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Fullness in Christ: Colossians 2:6-15
Theological meditation on fullness in Christ, Colossians 2:6-15
Why Have You Forsaken Me?: Mark 15:33-41
Cinematic retelling of Jesus' death on the cross
Known Completely: Psalm 139
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 139 on God's complete knowledge
What You Meant for Evil: Genesis 50:15-21
Cinematic retelling of Joseph's final words of forgiveness to his brothers
To Him Who Is Able: Jude's Doxology of Keeping
A theological meditation on Jude 1:17-25, exploring the transition from fierce warning to pastoral care to triumphant doxology. Examines the four practices Jude commands (building in faith, praying in the Spirit, keeping in love, waiting for mercy) and the nuanced approach to helping those in different spiritual conditions. Culminates in the great doxology: "To him who is able to keep you from stumbling."
You Must Be Born Again: John 3:1-21
Cinematic retelling of Jesus and Nicodemus
Forget Not All His Benefits: Psalm 103
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 103 praising God's benefits
The Most Excellent Way: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Theological meditation on the love chapter
Wind and Fire: Acts 2:1-21
Cinematic retelling of the day of Pentecost
It Is Finished: John 19:17-30
Cinematic retelling of Jesus crucifixion
Wrestling Until Dawn: Genesis 32:22-32
Cinematic retelling of Jacob wrestling with God at the Jabbok
The Dead in Christ Will Rise: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Theological meditation on the resurrection of believers at Christ's return
Show Me Your Glory: Exodus 33:12-23
Cinematic retelling of Moses asking to see God's glory
Guard the Deposit: Paul's Final Charge to Timothy
An apostolic dictation showing Paul's final charge to Timothy: flee money-love, pursue righteousness, fight the good fight, guard the deposit. Includes the great doxology to the blessed and only Sovereign and practical instructions for the wealthy. The letter closes with urgent simplicity: guard what's been entrusted.
Living Water: John 4:1-42
Cinematic retelling of the woman at the well
The Broken King: Psalm 51
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 51 David's confession
The Foolishness of God: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Theological meditation on the foolishness of the cross
Nothing Can Separate Us: Romans 8:28-39
Theological meditation on Romans 8:28-39 - golden chain and nothing separates
Dead Made Alive: Ephesians 2:1-10
Theological meditation on Ephesians 2:1-10 - grace through faith
I Am Joseph: Genesis 45:1-15
Cinematic retelling of Joseph revealing his identity to his brothers
You Must Be Born Again: John 3:1-21
Cinematic retelling of Jesus and Nicodemus
If Christ Is Not Raised: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34
Theological meditation on consequences of denying resurrection
The Serpent's Question: Genesis 3:1-7
Cinematic retelling of the temptation and fall
Terrible Times and Breathed-Out Words
A vivid retelling of 2 Timothy 3:1-17, painting the portrait of terrible last-days people who wear godliness's form while denying its power. Contrasts the deceivers with Timothy's formation in Scripture from infancy, culminating in the great declaration that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for equipping God's servant.