Jesus Film Project
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15 Famous and Influential Jesus Paintings
Jesus Film Project® understands the value of expressing Jesus’ story creatively. Today, we use film to communicate the gospel story visually, but there was a time when artists relied on paintings to share Jesus’ majesty with others. For powerful quotes from Jesus, read this. We’ve collected 15 of the most famous and essential paintings of Jesus…
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Using the Jesus Film Project App to Share the Gospel
We believe that film has the power to reach people in powerful and transformative ways. It allows them to experience ideas and perspectives in evocative ways—especially when they can do so in their own heart language. To that end, we have hundreds of feature-length and short films that share the life-changing story of Jesus available…
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5 Bible Characters Who Went from Bad to Good
It’s easy for us to think in simple binaries about goodness. We’re used to stories, movies and TV shows where the good and bad guys are clearly defined. But while the title of this post is “5 Bible Characters Who Went from Bad to Good,” that’s not really the complete story. As we’ll see, many…
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7 Reasons the Great Commission is so Important for Christians
Imagine that you’re starting a movement. You’ve spent several years with your followers, leaving them to carry on in your name. They’ll remember your last words, so the instructions you leave them need to be straightforward and foundational. This is what makes the Great Commission so important. It’s Jesus’ final command before ascending into heaven. …
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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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The JESUS Film: Why Is This Film Historically Significant?
There is a lot of competition for the top-grossing films of all time. The earliest film you’ll see in the top 100 of history’s most-lucrative movies is 1994’s The Lion King. And eight of the top ten have come out since 2010. But did you know that the most watched and translated movie ever came…
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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…