Description
Book SynopsisA fun, creative film-themed Bible to engage with God's great story.
Trade Review"A superb overview of the Bible, which tells its overarching story in an engaging and accessible way." -- Vaughan Roberts, Church Minister and Director
Table of ContentsSpecial Features
The Making of the Bible Page 6–7
The Big Story of the Bible Page 8–9
The Old Testament
Act 1:
In the Beginning Scene 1: VIP Humankind Page 12–13
Red Carpet: God makes humans most important part of creation.
Scene 2: Living with God Page 14–15
Two Hands: Humans live with God in harmony.
Act 2: Spoiled by Sin
Scene 1: The Fall Page 16–17
Back Turned: Humans sin by rejecting God’s authority.
Scene 2: Sin and Death Spread Page 18–21
Gravestones: Sin rots the world and leads to death.
Act 3: Covenants
Scene 1: God’s Promises Page 22–25
Wedding Rings: God promises to help his world.
Scene 2: The Abrahamic Covenant Page 26–27
Stars: God makes three promises to Abraham, including countless people.
Act 4: Nation Israel
Scene 1: God’s Cast Family Page 28–39
Family Tree: Abraham’s family learns of God’s faithfulness.
Scene 2: God’s Rescue Page 40–43
Rescue Ring: God saves Israel from slavery in Egypt.
Scene 3: God’s Special Effects Page 44–47
Gifts: God blesses his rescued people at Mount Sinai.
Scene 4: God’s Location Scout Page 48–51
Milk and Honey: Spies explore the Promised Land, but Israel rebels.
Scene 5: God’s Stage Page 52–55
Rubble: Israel trusts God to act for them, and they conquer cities.
Scene 6: God’s Judges Page 56–61
Downward Trend: Israel rejects God, suffers, prays, and gets new leaders.
Scene 7: God’s Kings Page 62–71
Crown: Kings lead Israel, but few love and trust God.
Act 5: Prophets and Kings Scene
1: Warning and Hope! Page 72–91
Signposts: Prophets guide Israel and its kings to love and trust God.
Scene 2: Glimpses of the Messiah Page 92–95
Binoculars: Prophets see God’s Chosen One who will rescue his people.
The New Testament
Act 6: The Promised King
Scene 1: The Son of… Page 98–103
DNA: Jesus is born into the promised family line with the right titles.
Scene 2: The Friend of Sinners Page 104–109
Trash: Jesus comes to call people who know they are sinners.
Scene 3: The Man of Superpowers Page 110–117
Lightning Bolt: Jesus has miraculous powers over God’s world.
Scene 4: The Preacher of Parables Page 118–125
Teacher’s Hat: Jesus teaches people God’s ways.
Scene 5: The Servant of Many Page 126–139
Crown of Thorns: Jesus is the suffering king who rescues his people.
Act 7: Global Gospel
Scene 1: Go, Go, Go! Page 140–141
Weather Vane: Jesus sends his disciples North, South, East and West.
Scene 2: New Preachers Page 142–151
Recycled: The Holy Spirit renews disciples, who spread good news
Act 8: New Creation
Scene 1: Nation Humankind Page 152–153
Happy People: God’s countless people live with him and praise him.
Scene 2: God’s New Eden Page 154–155
Tree of Life: People live with God forever after Jesus returns as judge.
Cast List Page 156–157
Glossary Page 158–159
Credits Page 160
