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The Wise and the Foolish Builders
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A Wise Man's Foundation
Wise Builder
House Built on Rock
Built Upon the Rock
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Matt 7:24-27
Luke 6:47-49
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Built Upon the Rock Video |
Parable Description
This parable teaches that if you have a strong foundation in God and obey His words, then you will be able to stand firm when the “storms of life” hit. You will know that Christ is your firm foundation, and your faith will not decrease or be shaken.
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In Built Upon the Rock, Jesus teaches that in order to have a firm foundation in Christ, you must not only believe. . .but act upon your faith. He affirms the eternal ideals of the Beatitudes and teaches forgiveness by telling parables. Important ideals such as stewardship and preparedness are emphasized throughout the parables.
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Sower and the Seed
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Matt 13:3-9
Mark 4:3-20
Luke 8:4-15
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The Kingdom of Heaven Video |
Parable Description
In this parable, we see that if you allow the Word of God to take root inside your heart, you will reap an eternal harvest: a sower dropped seed on the path, on rocky ground, and among thorns, but it did not bear fruit. When the seed fell on good soil, however, it grew and produced a crop, yielding one hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.
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The Kingdom of Heaven animated DVD is a collection of short stories that includes the "Parable of the Sower and the Seed," the "Parable of the Wheat and the Tares," the "Parable of the Pearl," and the "Parable of the Ten Virgins." As Jesus teaches the people each parable, some begin to understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is like and accept Christ's gift of eternal life. Unfortunately, others have "ears that will not hear" and are not willing to become followers of the Savior.
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The Wheat and the Tares
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Parable of the Weeds
Parable of the Wheat and Tares
Parable of the Weeds in the Grain
Parable of the Tares of the Field
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Matt 13:24-30
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Matt 13:36-43
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The Kingdom of Heaven Video |
Parable Description
This parable is about division and judgment. The wheat represents "those who are worthy," and the tares (or the weeds) represent "the evil ones." He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; the field is the world, and the good seeds are the children of the kingdom. The tares (or the weeds) are the children of the wicked one, and the enemy that sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world, and the reapers are the angels. When Christ returns, He will separate the wheat from the tares.
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The Kingdom of Heaven animated DVD is a collection of short stories that includes the "Parable of the Sower and the Seed," the "Parable of the Wheat and the Tares," the "Parable of the Pearl," and the "Parable of the Ten Virgins." As Jesus teaches the people each parable, some begin to understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is like and accept Christ's gift of eternal life. Unfortunately, others have "ears that will not hear" and are not willing to become followers of the Savior. |
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The Pearl of Great Price
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Parable of The Pearl
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Matt 13:45-46 |
The Kingdom of Heaven Video |
Parable Description
This parable describes the kingdom of heaven. Jesus says that the kingdom “is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.” When the merchant locates one of immense value, he sells everything in his possession in order to buy it. When we hear the good news of the Gospel and learn that Christ will one day return, it should cause us to focus in on the one thing that matters – eternity with Him.
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The Kingdom of Heaven animated DVD is a collection of short stories that includes the "Parable of the Sower and the Seed," the "Parable of the Wheat and the Tares," the "Parable of the Pearl," and the "Parable of the Ten Virgins." As Jesus teaches the people each parable, some begin to understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is like and accept Christ's gift of eternal life. Unfortunately, others have "ears that will not hear" and are not willing to become followers of the Savior.
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The Ten Virgins
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Matt 25:1-13 |
The Kingdom of Heaven Video |
Parable Description
This parable cautions us to be prepared for the day of reckoning. The Parable of the Ten Virgins is a story about 5 virgins who are prepared for the bridegroom’s arrival (bringing a jar of oil with them) and are rewarded for their watchfulness; the other 5 virgins who are NOT prepared with oil for their lamps, are excluded from the group.
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The Kingdom of Heaven animated DVD is a collection of short stories that includes the "Parable of the Sower and the Seed," the "Parable of the Wheat and the Tares," the "Parable of the Pearl," and the "Parable of the Ten Virgins." As Jesus teaches the people each parable, some begin to understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is like and accept Christ's gift of eternal life. Unfortunately, others have "ears that will not hear" and are not willing to become followers of the Savior. |
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The Lost Sheep
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Luke 15:4-7 |
The Lost is found |
Parable Description
This parable emphasizes the lost and the hurting. Jesus likens a "sinner" to one who is lost. Finding him is more important than many who are not lost. To put it plainly, Jesus teaches that the person in peril is at that moment more important than those who are not in danger.
