Jesus Film Project
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Paul and Silas in Prison: Worshipfully Responding to Trials
Paul and Silas were companions during Paul’s second missionary journey. Silas was one of two men (Judas, also called Barsabbas, was the other) chosen by the apostles to accompany Barnabas and Paul on this outing. Things were going great. Judas and Silas encouraged the believers, and then the team ran into a snag. Paul and…
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5 Tips for a Calmer, Faith-Filled Christmas
The last few years have been more than a little rough. People are stressed out and exhausted. There’s a lot of bitterness in the culture, and it’s cutting across many families. But Christmas is a special time to put the focus back on Jesus and create peace in our homes, churches and neighborhoods. Here are…
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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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6 Tips for Awakening a Passion for Evangelism in Your Church
A lot of churches struggle to maintain their enthusiasm for outreach and evangelism. If we don’t keep the church aligned with the Great Commission, attention and focus drifts. And before too long, a lot of the time, energy, and finances that could go to reaching others gets focused inward. Here are some tips for keeping…
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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…