The Story of God, The Story of Us

by Gladding, Sean

• ISBN13: 9780830836321
• ISBN10: 0830836322
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-01
• Publisher: Ivp Books

Summary

"The ever present ache of exile rises above the comforting sounds of the river, as the image of the house of the LORD in ruins breaks the peace. . . . Despite the warmth of the fire, he feels a chill. He wraps his cloak around him and looks into the eager faces of his people, then closes his eyes. 'Picture this scene . . .'"Before the Bible was a book, it was flesh and blood.In this book, you can travel with Sean Gladding between the lines of the Scriptures to listen in on the conversations of people wrestling with the Story of God for the first time. Whether sitting around a campfire in Babylon, reclining at table in Asia Minor or huddled together by candlelight in Rome, you'll encounter a tale that is at once familiar and surprising.The Story of God, the Story of Us can be read alone but is especially rich shared with a group. Sean Gladding presents an account of the Bible that pays attention to its audience as well as its message. He introduces you to people who may remind you of yourself or your family, friends and coworkers. As much as the Bible is a story about God, it's also a story about you--and all of us--as we encounter God in a new way.

Table of Contents

Preface

Sleeve Notes

Creation

Catastrophe

Covenant

Community (Part One): Exodus

Community (Part Two): Sinai

Conquest

Crown

Conceit

Interlude

Christ

Cross

Church

Consummation

Postscript to the Reader

Sources and References

Suggested Scripture Readings

Bibliography

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