Jesus Film Project
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All the Healings of Jesus
Jesus performed many miracles while He walked the earth. These miracles helped demonstrate His authority and reinforce His teaching. Most of those miracles were healings, and these healings displayed His sovereignty over the destructive works of Satan. Let’s examine these healings, which fall into a few different categories: Healing of Jesus in multitudes In a…
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Jesus Feeds the 5,000: Understanding the Moses Connection
The four Gospels record more than 35 miracles, but apart from Jesus’ resurrection, feeding the 5,000 is the only one mentioned by all four. Each gospel author wrote with a specific goal, leading them to focus on or emphasize particular events. The fact that this miracle makes it into Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John seems…
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What Is the Story of Jesus?
Sometimes curious people poke around online for a simple overview of what the Gospels tell us about Jesus’ life and ministry. If this is you, we’ve put together a simple retelling of Jesus’ story from birth through the resurrection, focusing on Luke’s Gospel. If you want to understand the story of Jesus and what makes…
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3 Attitudes That Make it Hard to Witness Effectively
As followers of Jesus, we’re all called to play a role in spreading the gospel. But every person has unique circumstances, personalities and relationships that shape what that looks like. We all have our own challenges to overcome. Sometimes those challenges are things we can’t control. We may have limited opportunities to share the gospel…
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Jesus and the Woman with the Issue of Blood
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record an encounter Jesus had with a woman with the issue of blood, who had been bleeding for 12 years. It’s a brief account—Matthew tells the story in just three short verses—but it offers a unique window into Jesus’ compassion and power. While Jesus healed many people…
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Peter in Prison: a Story of Miraculous Deliverance
From the very beginning, powerful forces opposed the church. The Jewish religious authorities wanted to stamp it out and the Roman authorities wanted to keep the Jews happy. The apostles found themselves in a challenging position between these two groups. It’s this dynamic that leads to the arrest of Peter—and the amazing story of his…
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What Does the Bible Tell Us about the Conversion of Saul?
The conversion of Saul (also known as the apostle Paul) is one of the most dramatic events in the New Testament. And it set off a chain of events that would forever change the course of history. Saul—persecutor of the early church—would dramatically become an influential figure in the gospel’s spread. Who was Saul? Why…
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Christian Stories of Changed Lives from Around the World
Contributing to the gospel’s spread is so rewarding. It’s gratifying to know that you’re contributing to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. But one particularly edifying byproduct of evangelism is witnessing the impact the gospel has on people’s lives. All over the world, people experience freedom and healing when they discover Jesus. Hearing these Christian…
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Easter Thoughts with Jesus Film Project’s Elizabeth Schenkel
Elizabeth Schenkel is a leading voice in Jesus Film Project®, screenwriter of the “Rivka” series, and executive producer of the animated short film “Chosen Witness,” an animated film based on the Easter story. She brings the richness of her life in missions and ministry to each product she creates. Over the years, Elizabeth has written…
