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My Lord and My God: John 20:19-29
Cinematic retelling of Thomas encounter with risen Jesus
The Household of God: Widows, Elders, and Servants
A historical reconstruction of the complex social dynamics in 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2, showing how the church navigates care for widows, accountability for elders, and the relationship between Christian slaves and masters. The household metaphor governs everything, requiring wisdom in every relationship.
Children of Light: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Theological meditation on the Day of the Lord and being ready
Silver and Gold I Do Not Have: Acts 3:1-10
Cinematic retelling of healing the lame man at the temple
From Slave to Son: Galatians 4:1-7
Experiential vignette showing Galatians 4:1-7 - adoption from slavery
The Alarm Is Ringing: Romans 13:11-14
Experiential vignette showing Romans 13:11-14 - Augustine's conversion
The Mountain on Fire: Exodus 19:16-25
Cinematic retelling of God descending on Mount Sinai
A Church Divided: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17
Historical reconstruction of divisions in the Corinthian church
Against All Hope: Romans 4:13-25
Vivid retelling of Romans 4:13-25 - against all hope
The Angel in the Prison: Acts 12:1-19
Cinematic retelling of Peter's miraculous escape from prison
Twelve Years of Bleeding: Mark 5:21-34
Cinematic retelling of the woman with the issue of blood healed
Bone of My Bones: Genesis 2:18-25
Cinematic retelling of Eve's creation and the first marriage
The War Within: Romans 7:14-25
Experiential vignette showing Romans 7:14-25 - the struggle with sin
Dead and Alive: Romans 6:1-14
Experiential vignette showing Romans 6:1-14 lived out
Priest and King Forever: Psalm 110
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 110 the messianic priest-king psalm
The Faces of the Roman Church: Romans 16:1-16
Historical reconstruction of the people in Romans 16
Cursed Ground and Coming Seed: Genesis 3:14-24
Cinematic retelling of the curses and the first gospel promise
Cursed Ground and Coming Seed: Genesis 3:14-24
Cinematic retelling of the curses and the first gospel promise
Through the Roof: Mark 2:1-12
Cinematic retelling of the paralytic lowered through the roof and healed
Consider the Lilies: Matthew 6:25-34
Cinematic retelling of Jesus teaching about worry and trust
Peace, Be Still: Matthew 8:23-27
Cinematic retelling of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee
Two Daughters Healed: Matthew 9:18-26
Cinematic retelling of the woman healed and Jairus's daughter raised
Every Thought of Their Hearts: Genesis 6:5-22
Cinematic retelling of God's grief over sin and Noah's call to build the ark
The God Who Sees: Genesis 16:1-16
Cinematic retelling of Hagar fleeing and encountering God in the wilderness