Jesus Film Project
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What Is the Meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons?
Toward the end of His ministry, Jesus made a triumphant entrance into Jerusalem on the back of a young donkey. For many Israelites, this scene represented their hopes that the Messiah had finally come to reestablish the sovereignty of Israel. Rome would be driven out, and Israel would enjoy the peace that the prophets had…
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Middle Easterners React Strongly to “JESUS” in Europe
Middle Eastern families accepted a relationship with Jesus after attending a “JESUS” film showing in Europe before many were forced to return to their home countries. Our partner, Elijah21, a German ministry that evangelizes to Middle Easterners throughout Europe, attempted to invite refugees from a local return center but was prohibited by the many security…
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What Is the Parable of the Vineyard Workers About?
Jesus spent a great deal of His ministry announcing the coming of God’s kingdom and overcoming first-century presumptions by teaching people to recognize that kingdom. And a lot of His parables focused on communicating valuable truths about this kingdom. One misunderstanding that Jesus needed to clarify was the idea that the Jews held a special…
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5 Ways to Grow Your Faith
What exactly does growing your faith mean? What does it look like? As an adult, growing my faith looks different than when I was a child. There are 5 things which have impacted my faith, sending me on a wondrous road that travels up, down, left, and right. This journey tested me, strengthened me, and…
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The Future of Jesus Film Project
Josh, what are your reflections on the first 40 years of Jesus Film Project®? I love that Jesus Film Project has always been a ministry of innovation. The Lord birthed the “JESUS” film from Dr. Bill Bright’s initial vision for a movie about Jesus that would transcend illiteracy and give people the opportunity to know…
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3 Reasons Churches Should Partner with Parachurch Organizations
You might have heard the term “parachurch,” but what does it mean? Simply put, parachurch organizations are Christian institutions that work with many different denominations to meet specific goals. They can run the gamut from charity work to evangelism and outreach. They tend to specialize in areas that individual churches might not be able to…
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Jesus Film Project: 40 Years, Then & Now
The year was 1979. The Sony Walkman went on sale for $200; Margaret Thatcher became the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom; China instituted its one-child-per-family policy, and the “JESUS” film debuted in 250 movie theaters across the United States. After three years in production and filming, Warner Brothers, in cooperation with Campus…
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20 Bible Verses about the Poor
“That’s not fair!” From the time we’re children, we struggle with the way things are. The world isn’t fair, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As we get older, we recognize that inequity is a bigger problem than we ever realized. Fairness isn’t merely a case of who got a larger portion of ice-cream or whose turn…
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What Did Jesus Say about Serving the Poor?
From the Bible’s beginning all the way to the end, there’s a clear picture of God’s compassion for the poor. He’s passionate about caring for the needs of the vulnerable, and He promises to champion their cause-even when the rest of the world neglects them. But what does Jesus say about the poor? In one…