Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life was a remarkable example of what it means to live a faith that goes beyond words. His courageous stand against the Nazi regime shows us how belief in Christ compels us to act, love radically, and pursue justice. After you watch Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin., use this guide to reflect on what his story means for your own faith journey.

Faith That Moves Us
Scripture: James 2:14-17 – “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

Bonhoeffer believed that faith wasn’t just something you profess; it was something you live. He couldn’t stand by while injustice prevailed. Instead, he actively opposed Hitler, helping form the Confessing Church and speaking out against evil, even when it cost him dearly.

James tells us that real faith produces action. Bonhoeffer’s life challenges us to ask: What is our faith moving us to do? Are we living as Jesus would in our homes, communities, and workplaces?

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What does it take to stand against evil when the cost is everything? Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life challenges us to wrestle with this question. The new film, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin., brings his incredible story to life, recounting his journey from theologian to resistance fighter during Nazi Germany’s darkest days.

Bonhoeffer’s world was one of profound moral collapse. As Hitler rose to power, the church in Germany faltered, many leaders compromising their faith to align with the Nazi regime. Bonhoeffer, however, stood firm. He refused to bow to a corrupted church, calling it “religion without Christ.” Instead, he became a voice of defiance, speaking out against antisemitism, racism, and the idolatry of power.

In 1945, just days before his prison camp was liberated by Allied forces, Bonhoeffer was executed. His final words remain hauntingly hopeful: “This is the end—but for me, the beginning.”

A Life Worth Discussing

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