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A relationship with God begins with a simple invitation.
We all suffer at the hands of other people. In Junko’s case, she was abused as a child and found herself isolated and in deep sorrow. Then, a gradual feeling of love grew in her heart and opened the door to a life that she never knew existed.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan
LANGUAGES: Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish
The Japanese Film Series
Responding to God’s leading, we filmed six Japanese testimonies and created an interactive Prayer Guide to serve the people of Japan. The Japanese films are meant to encourage Christians and engage non-Christians within the nation, and our Prayer Guide is designed to inspire worldwide prayers for Japan, where 99% of the residents don’t know Jesus.
Study
STEP 1: WATCH

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

STEP 2: READ

Read Zephaniah 3:17-19 out loud with your group and allow time for reflection and observation of the passage of Scripture.

STEP 3: SHARE

Verse 18 shares about those who mourn. In Junko’s case, she experienced shame and isolation. How do you relate to these or similar emotions?

This passage shows how God lovingly cares for those who suffer. How have you experienced this in your own life?

Do you struggle to believe that you are precious to God? If so, how does Christ and His Gospel help you with this struggle?

Junko joyfully shares how others can open the door to God’s love. How might God be calling you to share His love?

STEP 1: WATCH
Watch Open The Door with your small group and allow time for reflection and observation after the film is finished.
STEP 2: READ
Read Zephaniah 3:17-19 out loud with your group and allow time for reflection and observation of the passage of Scripture.
STEP 3: SHARE

Verse 18 shares about those who mourn. In Junko’s case, she experienced shame and isolation. How do you relate to these or similar emotions?

This passage shows how God lovingly cares for those who suffer. How have you experienced this in your own life?

Do you struggle to believe that you are precious to God? If so, how does Christ and His Gospel help you with this struggle?

Junko joyfully shares how others can open the door to God’s love. How might God be calling you to share His love?

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