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 Must-See Short Films for Your Small Group
It never fails. It’s a small-group night, and the day got away from you. You just walked in the door from work, and everyone is going to be at your house in two hours—and you don’t have anything planned. Don’t worry. There’s plenty of time to prepare for a night of meaningful questions and thoughtful…
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What Does the Bible Say about Jesus Calming the Storm?
Jesus’ miracles played an essential role in His ministry. They told the world that He was the Messiah. They testified to His power and divinity. They were the exclamation point on His teachings. We can clearly see this in the Gospel story of Jesus calming the storm. If you’re familiar with the Gospels, you know…
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4 Reasons Asking Questions Is Critical to Sharing the Gospel
When we think about sharing our faith with the people around us, we tend to focus on our monologue. What will we say? How will we frame the gospel message meaningfully and accurately? How will we respond to their questions? These are essential questions to consider, but what if it’s not the best starting point?…
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Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Drives Out the Merchants
Jesus wasn’t one to shy away from conflict. If someone was in the wrong, He would say so, regardless of the expected social etiquette, the power dynamics at play or the status of the person He was talking to. We see this constantly in how He interacts with the Pharisees and other religious leaders of…
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Reconnect with the Gospel of John
Among the four Gospels, John stands out. The synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) share many of the same stories and teachings. But many of the stories and teachings are unique to John’s Gospel. For instance, only John tells us that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, changed water into wine, or told Nicodemus about God’s…
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5 Questions for Starting Conversations about Jesus
Sometimes it can feel unnatural to start conversations about faith. It can feel forced and awkward. The key is to look for opportunities to transition to topics that intersect with your beliefs. When the conversation lends itself to questions that make the discussion feel natural, people are much more open to the discussion. But remember,…