To know that God governs your life's story as part of His Grand Story.

1. “to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his
name among all the nations” - Romans 1:5
OBEDIENCE
FAITHOF
THE
The Life and Importance of Abraham
BEGINS
NEXT
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2. THE
STORY

3. THE STORY
“And we know that all things work together
for good to those who love God; to those
who are called according to His purposes.
For whom He foreknew, He also predestined
to be conformed to the image of His Son.”
Romans 8:28-29

4. THE STORY
good
purposes

5. THE STORY
good
purposes
Agathos:
“Usefulness; for the benefit of others;
completion”
“Divine design; advanced plan or story”
Prosthesis

6. JOHN 17:20-21

7. JOHN 17:20-21
God has always been mindful of you
The value and power of prayer
Oneness with God results in God’s
intended version of you
Your life convinces the world to
believe in Christ

8. MY MOTHER…
Taught me a clear line between right
and wrong
Demanded I show respect to all,
especially those in authority
Always gave me guidance, but gave me
the freedom to make my own mistakes

9. MY MOTHER…
taught me to own my bad decisions
and to respond with responsibility
taught me the value of five small
words: “I’m sorry”; “I love you”
taught me to be kind to the less
fortunate
never stay angry

13. JOHN 17:22-23