Experiencing the Passion of Jesus: A Discussion Guide on History's Most Important Event [Paperback]

Lee Strobel (Author), Garry Poole (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2004

The blockbuster movie, The Passion of the Christ has captivated audiences and raised many questions. Experiencing The Passion of Jesus is a study and discussion guide for the movie designed primarily for use in small groups or for individual study. The curriculum provides detailed lesson plans and leader's notes for facilitating discussions around six spiritual topics inspired by the movie.

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From the Back Cover

Designed for small groups, Christian education, and one-on-one meetings, this study guide helps readers discuss the inspiring movie about the Passion of Christ.

More than ever, Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection are stirring up tough issues and challenging questions. Here’s a provocative guide designed to help you explore: • Who Killed Jesus? • What Crime Did Jesus Commit? • Did It Really Happen Like That? • Why Did Jesus Suffer and Die? • What Did the Resurrection Accomplish? • How Is This Story Relevant to Me?

Whether you’re somewhat skeptical, already convinced, or somewhere in between, this book will engage you and your friends in dynamic, life-changing discussions.

Investigate the implications of the most important episode in history—and experience how the passion of Jesus can transform your life and your future.

About the Author

Lee Strobel, educated at Yale Law School, was the award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and a spiritual skeptic until 1981. He wrote the Gold Medallion-winning books The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith. A former teaching pastor at two of America’s largest churches, he and his wife live in California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310259320
• ISBN-13: 978-0310259329
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,835,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Garry Poole is the coauthor of the bestselling Tough Questions series and author of The Complete Book of Questions and The Three Habits of Highly Contagious Christians.

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just when you think you have all the answers..., March 7, 2004

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...Life just hands you more questions! This helpful discussion guide addresses many of those questions that seemed to come up after having seen the Mel Gibson movie, "The Passion of the Christ". In particular, the discussion on "Who killed Jesus?" is particularly relevant in light of the current controversy over concerns about anti-semitism. The other discussions like, "Why Did Jesus Have to Suffer and Die?" and "What Did the Resurrection Accomplish?" were all extremely thought-provoking. This book DOES give information about what the bible has to say on each issue, but it is not a book that preaches at you, as it is a book that invites relevant discussion. It would be great to use at neighborhood book groups or family gatherings!

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little Study Guide., March 23, 2004

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Richard D. Cappetto "RickDC" (Moodus, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This booklet; Experiencing The Passion Of Jesus is a great little study guide on the Passion of Jesus Christ. With Mel Gibson's Movie, The Passion of The Chris,t Doing So well, this is a great study guide for all who have seen the movie; and more a great study guide for anyone even if they have not seen the Movie. Its very much a biblical based study and is totally sound. It would be great for non Christians to explain why Christ had to die; for New Christians to gain a better understanding of there religion; and even for mature Christians, to refresh our beliefs, and to be able to express our beliefs to seekers.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Contextualization of Film, March 13, 2004

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This book does a good job of contextualizing the Passion movie. Experiencing the Passion of Jesus explains how the Word of God explains that we should respond to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. I recommend this book for Christians and non-Christians alike. As an addition to reading this book, I srongly recommend that you read C.J. Mahaney's book, The Cross-Centered Life (ISBN: 1590520459).