stay engaged.
1) Reading for the Grand Story
Who doesn’t love a good story?
In fact, our brains are wired for story.
That’s why we’ve handpicked a reading plan from the YouVersion bible app that is organized specifically to help us discover God’s grand plot line from Creation to Jesus. We are NOT trying to read every single word of the bible.
2) Read, Listen, Watch
Do you enjoy listening to a great storyteller instead of reading on your own? We recommend listening the New Living Translation audio bible on the Bible App. The dramatic narrator is sure to draw you into the story. The plan we’re following is also peppered with Bible Project videos to help you get a visual grasp of the unfolding plot.
3) Read in Community
Keeping up a habit is so much easier when you’re doing it with a few other people. So, join a reading group and share insights with each other right inside the the Bible App reading plan we’re using.
HOW TO START:
Where to Go on the Bible App
Step 1: Download the Bible App from YouVersion on your smartphone or tablet
The Bible App is available on the following devices. Search in your app store for “bible” or click the links below to download it:
iPhone/iPad: https://app.bible.com/app-ios
Android: https://app.bible.com/app-android
Kindle Fire: http://www.amazon.com/YouVersion-Bible/dp/B004MC8CA2
Step 2: Join a Reading Group “God’s Story is Our Story: From Genesis to Jesus”
You can join LiLing’s reading group by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2NM0QTT
This group will officially start reading together on March 8, 2021.
OR start your own group by following Step 3.
Step 3: Start Your Own Reading Group
In the YouVersion Bible App, search for “God’s Story is Our Story: Genesis to Jesus” or click this link: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/4578
Click “Start Plan”.
Select “with friends”.
After selecting your groups start date, you’ll be given a unique link you can share with friends to join your reading group.
GOD’S STORY READING JOURNAL
To help you discover the primary and sub-plots of God’s grand story, this reading journal is an optional resource we’ve created for you.
Click to download the reading journal.
This journal will help you explore these plotlines.
• God’s Love
• Partnership & Community
• Covenant
• Redemption & Restoration
• Jesus the Messiah
• Humanity
Printed copies will be available during our next in-person fellowship time.
How to Read Offline
Here is the reading plan if you prefer to read offline. Download the reading plan to read offline.