God's Big Story The Village Church

Julie and Matt talk about the last way God builds His family - by growing His children to become more like Jesus. Their friend Lehia, a plant expert, explained how the Holy Spirit grows the fruit of the Spirit in believers over time, just like different fruits grow in different seasons. They look at how God grew Abraham to be the "father of faith" and Rahab to be part of Jesus' family tree by the end of their lives, even though they didn't follow God at first. The main point is that once someone is called and adopted into God's family, God keeps growing them to act more like Christ through experiences and the Holy Spirit's work in their life.
Helpful Definitions:
THE CHURCH — All the people who know, love, trust, and obey Jesus all over the world! 
Scripture Reference:
Galatians 5:22
5-Second Fly Through Review:

Who is the family of God? (THE CHURCH IS GOD’S FAMILY!)

Who is the head of the family of God?” Another way to say this is “Who is in charge of the family of God?” (GOD…HE IS THE PERFECT FATHER)

What are the three steps God uses to build His family? (1. GOD CALLS, 2. GOD ADOPTS AND 3. GOD GROWS HIS FAMILY)

What does God call sinners to do? (TO TURN FROM THEIR SIN AND FOLLOW HIM!)

True or False? When God adopts someone into their forever family, He give them a new car?! (A NEW CAR? WHAT? NO! GOD GIVES HIS CHILDREN A NEW HEART THAT CAN LOVE, TRUST, AND OBEY HIM)

Song:
The Apostles’ Creed by The Village Kids
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Julie and Matt had their friend Doug the bird caller back to review how God calls people into His family. They talked to Ryan, who helps kids get adopted into safe families as a court-appointed advocate. God gives adopted children new hearts to love and obey Him as part of His eternal family, the church. Anyone can be adopted by admitting they are a sinner, believing Jesus died for their sins, and saying Jesus is their Lord.
Helpful Definitions:
ADOPTION — When someone is given a place in a family even though they weren’t born into that family.
THE CHURCH — All the people who know, love, trust, and obey Jesus all over the world! 
Scripture Reference:
Joshua 6:22-23
5-Second Fly Through Review:

Who is the family of God? (THE CHURCH IS GOD’S FAMILY!)

Who is the head of the family of God?” Another way to say this is “Who is in charge of the family of God?” (GOD…HE IS THE PERFECT FATHER)

What are the three steps God uses to build His family? (1. GOD CALLS, 2. GOD ADOPTS AND 3. GOD GROWS HIS FAMILY)

Song:
The Church is God’s Family by The Village Kids

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Dwell also has the FIRST audio recording of a Children's Bible (ICB) read BY children. This translation was made with children in mind so the language is easy to understand. And with Dwell's audio version its even easier!
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Julie and Matt talked about how God calls people to be part of His family, the church. Their friend Doug, who does bird calls, explained that just like birds use special calls to find others of their kind, God uses His call to bring people into His family. They discuss the Bible stories of Abraham, who God spoke to directly to call him, and Rahab, who heard about God's power and wanted to join His people. The main point was that God calls sinners, like Abraham and Rahab, to turn away from their sins, believe that Jesus died for their sins, and confess that Jesus is their Lord so they can become part of God's eternal family.
Helpful Definitions:
THE CHURCH — All the people who know, love, trust, and obey Jesus all over the world! 
Scripture Reference:
Genesis 12:2-3
5-Second Fly Through Review:

Who is the family of God? (THE CHURCH IS GOD’S FAMILY!)

Who is the head of the family of God?” Another way to say this is “Who is in charge of the family of God?” (GOD…HE IS THE PERFECT FATHER)

What are the three steps God uses to build His family? (1. GOD CALLS, 2. GOD ADOPTS AND 3. GOD GROWS HIS FAMILY)

Song:
The Apostles’ Creed by The Village Kids
Survey:
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Sponsors:
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Life is busy, and finding time to read the Bible can be hard. But with Dwell, the audio bible app, getting the time in the Scriptures has never been easier. With tons of customizations, like the narrator, the background music and translation, you can make your listening experience fit you just right.
Dwell also has the FIRST audio recording of a Children's Bible (ICB) read BY children. This translation was made with children in mind so the language is easy to understand. And with Dwell's audio version its even easier!
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Julie and Matt talk with the brave explorer Will-Derness about God's family. They discuss what it's like for the church to be God's family, how God is like the head of the family, and the way God makes this family grow. Will makes the talk fun and easy to understand. He shares stories about joining God’s family, how it grows, and how each person has a special part in it.
Helpful Definitions:
THE CHURCH — All the people who know, love, trust, and obey Jesus all over the world! 
5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False: God’s Church is a Building (FALSE! THE CHURCH IS GOD’S FAMILY!)

True or False: God is in charge of his family (TRUE) 

How does God build his family? (HE CALLS, ADOPTS, AND GROWS HIS CHILDREN)

How do you become a part of the family of God? Remember it’s as easy as A-B-C! (YOU ADMIT YOU’RE A SINNER. BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED FOR YOUR SINS. AND CONFESS THAT JESUS IS LORD!)

Song:
The Church is God’s Family by The Village Kids
Survey:
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Sponsors:
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Dwell also has the FIRST audio recording of a Children's Bible (ICB) read BY children. This translation was made with children in mind so the language is easy to understand. And with Dwell's audio version its even easier!
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In the 100th episode celebration of God's Big Story, hosts Julie and Matt, along with a lineup of returning friends like Sean, Garrick, Kerry, Anna, Judge Jesse, and Guy the Zookeeper, reminisce and share favorite memories from the show. The episode is filled with laughter, cake, blooper reels, insightful reflections, and memorable jokes. Each guest imparts valuable lessons from various biblical stories, emphasizing the attributes of God and the importance of putting faith in Him. The celebration serves as a testament to the enduring impact of storytelling, community building, and biblical teachings within the God's big story podcast!

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Life is busy, and finding time to read the Bible can be hard. But with Dwell, the audio bible app, getting the time in the Scriptures has never been easier. With tons of customizations, like the narrator, the background music and translation, you can make your listening experience fit you just right.
Dwell also has the FIRST audio recording of a Children's Bible (ICB) read BY children. This translation was made with children in mind so the language is easy to understand. And with Dwell's audio version its even easier!
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Join us for a special celebration of our 99th episode as we answer your questions about God's Big Story! Listen in as we tackle the mystery of the Trinity, explore why we might not be able to hear or see God, and how the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in helping us understand the Bible. We're also teasing what's ahead in season 11!
Listener Questions:

What’s the Trinity?

Why can’t I hear or see God?

How many attributes will we cover next season?

How did God make the earth?

How does God be with Papa in Indiana and me too in Virginia?

 I want to know why God does not eat

Can God create a rock so heavy that even he couldn’t lift it?

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