Learning God's Story of Grace [Spiral-bound]

Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 27, 2011

The grand narrative of Scripture is the greatest story in the world. It sings a song of redemption in four parts: creation, the fall, redemption, and consummation. Woven through each part of the story is the unifying theme of shalom: peace, wholeness, and harmony. This great story tells how the peace of shalom began, how it was lost and hopelessly sought, how it was partially restored, and how it will one day be restored in full.



Scripture shows us that the smaller stories of our own lives matter, too. Our stories fit and find meaning in the Bible's grand story -- and the narrative of shalom explains the loss, search, and future restoration of peace in our own lives.



In this meaningful, inviting, and encouraging study, Elizabeth Turnage lays out God's grand story and helps you see where your own story fits. Engaging questions allow you to apply not only the study, but the entire story itself, to your own life. Unique sections help you engage Scripture and live out the gospel in your own story.



The Bible exhorts us to know and tell our stories and how they fit into God's grand narrative, for only then will we find meaning. This engaging, welcoming guide is where it all starts.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Her grasp of the mundane and miraculous and their interplay gives a depth and honesty to her story that tugs at the heart and gives us hope our story can matter. Her book will be a clarion call to bring our broken, holy, troubled, and glorious life to the author of all stories: Jesus." --Dan B. Allender, Author of The Wounded Heart, The Healing Path, and To Be Told: God Invites You to Coauthor Your Future

"Elizabeth draws me to understand God's story, my story, and Scripture like few others." --Shari Thomas, Founding Director, Parakaleo

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 128 pages
• Publisher: P & R Publishing (May 27, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596382430
• ISBN-13: 978-1596382435
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #667,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars God's Love-Story July 23, 2011

By Pam Mac

Format:Spiral-bound

Elizabeth's Bible study shows how Genesis through Revelation is God's love-story for His people. A story of brokenness, repentance, peace and restoration as He is always calling His people back to Himself: a story of God reconciling us to Him through Jesus Christ. This study gives us opportunities to discuss God's story from scripture and to share our stories as we pray for and encourage one another; it leads us to a deeper love for God and others.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Soul-Stirring Book on Story August 30, 2012

By ashatl

Format:Spiral-bound

I've followed Elizabeth's blog (livingstorygrace.com) for awhile. Before her material was gathered into this book, I gleaned a lot of her basic concepts from her blog and regularly forwarded her rich ideas to friends. I'm thankful I can now point people to her books. This book goes as a deep as you're willing to go so be prepared to do some soul-searching! The concepts of this book are paradigm shifting and long-lasting. In fact, you won't be able to view your life the same! Elizabeth invites us to see our stories in light of the over-arching story of the Bible. And the assurance of God's big story enables me to live my little stories in faith. Not only has God used this book to give me greater insight into my own life story but it has also taught me how to listen, really listen, to other's stories and help them see their stories through a wider lens. I'm looking forward to Elizabeth's next book to see how story affects our faith, hope and love!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Living Story is Amazing and life changing! June 19, 2012

By debarmk

Format:Spiral-bound

Learning how to tell my story of God's grace in my life has truly changed me! Elizabeth's Living Story materials are truly amazing!! I never knew God's story for my life fits into the big story of creation, fall, redeemption, and consumation that explains the entire Bible. I have learned so much about myself through reading her book. I can't wait to get my hands on her next book!