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All the Difference in the World

Album: 23: Twists and Turns

Episode: 303

Lesson/Theme: What it means to be a Christian.

Bible Verse: Colossians 1:21-23

Characters:

Writer: Paul McCusker

Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Original Air Date: February 25, 1995

Last Air Date: March 25, 2009

Description:
Danny spends the night at his new friend Jeff’s house. The two of them decide to watch a movie, one which Danny isn’t allowed to watch. Danny tells his parents about it the next day, and they are upset with him. But Danny is even more upset at his strict parents. He feels they won’t let him do anything that the other kids get to do, just because his parents are Christians. So Danny decides he doesn’t want to be a Christian anymore. Not only that, but the next time he spends the night Jeff’s house, Danny is the one who suggests that they watch an inappropriate movie. This time, both Jeff’s and Danny’s parents walk in, right in the middle of the movie. Back at home, Danny’s folks are furious with him. They explain that they are trying to lead Jeff’s parents to Jesus. But it’s difficult when Danny, a boy who calls himself a Christian, blatantly disobeys his parents, causes his friend to disobey his parents, and watches a video that he knows he’s not supposed to see. Danny’s parents remind him that Christians are called to witness about how Jesus changes lives. Danny says he understands. He agrees to, once again, start living like a follower of Christ. After all, being a Christian makes all the difference in the world.

Questions:
Danny felt that he didn’t get to do the things all the other kids could do. Was he right? Explain your answer. Have you ever felt like Danny? What did you do about it? Why is it important for Christians to watch how they behave?