The 2nd most popular post in this site’s history is the March 22, 2014 article 18 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From God’s Not Dead The Movie. This is one of the many reasons why I was so excited to see the new film God’s Not Dead 2. And I was not disappointed!!! See this movie as soon as you can!!!
In a story which is shockingly not played out in real life more often, Grace Wesley, a high school A.P. teacher played by Melissa Joan Hart, answers a question during class about Jesus and enters into a firestorm which threatens everything she has and goes all the way to the court system.
This movie makes us answer the question as Christians, are we willing to silence our proclamation of the name “Jesus” when faced with escalating pressure or even persecution?
The following are 22 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From God’s Not Dead 2:
- Jesus Is The Anchor In The Midst Of Life’s Storms – Is Jesus a crutch? Absolutely, because we are all wounded. Student Brooke Thawley, played by Hayley Orrantia, asks Grace, “You never let anything get to you. How do you do that?” To which she answers, “Jesus.”
- Prayer Is Powerful – During a concert clip, Newsboys lead singer Michael Tait tells the audience, “Prayer is a powerful thing.”
- Denying Jesus Only Denies You Of Hope – Grace’s grandfather Walter, played by Pat Boone, says, “Atheism doesn’t take away the pain. It takes away the hope.”
- Believing In Jesus Is The Most Basic Human Right Of All – Walter also says, “The most basic human right of all is the right to believe.”
- Prayer Should Be Our Natural Default Behavior – Walter concludes, “Prayer is the last thing we do when it should be the first.”
- Christians Are Facing Escalating Opposition – So do not be fooled. Grace observes, “What makes non-violence so radical is its unwavering commitment to a non-violent approach in the face of an escalating force.”
- God Often Uses Ungodly People For His Purposes – God used a non-believing lawyer, Tom Endler played by Jesse Metcalfe, to represent Grace.
- We Are Reaching A Point Where All Christians Are Going To Have To Make A Stand. – Grace said, “I would rather stand with God and be judged by the world than stand with the world and be judged by God.”
- Following Jesus Is Not For The Faint Of Heart – Grace said, “I am not going to be afraid to say the name ‘Jesus.'”
- Christians Cannot Take The Path Of Least Resistance – Grace could have settled out of court by simply apologizing and never talk about Jesus again. She chose otherwise.
- During Times Of Crisis People Turn To God – Reporter Amy Ryan, played by Trisha LaFache, said, “When I was battling for my life I was willing to hold on to anything, including God.” This was a continuation of her fight against cancer from the first movie.
- We Sanitize Our Sin – The atheists parents in the movie described themselves as “free thinkers” and “rationalists”.
- Do Not Be Fooled American Christian. Persecution Is Coming To Your Doorstep – Rev. Dave, played by David A.R. White, said, “If we sit by and do not nothing, the pressure we’re feeling today will be persecution tomorrow.”
- The Gospel Always Faces Opposition – Rev. Dave said, “The message of the Gospel stands in the way of what a lot of powerful people want.”
- Do Not Be Afraid To Talk About Jesus. Be Afraid Not To. – Grace said, “I’m not afraid to tell the truth. I’m only afraid of not be allowed to tell it.”
- Following Jesus Has A Cost – Two main characters in the movie faced significant pressure from their families for following Jesus. One, in fact, was disowned.
- God Is Never Inactive – Grace was concerned about the perceived silence by God during her literal and figurative trial. Walter reminded his teacher granddaughter, “The teacher is always quiet during the test.”
- God Is In Control. Nothing Catches Him Off Guard – Heading towards the jury’s decision, Brooke said, “God’s got this.”
- God Speaks Directly To Us – He can speak to us directly. He often speaks through impressions and others. He always speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. Grace said, “God asked me, ‘Who do you say I am?’ I said, ‘The Christ. The Son of the Living God.”‘
- To Risk For Jesus Is An Honor – Tait said during a concert prayer, “To risk anything for Jesus is an honor with an eternal reward.”
- People Who Risk Everything For Jesus Are An Inspiration – Metcalfe told Grace after her acquittal, “They were hoping to make an example out of you. Instead, you became an inspiration.” Quick question, would you be described as an inspiration?
- “God is good all the time and all the time God is good.”
Once again, this is a great movie! Go see it this weekend and take a friend with you.
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