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Mid-Season Review Mar 18, 2024

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Join us as we revisit the attributes of God with the help of our special guest and theologian, Garrick! Listen in as we put our knowledge to the test with a lively multiple-choice game that covers seven key characteristics of God that we've explored so far this season: unchanging, good, creator, holy, just, sovereign, and generous. As you tune in, grab a pen and paper to play along and see if you can outscore us!

Whether you're a faithful listener or joining us for the first time, this episode promises to enlighten, entertain, and encourage you in your journey through God's Big Story. So, come along for an episode with humor, insights, and a dash of hostly competition!

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Multiple Choice Game:

God is unchanging, which means — GOD IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER!
God is Good, and that means — GOD IS WHAT’S BEST AND DOES WHAT’S BEST!
God is Creator, which means — GOD MADE EVERYTHING!
God meets the needs of his people, that means he is — GENEROUS!
God is right to punish sin and that means God is — JUST
God is Sovereign, and that means — GOD HAS THE RIGHT, WISDOM, AND POWER TO DO EVERYTHING HE PLEASES!
God is completely perfect and separate from sin, which means he is — HOLY!

Scripture Reference:

Luke 6:12

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: When we love and trust Jesus, God is our Father (TRUE)
True or False: We can only know about God (FALSE! TODAY, GARRICK TAUGHT US THAT WE CAN KNOW GOD TOO..AS OUR FATHER!)

Song:

Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Survey:

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God is Generous Mar 11, 2024

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Listen in as we explore the meaning of generosity. With our friend, Carrie Brockenberry, a real game show host, joining us, we unravel how God's gifts to His children come without the requirement of performance or the expectation of something in return.

Helpful Definitions:

GENEROUS — God gives what is best.

Scripture Reference:

Luke 5:24-26

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 generous. He gives what is _________ (BEST)
True or False. God is only generous when his children are good. (FALSE)
On the count of three, shout out any of the attributes of God you remember from this season (UNCHANGING, GOOD, CREATOR, HOLY, JUST, SOVEREIGN)

Song:

Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Survey:

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God is Sovereign Mar 04, 2024

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Listen in as we explore one of the most powerful attributes of God: Sovereignty. This week we had the pleasure of being joined by our good friend and local politician, David, who helped us unpack the concept of what it means for God to be Sovereign.

Be sure to tune in and allow today's Bible story to deepen your understanding of the incredible scope of God's reign and how it affects our lives every day!

Helpful Definitions:

SOVEREIGN — God has the right, wisdom, and power to do all that He pleases.

Scripture Reference:

Luke 4:35–37

5-Second Fly Through Review:

Fill in the blank. An attribute tells us what someone or something is _______ (LIKE)
True or False. Only God is sovereign. (TRUE!)
Fill in the blank. God has the right, wisdom , and power to do all that he ________ (PLEASES)
True or False. Jesus is stronger than evil spirits. (TRUE)
Fill in the blank. God is in charge of _________ (EVERYTHING)

Song:

Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Survey:

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God is Just Feb 26, 2024

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Join us as we explore God's justice and mercy, illuminated by the age-old story of Noah! We kick things off with our friend, Jenna, a Traffic Warden, whose experiences with fairness and justice on the streets bring a personal touch to our understanding of God's nature.

Helpful Definitions:

JUST — Doing what is right.

ATTRIBUTE — A word that tells us what someone or something is like.

INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that are only true of God.

COMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that can be true of God and God’s people.

Scripture Reference:

Genesis 7:1, 4, 5

5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False? An attribute is a word that tells us what someone or something is like? (TRUE!)
Fill in the blank: God is Just. He is right to punish __________ (SIN)
True or False? Just is an incommunicable attribute? (FALSE! IT’S COMMUNICABLE, WE CAN BE JUST TOO!)
True or False: God chose to rescue Noah and his family (TRUE)
True or False: God is both just and merciful (TRUE)

Song:

Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Survey:

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God is Holy Feb 19, 2024

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Join us as we explore God's holiness, an attribute that marks His complete perfection and distinction from sin. We’re joined by our guest, editor Eddie Tor. Eddie brings clarity to the incommunicable aspect of God's holiness, a quality unique to Him alone.

We also recount the awe-inspiring vision of the prophet Isaiah, who encounters God's holiness in a transformative temple experience. So grab your headphones, and let's reflect on these divine truths together!

Helpful Definitions:

HOLY — Completely perfect and separate from sin.

ATTRIBUTE — A word that tells us what someone or something is like.

INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that are only true of God.

COMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that can be true of God and God’s people.

Scripture Reference:

Isaiah 6:3

5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False? An attribute is a word that tells us what someone or something is like? (TRUE!)
Fill in the blank: God is Holy. He is completely perfect and separate from __________ (SIN)
Fill in the blank. An attribute of God that is only true of him is called (INCOMMUNICABLE)
True or False: God forgave Isaiah’s sins (TRUE)
True or False: God forgives those who confess their sins and believe in Jesus (TRUE. JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS!)

Song:

Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Survey:

Click this link to ask us your questions and for a chance to win some free GBS merch!

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God is Creator Feb 12, 2024

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Hey there, friends! Join us as we explore the attribute of God as Creator. Our friend, Annie, a professional artist with a knack for painting and sculpting, drops by to share her insights on the creative process and how it connects us to the divine craftsmanship of God.

