Together we will be discussing learning from a series of videos titled ReFrame, produced by Regent College. Feel free to download the workbook and/or the transcript of the video, so even if you can’t join us in person, you can still participate well.
Session 1: The Reframing Story
Watch this video here.
(Due to a glitch last week, we did Session 2. You can watch that video here. We will do Session 1 this week.)
This first session explores how a fragmented and complex world can tempt Christians to either withdraw from or assimilate to the culture around them. However, the true story of Jesus enables Christians to resist these temptations and live integrated and faithful lives.
Outline
Complexity—Modern life is getting more complex and fragmented.
Integration—We experience competing cultural messages and can find it difficult to integrate life with faith.
Assimilate or Withdraw—The complexity and challenge of living out one’s faith tempts Christians to assimilate or withdraw.
Example of Emmaus—Knowing the biblical story and being shaped by it helps us live integrated and authentic lives.
Jesus—The true story of Jesus makes sense of everything, bringing meaning and purpose to all of life.
Discussion
- What types of complexity and fragmentation characterize modern life?
- In what ways are our lives becoming more or less complicated?
- What are some areas of life that Christians struggle to connect with their faith?
- What questions are you currently wrestling with?