At the Movies: Black Panther – Discussion Guide

Main Idea:
In Black Panther a young king struggles to find the right path for his people–a struggle that can be compared to seeking how to share the gospel of the real love of Jesus Christ.

Discussion Starter:
Why do people hide or not share their beliefs and faiths with those around them? Are these good reasons or just excuses?

Introduction:
Watch this brief intro together with your group (click picture below):

Black Panther’s King T’Challa was devoted to his country Wakanda and his people, while at the same time, he wanted to help people in the world around him. Some might share this conflict about about being too outside-focused, instead of having more inside-focused Bible studies, groups, and activities. In reading Scripture we find that one of our foremost responsibilities as a Christ-follower is to tell about and demonstrate how much God loves people.

Encounter God

Primary Scripture: Matthew 7:15-24, Revelation 2:2-7

Discussion Questions:
1. Why does the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the Word sometimes lead people to think that telling people about Jesus is less important?

2. Why is it so important for followers of Christ tell others of Him?

3. Read Revelation 2:2-7. The angel wrote to the church in Ephesus that God is aware of the good things they have done. However, God wants them to also listen and obey and do what they did at first. What lost first love is God talking about?

Discovery Bible Method:
For deeper study, as an alternative to the questions above, read Ephesians 2:1-10 and use the Discovery Bible Method to explore the passage.