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"Connect Bible Studies" are a print version of an exciting, innovative home group "Bible Study" series from the Web. All the studies are based on current popular books or films etc. and explore topical issues in a Biblical way. They are designed to be creative and thought provoking, and include a helpful summary for those not familiar with the film or book. Leaders choose from a range of questions or options to encourage their group to relate the Bible to a contemporary media.If you haven't yet ordered your free poster featuring the first four titles in this series, and free perspex counterpack which holds 5 copies of four titles; do so now. Some of the themes covered in this title are: what makes us human rather than robots; how do we deal with negative emotions; what is the longing for a child all about; what hope drives us; and, can we live without it. "AI" is a Spielberg film about intelligent robots, a popular subject. It relates Bible study to contemporary culture. Topical subjects are well covered by the media. This title presents a stimulating fresh approach to Bible study and group discussion.
Part of a series of innovative home group Bible studies, the material in this book is aimed at encouraging Bible study within the context of exploring topical issues in a Biblical way. All the studies in the series are based on popular books or films. The studies are designed to be creative and thought-provoking. Each section has a range of questions or options from which the leader can tailor the study to suit the group. Some of the themes explored in the Matrix study are: Reality and Truth - how do we know what is real? What do you say to someone who thinks life is an illusion? Does finding Jesus mean stopping searching?; Technology - has technology improved your ability to communicate? Is it OK if new technological advance is driven by consumer demand?; Freedom: what does it mean to be a slave to sin? What is true freedom? How realistic is it to work for political, social or personal freedom in a fallen world?; Faith - is it possible to live without faith in anyone or anything? Why does God test our faith? Can people see that you have faith in God?
Part of a series of innovative home group Bible studies, the material in this book is aimed at encouraging Bible study within the context of exploring topical issues in a Biblical way. All the studies in the series are based on popular books or films. The studies are designed to be creative and thought-provoking. Each section has a range of questions or options from which the leader can tailor the study to suit the group. Some of the themes explored in the Billy Elliot study are: Masculinity - what's the best thing about men? Can you be a real man and a ballet dancer? How can fathers give advice appropriately and sensitively in today's society?; Divided loyalties - how do we balance loyalty to ourselves, to others and to God? How should we care for our families, especially those who are dependent, in a way that respects their dignity?; Social position - do we live in a classless society? Have you been discriminated against? What's the significance of Jesus coming from a rural backwater?; Creativity - how is God creative in communicating with us? How could you be more creative in worshipping God?
Part of a series of innovative home group Bible studies, the material in this book is aimed at encouraging Bible study within the context of exploring topical issues in a Biblical way. All the studies in the series are based on popular books or films. The studies are designed to be creative and thought-provoking. Each section has a range of questions or options from which the leader can tailor the study to suit the group. Some of the themes explored in the Harry Potter study are: Magic - what are people looking for in the occult? Why is God so opposed to the occult? Adolescence - the Bible puts a high priority on family relationships, but what does that look like in practice? What about respecting authority? Is there a "spiritual adolescence"? Ambition - what's the difference between ambitions and dreams? Is ambition always selfish? How do we handle frustrated ambitions as Christians? Is Harry Potter a good role model in his ambitions? Good and Evil - does every cloud have a silver lining? How should we respond to evil? Does good always triumph?
Part of a series of innovative home group Bible studies, the material in this book is aimed at encouraging Bible study within the context of exploring topical issues in a Biblical way. All the studies in the series are based on popular books or films. The studies are designed to be creative and thought-provoking. Each section has a range of questions or options from which the leader can tailor the study to suit the group. Some of the themes explored in the "U2: All That You Can't Leave Behind" study are: Broken World - given the inevitability of evil after the Fall, should we not bother to campaign against it in our world today?; Broken People - is suffering an inevitable part of human existence? Why does our culture try to distance itself from suffering?; Happiness - is it really true that money can't buy happiness? Is the pursuit of pleasure always wrong? Grace - why is grace so amazing? Why is it sometimes hard to act with grace towards other people?