The Kingdom of Forever: God's Story For Today's People

God's story. The most amazing story that has ever been told. It began a forever ago as God surveyed the endless space. He foresaw the future which was soon to appear. With the power of his will, he spoke. Angels filled the skies. Innumerable angels, all singing praise to their Creator. Imagine the angels' surprise when they heard God's words call forth numerous amazing creations--seas and creeks; trees and plants; mountains and valleys; animals, some so tiny they could hardly be seen, others massive.

Then God paused. He would now create the crown jewel of creation, the reason for which he created the world. But this time he would not use words. He would form this creature using his own hands. God gathered some dirt, worked it with his hands, shaping it carefully. And then the moment came. God lifted the lifeless creature to himself and breathed his own breath into this first ever person, Adam. God's heart was pleased.

God observed his world. He saw creatures of all sizes and shapes, male and female. God then paused, realizing that he was not yet done. He put Adam into a deep sleep and removed one of his ribs. Using it, he created a woman. When Adam awoke, he was amazed. A creature so like him yet different in such interesting ways. Together they explored their new world and each other, experiencing a thrill beyond description.

God's amazing world, perfect in every way. That is, until...