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The Question
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By Steven V. Taylor
(70 minutes)
Age range is "youth" (from middle school to college).
9 songs
6 dramatic sketches
7 Video segments (plus all 9 songs have video backgrounds and there is an additional Introduction video that plays as the group members take the stage for a total of 17 videos)
12 speaking parts.
Find out more by following the VIDEO LINKS below.
The Question tells the story of Ian, a student who has known his share of hard knocks. His parents have divorced and he is bitter and rebellious. In his quest to ease the pain, Ian has explored risky and self-destructive behaviors. Alarmed, Ian’s mother brings him to meetings of the church youth group, where his bitterness immediately gets the attention of the other group members. The Christian students realize that Ian needs help, but they are intimidated by his attitude and insecure about their own abilities to share their faith. As Ian’s tough façade begins to soften, his new friends come to realize that with the proper preparation they really can share their faith and reflect the love of Christ to others.
Interweaved throughout the program are video clips of street interviews conducted on college campuses. Students are asked questions such as, “Do you believe in God?” “Where do you draw your inspiration in life?” and “What happens when you die?” The sometimes shocking answers reveal the desperate need for Jesus Christ in our world today.
As The Question comes to a moving conclusion, Franklin Graham sets up an opportunity for the host church or organization to invite those in attendance to receive Jesus Christ as personal Savior.
Another priority of The Question experience is to help train and inspire the entire cast, crew and audience to a renewed commitment to share their faith. Included in the products available to every host church is a leadership guide with videos and discussion sessions that help equip every person involved in The Question to become confident and articulate personal evangelists for life.
The Question was produced and arranged by nine-time Dove Award winner Steven V. Taylor and features songs by Nichole Nordeman, Nicole C. Mullen and Zoegirl, as well as original songs by Matt & Sherry McPherson, Steven V. Taylor, Steve Siler and John Mandeville.
The pivotal song is “The Salvation Poem,” a classic sinner’s prayer in musical form. Written by Matt and Sherry McPherson, “The Salvation Poem” has been translated into nearly 30 languages and has been distributed globally by David C. Cook International in more than 14 million missions booklets. The song has been recorded by popular artists including Twila Paris, Bryan White and Marcos Witt, and is featured in the motion picture, Poema de Salvación, which won the 2011 ARPA Awards for “Best Feature Film” and “Songwriters of the Year.” “The Salvation Poem” is currently in use by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Centershot Ministries, Prison Fellowship, Samaritan’s Purse, Innovative Outreaches United, David C. Cook, the Creation Museum, and many other organizations and churches.
The Question
Produced and Arranged by Steven V. Taylor
Videos Directed by: David Kiern
Special Message: Franklin Graham
Script by Bob Hoose & Jim Custer, with Matt & Sherry McPherson, Steven V. Taylor & Don Boyer
Executive Producers: Matt & Sherry McPherson, Don Boyer
VIDEO LINKS BELOW (Copy and Paste into your browser) -------------------------------------------------
A quick message from Franklin Graham about The Question musical. 0:38
http://youtu.be/HgM0UuSgXpY
Trailer: The Deepest Longing of the Soul. A Multi-Media Quest for Truth. 3:54
http://youtu.be/Aa5YXF3WCPM
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