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    Epic Study Guide
    Epic Study Guide
    Epic Study Guide
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    Epic Study Guide

    By John Eldredge

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    Experience the Story that God is telling!

    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart. In Epic Study Guide, Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateMar 11, 2007
    ISBN9781418555467
    Epic Study Guide
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    John Eldredge

    John Eldredge is a bestselling author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's kingdom. John and his wife, Stasi, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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      Book preview

      Epic Study Guide - John Eldredge

      EPIC

      STUDY GUIDE

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      THE STORY GOD IS TELLING

      JOHN ELDREDGE

      with CRAIG MCCONNELL

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      Copyright © 2007 John Eldredge

      All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, scanning, or other—except for brief quotations in critical reviews or articles, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

      Published in Nashville, Tennessee, by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

      Published in association with Yates & Yates, LLP, Attorneys and Counselors, Orange, California.

      ISBN-10: 1-4185-0015-1

      ISBN-13: 978-1-4185-0015-3

      Printed in the United States of America.

      07 08 09 10 — 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

      CONTENTS

      INTRODUCTION

      PROLOGUE

      ACT ONE: Eternal Love

      ACT TWO: The Entrance of Evil

      ACT THREE: The Battle for the Heart

      ACT FOUR: The Kingdom Restored

      EPILOGUE: The Road Before Us

      INTRODUCTION

      I had always felt life first as a story—and if there is a story there is a story teller.

      — G. K . CHESTERTON

      This little study guide is offered to help you get the most out of the message of Epic. We’re assuming that you are doing this as part of a group, perhaps in a class, a small group study, or a home fellowship. If you’re going through this material alone, write out your answers to each of the questions as if you were journaling through your experience.

      We recommend that you read the whole story of Epic before you start this study guide. After all, this about the Larger Story! You’ll want to take it in before you explore it deeper.

      Each week’s session will present a couple of excerpts and several questions for you to answer prior to your group time. Each session will also encourage your to think through and write out your story. We’ll also include some thoughts on the theology of each session, and the Scriptures referred to in the chapter being studied.

      UTILIZING THE EPIC DVD

      If possible, you may want to utilize the DVD presentation of the Epic material in conjunction with this study guide. This is a live presentation of the material by John Eldredge, and can really enhance your Epic experience. If you’re doing this study in conjunction with your church, the DVD is available in the Epic Church Kit. You can also find Epic DVD in your local Christian bookstore or at www.thomasnelson.com.

      If your group has access to this resource, we would suggest that you add a session on the front end of your group (making a total of seven sessions). Have your group gather, introduce one another and watch the 38-Minute Version on the Epic DVD, which is an introductory overview of the material by John. It will help everyone take in the whole story at once (which is usually the best way to take in a story). Follow up the viewing with a few simple interactive questions. A Facilitator’s Guide is included with the DVD to help you make the most of your experience!

      There is a Larger Story. And you have a crucial role to play.

      Ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can

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