The Big Story
Discover the Story of God’s Plan from Creation to the Early Church
The Bible is not simply a collection of individual stories. From Genesis to Revelation, it tells one unified story of God’s love, redemption, and His desire to restore His relationship with humanity through Jesus Christ.
The Big Story section of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church helps you explore that unfolding story by following God’s work throughout Scripture. As you discover how the Old Testament points to Christ, how Jesus fulfilled God’s promises, and how the early Church carried the gospel into the world, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the Bible as one connected story.
Whether you are reading the Bible for the first time or have studied it for many years, these resources will help you see how every part of Scripture fits within God’s greater plan.
The Bible tells one continuous story of God’s love, redemption, and faithfulness from Creation to the early Church.
The Story of God
Discover God’s work from Creation through the Old Testament.
This section follows God’s relationship with His people, His covenants, His promises, and His faithfulness throughout history. Learn how the events, people, and prophecies of the Old Testament prepare the way for the coming of Jesus Christ.
Explore topics such as:
Creation
The Patriarchs
Moses and the Exodus
The Judges
The Kings of Israel
The Prophets
The Exile
The Return to Jerusalem
God’s Covenant Promises
The Messiah Foretold
Every lesson helps reveal God’s unfolding plan of redemption throughout the Old Testament.
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The Story of Jesus
Walk with Jesus through His earthly ministry.
This section follows the life, teachings, miracles, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ through the four Gospels.
Learn about the people Jesus met, the places He traveled, the parables He taught, and the events that changed the world forever.
Explore topics such as:
The Birth of Jesus
The Ministry of Jesus
The Miracles of Jesus
The Parables of Jesus
The Sermon on the Mount
Holy Week
The Cross
The Resurrection
The Great Commission
The Ascension
These lessons help you understand not only what Jesus did, but why His life continues to transform lives today.
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The Story of the Church
Discover how the gospel spread throughout the world.
Beginning with Pentecost and continuing through the Book of Acts, this section follows the birth and growth of the early Christian Church.
Learn how ordinary believers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, carried the message of Jesus across cities, cultures, and nations.
Explore topics such as:
Pentecost
Peter’s Ministry
Stephen
Philip
The Conversion of Saul
Paul’s Missionary Journeys
The Jerusalem Council
The Early Churches
The Mission of the Church
The Work of the Holy Spirit
These studies show how the first Christians lived, worshiped, served, and shared their faith—and how their example still encourages believers today.
Explore The Story of the Church
Continue Your Journey
Understanding the Bible becomes even richer when you see how every event, every promise, and every person points to Jesus Christ.
As you explore The Story of God, The Story of Jesus, and The Story of the Church, you will discover one continuous story of God’s grace, faithfulness, and redeeming love.
After exploring The Big Story, continue growing through Foundations to strengthen your understanding of Christian belief or visit Growing as a Christian to discover practical ways to live out your faith every day.
“And beginning with Moses and with all the Prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures.”
Luke 24:27 (NASB 1995)
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