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Count the Stars: Genesis 15:1-21
Cinematic retelling of God's covenant with Abram under the stars
These Hands Touched Him: John's Testimony of the Word of Life
An apostolic dictation showing John composing the opening of his letter, emphasizing the sensory testimony of one who heard, saw, and touched the Word of life. Moves through the declaration that God is light to the tests of genuine fellowship and the comfort of Christ as advocate and atoning sacrifice.
One Body, Many Members: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Theological meditation on the body of Christ metaphor
The Serpent's Question: Genesis 3:1-7
Cinematic retelling of the temptation and fall
Treasures in Jars of Clay: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
Apostolic dictation of Paul's treasure in clay jars teaching
Worthy Is the Lamb: Revelation 5:1-14
Cinematic retelling of the Lamb taking the scroll
Filled with the Fullness: Ephesians 3:14-21
Theological meditation on Ephesians 3:14-21 - Paul's second prayer
Mercy to the Worst: Paul's Testimony and Timothy's Charge
An apostolic dictation showing Paul composing his testimony of mercy in the middle of his letter to Timothy. The worst of sinners—blasphemer, persecutor, violent man—becomes exhibit A for Christ's patience. Then the charge to Timothy: fight well, hold faith and conscience, unlike Hymenaeus and Alexander who shipwrecked.
Do You Love Me?: John 21:1-19
Cinematic retelling of Jesus restoring Peter on the beach
The Mind of Christ: Philippians 2:1-11
Theological meditation on the Christ Hymn of Philippians 2
Discerning the Body: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Historical reconstruction of Lord's Supper abuses in Corinth
The Gospel I Preached: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Apostolic dictation of the core resurrection gospel
I Am Joseph: Genesis 45:1-15
Cinematic retelling of Joseph revealing his identity to his brothers
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
I Was Blind But Now I See: John 9:1-41
Cinematic retelling of Jesus healing the man born blind
Better Is One Day: Psalm 84
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 84 on longing for God's presence
The Revelation of Righteousness: Romans 3:21-26
Theological meditation on Romans 3:21-26 - justification by faith
Faith, Love, and Hope: Colossians 1:1-14
Apostolic dictation of Paul's thanksgiving and prayer for Colossae
The Fountains of the Deep: Genesis 7:11-24
Cinematic retelling of the flood destroying the world
The Cross: Matthew 27:32-44
Cinematic retelling of the crucifixion of Jesus
That They May Be One: John 17:1-26
Cinematic retelling of Jesus high priestly prayer
The Peace That Guards: Philippians 4:4-9
Experiential vignette showing Philippians 4:4-9 - peace in anxiety
The Great White Throne: Revelation 20:11-15
Cinematic retelling of the great white throne judgment