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“The Passion Live” Debuts Palm Sunday
In the last 2,000 years, the story of Christ’s journey to the cross has shaken up history. This Sunday, it will rock the world of television entertainment. Literally. At 8 p.m. EDT on Palm Sunday, March 20, Fox will air “The Passion Live,” a musical event that will use pop music to tell the story of Jesus’ journey from the…
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“The Passion Live” Debuts Palm Sunday
In the last 2,000 years, the story of Christ’s journey to the cross has shaken up history. This Sunday, it will rock the world of television entertainment. Literally. At 8 p.m. EDT on Palm Sunday, March 20, Fox will air “The Passion Live,” a musical event that will use pop music to tell the story of Jesus’ journey from the…
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4 Conversation Starters for the new film “The 33”
For 69 days, 33 Chilean Miners stared death in the face, wondering if anyone would rescue them after the collapse of the San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile. And for 69 days, these men prayed, studied the Bible and relied on God for courage. Now, the story of these miners—and of the 2010 Chilean Mine Accident—is told in “The 33,”…
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Network TV Spurs Bible Reading
The NBC miniseries, “A.D.: The Bible Continues,” a dramatic retelling of the book of Acts, reached 9.5 million viewers during its 12-episode run this year. American Bible Society ran a series of blog posts based around each episode from the miniseries. The blog and corresponding social media campaign reached more than 72,000 individuals during the show’s run this year.The recent…
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What Did You Think of A.D. (Episode 12)?
Episode 12 Overview: This series concludes with the message of Jesus thriving in the Judean countryside, but violence brewing in Jerusalem. An angel tells the centurion Cornelius to send for Peter, who has seen a vision telling him to comply. Peter shares the truth of Jesus, and Cornelius becomes the first Roman to follow Jesus. Bible Connections: Acts 10. Other…
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What Did You Think of A.D. (Episode 11)?
Episode 11 Overview: Caiaphas tries to unite the Jews, but the Zealots forge their own alliance. Joanna pays the price for her evangelism. Philip meets a foreign traveler who’s asking important questions. And Peter pays a visit to the dearly departed Tabitha. Bible Connections: Acts 8:26-38; 9:36-42. Other Sources: We know from history that Jewish leaders like Caiaphas were in…
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