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Free Market Jesus with Don Miller

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ANNIE GROVES

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REVIEWED BY ANNIE GROVES	Back to Product Details
Annie Groves Faith Baptist Kailua- Hawaii 20+ Small Groups at the church Quality: “Free Market Jesus” is my favorite product so far! Simple and organic in nature, the product is not overwhelming to the senses, yet it is aesthetically pleasing and personally engaging. Donald Miller does it again by presenting a fresh and responsible approach to Christianity that literally causes people to take a deep breath, relax their shoulders, and exhale. Usability: Of all the products I’ve used and seen, this product has the promise of reaching churches and small groups of all kinds. Churches may wish to show it in a large congregation and then split up into small groups, or perhaps the college ministry might want to make a discussion night out of the viewing. Intimate small groups will enjoy a rich discussion, with the definite possibility of encouraging active steps of application… the list goes on! Relevancy: If “Free Market Jesus” is not relevant to our culture today, then I don’t know what is. Creativity: I love this product because the focus is not on the cool graphics or creative illustration, but on the raw content of Donald’s talk – which is certainly outside the box and innovative! Theologically Sound: The content is theologically sound, and I appreciate the honest use of scripture throughout Donald’s message. GENERAL OVERVIEW: Donald delivers a candid message revealing the influence of culture on the Church and how inevitably, this influence illuminates the way we understand God. Throughout the history of the Church, Church and culture have engaged in a dance, a dangerous tango in which the Church reacts to cultural change rather than standing firm in the confidence of God’s truth and grace. In today’s culture, Church looks like a business, and God is the CEO. Jesus is a product, guaranteed to “fix” loneliness, depression, anger, and discontent. In “Free Market Jesus,” Donald Miller proposes a new and refreshing approach to spirituality, and it looks nothing like the billboards on the freeway. This spirituality will not sell so easily. With plenty of wit and friendly banter, Donald Miller relieves us of the burden to struggle through Christianity by following a formula or believing in the “hype” of Jesus as the quick fix to happiness. Instead, Donald walks us honestly through scripture, revealing the process of Christianity as slow, deliberate, painful, organic, and ultimately freeing. As God lovingly fathers us toward Himself, we may rest in the peace of our salvation and the unending patience of a God who does not expect quick transformation. Discussion will flow easily after watching “Free Market Jesus.” The questions in the study guide are well written and tailored to the DVD, though Donald’s talk is so profound, leaders may not need them! “Free Market Jesus” is by far one of the best small group products available to church leaders today, and yet is versatile enough to extend from intimate friend circles to larger ministry groups. Jesus calls his followers to march against the grain of oppressive culture, standing firm in truth and love. “Free Market Jesus” awakens us toward this calling and beckons Christians to rest in the loving arms of our Father.
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