Overall: Understanding the Epic Christian Story

Nobody wants to feel stupid at the hardware store, or at the Starbucks counter, or at the gym. And nobody wants to feel stupid in church. They want to know God's story and how they fit into it. This book is a brief overview of human existence, broken down into seven parts. Its purpose is to help us understand and feel more confident with the overall Christian story. It's an attempt to see and appreciate the proverbial "forest," instead of getting frustrated by the confusing and endless "trees." In these pages we will not just look at individual stories--we will be looking at the overall story of humanity. This is important because the story we believe we are living in shapes how we live our lives. Overall is an easy-reading, kick-starter book for those who are interested in, confused by, or bored with the overall Christian story. It's a framework, a grid, a struc- ture for viewing and understanding the grand narrative of creation and history and how we fit within it. Ideal for small groups or a sermon series.