MOVIE: HEAVEN IS FOR REAL

GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1. How does Colton’s age (four) influence the way he shares details about Heaven? Do you find
that his age makes his experience more or less compelling? Why?

2. Colton says, “We don’t ever have to be scared” and that “It’s important” not to be scared. What
do these statements reveal about Colton’s experience with Heaven?

3. If Heaven is for real, how does that affect the way we live? How does it affect our perspectives
and decisions – both currently and eternally?

4. What is the difference between Heaven as a concept and a reality? How does Colton’s
experience, at the very least, force people to consider Heaven in one of these terms?

5. Do you believe that Colton went to Heaven? Is Heaven for real? Why or why not?

6. Thinking back through the fi lm, what does Colton share about Heaven? Can you recall specific
experiences or descriptions? Which of these did you most resonate with? Why?

7. Sonja is an unsung hero in the fi lm. How does she quietly demonstrate commitment to her
family, friends and church? Can you point to specific scenes or examples?

8. What scenes in the fi lm examine how we relate to God and how He relates to us? Essentially,
how does the fi lm explore the relational side of God?

9. How would you describe Todd and Colton’s relationship? What does their bond suggest about
the way Todd and Sonja value their children?

10. What are your impressions of the characters of Margo Martindale (Nancy Rawling) Thomas
Haden Church (Jay Wilkins)? How do their roles enhance the overall story of the fi lm?
DAILY BIBLE TRIVIA

1. Matthew is a ___. 9. Which gospel was written by a doctor?

: Tax collector : The Holy Gospel According to Luke

2. Who is author of the Book of 10. Who murders John the Baptist?
Revalations? : Herod Antipas
: John
11. What did Jesus’ earth father, Peter, do
3. What was the name of the pharaoh for a living?
who threw Joseph into jail? : Carpenter
: Potiphar
12. Who wanted to kill Jesus as a baby?
4. Who was the first king of Israel? : Herod
: Saul
13. Which of the following is not a book of
5. Who were the first two apostles called The Old Testament: Enoch, Esther, or
to follow Jesus? Exodus?
: Peter and Andrew : Enoch

6. She asked to be called ‘Mara’ because 14. In what language was The Old
of her depression. Testament written?
: Naomi : Hebrew

7. Who was the very first murderer stated 15. How were sins forgiven in the Old
in the Bible? Testament?
: Cain : Animal sacrifices

8. How many books are there in The New

Testament?
: 27