The One Story
Nov. 19 – Dec. 31, 2023
For our Advent season this year we will be studying the whole story of God in the Bible. What is the meaning of life? What is your personal mission? Do you understand the plot of the story God is writing so you can find your place in it? We will see the theme of shalom (peace, harmony, unity, wholeness, flourishing) ties the story together and highlights Jesus as the author, perfecter and redeemer of all things. Our calling and privilege is to join Jesus in restoring shalom until He comes back to make all things new!
7. The Family Business
Jesus read the first part of Isaiah 61 as he started his public ministry, intentionally highlighting this chapter as a preview of his mission. Reflect on the whole chapter and focus especially on the last two verses. On Sunday guest preacher Mark Babbitt will help us...
6. The Promise
The angel's announcement of "good news of great joy" in Luke 2 outlines the Old Testament promises to God's people of redemption, relationship, and righteousness. A fuller presentation of those promises is found in Luke 1 by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist....
5. The Transformation
The climax of the one story of God is the coming of Jesus and His death and resurrection. Through His finished work on the cross Jesus enabled the complete transformation of heart and life that was necessary for the church to be created and empowered to bring the good...
4. The Hero
In the one story of God, there is only one Hero and His name is Jesus. You and I mess things up when we try to make ourselves (or someone else) the hero. But when we acknowledge and follow Jesus as the King of Kings and Prince of Peace our lives contribute to the...
3. The Plan
What is the meaning of life? What is your purpose? Is there a master storyline for history and our lives? This series is showing us how the whole Bible is the one story of God. Each of us has a part to play, but none of us is the main character - Jesus is. He is the...
2. The Beginning
This Advent season we are reflecting on the One Story of God. This week we start at the beginning, with the peace and harmony of the original creation. The Garden of Eden, before the fall, gives us a glimpse of what Shalom looks like: peace with God, love and respect...
1. So That They May Rule
Guest preacher Sunday, November 19 – Jordan Raynor. Jordan grew up at Oakwood, served under President George W. Bush and had considerable success as an entrepreneur before settling into his role in the faith and work movement. Through his five books, devotionals and...