Book Discussion Questions

WARNING: These may give some spoiler clues, so if you haven't already read the book, look through these at your own risk!

1. What is the significance of the title: A Lever Long Enough? Are there different types of levers (physical, emotional, spiritual) in this book?

2. How is Benjamin torn apart by his attraction to Sara?

3. Which character do you most identify with, and why?

4. Why is being "A Follower of the Way" perceived to be so dangerous to the Jewish state of Israel?

5. Why does Gideon act the way he does? Is he motivated only by greed, or are there other motives as well? How do his motives contrast with Aaron's?

6. Do you think the FlashBack mission would be effective for stopping the Followers of the Way? Would there have been a better use for the machine?

7. Why do you think the author had the FlashBack team miss the actual death and burial of Yeshua?

8. Do you think Yeshua's resurrection could actually have happened? What might be the implications if it were true?

9. Each of the FlashBack team members were chosen for expertise in one or more areas. Do you think each was the best choice?

10. During the mission, would you consider Sara a follower of the way? Would she have failed a Danan? What troubled her?

11. What was the most surprising event that happened in this book?