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I Am the True Vine: John 15:1-17
Cinematic retelling of Jesus teaching about the vine and branches
Under Caesar's Shadow: Romans 13:1-7
Historical reconstruction of Romans 13:1-7 in Roman context
Faithfulness in the Fire: Genesis 39:1-23
Cinematic retelling of Joseph's faithfulness and false accusation in Potiphar's house
The Righteous Man's Dilemma: Matthew 1:18-25
Cinematic retelling of Joseph's dream and decision to marry Mary
Seed and Soil: Matthew 13:1-23
Cinematic retelling of the parable of the sower and its explanation
Five Loaves, Two Fish: Matthew 14:13-21
Cinematic retelling of the feeding of the five thousand
Faithfulness in the Fire: Genesis 39:1-23
Cinematic retelling of Joseph's faithfulness and false accusation in Potiphar's house
The First Sign: John 2:1-11
Cinematic retelling of the wedding at Cana
The Keeper of Israel: Psalm 121
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 121 the pilgrimage psalm
You Are the Christ: Matthew 16:13-20
Cinematic retelling of Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi
Stairway to Heaven: Genesis 28:10-22
Cinematic retelling of Jacob's dream at Bethel
Love Without Limits: Matthew 5:43-48
Cinematic retelling of Jesus teaching about loving enemies
One Thing I Ask: Psalm 27
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 27 on seeking God's face
The Mob in the Temple: Acts 21:27-36; 22:22-29
Cinematic retelling of Paul's arrest in Jerusalem
Two Mothers, Two Covenants: Galatians 4:21-31
Vivid retelling of Galatians 4:21-31 - Hagar and Sarah allegory
Stand Firm and Hold Fast: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Theological meditation on standing firm in election and calling
The Demon Knew His Name: Mark 1:21-28
Cinematic retelling of Jesus' first exorcism in the Capernaum synagogue
Get Behind Me, Satan: Mark 8:31-38
Cinematic retelling of Jesus predicting his death and calling to discipleship
To Serve, Not to Be Served: Mark 10:35-45
Cinematic retelling of James and John's request and teaching on servant leadership
The Crowd Chose: Mark 15:1-15
Cinematic retelling of Jesus' trial before Pilate and the crowd's choice
Let There Be Light: Genesis 1:1-5
Cinematic retelling of the first day of creation
Leave Everything: Genesis 12:1-9
Cinematic retelling of God's call to Abram and the journey to Canaan
Laughter at the Tent Door: Genesis 18:1-15
Cinematic retelling of the three visitors and promise of Isaac
Stairway to Heaven: Genesis 28:10-22
Cinematic retelling of Jacob's dream at Bethel