Movie Night Apologetics

Clark discusses two scenes from the movie, as well as the differences in the motivation of two of the main characters. How does American affluent culture impact each of us and what is our response? What is our treasure?

Substitutionary atonement is discussed from the perspective of the movie and of the bible.

Bible Passages

James 1:11 - For the sun rises with its scorching heat and

withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.- https://my.bible.com/bible/59/JAS.1.ESV#:~:text=For%20the%20sun,of%20his%20pursuits.

Mark 8:36 - For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? - hhttps://my.bible.com/bible/59/MRK.8.ESV#:~:text=For%20what%20does%20it%20profit%20a%20man%20to%20gain%20the%20whole%20world%20and%20forfeit%20his%20soul%3F

Song Lyrics - Be Thou My Vision

https://www.google.com/search?q=lyrics+be+thou+my+vision&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1068US1069&oq=lyrics+be+thou+my+vision&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIPCAQQABgKGA8YFhgeGPEEMggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGBYYHjIICAkQABgWGB7SAQozMDgwN2owajE1qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Clark reviews a surprising turn of events in this film and explores the significance as we embrace pain and suffering to find joy, purpose, and meaning to our lives. He then compares a story about Peter related to a conversation he had with the risen Christ about what is in store for his future as a follower of Christ.

Are we willing to suffer in this life for the joy of relationship with others and with God?

Jim Elliot, Missionary who was murdered in a foreign country stated, “He is no fool to give up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”

Bible Passage regarding Peter the disciple

John 21: 5-19… https://my.bible.com/bible/59/JHN.21.ESV#:~:text=Jesus%20said%20to,%E2%80%9CFollow%20me.%E2%80%9D

Book about Jim Elliot

https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Elliot-Fool-Trail-Blazers/dp/1527104656/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XZ856BQMYIR6&keywords=jim+elliott+biography&qid=1700877693&sprefix=Jim+Elliot%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-3

Clark discusses the characters and the dynamics and repercussions of a momentary decision choosing sin. Contrasts are given regarding the characters had they made positive choices in obedience to Christ.

What is the legacy we leave to our children?

Bible Passage

Romans 5:8 - but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. https://my.bible.com/bible/59/ROM.5.ESV

Books

by Brant Hansen - The Men We Need

https://www.amazon.com/Men-We-Need-Purpose-Indoorsman/dp/0801094526/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IWQCU7ZTA50B&keywords=the+men+we+need+brant+hansen&qid=1701469861&sprefix=the+men+we+%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1

Movie Apologist Clark shares his backstory into movies and why it's important to examine movies from a Christian perspective.

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All movies have one thing in common, they all share a message with you. Movie Night Apologetics exist to help you know the Christian Worldview through the movies messages.