 Turkish Delight
By Denis Beausejour Series: From Mariemont to Narnia and Back
Why Does Evil Persist? Introduction: the story-teller and the story line
Themes, questions, and reflections:
 1. Wardrobes & parables: Is there another reality that we cannot see?
2. Our "meta-narrative": don't we love an epic clash of good vs. evil?  3. Stumped: How is a good God related to evil and "endless winters"?
4. Responsibility: Do I know my "Turkish Delights" and my "Edmund" tendencies? 5. Freedom: Which of the two "Lions" have I really chosen?
Personal reflection and application:
For further study:
1. Scripture References used today: John 18:36, Revelation 4:1-6, Ephesians 6:12, 1 John 5:19, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Genesis 3:4-5, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 5:2-6, James 1:13, 1 John 3:8, and Colossians 2:14-15.
2. Further study: examples of God's use of evil for his good purposes: Job 1:1-2:10, Genesis 37:28, 50:19-20, Exodus 4:21, 2 Samuel 24:1, 1 Chronicles 21:1, 7-8, I Kings 11:4, 14, and 22:23, Isaiah 45:7, 63:17, Acts 2:23, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 1 Peter 2:8b
3. Check out our web site at (www.mariemontchurch.org)
"Two ways to live" (www resources)
"Where is God?" (Pastor's Page)
4. Read more C.S. Lewis - "Mere Christianity”, "The Abolition of Man", or even the next installment in the Narnia series (movie already in development!) "Prince Caspian".
5. Check out Dr. Bob Keyes' Adult Sunday School series on Narnia that will run through December 18th, 9:00 A.M. in the Parish Center Lounge.
6. Join us December 10th to watch the film! See bulletin for details.
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