Jesus Film Project
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Why Do We Pray? 10 Bible Passages to Better Understand Prayer
Prayer is an integral part of the Christian life. In fact, Scripture simply assumes that believers pray. You won’t find a lot of reasons for prayer, explanations for how it works, or lessons on doing it right. Instead, it talks about prayer as if it expects all of God’s people to find passion and purpose…
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How to Reconcile with Someone – 5 Tips to Help
It’s virtually impossible to get through life without putting some strain on relationships. And the stresses and pressures of life often impact our relationships with the people closest to us. So what do we do when relationships break down? Discover how to reconcile with someone who may or may not want to be friends. Before…
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The Transfiguration of Jesus: 4 Lessons for Today
Jesus’ transfiguration was a dramatic demonstration of His significance and divinity, and a revelation of His glory. The Lord had taken Peter, James, and John to a mountain to pray. While they were praying, His face began to shine like the sun, and His clothes were like white light (Matthew 17:2)—and He received a visit…
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3 Lessons About Service from the Last Supper
One of the most outstanding examples of Jesus’ character we need to emulate is in John’s account of the Last Supper. By washing the disciples’ feet, Jesus gave us a picture of what Paul was communicating to the Philippians, but we also get an example we’re intended to follow. And a model is precisely what…
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10 Ways to Practice Thankfulness
You don’t have to be a Christian to recognize that gratitude is life-changing. It reminds us to focus on the good things in our lives and shift our attention away from the negatives. In fact, studies have shown that being thankful simply makes people happier. But thanksgiving becomes even more significant for Christians. We believe…
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Recording a Milestone: The Story of the 2,000th Language Translation
When the JESUS film was originally released in 1979, requests poured in from around the world that it be translated into other languages. As people responded powerfully to hearing the story of Jesus in their heart language, the importance of translating the script and dubbing the film became more and more evident. Soon it became…
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Jesus and the Wedding at Cana
In first-century villages around Palestine, weddings were significant events. Often they were the most significant local celebrations people experienced all year. They were so important that they became the go-to symbol of joy and community. And when Jesus needed a metaphor to explain elements of the kingdom of God, He would often invoke wedding celebrations. For…
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What Can We Learn from Peter’s Denial of Jesus and His Restoration
Peter is one of the most fascinating figures in the New Testament. As part of Jesus’ inner circle and a prominent early-church figure, he gets featured in many Gospel stories. There’s a lot of emphasis on Peter’s penchant for hasty, reckless behavior, but the fact that he plays such a notable role in the Gospels…
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Jesus Walking on the Water in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John
The Gospels contain unforgettable stories that capture our imagination. Jesus’ miracles and healings challenge how we look at the world, both amazing and confounding us. One particularly astounding miracle is Jesus walking on the water. There’s something so dramatic about the details. You have the storm element. You have the disciples believing that they’re seeing…