Finding a Voice: A Lent Course based on The King's Speech

by Hilary Brand

Followers of Christ are described in the New Testament as a royal priesthood and inheritors of the kingdom people with incredible potential and enormous responsibility. Yet the selves we see in the mirror are flawed and failing, all too often tongue-tied and terrified. The King's Speech is such a runaway success because it holds that mirror to our world and offers hope of overcoming the difficulties. It shows hope built out of friendship, trust and supportive love, and courage in the face of gathering evil. Lent is traditionally a time for strengthening resolve, bringing believers together in trust and encouragement as they strive to follow their calling. The purpose of this course could be summed up in the words of the King's speech To give them faith in their voice and let them know a friend is listening. The course provides five group sessions using the film as a starting point along with personal weekly reading exploring more fully the issues raised, and Bible readings to root it in Christian values.

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2011

Reviews

[Mrs S A Pike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cake group study

Good sessions using book and DVD . Group helped to grasp using their difficulties for God's glory. Got through the bad language ok.!

[Canon Don Muller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Lenten course. Discussion guide was helpful. She pulls very insightful ideas off the movie that sparks conversation.

[Paul Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Does the job but don't go too often to the well as the message could become diluted.