Video of the Day: Clip from the 1999 movie “October Sky”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world, 1 John 4:1-3.
Biblical Connection:
October Sky is a true story about an unlikely teenager who is inspired after watching the Sputnik 1 launch in 1957. Despite being a coal miner’s son, Homer Hickam becomes fascinated by rocketry. Surrounding himself with a couple of nerds, Homer relies on one of his father’s mechanists to build a rocket. After being accused of setting a brush fire, Homer uses math to prove his innocence.
At the end of the first century, false teaching about Jesus and Christianity spread throughout the Middle East. Subsequently, one of Jesus’ former disciples encourages believers to test every teaching that one encounters with the Bible, 1 Thessalonians 5:21. Behind each idea is a spirit similar to modern-day opinions. Challenging these theories with biblical insight can distinguish truth from lies and like Homer prove that you are right.
Closing Song:
Whenever you’re searching for an answer, you often have to dig deep. This time-consuming process involves research like the formula used to prove Homer’s innocence. When you’re persistent, willing to keep on digging, you can prove fact from fiction.
by Jay Mankus
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