Jesus Film Project
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Three Films You Can Use to Share Your Faith
Stories are important. In fact, they played such an essential role in Jesus’ teaching. The Gospels tell us that Jesus seldom taught apart from parables. Stories allow us to experience ideas empathetically and experience truth in new ways. Film brings stories to life, allowing people to engage with them, breaking down communication barriers, and allowing…
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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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3 Ways Short-term Mission Trips Do Actual Good
The narrative around short-term mission trips has evolved over the last few decades. A popular hot take—even among Christians—is that these trips may do more harm than good. And while many of the critiques make legitimate points, focusing on the positives that short-term missions accomplish can offer a more well-rounded perspective. Here are three ways…
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38 Commands of Jesus We Should Take to Heart
Jesus told the disciples, “If you love me, keep my commands” (John 14:15). It’s safe to assume that He would say the same thing to His followers today. But what kind of things did Jesus ask of His followers? We pulled together 38 of Jesus’ commands, focusing on the ones with universal application for all…
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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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Join Us in Telling the Story of Jesus
Jesus called the disciples and gave them the Great Commission: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and…
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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…