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David longed for death. Now watch his darkness flee.
Suffering a great loss at a young age, David turned his back on the world and found comfort in darkness and isolation. But, there was someone David couldn’t shut out of his life, and one night He came to visit.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
LANGUAGES: German, English
The German Film Series
Responding to God’s leading, we filmed five German testimonies and created an interactive Prayer Guide to serve the people of Germany. The German films are meant to encourage Christians and engage non-Christians within the nation, and our Prayer Guide is designed to inspire worldwide prayers for Germany, where 97% of the residents don’t know Jesus.
Study
STEP 1: WATCH

Watch Encounter with your small group and allow time for reflection and observation after the film is finished.

STEP 2: READ

Read John 8:12 out loud with your group and allow time for reflection and observation of the passage of Scripture.

STEP 3: SHARE

In the film, David experienced suffering that led to isolation and hopelessness. How have you experienced this in your own life?

Jesus says he is the “light of the world”. Given all the darkness in the world, do you ever struggle to believe this? Why or why not?

Christ ultimately defeated sin and death by suffering in our place. How does His death and resurrection redefine how we live in a dark world?

David now walks with light, life, and joy because of Jesus. How might God be calling you to share His light with those around you?

STEP 1: WATCH
Watch Encounter with your small group and allow time for reflection and observation after the film is finished.
STEP 2: READ
Read John 8:12 out loud with your group and allow time for reflection and observation of the passage of Scripture.
STEP 3: SHARE

In the film, David experienced suffering that led to isolation and hopelessness. How have you experienced this in your own life?

Jesus says he is the “light of the world”. Given all the darkness in the world, do you ever struggle to believe this? Why or why not?

Christ ultimately defeated sin and death by suffering in our place. How does His death and resurrection redefine how we live in a dark world?

David now walks with light, life, and joy because of Jesus. How might God be calling you to share His light with those around you?

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