The Real Story, Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible

The Bible can be an intimidating book to read and understand. It’s really more like a library, comprising 73 books written in different languages, by different authors, and to diverse audiences at various periods of time. It also contains many different kinds of writings: everything from law to poetry, history to prophecy. And while readers might be familiar with the major stories of the Bible—Moses and the Exodus, Noah and the flood, David and Goliath, Jesus and the cross—few understand how all these stories fit together. In The Real Story, Curtis Martin and Edward Sri help readers discover the “big picture” of the Bible—how the many smaller stories of Scripture fit into the overarching epic of God’s covenant family plan, centered on the person and mission of Jesus Christ. Martin and Sri break down that larger narrative into concise, engaging, easy-to-read chapters that focus on the key characters and events in the drama of salvation, from Adam, Noah, and Abraham to Moses, David, and Daniel. At every step of the way, readers will discover how God has drawn His people into closer union with Himself, culminating at last in the coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His Church. The Real Story will help readers see that the Bible isn’t simply a random collection of stories about people, places, and events from long ago; it is an epic saga about God’s infinite love for us and His perfect plan for our salvation since the beginning of time.… (more)