What Makes a Hero? The Death-Defying Ministry of Jesus
What Makes a Hero? offers us an image of what it looks like to be victorious over trials and temptations. Looking at pop culture heroes and others through the lens of faith, Matt Rawle shows how Jesus turned the concept of hero on its head. In keeping with his theme “Pop in Culture,” the book examines how good vs. evil, right vs. wrong, and overcoming adversity are fundamental to how Christians understand salvation. Heroes help us discern the good, fight for what’s right, define identity, execute justice, spark revolution, and save lives.
Rawle enters the Gospel story to tell quite a different victory story—one obtained through humility, obedience to the cross, and an empty tomb. How does Jesus redefine what it means to be a hero?
Additional components for a six-week study include a comprehensive Leader Guide, a DVD featuring Matt Rawle, a Worship Resources Flash Drive, and youth and children resources.
How does Jesus redefine what it means to be a hero?
Readers will learn to examine culture more closely, in order to rediscover and reinvigorate their Christian faith.
A six-week study perfect for Lent and beyond.
DVD features the teaching of Matt Rawle in 10-12 minute sessions.
Leader Guide includes complete session plans for facilitating the study.
Readers will look at pop culture heroes through the lens of faith alongside the countercultural example of Jesus as a hero.
Product Details
- Title : What Makes a Hero?: The Death-Defying Ministry of Jesus
- Author: Rawle, Matt
- Publisher: Abingdon Press
- Publication Date: 2017
- ISBN: 9781501847936
Matt Rawle is Lead Pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. Matt is an international speaker who loves to tell an old story in a new way, especially at the intersection of pop culture and the church. He is the author of a new series of books titled The Pop in Culture Series. The series includes The Faith of a Mockingbird, Hollywood Jesus, The Salvation of Doctor Who, The Redemption of Scrooge, What Makes a Hero?, and The Gift of the Nutcracker.