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Legion: Mark 5:1-20
Cinematic retelling of Jesus delivering the Gerasene demoniac
Thirsty for God: Psalm 42
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 42 on longing for God
The Man of Lawlessness: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Theological meditation on the man of lawlessness and Christ's victory
Mary in the Garden: John 20:1-18
Cinematic retelling of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb
I Believe—Help My Unbelief: Mark 9:14-29
Cinematic retelling of Jesus healing the demon-possessed boy
I Was Blind But Now I See: John 9:1-41
Cinematic retelling of Jesus healing the man born blind
Lifted Hands, Quiet Lives: A Meditation on Prayer and Order
A theological meditation on 1 Timothy 2:1-15, exploring Paul's prioritization of prayer for all people including rulers, the foundational truths of one God and one mediator, and the instructions for men and women in worship. Examines how the gospel orders community life in chaotic Ephesus.
The Cup in the Garden: Mark 14:27-42
Cinematic retelling of Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane
My Lord and My God: John 20:19-29
Cinematic retelling of Thomas encounter with risen Jesus
No Other Gospel: Galatians 1:1-10
Apostolic dictation scene of Paul's angry opening to Galatians
The Storm and the Shipwreck: Acts 27:13-44
Cinematic retelling of Paul's shipwreck on the way to Rome
The Beast from the Sea: Revelation 13:1-18
Cinematic retelling of the two beasts
The Touch No One Would Give: Mark 1:40-45
Cinematic retelling of Jesus touching and healing the leper
Two Adams, Two Humanities: Romans 5:12-21
Theological meditation on Romans 5:12-21 - Adam and Christ
The Baby in the Basket: Exodus 2:1-10
Cinematic retelling of Moses birth and rescue
Foolish Galatians: Galatians 3:1-14
Theological meditation on Galatians 3:1-14 - faith vs law
What Shall We Do?: Acts 2:22-41
Cinematic retelling of Peter's Pentecost sermon and response
Five Loaves, Two Fish: Mark 6:30-44
Cinematic retelling of Jesus feeding the five thousand
How We Know That We Know: Meditation on Obedience and Love
A theological meditation on 1 John 2:3-17, exploring John's tests for knowing God: keeping commands, loving siblings, walking as Jesus walked. Examines the "new command that is old" and the warning against loving the world-system with its three categories of desire. Simple tests, not easy ones.
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 Man Who Went Away Sad: Mark 10:17-31
Cinematic retelling of the rich young ruler encounter
The Upside-Down Kingdom: Matthew 5:1-12
Cinematic retelling of the Beatitudes
The Desert Road: Acts 8:26-40
Cinematic retelling of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch