Peter Sutton
The Story
of God
An Introduction to the Bible
Discover the Bible's timeless wisdom — made simple, accessible, and engaging for all. Whether you're new to Scripture or seeking a guide to understand it, this is your starting point.
All proceeds from book sales go to Youth Mission Team Australia
A Guide to the World's
Most Influential Book
The Bible is the most popular book in the world, filled with the words of God the Father and Jesus. It has guided billions of people across the ages, offering moral direction and spiritual wisdom. Yet, many more people rely on its teachings, without ever having read it.
For many, the Bible can seem overwhelming due to its size and complex structure. Recognising this, Peter Sutton set out to create an approachable introduction to this sacred text.
The Story of God is designed for those who have previously struggled to read the Bible, or never considered it — offering a fresh, engaging perspective that invites readers to explore its timeless wisdom in a way that is accessible to all.
Pages
510
Format
Paperback
Published
November 2025
Publisher
Ark House Press
Whether you're new to the Bible, or looking for a guide to better understand it, The Story of God provides a starting point for anyone seeking to engage with the most influential book of all time.
— From the book
Peter Sutton
Author · Catholic · Sydney, Australia
A Life Guided
by Scripture
Peter Sutton, a keen Catholic, has held the Bible as a source of hope and inspiration throughout his life. As a business owner and family man, he has endeavoured to integrate his faith into every aspect of life.
A casual conversation with friends in 2018, that brought home the rich spiritual and life learnings that the Bible offers, sparked the idea for The Story of God and set Peter on the journey to writing his first book.
Peter lives in Wahroonga, Sydney, where he and his wife enjoy regular visits to the local cafes, while Peter also enjoys playing golf and teaching himself Italian.
"A casual conversation with friends in 2018 brought home the rich spiritual and life learnings that the Bible offers — and set me on the journey to writing this book."
— Peter Sutton
Empowering
Young Lives
YMT Australia is a national youth organisation that has been operating throughout Australia since 1986. YMT provides young people with a dynamic and relevant encounter with the Gospel, empowering them to make positive life choices.
Each team is comprised of young men and women who defer career or tertiary studies for 12 months to volunteer as full-time youth ministers in schools and parishes. YMT facilitates programs in high schools for Years 7 to 12, as well as school holiday camps, conference days, youth group seminars and a mentoring program.
YMT currently has teams based in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne, ministering to approximately 18,000 students every year.
"Every copy of The Story of God sold directly supports YMT Australia — 100% of proceeds go to empowering young people with the Gospel."
— Peter Sutton, Author
1986
Founded
Nearly four decades of youth ministry across Australia
18,000
Students per year
Young people reached through schools and parishes
3
Cities
Active teams in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne
1985
A Vision Is Born
In October 1985, during a silent retreat, Colin Sutton sensed that the Lord was wanting to initiate a new model of youth ministry founded through the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community. That day, a vision for an unprecedented model of youth ministry was born — one that would play a vital role in the renewal of the Australian Church in the spirit of the New Evangelisation.
1986
The First Team
In January 1986, the very first Youth Mission Team was established in Sydney. As a remarkable indication of the source of that vision, YMT continues in the present day, having maintained an exceptional integrity to the original blueprint mapped out by Colin. The outcome of these first 32 years has been the faith conversion of thousands of young people across Australia.
Legacy
Colin's Legacy
Throughout the YMT journey, Colin demonstrated a tireless belief in the importance of this work and a deep love and concern for those comprising YMT. Through his legacy, this concern for the well-being of every individual remains one of YMT's core values. In February 2016, Colin entered heaven — from where we believe he continues to play a vital role in supporting the mission of YMT.
Val & Colin Sutton
Begin Your Journey
Through Scripture
Available now in paperback and ebook from your favourite bookseller. ISBN: 9781764105125
100% of proceeds from every book sale are donated to Youth Mission Team Australia — empowering young people across the country with the Gospel.
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ISBN-13: 9781764105125 · ISBN-10: 1764105125 · 510 pages · Ark House Press, 2025