Exploring the Story: A Reference Companion

9,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.