{"id":33336,"date":"2022-09-10T20:44:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T01:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/the-aetherlight-telling-bible-stories-in-the-language-of-gamers\/"},"modified":"2022-09-10T20:44:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-11T01:44:53","slug":"the-aetherlight-telling-bible-stories-in-the-language-of-gamers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/the-aetherlight-telling-bible-stories-in-the-language-of-gamers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Aetherlight: Telling Bible Stories in the Language of Gamers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Struggling to help children embrace the Bible? The best way to teach something is through story\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Christian parents and leaders know that the Bible is so important to all of us. They also want to pass on that importance to future generations.<\/p>\n

But it can be a struggle knowing how to help children to embrace the Bible.<\/p>\n

Experts say that the best way to teach something is through story. Memory expert Ed Cooke says that stories are an important part of how come to understand something.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnderstanding and memory are intertwined,\u201d Cooke writes. \u201cWhether we wish to learn a set of direction, a recipe, the events during an historical epoch or the members of the cabinet, imposing a story line over what you wish to learn is a wonderfully simple way of binding the ideas together in a manner that allows easy and enjoyable recollection.\u201d (Source: \u201cHow story lines aid memory\u201d)<\/p>\n

Of course, it\u2019s how we\u2019re made. God created us to respond to and remember stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur brains seem uniquely adapted to making sense of experience through stories,\u201d notes Bible teacher Dr. Adriane Leveen. \u201cWe tell stories and listen to them not just in our daily conversation but on the news, in the movies, and in novels. Even a sacred text such as the Bible seeks to make sense of the world through stories.\u201d (\u201cStorytelling in the Bible,\u201d The Jewish Bible: A JPS Guide, Jewish Publication Society)<\/p>\n

During His ministry on earth, Jesus always used stories to teach the crowds. But He was also mindful to tell stories that made sense to the people listening in the audience.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Jesus taught, he used the language of the common folk,\u201d notes minister Samuel Poe. \u201cThe vast majority of those listening to Jesus would not have been literate, but even those who were literate found themselves captivated by his stories. The most wonderful thing about his stories was that they revealed realities of the Kingdom of God to those whose hearts were open.\u201d (Source: \u201cThe Value of Storytelling\u2013Jesus the Storyteller\u201d)<\/p>\n

TRUTH FOR TODAY\u2019S GAMING GENERATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recognizing that today\u2019s kids are growing up a world of digital connectivity, Scarlet City Studios knew they had to create a Bible-teaching tool that would speak the Bible in a language these kids would understand. As such, the company created The Aetherlight: Chronicles of the Resistance.<\/em><\/p>\n

Retelling the historical events of the Bible in a new context isn\u2019t new. Two popular examples are C.S. Lewis\u2019 The Chronicles of Narnia<\/em> and the many VeggieTales<\/em> retellings of classic Bible adventures.<\/p>\n

In the case of The Aetherlight,<\/em> the stories of Scripture are recast through an exciting steampunk world filled with quests, puzzles, crafting and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have taken the greatest story ever told\u2014the story of the God of the Bible and his relationship with humanity\u2014and built an allegorical world that is truly epic,\u201d says Scarlet City CEO Carl Becker. \u201cOur hope is that this brand-new expression of the biblical narrative will help them to see their own world\u2014and their part in it\u2014through new lenses, with greater hope and a richer sense of meaning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tim Cleary, a former youth pastor who now serves as a \u201cworld builder\u201d for Scarlet City, notes that this digital generation wants to participate rather than consume content.<\/p>\n

\u201cGames give you that opportunity,\u201d Cleary says. \u201cWe\u2019re able to let you \u2018feel\u2019 the story\u2014making it an experience less likely to be forgotten, or simply filed away. The Aetherlight allows the Bible to occupy a place in their imaginations, not just a place in their brains.\u201d<\/p>\n

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The latest installment of The Aetherlight<\/em> is \u201cEpisode 3: The Resistance Melts Down.\u201d In this episode, Jefferson and the Resistance explore the vast tundra of the Snowmoors as they face the threat of a global catastrophe. Players will need all their courage and cleverness to uncover the secret of the Snowmoors while dealing with rogue automaton monsters, Academy Automicus agents and a cast of new characters that have their own plans.<\/p>\n

Regular emails keep parents updated on how their child\u2019s progress in the game. Companion materials and devotionals help young players explore the stories, contexts and meanings of the Scriptures. Through them, players are challenged to embrace the message of the Bible and find ways to incorporate it into their daily lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe set out to create a game experience that would retell the story of the Bible in a way that resonated with 21st century kids,\u201d Cleary says. \u201cThat mission is far from over, but we are well on our way. Come and get lost in the Snowmoors!\u201d<\/p>\n

Find out how your kids can jump into the adventure\u2013and learn the Bible\u2013at TheAetherlight.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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