The Reflectionary

We reach the midpoint of Lent this week, and walk with God’s people through the wilderness and into the land of promise.

We hear of God’s ten best ways to live in the land, and see God’s patience with an ever-failing people. Finally comes David, a man after God’s own heart – here we see how to live rightly, loving God and walking in his ways.

And then.
Bathsheba.

How could it possibly have gone so wrong?
Surely there is no way out of such a mess.
Is this the end of the story?

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Week 4 readings Starting 25th March

What is The Big Story?

The story is told through poetic prose with daily narrative readings and passages from elsewhere showing how the Bible is one linked story.

You can add the verses between the shorter readings if you want more Bible, or you can just use the story if you want something quicker. Suitable for adults  and children, it’s very versatile, and can be used in many seetings. You can use the readings daily, or cover all seven parts of the story together at a weekly Bible study group or on a Sunday.

Week 1 started in the time before time, and explored our place in creation, Week 2 traced the story of Abraham and his family, and Week 3 brought the children of Israel to the borders of the Red Sea. The series will end with the glory of Easter.

Each week’s readings fit on a single side of A5, perfect to slip into a Bible. The readings start on Mondays, so that they can be distributed in church the Sunday before. Click here for a PDF of Week 4 (2 x A5 on A4).  PDFs will be published two weeks in advance to allow time for duplication and distribution. See below for all weeks.

The Big Story – Schedule of Readings 

This resource is free for you to use in your church, family or for your personal devotions. If you find it useful, please consider a donation to enable me to produce more free resources.

Thank you.