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Welcome to the Newton Apple Books Blog! Join us as we reflect on the novel Seven Spirits and what the concepts in the book mean for you in your life. Learning concepts in the book that may help enrich your relationship with the LORD. Dive into a world of literary exploration and captivating character analyses. We're excited to share about God and our passion for Jesus Christ. 

Seven Spirits

"An adventure of faith you need to experience! One man's global journey and finding God in unusual places."— From a Big Fan

“Embark on the greatest adventure of faith.
Seven Spirits, One Journey: Finding God in the most unexpected places.”
— A devoted reader

 Seven Spirits, Seven Tokens, Seven Lessons: What Ari’s Journey Teaches Us About Ourselves.

Spirit of God - Reflections

Dare to Believe in God. What Does Ari’s Journey Teach Us About Ourselves?

Delve into thought-provoking questions about the human condition and morality. Explore our spiritual and philosophical reflections, such as:

  • What Spirit was your favorite? What did you think about the collection of tokens that the Spirits gave Ari?
  • What do you think the novel Seven Spirits says about the nature of pride and its consequences? Humility?
  • How did the depiction of the seven spiritual beings affect your understanding of the Holy Spirit of God?  Affect Ari’s transformation?
  • Why did Ari need to receive from the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord first? Why were the Spirit of Wisdom and Spirit of Understanding depicted as a female presence? How did you respond to them being female?
  • How did each Spirit affect his life? Fear of the LORD, Revelation Knowledge, Council, Power and Might, Wisdom, Understanding, and the Spirit of the LORD?
  • Do you see Ari’s journey as purely spiritual, or does it also reflect personal and emotional growth? How did the Spirit of the LORD reveal Ari's pain from childhood and help to bring healing to him? What did the toy airplane symbolize?
  • If you were in Ari’s position, how do you think you would have responded to encountering these spiritual beings?
  • Why was food a big deal to Ari's search for significance?

Adventure & Setting

“An Adventure of Faith Unlike Any Other. One Journey Toward the God Who Shows Up in Surprising Ways.”

Immerse yourself in thrilling adventures and vivid landscapes. Contemplate the questions about the novel’s setting and survival aspects:

  • How did the novel’s setting in Denver, the Peruvian Andes, Denali, Mount Everest, China, Israel or Mount Kilimanjaro contribute to the story’s intensity and atmosphere?
  • Did you find the survival aspects of the novel realistic and engaging? Why or why not?
  • What was your favorite Spirit? Fear of the Lord, Revelation Knowledge, Council, Power and Might, Wisdom, Understanding?
  • How did the Spirit of the Lord change the way you see Jesus? Did the Spirit cause you to see Jesus as more appealing or did the scene upset your religious image of Jesus Christ?
  • How would you change the image of the different Spirits?

Character Exploration

What Happens When Love Becomes the Teacher?

Unpack the complexities of our beloved characters. Join us as we explore:

  • Battling Stolz: How Pride personified tries to destroys your destiny.
  • How did your perception of Ari Keshet evolve throughout the novel?
  • Did you relate to Elinor Miller’s patience and devotion? What do you think drives her love for Ari? Elinor Miller: The Woman Who Tamed a Billionaire’s Soul... Modern-day Ruth?
  • What did you think of Diana Metzenbaum as a character? How does she challenge Ari’s?
  • What do you think about Fraulein Maria Gottschall’s role as the COO? How does she influence the story?

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