Liberia--Sharing Faith: Jesus Film
Goals
- Depiction of Christian faith accurate and in language of the people
- Presentation non-compulsive with easy "come-and-go" atmosphere
- One or two "life-change" stories shared by team members
- Choice offered at conclusion of film
- Adequate time allocated for those who choose to believe
- Local church partner present for follow up
- Literature available for "seekers"
- Contingency plans for crowd control, sickness, team transport
Purpose
Many times the places we visit have so little hope. Sometimes witch doctors are the only ones providing an offer of healing from sickness. Our main purpose is to show that there really is a God of love, and that while believers still have problems in their lives, they also have hope and a way of living that honors God as well as the life of the individual. Many who struggle with past mistakes are joyful to learn that God came in the flesh even for their small village, to take the punishment for all past mistakes on himself. As we show a presentation of Jesus' life and death, many come to understand how sin separates us from God, and how Jesus cleanses away those mistakes through the punishment he took in our place. It is not our desire to compel people to believe, but to show them a clear presentation of the Christian message so they can make up their own mind.
