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Face to Face: Galatians 2:11-21
Vivid retelling of Paul confronting Peter at Antioch
If Christ Is Not Raised: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34
Theological meditation on consequences of denying resurrection
Eden Restored: Revelation 22:1-5
Cinematic retelling of the river of life and restored Eden
The Throne in Heaven: Revelation 4:1-11
Cinematic retelling of the heavenly throne room vision
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.
The Most Excellent Way: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Theological meditation on the love chapter
Sown in Weakness, Raised in Power: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Theological meditation on the resurrection body
God Made Him Sin: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Theological meditation on reconciliation and the great exchange
The Road to Damascus: Acts 9:1-19
Cinematic retelling of Saul's conversion
Show Me Your Glory: Exodus 33:12-23
Cinematic retelling of Moses asking to see God's glory
The Serpent's Question: Genesis 3:1-7
Cinematic retelling of the temptation and fall
From Glory to Glory: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Theological meditation on the glory of the new covenant ministry
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
Living Water: John 4:1-42
Cinematic retelling of the woman at the well
Why Have You Forsaken Me?: Mark 15:33-41
Cinematic retelling of Jesus' death on the cross
The First Martyr: Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60
Cinematic retelling of Stephen's martyrdom
Nothing Can Separate Us: Romans 8:28-39
Theological meditation on Romans 8:28-39 - golden chain and nothing separates
The Shepherd King: Psalm 23
Cinematic retelling of Psalm 23 the shepherd psalm
When I See the Blood: Exodus 12:1-30
Cinematic retelling of the first Passover
No Condemnation: Romans 8:1-17
Theological meditation on Romans 8:1-17 - no condemnation, Spirit life
To Live Is Christ: Philippians 1:12-26
Apostolic dictation of Paul's to live is Christ passage
It Is Finished: Matthew 27:45-56
Cinematic retelling of Jesus' death and its cosmic effects
The Gospel I Preached: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Apostolic dictation of the core resurrection gospel