Jesus Film Project
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What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan About?
If you were to make a list of Jesus’ most beloved and well-known parables, the Good Samaritan would top the list. It’s a powerful and evocative story that reveals a fundamental truth. Let’s take a look at what Jesus wanted to communicate with this story. Examining the Good Samaritan To grasp the meaning of Jesus’…
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What Is Jesus’ Parable of Leaven About?
Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, uneducated people to grasp divine revelations. The Parable of the Leaven is a perfect example. Both Luke and Matthew’s Gospels share this…
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3 Lessons from the Gospel of John
John had a unique relationship with Jesus. He was one of three disciples who were part of Christ’s inner circle. Together with Peter and James, John witnessed the raising of Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:37) and the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9). He was also present in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-37) during Jesus’ agonizing, prayer-filled night…
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3 Lessons from the Apostle Peter
Peter is one of Scripture’s most endearing characters. There’s just something dynamic about his personality. It’s so easy to identify with him because he’s so utterly human. We see him opening his mouth at inappropriate times and saying outlandish things. One minute you’ll find him promising undying devotion to Jesus, and the next he’s standing…
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40 Interesting Facts about Jesus
Time magazine calls Jesus the most influential figure in history. Jaroslav Pelikan, Yale University’s professor of history, agrees: “Regardless what anyone may personally think or believe about him, Jesus of Nazareth has been the dominant figure in the history of Western culture for almost twenty centuries. If it were possible, with some sort of super-magnet, to…
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The Names of God in the Bible
Take a moment to think about your name. Would you say it adequately describes who you are to someone who’s never met you? In the West, we tend to name children after beloved family members or find names that are popular, interesting, or unique. But in many other cultures, naming things is much more significant.…
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Who Is Jesus?
There’s no question that Jesus is one of history’s most significant figures. His name has reverberated throughout the last 2,000 years, and His contribution has been felt worldwide. As the renowned historian and philosopher, Will Durant, has said, “The triumph of Christ was the beginning of democracy.” To gauge the impact of Jesus from Nazareth,…
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Was Jesus God?
On a trip to Caesarea Philippi with His disciples, Jesus struck up a conversation about who people believed He was. After some discussion about how Jerusalem perceived Him, Jesus asked them the most critical question, “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:27-30 (NIV). What we believe about Jesus’s identity has dramatic implications for…
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How to Respond When People Bad Mouth Christianity
It’s almost inevitable. The more vocal you are about your faith, the more likely you are to find people who are opposed to it. But how you choose to react when people take jabs at Christianity is profoundly important. Your response can set the tone for meaningful conversation and increase your influence-or it can close…