A shorter talk this week as we begin a new pattern of fourth Sundays: those worshiping in person spend time learning in small groups following this introduction.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Bible is not just a collection of stories but God’s great big story of His love for the world and for us. We read the Bible because it is given by God (God’s very word) and it helps us see God’s desire for us in His big plan for the world. In our group time we’ll hear how God’s Old Testament is God’s story of blessing the people of the world through one person’s family. God’s blessing is not just for them, but because of His work in Abraham’s line, all people can receive God’s unconditional grace and abounding love.

Key Verse: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16)