#[Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 15:6; John 1:12-13]#
Kent states that living in God's story necessitates a deep, perhaps supernatural, relationship with God, mirroring the covenant He established with Abraham. This relationship, accessible through faith in Jesus Christ, brings righteousness and allows believers to participate in God's life and plan. Secondly, it requires receiving one's identity from God, not from societal pressures or personal achievements. Kent shares his personal struggle with identity and concludes God has the ultimate authority to define who we are. Lastly, Kent argues that living in God's story demands submission to God, demonstrated through radical obedience, even when it challenges personal desires or understanding. Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac exemplifies this complete trust, leading to the fulfillment of God's promises. Kent illustrates God's love and invitation to this life through the analogy of the cross, God's "schmily" - "see how much I love you."