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… Read More
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… Read More
The Easter season often sees a spate of Bible-related TV programming and film openings. Ages ago, it was the annual airing of Cecil B. DeMille’s epic film “The Ten Commandments” or “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” which featured Swedish actor Max von Sydow as a blue-eyed Jesus. Now we… Read More
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… Read More
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
