Narrative can significantly challenge and change us, even above that of other literary types. During our last “Connect on Monday” we listened to Scot Keen explain how narrative can be disarming. It can help us hear things that we otherwise would not be willing to hear. It influences our values and invites participation, drawing us into the story. When we become part of the plot, we are forced to reflect and our beliefs are challenged.
Simply put, stories are a very effective way to communicate anywhere in the world, in any culture. The stories help us derive meaning and purpose from life. The story of God from Creation to New Creation challenges every worldview. It involves us in the action of the story, showing us our place in it. It shows us where God is taking history, and because of that, we are compelled to join Him in His work.
Check out this free AccessTruth series on the Metanarrative of Scripture, Bible teacher and professor Scot Keen demonstrates how God progressively reveals Himself through the narrative, and the importance of wrapping our minds around the Biblical story before challenging others with it.
Lessons from the Field is an AccessTruth produced podcast where we ask field-experienced leaders and teachers the tough questions about cross-cultural ministry. In this first of 3 introductory episodes we interview Paul, who along with his wife Linda, worked among the Ata people in Papua New Guinea (See the Ata Story at AccessTruth.com). We ask the question:
What is the neediest area that we can contribute resources to in seeing unreached people groups reached with the Gospel?
Hi Friends,
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Brad
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