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Core Question

Where are you in God's story right now?

The Bible's story has four movements. Which one feels most like your life today?

• Creation — things feel new, full of possibility
• Fall — things feel broken, out of control
• Rescue — you've seen God step in, something is being saved
• Restoration — you're hopeful, you can see the finish line

Questions to Help You Dig Deeper

1. The Main Character Problem — Most movies and social media train us to think WE are the main character. But what if Jesus is? What would change about your decisions this week if you believed you're part of a bigger story?
2. The Shape of Reality — Every good story follows the same pattern: beautiful → broken → sacrifice → restoration. Think of your favorite movie. How does it follow this pattern? If this is the shape of reality, what does that tell you about hard things in your life?
3. Where Are We Now? — We're between Rescue (Jesus has won) and Restoration (the story isn't over). Where do you see God rescuing or restoring things in your life, your family, or your school?
4. Image-Bearer — You were made in God's image. You carry something of who God is into every room you walk into. How would that change the way you treat people this week?

Personal Application

• Notice the story this week. When something breaks (Fall), look for where God might be rescuing. Write down one observation.
• Watch your favorite movie or show and identify the four movements (beautiful → broken → sacrifice → restoration). Bring it to class.
• Read Genesis 1:26-28 slowly. Every time you see "image," stop and think: "I carry God's image."
• Tell someone this week about something God has rescued or restored in your life.

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Journal Prompt

If your life is part of God's story, what chapter do you think you're in right now — and what do you think the next chapter holds?