At the Movies – Wonder

Our At the Movies is week was Wonder.  Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

We host At the Movies because throughout Jesus’ entire time on earth he used stories referred to as parables to show spiritual principles.
In Today’s media-driven culture we set out to implement the same strategies through a different medium. We choose a variety of well known, cult classic, and unknown movies to present biblical truths.
Please know that in showing this film, Navigation Church is neither endorsing nor encouraging the viewing of this movie post service. We encourage anyone and everyone to research all films we show to make sure they are appropriate for you and your family.
All movies shown during At the Movies have been edited to ensure a safe, family-friendly viewing experience
Scripture: I Peter 3:2-4, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 139:4, Philippians 1:6

Discussion Topics:

1. In watching the movie Wonder this past Sunday, we discussed that everyone has scars. Auggies scars were external where all can see.   How many of our own scars are internal that people do not see?  How does 1 Peter 3:2-4 fit into this conversation?
2. This is a time of honesty and transparency for your NavGroup. This also needs to be a judgement free zone and a place where words can be said with the full knowledge that they will not be used against someone later. Why? Because this is a question for the soul. What is a the scar that you have that you hope no one ever sees or knows about? Do you think that scar, or the moment that created it, still dictates how you live your life?
3. In the movie, Auggie said he could not wait for Halloween. Pastor David said the “If I, When I” syndrome is a place where we live in the present always thinking the future will be better. “If I had that job / spouse / child, then I will be happy”. “When I get that degree / raise / car, then I can stop”. Do you think the “If I, When I” syndrome is a good thing or a bad thing?  Or is it somewhere in between?
4. What other part of the movie / sermon stood out to you?