The Story of Story: Chapter 1

Speakers: Pastor Matthew Wazbinski & Brandon Pardekooper

Originally Recorded: Oct 8, 2017

Pixar Story Structure

1. Exposition (characters, location, and background)

2. Inciting Incident (character loss or problem)

3. Progressive Complication (Attempts to fix problem only worsens it)

4. Crisis (Faced with choice to change or remain the same)

5. Climax (Face the villain or obstacle)

6. Resolution (Character's redemption)

Biblical Stories

1. Joseph (Genesis 37)

2. David (2 Samuel 11)

3. Jesus (Matthew 26)

4. Sharach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3)

5. Moses (Exodus 14)

Hebrews 12:2

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Closing Thought

In order to live a great story, we must live out our part in God's story.