Stranger Things (Season 4, Episode 4) and the Gospel

Finally working through Season 4 of Stranger Things. It’s been good so far, but not nearly as good as I remember Seasons 1-3. Not sure if it’s diminishing marginal returns or it’s just not as good. BUT… Episode 4′s focus on Max is golden. Staggering on what unrepentant sin does to us and how it distances us from others– and the power of honesty/candor, repentance, and community.

The lyrics of ST’s theme song used in the climactic scene point to Christ: “If I only could, I’d make a deal with God. And I’d get him to swap our places.” He has offered to swap places with us! With recognition of sin and repentance, the offer of grace is there to take. If you’re not already in the goodness of God’s Kingdom, accept the swap of grace today and join robust biblical community (Acts 2:37-47). If you’re in the Kingdom and fooling around with Vecna or wasting your time on distractions, join me in a fervent pursuit of discipleship with Jesus, understanding and living out God’s word, through the Spirit.