Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

Clip Location: 1:33:30 through 1:35:13 (DVD Chapter: 16)

Synopsis: The Autobots plan their strategy for keeping the cube Allspark away from the Decepticons. Optimus Prime offers himself as "a necessary sacrifice to bring peace to the planet."

Gospel Filter: While it's awfully nice of Prime to offer to sacrifice himself for a bunch of humans, there’s only one sacrifice that really matters. Introduce your teenagers to the original Transformer -- of lives.

Discussion Questions:

• Why do you think Optimus Prime was willing to sacrifice himself for our planet? Have you ever sacrificed something for a "greater good"? Explain. Would you do it again? Why or why not?

• Read 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10. Why do you think Jesus sacrificed himself? Do you think he had to, or did he have a choice? Explain.

• How does his sacrifice affect your everyday life? How can you honor his sacrifice in your everyday life?