This week’s lesson “Display a New Identity,” from 1 Peter 2:1-12, challenges Christians to develop and demonstrate their identity as Christian so that unbelievers will praise and glorify God.
For some reason the Beverly Hillbillies came to mind as I read the lesson today. The TV show was immensely popular. It features an extremely poor family, the Clampett’s who “barely kept the family fed”. They find extreme wealth (“up thru the ground came a bubbling crude”) and as very wealthy people, they move to Beverly Hills, California.
The show derived its humor from the fact that the Clampetts didn’t change their identity once they became wealthy. Many Christians are like this. They believe that Jesus is the Christ (become wealthy), but never accept responsibility for their new identity.
A real life example of achieving extreme wealth is the Sam Walton family, but I don’t know if the family altered their lifestyle in accordance with their identity as extremely wealthy people (5 of the top 10 wealthiest people in the world).
Perhaps you can think of other examples, but I was thinking of starting the lesson by showing a video clip of the Hillibillies (that would have everyone laughing). Then we could dive into the challenge of the lesson.
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Have you checked out this site?
http://sonrisecommunity.org/biblestudies/hillbillies/index.html
The Beverly Hillbillies Bible Study
Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; He did not say anything to them without using a parable. (Matthew 13:34)
To teach a lesson, Jesus often used a parable – an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Our Lord knew everything about the wonderful power of storytelling.
Following his example, how exciting would it be if you could use modern parables, with the appeal to attract both young and old, to illustrate eternal Biblical principles?
With practical applications for daily living, The Beverly Hillbillies Bible Study features classic episodes with relevant scriptures for you to use as modern parables on the teachings of Jesus.
Ethel, I'm thrilled about your post. I have looked at the BH Bible Study before and am considering using it this summer. Your comment is like a confirmation to me!
Appreciate it so much,
RW
I found the Hillbilly site after reading this:
http://southern-orthodoxy.blogspot.com/2006/10/when-glossolalia-aint-sexy-no-mo.html
and then I sent this: scroll to Oct 28, 2006
http://southern-orthodoxy.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_archive.html
Father Joseph is from my home town and now he lives in your town.
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