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The Hero Quest Cycle: A Biblical Perspective

Explore the Christian Quest Cycle through the lens of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and biblical references. Discover the journey towards personal growth, battling sin, gathering friends, and finding peace and forgiveness. Dive into the power of sharing the gospel and seeking the will of the Father.

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The Hero Quest Cycle: A Biblical Perspective

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  1. The Hobbit By J.R.R.Tolkien

  2. Philippians 3:14 I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus.

  3. The Hero Quest Cycle

  4. The Christian Quest Cycle

  5. Biblical Perspective • Matt 28:18-20 • Exodus 10:17 • Titus 3:3 • Luke 15:6 • John 3:16 • Ephesians 1:7-10 • Proverbs 3:5-6 • Acts 1:8

  6. Matthew 28:18-20 Call to an Adventure

  7. Matthew 28:18-20 • 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

  8. Exodus 10:17 Battling Sin

  9. Exodus 10:17 • 17 Now forgive my sin once more and pray to the Lord your God to take this deadly plague away from me.”

  10. Luke 15:6 Gathering of Friends

  11. Luke 15:6 • 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’

  12. Titus 3:3 Crossing the Threshold - Living for ourselves

  13. Titus 3:3 • 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

  14. John 3:16 Atonement with the Father

  15. John 3:16 • 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

  16. Ephesians 1:7-10 Experience peace and forgiveness

  17. Ephesians 1:7-10 • 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he[a] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

  18. Proverbs 3:5-6 Seek the will of the Father

  19. Proverbs 3:5-6 • 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart    and lean not on your own understanding;6 in all your ways submit to him,    and he will make your paths straight.[a]

  20. Acts 1:8 Giving the blessing of success to the world - sharing the gospel.

  21. Act 1:8 • 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

  22. Setting

  23. Setting explained... • A novel's setting is when and when it is set. • - the setting has a direct effect on the mood of the reader. • - uses different senses (sight, smell, sound, touch, taste) to create an atmosphere. • - a setting can become a character in its own right (it is so important to the story)

  24. Creating a mood • 1. Consider the first and second paragraphs in the first chapter of 'The Hobbit'. • How does it set the scene for the reader? • What mood does it create? • What sense does it appeal to? • Why has J.R.R.Tolkien created this mood

  25. Settings reflect characters • 2. If this setting were a character, how would you describe it's personality? • Are there any similarities between this setting and Bilbo Baggins? Explain using evidence from the novel.

  26. Changing the setting • 3. Once Bilbo begins his adventure, how does the setting change? • How does Bilbo change? • Describe the setting change. Give an example from the novel.

  27. 4. Complete the activity.

  28. Storyboard 5. Draw a storyboard which plots the changing setting and the changing character of Bilbo Baggins.

  29. Plot - what makes a good story?

  30. What is a Plot? • Plot is defined as the events that make up story, particularly as they relate to one another in a pattern or sequence. • The reader is interested in how well this pattern of events accomplishes some artistic or emotional effect.

  31. Story Structure • Orientation - setting and introduction of main characters • Complication - problems or challenges for the main character/s (propels the story forward) • Climax - events come to ahead (most exciting moment) • Resolution - challenges are solved and answers are revealed / what's in store for the main character

  32. Plot patterns • Is there a pattern to the plot of 'The Hobbit'? • When a complication occurs are you left on the edge of your seat or are you able to relax during the story? • Q: How does J.R.R.Tolkien keep the audience engaged in the story?

  33. Theme - central ideas or messages

  34. Theme explained... • Themes underpin the story of a novel • Themes are represented by the different characters and their actions • Themes are expressed in motifs (central idea, message or statement) that occur throughout the novel

  35. Themes in 'The Hobbit' 1. List the themes that are evident in the novel. 2. It could be said that the themes in 'The Hobbit' have been inspired from real life. How so? - How does the audience relate to these themes? - How do they apply these themes to real-life?

  36. Concept - the central idea/ message of the novel

  37. Concept explained... • In order to draw in the audience, the concept should be: engaging and straightforward. • What is the concept of the Hobbit?

  38. The Author • The person who determines all these things is.....the author. • Authors often base their concepts and plots on their own values, beliefs and experiences. • An example: Twilight, The Lord of the Rings, anything else?

  39. The Lord of the moral values

  40. Your turn • Compose a short story • Use a value or ideal that is important to you and have your story promote that ideal

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