The story we find ourselves in!

All the great stories follow the same story line…

All the great stories follow the same story line…

•Things were once good.

•Something awful happened.

•A great battle must be fought.

•A hero arrives to set things right.

•Life and freedom are found again.

Act 1: Eternal LoveAct 1: Eternal Love

Epic Stories Start in Paradise

Once upon a time…Once upon a time…

The story starts with an eternal fellowship of Father, Son & Holy Spirit

The story starts with an eternal fellowship of Father, Son & Holy Spirit

Act 2: Entrance of EvilAct 2: Entrance of Evil

Epic Stories Have a Villain

XERXES

Satan wanted to be the main character in the story and he was defeated in a great battle!

Satan wanted to be the main character in the story and he was defeated in a great battle!

He was cast down to the earth from heaven.

He was cast down to the earth from heaven.

Act 3: Battle for the HeartAct 3: Battle for the Heart

Epic Stories Have Captivity

LEONIDAS

William WallaceWilliam Wallace

Rescue Often Involves Death

God entered the story in Jesus and gave his life so that we could be rescued!

God entered the story in Jesus and gave his life so that we could be rescued!

Act 4: Kingdom RestoredAct 4: Kingdom Restored

Epic Stories Have a Happy Ending

And they lived happily ever after!And they lived happily ever after!

What is your place in the story?What is your place in the story?