Verses Used:

1. Genesis 1:31
2. Genesis 3:23
3. Romans 3:23
4. Genesis 12:2-3
5. 1 Peter 3:18
6. Acts 1:8
7. 1 Corinthians 3:16
8. Revelation 21:3-5

Takeaways:

1. We don’t just live life through facts and information - we live life through narrative, or storyformed. To be storyformed means that we are shaped by the stories we believe and live in.
2. The story you believe about life becomes the lens through which you interpret everything. This includes what success, suffering, and love means as well as what your purpose is.
3. When we step into God’s Great Big Story, we begin to see ourselves - and everything else - clearly.
4. The Bible isn’t just a collection of disconnected lessons - it’s the true story of the world.

The Tree- Creation

1. God created everything and called it very good.
2. Humans were made for purpose, beauty, and belonging with Him.
3. Genesis 1:31 - Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!

The Broken Heart - The Fall

1. Sin entered when Adam and Eve disobeyed God.
2. Brokenness affects every part of life and separates us from God.
3. Romans 3:23 - For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

The Stars - Promise

1. God chose Abraham and promised blessing for all nations.
2. Even when people fail, God remains faithful.
3. Genesis 12:2-3 - All the families on Earth will be blessed through you.

The Cross - Jesus

1. Jesus lived perfectly, died for sinners, and rose again.
2. He restores our relationship with God.
3. 1 Peter 3:18 - Christ suffered for our sins once for all time... to bring you safely home to God.

The Fire - Spirit & Church

1. The Holy Spirit empowers God’s people to share the gospel.
2. God now dwells in the hearts of His followers.
3. Acts 1:8 - You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.

The Crown - New Creation

1. Jesus will return, defeat evil, and renew creation.
2. God will wipe away every tear forever.
3. Revelations 21:3-5 - Look, I am making everything new!

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