May 2025 | The Month of Double for Your Trouble | Youth Sunday
Ministering: IGA Youths “PULSE” (Young + Saved)
Movie Sunday: THE FORGE
Text: Matthew 28:19-20.
“19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” KJV.
The Forge is an American Christian film about nineteen-year-old Isaiah Wright and his journey in navigating faith and surrendering himself to the Lord. Isaiah was raised by his single mother, Cynthia, and he held a deep-seated resentment towards his father.
“The Forge” explores the themes of discipleship, mentorship, and finding purpose
1. Isaiah Wright, lacking direction and purpose in life, is challenged by his mother to get a job and take responsibility for his future.
2. He finds employment at Moore Fitness, where he encounters Joshua Moore, a Christian businessman who becomes his mentor.
3. Through Joshua’s guidance and the prayers of his mother, Isaiah begins a journey of faith and discipleship, learning valuable life lessons and discovering God’s purpose for him.
4. Isaiah’s journey is depicted as a process of spiritual “forging,” where he is shaped and molded through life’s challenges and the influence of godly mentors.
Key Themes and Elements about the Movie
- Discipleship: The film highlights the importance of mentorship and guidance in the Christian faith, as Isaiah is mentored by Joshua and learns to walk with Christ.
- Finding Purpose: Isaiah’s journey is about discovering his purpose and potential, both in his personal life and in his relationship with God.
- Faith and Transformation: The movie portrays how faith can transform lives and lead individuals toward a more fulfilling and meaningful path.
- Impact of Mentors: “The Forge” emphasizes the positive impact that mentors and positive influences can have on young people.
The world doesn’t need another strategy, it needs men and women who are devoted to Jesus and committed to helping others know and follow Him through lifelong discipleship. The Forge also ignites a passion for knowing Christ personally, following Him sacrificially, obeying Him willingly, and helping others become disciples of Christ.
Key Take-aways
- Seeing Like Jesus
- Giving Like Jesus
- Leading Like Jesus
- Discipling Like Jesus
- Sending Like Jesus
In conclusion, the movie is about Isaiah, a year out of high school with no plans for his future, he is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life. Through the prayers of his mother and Biblical discipleship from his new mentor, he begins discovering God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine.
And He said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My Sake will Save it”. Luke 9:23-24.
God Bless You!
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