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CLIP: The clip starts at 45:35 and lasts until 49:21.
In this clip, we see Cruise begin to accept his position. Growing from his earlier, cowardly, attempts to run away or avoid the situation, Cage has now decided to train himself into a soldier who would be capable of helping to win the war. Teaming up with an elite soldier Rita who previously possessed his ability, Cage discovers that he must physically die each day in order to gain more time and practice more. It’s a concept which forces him to confront his fears, but also to begin to think of others and not just himself. Show the clip and then discuss the following:
• If you found yourself experiencing the same day over and over again, what parts of your character or skills would you spend time developing?
• If you knew that your actions would seemingly have no consequences the next day, is there anything you’d do that you would normally see as immoral?
• If you are invaded by an enemy, is it right to fight back with violence?
• What skills have you worked hard at in life to develop? What did you need to do to achieve success?
After asking these questions, turn to 1 Timothy 4. You may wish to give some context on the passage before you look at it. After you have read through the passage, return to your groups and discuss the following questions:
• How does this passage suggest that we should develop our character?
• In this passage, how was Timothy to view his teaching and Christian responsibilities?
• Do we have responsibilities in these areas - and what would they look like?
• Does verse 16 mean that we can get salvation through works? What could that mean?!
