2. It’s all about discipleship
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The Kendricks Brothers are known for their films with messages. War Room (prayer), Brave (Being a father) Fireproof (Strong Marriage) Overcomer (Identity in Christ) Life Mark (Adopted) All convey a clear, focused message that addresses key teachings from the Bible.
Forge It’s about living as a biblical disciple.
Moore’s “principles for life” include biblical principles like kindness, responsibility, hard work, forgiveness and tolerance. He even teaches how to shake hands.
“Part of being a man is showing up to work,” Moore tells him when he’s late. “Take the rest you need, set your alarm, and make time to get here while being respectful of others.”
Eventually, Isaiah becomes part of a group of disciples led by Moore, joining other men who are committed to living like Christ. (The group is called “The Forge.”) We also see a group of women, led by a seasoned prayer warrior, share their life challenges and appeal to God.
But Isaiah’s journey to Christlikeness is not without its challenges, and the story takes a dramatic turn when he is reunited with his estranged father, the object of Isaiah’s deep resentment and the man he holds responsible for many of Isaiah’s problems.
The Kendricks hope to start a discipleship movement within the church, and a book on small group Bible studies and discipleship will be released to coincide with the film’s release.
“We don’t need to see lukewarm Christians in the church,” Alex Kendrick told Crosswalk. “We need to see people who are committed to Jesus, who honor and honour Him, and who genuinely want to walk more intimately with Him. This film focuses on what that looks like.”
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