Jesus Film Project
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How to Be Thankful in the Most Difficult Times
It’s crazy to think that at the end of 2019, we were excited about what the new year had to offer. Many of us looked forward to all the things we were going to accomplish. But we didn’t have to get too far into 2020 before we were all asking for a refund. It’s been…
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God’s Rescue Plan: Using Video for Ministry
“How can we trust the Bible?” “Why did Jesus have to die?” Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of questions like these, unsure how to respond? Someone’s offering you an opportunity to share your faith on a silver platter, and you just freeze up. It’s probably not that you don’t know the…
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4 Suggestions for Building Relationships with Non-Christians
Sometimes discussions about sharing our faith reveal an uncomfortable truth; many of us don’t have relationships with a lot of non-Christians. The longer one is a Christian, the easier it is to spend most of your time with and around other believers. Building relationships with people who don’t know the Lord requires some forethought. Here…
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Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?
Both Matthew and Mark tell an interesting (and curious) story about Jesus and a fig tree. This story carries a profound message-even if it’s not immediately apparent. To really understand the significance of this story, we need to dig into the background a bit. Jesus has just had His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and He…
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Which Disciple Betrayed Jesus
Every month about 6,000 people ask Google who betrayed Jesus. The truth is that Jesus was betrayed by two of His disciples: Judas and Peter. But there are significant differences between how Peter and Judas betrayed Jesus. They didn’t betray Him together. And they didn’t betray Him in the same way. Their motives were different,…
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What Is the Parable of the Net About?
Jesus received a lot of criticism from the religious authorities for not being discerning enough about the places He went and the people He associated with. Why did His inner circle include a tax collector and former demon-possessed woman?! He spent so much time socializing with tax-gatherers and sinners that He even developed a reputation…
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What Is the Meaning of the Homeowner Parable?
When Jesus taught, He almost exclusively used parables. Mark tells us, “He did not say anything to them without using a parable” (Mark 4:34a). His stories helped everyday people understand deep spiritual truths-and would even hide the truth from people too hard-hearted to understand (Matthew 13:11-13). While Jesus often told parables that were rich in…
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How to Get Better Equipped to Share Your Faith
It’s difficult to share your faith when you don’t feel prepared. In the multigenerational survey on evangelism we conducted with more than 1,600 Christians, one out of every 10 people told us they felt unequipped to share their faith. Prayer and Scripture reading are valuable practices for helping you get better at sharing your faith.…
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What Did Jesus Mean about Putting New Wine in Old Wineskins?
In Matthew 9:17 Jesus said that people don’t pour new wine in old wineskins. To understand what he meant by that, we first have to set the scene. After identifying Jesus as the Lamb of God and baptizing Him in the Jordan, John the Baptist found himself in prison. The prophet had publicly called out…