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… Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
Episode 10 Overview: Saul has some trouble overcoming his reputation as an enemy of Jesus. He has to be sent away from Jerusalem by the other disciples after causing uproar in the city by his passionate preaching. Mary Magdalene and Joanna continue their undercover lives as Christians in the royal… Read More
Episode 9 Overview: Saul arrives back in Jerusalem, after his preaching in Damascus nearly cost him his life. In Jerusalem, he meets with Peter and the disciples. They eventually agree to welcome him into the church with much reluctance and only after Barnabas persuades them to trust him. Read More
Episode 8 Overview: On the way to Damascus to arrest Jesus-followers, Saul has a dramatic conversion. Philip is meeting the challenges of ministry in Samaria. Meanwhile, Pilate has some misadventures on his quest for greater influence. Bible Connections: Acts 8:14-25; Acts 9:1-22. Other Sources: Emperor Tiberius died… Read More
Episode 7 Overview: Persecution drives some of the disciples to new territory. One of the new leaders, Philip, leads a revival in Samaria. Meanwhile in Jerusalem, the power struggles continue—especially when the Roman emperor visits. Bible Connections: Acts 8:4-13; Luke 8:2-3 (Joanna). Other Sources: We now see… Read More
Episode 6 Overview: The political maneuvering continues in Jerusalem, with Pilate, Herod, and the high priest’s family all struggling for power. Meanwhile, the Jesus movement has a new enemy, a man named Saul, breathing threats and arresting many. Bible Connections: Acts 8:1-3. Other Sources: Ancient historian… Read More
Episode 5 Overview: While Pilate continues to hunt down his would-be assassin, the Jesus movement experiences some growing pains. Peter and John are re-arrested for sharing their faith and thrown in prison imprison again. After a miraculous escape, they go back to their preaching and are arrested again and… Read More
Episode 4 Overview: Amid great unrest in Jerusalem, Peter and John are arrested and put on trial for healing a lame man in Jesus’ name. Ananias and Sapphira face God’s judgment for lying about their contribution to the church. Bible Connections: Acts 4-5. Other Sources: There is… Read More
