The Big Story of the Bible: Exploring the Metanarrative of the Bible

• Sunday Schoo
• 12th Grade

Understanding he Big Story of the Bible:

Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand the big story of the Bible and its key components: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.

What do you already know about
the big story of the Bible?

Introduction to the Big Story of the Bible

The big story of the Bible is the overarching story of the Bible that includes Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.

Creation

Genesis 1:1-25 describes the creation of the world by God in six days, culminating in the creation of humanity in God's image.

Question: Creation

What do you think it means to be created in God's image? How does the creation story impact our view of the world?

What do you think it means to be created in God's image? How does the creation story impact our view of the world?

The Fall

Genesis 3 tells the story of Adam and Eve's disobedience, leading to the introduction of sin and brokenness into the world.

Question: The Fall

How does sin and brokenness affect our relationship with God and others? What are the consequences of disobedience?

Redemption

John 3:16-17 illustrates God's love for the world by sending Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, offering redemption and reconciliation with God.

Question: Redemption

How does Jesus' sacrifice offer redemption and reconciliation with God? What does it mean to be reconciled with God?

Restoration

Revelation 21:1-5 presents the vision of a new heaven and a new earth, where God's restoration and renewal bring about a world without pain, sorrow, or death.

Question: Restoration

What is the significance of the restoration described in Revelation 21:1-5? How does it offer hope for the future?

Summary

The Big Story of the Bible reveals God's plan for creation, the impact of sin, the redemptive work of Jesus, and the hope of restoration.

Question: Personal Reflection

How does understanding the big story of the Bible impact your faith and perspective on life? What role do you play in the big story?

Application and Conclusion

Discuss practical ways to live out the Big Story of the Bible through faith, sharing the gospel, and anticipating God's restoration.

Final Question

How can we actively participate in the Big Story of the Bible in our daily lives? What practical steps can we take?

Write down 1 thing you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 1 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.