A beautiful portrayal of history’s greatest story.

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Overview

The Nativity Story showcases the powerful story of Jesus’ birth in a sweeping yet intimate film. Beautifully rendered by director Catherine Hardwicke from a screenplay written by Mike Rich, the film offers contrasting pictures of those who trust in God and those who don’t, presents various images of the journey of faith, and reveals God’s faithfulness in keeping his promises to his people, even in highly unexpected ways.

This discussion guide will help you explain the power and purpose of the nativity story to your family through thoughtful questions and corresponding Scripture passages. The story relays the miraculous events of God’s incarnation and offers powerful models of faith for us today.

Discussion Guide

    • Movie Summary

    • Discussing the Scenes

—Belief vs. Unbelief
(Luke 1:5–22, 26–45)

—The Journey of Faith
(Psalm 56:3–4; 121:1–8; Proverbs 14:12, 31; 19:21; Hebrews 11:1)

—God’s Faithfulness
(1 Kings 19:1–13; Luke 1:46–55)

Based On

The Nativity Story (New Line Cinema, 2006), directed by Catherine Hardwicke, rated PG.

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