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BIBLE STUDIES YOU CAN USE • BY MARIA NUGUID by ec’s staff
4 Mystery JuLY IS Here and the summer movie season is in full swing. Harry Potter and the

Musical release on the horizon this summer, Ashley Tisdale will take on aliens in this
too often, we Read genesis 1:26; luke 3:21-22. Half-Blood Prince is expected to release this month. And without a High School
make our faith month’s They Came from Upstairs. So before you head out to the theater to see
about how we The gIsT: whatever summer movies have piqued your interest, we thought it would be fun to
feel. the truth: face it. The Triune God is a take a look at some interesting stats about the silver screen and summer releases.
mystery we’ll never resolve. But
faith really isn’t that doesn’t stop us from getting
about you. it’s to know Him. Although unable
about god’s to fully comprehend, we can be ec Top 10 ec This is an
This movie is a
emotional,
unchanging love; certain that all three Persons of says: classic, but it’s long. highest grossing movies says: fictional account
the Trinity are lovingly involved in
*
of the doomed
Jesus’ salvation our lives. Make watching it ever: luxury liner. For a
an event!
through grace;  Gone with the Wind (1939) more historical look
that’s less focused
the Holy Spirit’s FaCe TIme:  Star Wars (1977) on sex, try A Night
to Remember or
 The Sound of Music (1965)
presence. • read Genesis 1:26. Was God ec 4 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Titanic: Death of a
Dream.
While rated PG,
speaking to the same Persons says: this film is violent 5 The Ten Commandments (1956)
and includes
present at the baptism in Luke
questionable
3 Counselor • Do these passages help you profanity. We don’t 6 Titanic (1997) ec Summer wouldn’t be the
3:21-22? explain.
content and
same if we didn’t include
7 Jaws (1975)
some sports movies.
recommend you
This movie is full
Read and study galatians 5:22-25. understand the Trinity? explain. watch it. 8 Doctor Zhivago (1965) says: of ungodly content Here are a few of the
9 The Exorcist (1973)
• Does it bother you that the and themes. We American Film Institute’s
The gIsT: • Acts 7:51 describes those who Trinity is a mystery? Why or  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs do not recommend favorite sports movies:
you watch it.
tHe Holy SpiRit is the third person resist the Holy Spirit as stiff- why not? ec This movie (1937) • Hoosiers
says:
perennially tops
of the Trinity. He is fully God, and necked and uncircumcised in heart • What role does faith play in be- lists of good movies. * Stats are for movies released domestically • The Pride of the Yankees
Know that it is
your body is His temple. And it’s true, and ears. What do you think this lieving the truth of the Trinity? very long and deals and adjusted for ticket price inflation. • National Velvet
to live by the Spirit is to bear fruit in means? • How does this affect how you with adultery.
the Spirit. • When have you resisted the Holy relate with God?
Spirit’s leading in your life? What
FaCe TIme: happened? maKINg IT persONal:
• read Galatians 5:22. The word • In verse 25, we are instructed to What’s one more thing that unites ec This movie is very
says:
dark, offers little
“fruit” is singular, yet Paul live by the Spirit. What does that the Triune God? You. Each Person hope, and portrays Top 10 movies
listed several. Did Paul make a mean? of the Trinity loves you and longs to flawed heroes in a with the best summer
world that is falling
grammatical error? explain. • Why is it important that God has fulfill His part in your life. Top 10 movies apart at the seams. opening:
Don’t mistake us
• Are the fruit of the Spirit Paul given us the Holy Spirit as a guide? Reflect together in your small with best July 4 mentioning it here  The Dark Knight (2008)
listed interconnected? How? group. Do you really know God as opening: as endorsing the  Spider-Man 3 (2007)
• Do you think there is such a thing maKINg IT persONal: Father? How is Jesus truly your  Spider-Man 2 (2004) movie or its content!  Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead
as a defeated Christian? Why? The Holy Spirit is available 24/7. He Savior and Lord? Is the Holy Spirit  War of the Worlds (2005) Man’s Chest (2006)
• How do you sometimes allow your- convicts us of sin and gifts us to do actively at work in your life?  Superman Returns (2006) 4 Shrek the Third (2007)
self to live as a defeated Christian? our part in God’s church. He is our We may not fully understand 4 Men in Black II (2002) ec This movie is 5 Spider-Man (2002)
• What do these verses teach you comfort, encouragement, and faithful how the Trinity works. We may 5 Men in Black (1997) says: darker and more 6 Pirates of the Caribbean: At
intense than its
about the Holy Spirit’s role in the Friend. have more questions than answers, 6 Independence Day (1996) predecessors. It World’s End (2007)
Christian’s life? So think about it. Are you over- sometimes. But one thing is for 7 Terminator 3: Rise of the pushes the truth 7 Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of
• Do you see any of these qualities in whelmed? Sound the alarm! Plug into sure. God loves us, and we need Machines (2003) that all people are the Sith (2005)
valuable, but it is
your life? Where? the power that is waiting. The Holy never question that. Pray together, 8 The Perfect Storm (2000) less clear on what 8 Shrek 2 (2004)
• How have you experienced the Spirit will never turn you away. understanding that you don’t have 9 Armageddon (1998) tolerance and/or 9 X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
Holy Spirit developing these Spend some time in reflection. As to have everything figured out to  Terminator 2: Judgment Day acceptance should  Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of
look like. We’d
qualities in your life? a small group, discuss ways you allow be a person of faith loved by God. (1991) suggest turning to the Crystal Skull (2008)
• What qualities do you think the the enemy to make you lose sight of Scripture for a more
informed idea.
Holy Spirit is trying to grow and the hope that is yours. Encourage
develop in you today? Why? How? each other through prayer. ec This movie is
says:
based on a true ec 10. Mandy and Emily of the ec team
story. It is intense says: were left wondering why they spent
and full of peril,
god loves you because He is love. it’s a mystery of mercy along with repeated their money on a ticket after seeing
this one in the theater.
and grace that He wants a relationship with each one of us! misuse of God’s
name.
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