Living in a Larger Story Part 5 – PlotSpeaker – Crispin SchroederText – Genesis 12:1-3 1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."I.IntroII.The Plot Line- “Blessed to be a blessing.” Genesis 12:1-3 A.God wants to do a work _________ youB.God wants to do a work _________ youIII.Losing the Plot, 2 dangers:A. Forgetting God and slipping into idolatry – Deut 8:10-18C.Religious “club” mentality - Matt 23:23-24"You're hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You keep meticulous account books, tithing on every nickel and dime you get, but on the meat of God's Law, things like fairness and compassion and commitment—the absolute basics!—you carelessly take it or leave it. Careful bookkeeping is commendable, but the basics are required. Do you have any idea how silly you look, writing a life story that's wrong from start to finish, nitpicking over commas and semicolons?”(Matt 23:23-24 The Message)IV.Conclusion - Finding the PlotA.Stewards of the gifts of God •How can I be a better steward of the things God has given whether finances, wisdom, or time?B.Living in a Larger Story – Salt will do no good if kept in a shaker. A lamp will do no good under your bed. A guitar will make no music if kept in a closet.