An Unlikely Savior

Some people see the Bible as a collection of stories

with morals for life application. But it is so much

more than that. Sure, the Bible has some

stories in it, but it is also full of poetry, history, codes

of law and civilization, songs, prophecy, letters—

even a love letter. When you tie it all together,

something remarkable happens. A story is revealed.

One story. The story of redemption through Jesus.

This is The Gospel Project.

An unlikely hero.

A king with no throne

does the impossible,

and saves his people from slavery.

Is this David’s story or

does it point to something much bigger?

An unlikely return.

Forfeits his life for others,

spends three days in the dark,

and lives to preach the Word of God.

Is this Jonah’s story or

does it point to something much bigger?

An unlikely Savior.

A baby born in a stable

conquers death upon a cross

and saves the world from sin.

This is not just a story.

This is the gospel.

And the gospel changes everything.

General Editor: Ed StetzerManaging Editor: Trevin Wax

Advisory Council

These Christian leaders were part of a team who consulted on the creation of The Gospel Project.

D.A. Carson: Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Ill.Matt Chandler: Pastor, The Village Church, Dallas, TexasJames MacDonald: Senior Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel, Chicago, Ill.Daniel Akin: President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, N.C.J.D. Greear: Lead Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh, N.C.Eric Mason: Lead Pastor, Epiphany Fellowship, Philadelphia, Pa.Kimberly Thornbury: Dean of Students, Union University, Jackson, Tenn.Jay Noh: Director of Missional Leadership and Mobilization, Chicago Baptist Association, Chicago, Ill.Joe Thorn: Lead Pastor, Redeemer Fellowship, St. Charles, Ill.Juan Sanchez: Preaching Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, TexasCollin Hansen: Editorial Director, The Gospel Coalition / Editor-at-Large, Christianity Today, Montvale, N.J.

When we begin to see the Bible as the story of redemption through Jesus Christ, God’s plan to rescue the world from sin and death, our perspective changes. We no longer look primarily for the what Bible says about us, but instead see what it tells us about God and what He has done. After all, it is the gospel that saves us, and when we encounter Jesus in the pages of Scripture, the gospel works on us, transforming us into His image. We become God’s gospel project.

The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered Bible study resource that examines the grand narrative of Scripture and how the gospel transforms the lives of those it touches. Over a three-year plan of study, every session immerses participants—adults, students, and kids—in the gospel through each story, theological concept, and missional charge from Genesis to Revelation.

Led by General Editor Ed Stetzer and Managing Editor Trevin Wax, The Gospel Project is designed to unify the entire church under a single Christ-centered resource. Separate study plans for adults, students, and kids ensure the proper focus and depth for each age group.

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FALL 2012 LEADER GUIDE

Ed Stetzer General EditorTrevin Wax Managing Editor

The Gospel Project for Adults guides men and women through key biblical concepts while creating a picture of the grand narrative of Scripture. Because the entire Bible is the story of redemption through Jesus, it is important to examine the theology and mission within the text, as all of it is an important part of understanding the awesome depth and power of the gospel.

The Gospel Project for Adults features:

Leader & Personal Study Guides that deliver a combination of story, biblical theology, and missions, always pointing back to the gospel

Sessions offering in-depth study with discussion questions, drawing small groups and Sunday School classes into a lifestyle of discipleship

Print & Digital editions for greater flexibility and easy use.

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FALL 2012 LEADER GUIDEEd Stetzer General EditorTrevin Wax Managing Editor

The Gospel Project for Students helps teens develop a bigger perspective of Scripture and how the story of Jesus Christ ties it all together. Every week, in every passage, your students will encounter the gospel through the in-depth study of biblical theology, apologetics, missions, and the grand narrative of Scripture. Because nothing has the ability to influence a teen’s life like the gospel.

The Gospel Project for Students features:

Leader & Personal Study Guides that deliver a combination of story, biblical theology, apologetics, and missions, always pointing back to the gospel

Sessions offering in-depth study with discussion questions, drawing small groups and Sunday school classes into a lifestyle of discipleship Print & Digital editions for greater flexibility and easy use.

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FALL 2012 YOUNGER KIDS LEADER GUIDEEd Stetzer General EditorTrevin Wax Managing Editor

The entire gospel story like kids have never seen it before! The Gospel Project for Kids follows a chronological timeline of Bible events. Each week, these stories come to life through video, music, activities, and more as kids connect biblical events to God’s ultimate plan of redemption through Christ.

The Gospel Project for Kids features:

3 age-appropriate versions: Preschool, Younger Kids, and Older Kids

Videos that bring Bible stories to life

Music for all ages

Coloring pages for Preschool and Younger Kids Fun-filled activity sheets Low-prep lesson plans

Print and Digital editions for greater flexibility and easy use.

Small Group Visual Pack: set of twelve, 11” x 17” images that create a colorful mural

Parent prep resources

And a whole lot more!

Coming Fall 2012.

Learn more about The Gospel Project and join

the pilot program to get a sneak peek at the first

month. We would love to know what you think.

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facebook.com/thegospelproject

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