Catch the vision, beginning to end
Present a big-picture overview of the Bible—discussing key people, places, and events in an easy-to-understand way.
Why choose The Greatest Story?
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See the story come to life
Engage people in deeper exploration of the Bible through captivating sand art presentations by renowned artist Joe Castillo.
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Open the Bible
Dive deeper into the story. Each session offers inspiration and recommendations for reading and studying the Bible.
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Become part of the story
Invite participants to discover where they fit in the greatest story and how the greatest story fits in their lives.
How it works
Each session features a compelling video by Joe Castillo, plus a book chapter and corresponding leader helps. Learners read, hear, see, and discuss the story and how it connects to their lives. Comprehensive leader guides provide suggested Bible readings, story scripts, activities, charts, maps, and more.
Course contents
Each course in this series provides 16 sessions to dive deep into the greatest story. Download a summary of course contents.
The Story
Introducing the Bible
Beginnings
Genesis
God’s People on the Move
Exodus—Deuteronomy
Getting Settled
Joshua—Ruth
Kings and Kingdoms
Samuel—Chronicles
Trails of Tears and Joy
2 Kings—Esther, Lamentations, Daniel
When God Speaks
The Prophets
For Every Matter under Heaven
Wisdom and Poetry Books
People of Promise
The Old Testament Story for Us
The Word Became Flesh
The Gospels, Part 1
Who Do You Say I Am?
The Gospels, Part 2
You Will Be My Witnesses
Acts
The Power of God for Salvation
The Letters of Paul
So Great a Cloud of Witnesses
General Letters
Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation
Jesus People
The New Testament Story for Us
Who Is This Jesus?
Four Gospels
God Is with Us
Birth Narratives
This Is My Son
Baptism, Calling, Temptation
Fulfilled in Your Hearing
Ministry Begins
Follow Me
Calling Disciples
Who Then Is This?
Making Miracles
Who Touched Me?
Healing
Let the Forgiven Forgive
Forgiving
Blessed Are You
Teaching
The Kingdom Is Like . . .
Storytelling
Lost and Found
Storytelling
I Am
Sayings and Symbols
Entering Jerusalem
Holy Week
Broken for You
Final Night
Crucify Him!
Trial and Death
A Sunday Surprise
Resurrection
God’s Story and Paul’s Story
Life in the Roman Empire and Greco-Roman World
Paul’s Jewish World
Paul’s New Calling in God’s New Creation
Paul’s Letters and Legacy
A Memo from Prison
Philemon
Sharing and Living the Gospel
Philippians
Joy Even in Tough Times
1 Thessalonians
Whose Do You Think You Are?
1 Corinthians 1–10
We Shall All Be Changed
1 Corinthians 11–16
Hope amid Real Conflict
2 Corinthians
No Turning Back
Galatians
Freedom in Christ
Galatians
The Promises of God for Perfect (and Imperfect) Strangers
Romans 1–6
Is God Faithful?
Romans 7–11
Life in the Spirit
Romans 12–16
