Jesus Film Project
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4 Tips for Meaningful Intercessory Prayer
In intercessory prayer, an individual or a group of people pray on behalf of others, seeking God’s intervention or guidance for their needs, challenges or concerns. It often involves making specific requests of God, such as healing for the sick, comfort for the grieving, guidance for those facing difficult decisions or protection for those in…
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Jesus and the Healing of the Centurion’s Servant
The healing of the centurion’s servant, as described in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 8:5–13) and the Gospel of Luke (Luke 7:1-10), is a powerful account of faith, compassion and the profound impact of Jesus’ sovereign ministry. A centurion was the commander of about 100 men, the smallest unit of a Roman legion. And the…
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Who is Bartimaeus in the Bible?
Jesus healed so many people throughout the Gospels. Passages like Matthew 4:23–24 tell us that Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, healing every disease and affliction among the people. We don’t know the name of most of the people Jesus healed. We remember some of the stories by associating the healing with specific details about the event:…
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Jesus Film Project Ranked in the Top Ten Ministries for ROI
There are so many giving opportunities for Christians. A lot of people would like to give more, but they feel overwhelmed by the options. They might be concerned that they may be giving to an organization that mismanages money. What if they’re not fully aligned with the ministry’s values? These kinds of questions can make…
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Understanding Christian Mission Work: The Role and Responsibilities of Missionaries
Since Paul first set out with Barnabas, Christian missionaries have played a significant role in spreading the gospel, embarking on journeys to spread the Christian faith to various corners of the world. Driven by a sense of purpose and a commitment to Jesus, these missionaries undertake their work with the aim of sharing Christ’s love…
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Jesus Is Our Example: What the Bible Says about People-Pleasing
On some level, we all struggle with people-pleasing. We want others to think well of us. When people spread rumors or malicious gossip, we want to defend ourselves and set the record straight. We bristle when people don’t understand our motives or disagree with our behavior. We all want to be loved and appreciated. For…
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How Can I Become a Missionary? 3 Tips for Someone Considering Missions Work
So you feel called to missions work? That’s amazing! The world is in desperate need of people willing to bring the gospel to the unreached. But what does that look like? Where do you begin? How does one go about becoming a missionary? First of all, it’s important to note that there are many avenues…
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How to Pray: an Introduction to Prayer for Beginners
For new Christians, prayer can be a bit mysterious. As you spend time around other Christians, it becomes clear pretty quickly that it’s an essential practice for believers. You may hear a lot about the power of prayer or its purpose, but many people don’t feel they get adequate instruction on how to pray. They’re…
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What Did We Learn from Jesus Film Project’s World Language Quiz?
We recently announced the 2,200th translation of the JESUS film. And with that announcement, we released our world language quiz. This quiz allows respondents to watch a short segment of the JESUS film in 15 languages and attempt to guess which language translation the clip features from multiple options. This quiz was more challenging than…