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
Episode 3 Overview: On the feast day of Pentecost, pilgrims stream into Jerusalem. Political tensions are high n this occupied country, but it’s a different disruption that gets people talking. The followers of Jesus are filled with the Holy Spirit and divinely energized. Bible Connections: Acts 2-3. Read More
Episode 2 Overview: The resurrection of Jesus changed everything—for the disciples, whose faith was shaken and stirred, and for Jesus’ enemies, who suddenly had a much greater threat to deal with. Bible Connections: Matthew 28:1-15; Luke 24:36-53; John 20:19-29; 21:1-19. Other Sources: Pilate’s ruthlessness is well attested… Read More
Episode 1 Overview: This series will cover the early years of the Christian movement, and so it starts with the explosive events of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. For Jesus’ followers, this was not the end of the line, but a whole new beginning. Bible Connections: Matthew 27:3-5… Read More
Most people know the Easter story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Fewer people know what happened after that. But that’s exactly what the upcoming television series A.D., will explore by delving into the story found in the book of Acts. The 12-week series from the producers of The Bible… Read More
In this age of ever-changing media and shifting viewing habits, Netflix has been a pioneer in offering creative and innovative content. When folks hear the name Netflix, shows like House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black come to mind. But what if the brand also became synonymous with… Read More
On December 12, Exodus: Gods and Kings, Ridley Scott’s new film about Moses, will be released in theaters nationwide. What could a director possibly add to the original story to make it more epic on screen? We already have plagues of frogs, boils, locusts, parting an ocean, smiting oppressors—what more… Read More
