God's Big Picture: Tracing the Story-Line of the Bible is a simple and accessible book that provides a great framework for grasping the greater story of the Bible. It’s basically a primer on Biblical Theology, the perspective of understanding the progressive history of God revealing Himself to humanity. This subject was new to me, but has already been helpful in personal study, reminding me to not miss “the forest for the trees”. The authors establish the paradigm of an overarching “kingdom” story that permeates all of Scripture. This serves as a key to unlock the smaller stories of men like Abraham, Moses, David, and Paul as well as my own. Viewing through the lens of a larger narrative to help discern the implications for my own has been refreshing and deeply insightful. It has also rekindled a passion to view life missionally. As you begin to hear the whispers of this ancient story and find God’s invitation to join Him in even the most mundane of life’s moments life seems deeper and more beautiful even in the midst of brokenness.
If your looking for something to help kick-start your devotional journey in 2009…I’d recommend checking out God’s Big Picture.
