God's Big Story The Village Church

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
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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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Sponsors:
Dwell
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!
Go to dwellbible.com/GBS to receive your 25% discount today.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You!
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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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We wrap up Season 10 with a bang! Your favorite trio, Julie, Matt, and Garrick, come together to revisit all of the attributes of God we've discovered this season!
Attributes of God:
UNCHANGING — God never changes, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever! 
GOOD — God is what’s best and He does what’s best.
CREATOR — God made everything.
HOLY — God is completely perfect and separate from sin.
JUST —God is right to punish sin.
SOVEREIGN — God is in charge of, and can do everything and anything he wants.
GENEROUS — God always gives what’s best.
PROVIDER — He meets the needs of his children.
WISE — God always knows what is best for His children.
ATTENTIVE — God hears and responds to the cries of His people. 
Scripture Reference:
Exodus 20:1-3
5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False? An attribute is a word that tells us what someone or something is like? (TRUE!)

True or False?: All of God’s attributes are true of him all of the time? (TRUE!)

True or False? An incommunicable attribute is an attribute that we can have too (FALSE! IT’S A COMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTE)

True or False?: God created some things (FALSE! GOD CREATED EVERYTHING!)

True or False?: A theologian is someone really, super smart (FALSE! ANYONE CAN BE A THEOLOGIAN!)

True or False?: God’s attributes are just for us to know things about him (FALSE! GOD WANTS US TO KNOW HIM, NOT JUST KNOW STUFF ABOUT HIM)

True or False: Next season on God’s Big Story we’re going to learn even more attributes of God? (TRUE!)

Song:
Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids
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Join us as we wrap up an enlightening season filled with growth in both our understanding of God and our vocabulary! Listen in as Julie and Matt reflect on the powerful words and attributes of God we've explored together. Get ready to expand your lexicon even further because we're introducing one last hefty term: attentive. Discover what it means for God to be attentive and how this divine quality enables Him to hear and respond to each of us, no matter where we are or what we're going through. Brittney, a 911 operator, drops by for an engaging chat about the importance of being attentive in her critical role. Brittney's insights give us a unique perspective on this week's attribute and illustrate how, even in our human capacity, we can embody attentiveness to serve and respond to those around us. Don't miss out on this conversation that not only celebrates the end of a fantastic season but also equips us to be more attentive in our daily lives.
Helpful Definitions:
ATTENTIVE — God hears and responds to His people.
Scripture Reference:
1 Kings 17
5-Second Fly Through Review:

Fill in the blank. An attribute tells us what someone or something is _______ (LIKE)

Fill in the blank. God is attentive. He _____ (HEARS) and _________ (RESPONDS) to the cries of his people. 

True or False. God is attentive to one person at a time. (FALSE: GOD IS ATTENTIVE TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AT THE SAME TIME!)

On the count of three, shout out any of the attributes of God you remember from this season, 1, 2, 3!


Song:
Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids
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Listen in as we explore the wisdom of God and how it's not only an attribute of God but also a quality we can share and grow in as His people. 
We're thrilled to have Professor Jonathan from the university join us this week, offering his intellect and humor to our discussion. He humbly shares his thoughts on wisdom, reminding us that the more we learn, the more we realize there is to learn—especially about God's vast and intricate creation. 
Don't miss out on this episode full of enlightenment and maybe a little homework on gravity-defying clouds!

Helpful Definitions:
WISE — God always knows what is best for His children.
Scripture Reference:
Acts 9:3–6
5-Second Fly Through Review:

Fill in the blank. An attribute is a word that tells us what something or someone is ______ (LIKE!)

True or False. God is Wise is a communicable attribute. (TRUE!) 

Fill in the blank. God is Wise. He knows what is _______ (BEST!)

True or False. We can be as wise as God. (FALSE. ONLY GOD IS PERFECTLY WISE)

Song:
Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids
Survey:
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