Epic Study Guide
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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.
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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Epic Study Guide - John Eldredge
EPIC
STUDY GUIDE
Epic_Study_Guide-TXT_0001_001THE STORY GOD IS TELLING
JOHN ELDREDGE
with CRAIG MCCONNELL
Epic_Study_Guide-TXT_0001_001Copyright © 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