QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL REFLECTION

1. In what ways can you identify with any of the stories in The Curiosity Collective? What did you find intriguing or compelling?

2. In the video, Lysa observed, “If I could just discover the right thing, a better job, financial blessing, the right person to love me, the right kids with the right accolades, then I’d feel satisfied.” In what things have you sought satisfaction? Did they satisfy?

3. Can you share both a time when life seemed like a random series of events and a time when it seemed like there was an intentional plan unfolding?

4. In what ways might someone’s view of eternity affect their sense of meaning and purpose?

5. If you believe we all have a purpose, what role does God play in that—if any?

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“God's Purpose for Your Life: 365 Devotions” by Charles Stanley

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL REFLECTION

1. In what ways can you identify with any of the stories in The Curiosity Collective? What did you find intriguing or compelling?

2. What makes it easy to believe in God? What makes it hard to believe in God?

3. What role—if any—did God play in your family when you were growing up? How does your upbringing impact your beliefs now?

4. In the video, Andy shares that he’s convinced God exists because of “cosmological constants” and their impact on life. What has convinced you that God either does or does not exist?

5. What do you think of Corey’s suggestion, “If there is a God, I can’t prove him, nor can I disprove him with science”?

6. What do you think could convince you to change your current stance on God’s existence—be that belief or unbelief?

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“The God Who Is There” by D.A. Carson

“Simply Christian” by N.T. Wright

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL REFLECTION

1. In what ways can you identify with any of the stories in The Curiosity Collective? What did you find intriguing or compelling?

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to reconcile the existence of both suffering and God (1 = easy; 10 = impossible)? Why?

3. One of the Pulse speakers noted, “Some of the best lessons I’ve learned in life . …came from very painful times.” In what ways might good come from bad? Do you have any experience with this?

4. If there’s a God, why do you think he allows evil in the world?

5. In the video, what did you think of James’s suggestion that God “understands our suffering…[and] is seeking to heal it”?

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“Walking With God Through Pain And Suffering” by Timothy Keller

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL REFLECTION

1. In what ways can you identify with any of the stories in The Curiosity Collective? What did you find intriguing or compelling?

2. Does the media represent Christianity accurately? Do Christians represent Christianity accurately?

3. In the video, Corey suggests, “When people say that all religions are the same, that sounds really humble and tolerant.” Why does he go on to say that those claims are actually exclusive?

4. How have people used religion for good? For bad?

5. What are some examples of situations in which most people believe that narrow ideas are good?

6. What exclusive claims do you hold? Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable when discussing your views with others?

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“The Case For Christianity” by C.S. Lewis

“Unchristian” by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL REFLECTION

1. In what ways can you identify with any of the stories in The Curiosity Collective? What did you find intriguing or compelling?

2. Was Jesus a historical figure, in your opinion? Why or why not?

3. What did Leonce mean when he said, “Religion says ‘I do, therefore I’m loved.’ Jesus says, ‘You’re loved, therefore you do’”?

4. Christians believe that sin separates humanity from God. Yet Jesus, through his death, bridges that gap. Why do you think Jesus had to die in order to accomplish this?

5. In the video, Bryan says “[Jesus] was resurrected—rose up from the dead—with over five hundred witnesses. They saw him and, based on that encounter, were willing to die in order to testify as to what they saw.” What do you think about his claim?

6. What do you think about Jesus’s claim to be God?

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“Evidence For Jesus” by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell

“All That Jesus Commanded” by John Piper

“The Case For Christ” by Lee Strobel

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL REFLECTION

1. In what ways can you identify with any of the stories in The Curiosity Collective? What did you find intriguing or compelling?

2. What are a few of the various sources of truth that people consider?

3. If someone asked you to describe the story of the Bible, what would you say?

4. Do you think it’s possible that a book could be inspired by God? Why or why not?

5. As quoted in the film, how might it be possible that the Bible is “the true human story that underlies our experience and our existence”?

6. How relevant is the Bible to your everyday life?

7. What might make you inclined to rely on the Bible as a source of truth or guidance in your life?

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“The Historical Reliability Of The Gospels” by Craig L. Blomberg

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL REFLECTION

1. In what ways can you identify with any of the stories in The Curiosity Collective? What did you find intriguing or compelling?

2. Why might someone resist knowing God personally?

3. Propaganda stated that “sin . . . has broken that covenant with [God].” What do you think he meant by that?

4. In the video, Pete said, “[Jesus] made it possible for our sins to be removed because his blood was spotless; he was a perfect sacrifice for us.” How could Jesus be perfect? What are the implications of that?

5. How might one develop a personal relationship with God?

6. In Matthew 7:7, the Bible says that if we seek, we will find; if we knock, the door will be opened. What might this mean?

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“Knowing God” by J. I. Packer