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Heroes of Scripture
and Screen
One of our mottoes is that every moment is a God moment. We hope to help equip people to see God not just in brief moments during their week but in every bit of life that surrounds them. That includes our favorite movies!!!
We have put together a (growing) collection of brief Bible Studies based upon popular movies. The study compares a heroic figure or group in scripture with a heroic figure our group from the film. That's why the collection is called "Heroes of Scripture and Screen." The studies also focus on a specific theme.
Two Ways to Use Heroes of Scripture and Screen
Each study is intended to facilitate a 10-20 minute conversation.
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Take turns answering the questions. Each guide includes five key questions. One question asks about your favorite part of the movie. One question is related to the theme's connection to scripture. One question is related to the theme and scripture's connection to the movie. One question is about a specific scene in the movie. One bonus question is fun and maybe a bit silly. The questions are generally aimed at the High School grade level but can be adapted to younger youth and kids.
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Debate the Venn Diagram and make your own. Each guide includes a Venn Diagram that compares and contrasts the Bible hero(es) to the movie hero(es). Talk about whether you agree or disagree with our choices and make your own diagram based on your opinions.
We recommend creating a schedule of "family movie nights" that encourages families to watch a movie and to do its Bible study together weekly or monthly. You can also add a virtual discussion session for your youth to debate the movies and their questions with each other and with you!
Recommended for October
Deborah and Mulan
Theme: Humility
Scripture: Judges 4:2-9
Movie Rating: G
Author: Dan Jacob
The Road to Emmaus and The Wizard of Oz
Theme: Brains, Heart, and Courage
Scripture: Luke 24:13-27
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and Hocus Pocus
Theme: Faithfulness
Scripture: Daniel 3: 1, 3-5, 8-9, 12-14, 16-19, 21, 24-25, 28
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
Recommended for November
King David and Coco
Theme: Unexpected Calling
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Angie Storer
Elijah and
Shrek
Theme: The Truth Is Revealed
Scripture: 1 Kings 18: 1 2, 17 18, 20, 26, 30, 33, 35 36, 38 39, 40
Movie Rating: G
Author: Dan Jacob
Joseph and
The Greatest Showman
Theme: Belonging
Scripture: Genes is 37:1, 9 11, 17, 19 20, 28; 42: 5 7 ; 45:4 5, 7
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
Recommended for december
Mary, Joseph, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Theme: Family Love
Scripture: Luke 1: 30-32, 38, 46-48, 51-55
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
Peter and Elf
Theme: Belief
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Abby Glass
Jonah and How
the Grinch Stole Christmas
Theme: Transformative Love
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4:3
Movie Rating: Not Rated
Author: Katie Jacob
recommended for January
John the Baptizer and The Lion King
Theme: New Life
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11, 13, 16-17
Movie Rating: G
Author: Dan Jacob
Creation and
The Lego Movie
Theme: Your Creator
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
Esther and
Star Wars:
A New Hope
Theme: Hope
Scripture: Esther 4:10-16, 8:4-8, 17
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
recommended for anytime
recommended for February
The Apostles
and Remember the Titans
Theme: Courage
Scripture: Acts 15:6-11
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
John and Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse
Theme: Calling
Scripture: Matthew 4:19-25
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
Other Women and Hidden Figures
Theme: Transformative Love
Scripture: Mark 15:39-41, 43, 46-47; 16:1-2, 4-7, 8-11
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
recommended for March
Young Jesus and Finding Nemo
Theme: Courage
Scripture: Acts 15:6-11
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
Abraham and Avengers: EndGame
Theme: People Worth Fighting For
Scripture: Genesis 18:20-21, 23-24, 26-32 NRSV
Movie Rating: PG-13
Author: Dan Jacob
Moses and Raiders of the Lost Ark
Theme: God's Presence
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-8
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
recommended for April
Jesus and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
Theme: Healing and Hope
Scripture: Mark 16:9-12, 15-19
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
Samuel and Moana
Theme: Faith
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Movie Rating: PG
Author: Dan Jacob
The Ark and Pirates of the Caribbean
Theme: Home
Scripture: Genesis 6-9
Movie Rating: PG-13
Author: Dan Jacob
