Jesus Film Project
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Which Disciple Betrayed Jesus
Every month about 6,000 people ask Google who betrayed Jesus. The truth is that Jesus was betrayed by two of His disciples: Judas and Peter. But there are significant differences between how Peter and Judas betrayed Jesus. They didn’t betray Him together. And they didn’t betray Him in the same way. Their motives were different,…
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What Is the Meaning of the Homeowner Parable?
When Jesus taught, He almost exclusively used parables. Mark tells us, “He did not say anything to them without using a parable” (Mark 4:34a). His stories helped everyday people understand deep spiritual truths-and would even hide the truth from people too hard-hearted to understand (Matthew 13:11-13). While Jesus often told parables that were rich in…
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How to Get Better Equipped to Share Your Faith
It’s difficult to share your faith when you don’t feel prepared. In the multigenerational survey on evangelism we conducted with more than 1,600 Christians, one out of every 10 people told us they felt unequipped to share their faith. Prayer and Scripture reading are valuable practices for helping you get better at sharing your faith.…
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What Did Jesus Mean about Putting New Wine in Old Wineskins?
In Matthew 9:17 Jesus said that people don’t pour new wine in old wineskins. To understand what he meant by that, we first have to set the scene. After identifying Jesus as the Lamb of God and baptizing Him in the Jordan, John the Baptist found himself in prison. The prophet had publicly called out…
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What Does the Parable of the Shrewd Manager Mean?
The way Jesus taught captured the imagination of His audiences. More often than not, Jesus used stories called parables to communicate critical truths to His followers. These truths were easy to understand and remember unless one’s heart was too hard (Matthew 13:11-13). For modern readers, Jesus’s parables provide challenge, comfort, and inspiration-and occasionally, some disagreement.…
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4 Tips for Getting Over the Fear of Sharing Your Faith
When it comes to sharing their faith, many Christians find themselves in a quandary. They know they should tell others about Jesus, but they’re afraid to do so. We recently conducted a multigenerational survey on evangelism. When we asked the 1,600+ respondents why they didn’t share their faith, fear was the number one response. Some…
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What Did Jesus Say about Sin?
The Old Testament had a lot to say about sin. Not only was humanity overcome by a condition that separated them from God, but God’s own people (Israel) were caught in a continual cycle that kept them at odds with their Creator. Not only is sin directly and indirectly mentioned throughout the Old Testament, but…
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5 Things You Can Do to Build Community at Your Church
Sadly, it’s possible to attend the same church for years without developing any meaningful relationships. You sit near the same people every week, worshiping together without even learning each other’s names. If you’re new to your church, it’d be nice to think that you’ll simply build a community over time. But if you don’t make…
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What Is the Sermon on the Mount?
The Sermon on the Mount has been called history’s greatest sermon. Even people who are unfamiliar with Christianity are familiar with many of the teachings that come from Jesus’s most famous sermon. They’re familiar with His teachings to love one’s enemies, not judge others, and even the Lord’s Prayer-even if they’ve only learned these things…