The Movie
The sport Brandon plays
What is football?
The quality Brandon demonstrates again and again.
What does 1 Timothy 4:8 tell us about training?
Physical training has value, but spiritual training has even greater value.
What does the "mystery man" repeatedly try to make Marty question?
His faith in God.
Which NFL team drafted Brandon?
Indianapolis Colts
The college Brandon attends.
What is the University of Arkansas?
Brandon was often underestimated for this.
What is his size/appearance and lack of natural athletic ability?
What does Colossians 3:23 tell Christians about how they should work?
What is wholeheartedly as if working for the Lord rather than simply seeking human approval.
What does the Farmer whittle while talking to Marty?
A wooden image/carving of Marty.
What major honor did Brandon receive after his senior season?
He was named 1st Team All-American
The position Brandon plays.
What is an offensive lineman/guard?
What Brandon did when people told him he wasn't good enough.
What is he continued working hard and pursuing his dreams and goals?
What does Proverbs 16:18 tell us to do?
What is success can lead to pride; Scripture reminds us to remain humble.
The mystery man says Brandon's death proves life is random and meaningless. What is the football example that Brandon's mom uses to explain God's sovereignty and how our earthly perspective is limited?
Brandon could only see what was right in front of him on the field, but the coaches could see the whole field from above.
Who was Brandon's high school football coach?
Coach Tommy Tice
The physical challenge Brandon overcame.
What is his size/weight and lack of natural ability?
Three ways that Brandon demonstrated his faith.
What does 1 Corinthians 10:31 tell us to do?
Whatever we do—including sports and school—should be done for God's glory.
Why does the "mystery man's" argument become especially powerful after Brandon's death?
Because Marty is grieving and struggling to understand why God would allow someone so good and faithful to die so young. He uses Marty's pain to attack his faith.
What was Brandon's number at Arkansas?
No. 77
The thing his mom did with her car to express her love for Brandon.
What was Brandon's status when he first arrived at the University of Arkansas?
He was a walk-on, meaning he wasn't initially on scholarship.
What does Proverbs 3:5-6 tell us?
Trust God even when you don't understand His ways.
The "mystery man" tells Marty that people praise God when they get what they want, but explain things away when they don't. What Christian idea is he attacking?
Trusting God's sovereignty even when we don't understand His ways.
How long after being drafted did Brandon die?
11 days