LC: Bible Characters: God’s Story in Real Life
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Bible Characters: God’s Story in Real Life
"The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes." — Proverbs 21:1
When you first open a Bible and look at the Table of Contents, it seems like a collection of books telling different stories. But there's something deeper happening. The people in the Bible—kings, prophets, and ordinary folks—were living their lives just like we do. They made choices, faced struggles, and pursued their own goals. But without them realizing it, God was working behind the scenes, weaving everything together to tell His story.
Think of it like this: Imagine fish swimming in a stream. The fish move freely, but the current gently guides them in a certain direction. In the same way, people in the Bible made their own choices, yet God’s invisible hand was shaping history to reveal something greater.
This is why the Bible is more than just a historical record. It has two layers:
- The literal story—real people and real events.
- A hidden message—a deeper meaning that even the human authors didn’t fully realize as they wrote.
The Bible itself is like the stream. It looks like an ordinary book, but underneath, God’s hand is guiding everything. He used Israel and its history to paint a picture of His plan for the world—ultimately leading to Jesus.
"You shall become an astonishment, a parable, and a byword among all nations where the Lord will lead you." — Deuteronomy 28:37
This means that the events of the Bible weren’t just random—they were designed to be a living parable, a real-life story pointing to God’s truth. And the best part? God is still writing His story today, and you’re part of it!
Key Takeaways
- The Bible is one big story – Even though it’s made up of many books, God is telling one unified story about His plan for humanity, leading to Jesus.
- Bible characters lived real lives, but God was at work – People in the Bible weren’t aware that their lives were part of a bigger picture. Yet, God was directing history to reveal His truth.
- God works through free choices – Like fish swimming in a stream, people made their own decisions, but God used those choices to fulfill His purposes.
- The Bible has deeper meaning – Beyond the historical events, there’s a hidden message pointing to Christ. Even the human authors didn’t fully understand everything God was revealing through them.
- Your life is part of God's story – Just as God worked through people in the Bible, He is working in your life today, shaping your journey for His greater purpose.
- When Jesus read the scriptures he did not see Adam and Noah, he saw himself in the hidden mystery.
