Characters of The Forge
This character is the main young man navigating purpose and direction in his life.
Who is Isaiah?
The young men in The Forge commit to this type of program, focusing on growth and accountability.
What is a discipleship program?
“Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” This Proverb is a central theme in the film.
What is Proverbs 27:17?
The title The Forge refers to this kind of personal process.
What is spiritual growth through trials?
“God’s not done with you yet.” This phrase is said during a moment of what?
What is discouragement?
This mentor figure helps guide the young men spiritually and practically.
Who is Edward Graham (or the men’s group leader)?
One character gets baptized, symbolizing this type of spiritual rebirth.
What is being born again?
The discipleship journey in the film mirrors this New Testament book written by Paul to young believers.
What is 1 Timothy (or Titus)?
Much like a blacksmith shapes metal, God uses this to shape our character.
What are life’s trials and challenges?
One of the most powerful scenes involves the main character doing this with his Bible for the first time.
What is reading and applying it sincerely?
He struggles with the weight of past mistakes but finds redemption through discipleship.
Who is Marcus?
This spiritual discipline is emphasized as vital for growth in the discipleship process.
What is daily Bible reading?
The men are reminded to put on this daily, a metaphor from Ephesians 6.
What is the armor of God?
A pivotal moment in the movie involves this kind of public spiritual declaration.
What is baptism?
In a vulnerable moment, a character confesses this to his group, breaking a cycle of shame.
What is a past sin or addiction?
This character leads a small group that challenges the men to grow in their faith.
Who is the Discipleship Group Leader?
The men in the film often share this with one another—reflecting on their personal walk with God.
What are testimonies?
Like Joseph in Genesis, one character learns that even hardships can be used for this purpose.
What is God’s greater plan?
This trial causes one of the characters to nearly walk away from faith before recommitting.
What is losing a job (or facing rejection/feeling abandoned)?
The film ends with this kind of celebration, showing transformation.
What is a graduation or recommissioning?
She is a supportive mother figure who continues to pray and encourage her son despite his struggles.
Who is Isaiah’s mother?
This object is used symbolically in the film to represent how God shapes us through trials.
What is a forge/anvil/fire?
This fruit of the Spirit, found in Galatians 5, is seen growing in the characters as the story progresses.
What is self-control (or love, peace, patience, etc.)?
In the context of the film, being “forged” most directly means being prepared for this.
What is God's calling/purpose?
One mentor says this line: “God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.” What does this mean in the story?
What is God using ordinary people who surrender to Him?