Welcome to Checkpoint Church where we delve deep into the intersections of faith and pop culture. Today, we're exploring Mike Flanagan's take on Edgar Allen Poe's "Usher" series, drawing parallels between its narrative and the Gospel of Luke's account of Jesus' crucifixion. Join Nerd Pastor Nate as we discuss choice, destiny, and the ever-present mystery that makes our faith journey thrilling. Whether you're a fan of horror, a believer, or just curious, there's something for everyone. Don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell for more deep dives! Support our ministry here: https://bit.ly/givecheckpoint 🎮 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:08 - Welcome! 1:45 - Scripture 2:20 - What is The Fall of the House of Usher?4:29 - The Bad Choices of the Usher Family5:40 - Scripture Analysis 7:09 - The Holy Mystery of Jesus8:10 - The Paradox of Grace10:04 - What does this mean for us today? 12:00 - Thanks for Watching! 13:10 - Quick Question 13:31 - Three Things - Twitch Clip 🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/checkpointchurch Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch 👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture. 💬 Question of the day: Which are you: a Street Kid, Nomad, or Corpo? 📚 Recommended Videos:https://youtu.be/juUU6m-WWq4?si=1hGbhi6-HWBZPWxChttps://youtu.be/O1agE-4IkDs?si=LrdXNAWFw5FL2UYXhttps://youtu.be/4ccWI8w4-pQ?si=szBwkXdX7db6EI4E #CheckpointChurch #thefallofthehouseofusher #mikeflanagan #NerdySermon Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb Editor: Niki Turner Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.