Getting Into The Bible: Risen
Tuesday 9th August 2016Risen tells the story of a Roman soldier investigating the mysterious disappearance of the body of Jesus of Nazareth. Calvius (Joseph Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius (Tom Felton), are tasked with solving the mysterious disappearance of the body of Jesus of Nazareth. Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius (Tom Felton), are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumours of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
The film was released in UK cinemas (Rated 12A) in the lead up to Easter and available to purchase in stores and online on DVD from 24th May 2016. Perhaps you could show the movie as part of your devotional time over a number of weeks, opening up discussions on key points in the film.
BB leaders can access FREE resources from Damaris Media designed to help think through the issues raised by Risen. This epic story provides a great opportunity to look more closely at the resurrection story and the themes of truth, spirituality and personal change. The leader’s guide provides ideas including discussion starters, quizzes and activities. The trailer of the film along with additional clips are available to view online or download online.
