The Wild at Heart men's study had its first meeting this past Sunday, Sept. 13.
Each week, we will post a summary of some of the discussion points that were covered in that week's study. Keep up with what you missed here, and jump back into the study whenever you like...there is no attendance policy!
We started off with some discussion of the book itself - expectations, early reactions, etc. Some that have already started the book have said it starts a little slow, but really picks up momentum as it goes on, while others are pretty much a clean slate going into it.
In the beginning of Wild at Heart, John Eldridge talks about how some movies speak to the masculine core of a man's heart.
Some movies that were mentioned were Saving Private Ryan, Facing the Giants, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and even 300. On the surface, all (but one) are not "Christian movies". If you look a little deeper, they all have themes that really resonate with men, and if you look even deeper, you will see, behind the Hollywood effects, or even scenes we all could have done without, there are some real Christian themes throughout these and other similar films.
Unfortunately, that just doesn't sit well with a whole lot of guys. All throughout scripture, though, we are offered a much different take on what a "Christian man" is.
Daring.
Brave.
Rebellious.
Wild. (see what we're getting at here?)
The Wild at Heart study will examine what it means to take these risks in our everyday lives as Christian Men.
FOR NEXT SUNDAY: READ CHAPTER 1!
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We hope to see you next Sunday!
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