Listen in as Annie helps us unpack the concept of 'ex nihilo'—the belief that God created everything from nothing—and what that tells us about His power and nature. So, grab your paintbrushes—or just your headphones—and let's celebrate the Creator together!

Helpful Definitions:

EX NIHILO — Out of nothing, as in God made everything in the heavens and earth out of nothing.

ATTRIBUTE — A word that tells us what someone or something is like.

INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that are only true of God.

COMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that can be true of God and God’s people.

Scripture Reference:

Genesis 1:1-2

5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False? An attribute is a word that tells us what someone or something is like? (TRUE!)
Fill in the blank: God is Creator. God made __________ (EVERYTHING)
Fill in the blank. An attribute of God that is also true of his people is called (COMMUNICABLE)
True or False: Ex nihilo means “out of nothing” (TRUE)
True or False: Some of the things God made weren't good (FALSE. GOD SAW EVERYTHING HE HAD MADE AND SAID THAT IT WAS GOOD!)

Song:

Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Survey:

Click this link to ask us your questions and for a chance to win some free GBS merch!

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God is Good Feb 05, 2024

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Join us this week as we explore the unshakable goodness of God, an attribute that sets Him apart from all of creation. We're joined by Harmony, an Olympian, who reminds us that unlike human abilities, which can vary from day to day, God's goodness is always perfect and reliable.

Helpful Definitions:

ATTRIBUTE — A word that tells us what someone or something is like.

INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that are only true of God.

COMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that can be true of God and God’s people.

Scripture Reference:

Genesis 42:6-8

5-Second Fly Through Review:

Fill in the blank. This season on God’s Big Story we’re learning all about the ____ of God? (ATTRIBUTES)
True or False? An attribute is a word that tells us what someone or something is like? (TRUE!)
True or false? We know God is good because of what we can see (FALSE! GOD IS GOOD EVEN WHEN WE CAN’T SEE IT)
True or False? Joseph was wrong to forgive his brothers? (FALSE. JOSEPH COULD FORGIVE HIS BROTHERS BECAUSE HE TRUSTED GOD’S GOOD PLAN)
Fill in the blank. God is what’s _____ (BEST) and does what’s ___ (BEST)

Song:

God’s Big Book by The Village Kids

Survey:

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God is Unchanging Jan 29, 2024

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Listen in as we kick off Season 10 of God's Big Story with a journey into the attributes of God! We're thrilled to have our friend and theologian, Garrick, join us as we navigate through the nature of God, emphasizing that every discussion about Him makes us theologians in our own right. We're eager for you, our listeners, to grow in your understanding and love for God as we explore His divine characteristics this season.

Helpful Definitions:

ATTRIBUTE — A word that tells us what someone or something is like.

INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that are only true of God.

COMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that can be true of God and God’s people.

Scripture Reference:

Psalm 102:25-27

5-Second Fly Through Review:

This season on God’s Big Story we’re learning all about the ____ of God? (ATTRIBUTES)
True or False? An attribute is a word that tells us what someone or something is like? (TRUE!)
True or false? Some things are only true of God (TRUE! THOSE ARE CALLED INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES)
True or False? Just like us, God is unchanging (FALSE. ONLY GOD IS UNCHANGING!)
Fill in the blank. God is the same yesterday, today and _____ (FOREVER)

Song:

God’s Big Book by The Village Kids

Survey:

Click this link to ask us your questions and for a chance to win some free GBS merch!

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Season 10 Trailer - The Attributes of God Jan 22, 2024

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Starting next week, we'll be discussing the attributes of God! Join Matt and Julie all season long as we teach the Bible, sing the Bible, and talk about what it means with some friends!

ATTRIBUTE - a quality or characteristic that someone or something has.

Attributes of God:

Wise: God knows what is best.
Generous: God gives what is best.
Loving: God does what is best.
Good: God is what is best.
Unchanging: God never changes.
Creator: God made everything.
Holy: God is completely perfect and separate from sin.
Just: God is right to punish sin.
Faithful: God always does what He says He will do.
Provider: God meets the needs of His children.
Merciful: God does not give His children the punishment they deserve.
Attentive: God hears and responds to the prayers of His children.
Sovereign: God has the right, wisdom and power to do all that He pleases.
Almighty: Nothing is too hard for God.
Compassionate: God sees, cares and acts when His children are in need.
Glorious: God shows His greatness and worth.
Worthy: Only God deserves all glory.
Refuge: God is a place of safety and protection for His children.
Deliverer: God rescues His children.

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Advent Part 3 - The Wise Men Worship Jesus Dec 25, 2023

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Even though the Christmas decorations might be packed away, the story of Jesus' birth is a gift that keeps on giving. This episode unwraps the incredible news of Jesus' purpose to save sinners, and we have a lot of fun imagining the gifts the wise men might have brought.

Remember how hard it was to wait for Christmas morning? That's nothing compared to the long wait God's people endured for the arrival of Jesus, the Savior promised to Adam and Eve. Don't miss this heartwarming conversation as we talk about the wise men's journey to meet baby Jesus, bringing their special gifts, and what this story means for us today.

Helpful Definitions:

INCARNATION — God became like us...a person.

Scripture Reference:

Matthew 2:11, Luke 2:10-11

Song:

December: Luke 2:10-11 by The Village Kids

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