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Those men and women who recognize their own sins often rejoice that Jesus Christ would want to help anyone who is lost. Three such sinners—Mathew the publican, Miriam the harlot, and a sick man named Jonah—all came to Jesus in need of hope, healing and forgiveness.
Weaving together several New Testament stories (including the Parable of the Lost Coin, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and the Parable of the Two Debtors), The Lost is Found Bible video shows how Jesus generously extends His mercy to each sinner and lovingly forgives the repentant.
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The Two Debtors
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The Creditor and the Two Debtors
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Luke 7:41-43 |
The Lost is Found Video |
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In this parable, a moneylender forgives the debts of two debtors, and the one with the larger debt loves the moneylender more. Jesus explains to Simon, the Pharisee, that a sinful woman loves him more than Simon, because Simon is less of a sinner and therefore has been forgiven less. "'Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven — for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.'"-- Luke 7: 47
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Those men and women who recognize their own sins often rejoice that Jesus Christ would want to help anyone who is lost. Three such sinners—Mathew the publican, Miriam the harlot, and a sick man named Jonah—all came to Jesus in need of hope, healing and forgiveness.
Weaving together several New Testament stories (including the Parable of the Lost Coin, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and the Parable of the Two Debtors), The Lost is Found Bible video shows how Jesus generously extends His mercy to each sinner and lovingly forgives the repentant. |
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Lost Coin
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Lost Money
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Luke 15:8-10 |
The Lost is Found Video |
Parable Description
This parable is about loss and redemption. As recounted in Luke 15, a woman with ten silver coins loses one. She then lights a lamp and sweeps her house until she finds it, rejoicing when she does. The one lost coin becomes, in a sense, more valuable than the other nine. Jesus uses this parable to illustrate that those who are lost in the faith are very imporant and should be sought after.
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Those men and women who recognize their own sins often rejoice that Jesus Christ would want to help anyone who is lost. Three such sinners—Mathew the publican, Miriam the harlot, and a sick man named Jonah—all came to Jesus in need of hope, healing and forgiveness.
Weaving together several New Testament stories (including the Parable of the Lost Coin, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and the Parable of the Two Debtors), The Lost is Found Bible video shows how Jesus generously extends His mercy to each sinner and lovingly forgives the repentant.
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Unmerciful Servant
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Unworthy Servants
Unprofitable Servants
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Matt 18:21-35
Luke 17:7-10
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Forgive Us Our Debts Video |
Parable Description
This parable highlights the moral principle, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." A servant was brought before the king and asked to settle his debt. He fell at the feet of the king, pleaded for patience in paying the debt and was ultimately relieved of the obligation. But that same servant—who had just been forgiven—came upon a fellow servant who owed him a debt. Instead of exercising mercy and patience, he threw the man in jail until he could pay back his debt. When the king heard this, he in turn threw the forgiven servant in jail until he, too, was able to re-pay his original debt. In this parable, Jesus calls each of us to forgive our brother from the heart.
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Jesus teaches Peter about the power to forgive and how to control his anger at those who do him wrong. Christ tells the story about a man who owes his King ten thousand talents to demonstrate that the ability to forgive comes from our Heavenly Father. In the end, the King takes pity and forgives the man of the debt. Ironically, however, the pardoned man leaves the King's presence and immediately casts one of his own debtors into prison. |
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The Two Sons
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Matt 21:28-32 |
The Parables of Jesus Video |
Parable Description
In this parable, a man with two sons asked the oldest to go work in the vineyard. The son answered, "no," but went anyway later. Then the father told the other son the same thing. The other son answered, "yes, I will," but he didn't go. Jesus used this parable to speak to those who believed they were without sin. The nonbelievers were accepting the message taught by John the Baptist and were repenting, while the believers were still continuing in their sins. This parable teaches the value of actions and repentance over stated beliefs.
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Jesus often taught His followers using stories called parables. Three of the best-loved parables—the Parable of the Talents, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, and the Parable of the Two Sons—are presented together in The Parables of Jesus DVD to reinforce important principles. They teach us how to be good stewards of our time and of the things that we have been given.
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The Rich Man and Lazarus
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The Rich Man and the Begger Lazarus
Lazarus and Dives
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Luke 16:19-31 |
The Parables of Jesus Video |
Parable Description
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus teaches about the afterlife. Lazarus, the beggar, died and went to heaven; the rich man, however, died and went to hell. The Rich Man asked Father Abraham to have pity on him and to send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water to cool his tongue. But Abraham reminded the rich man that he received good things while living on earth and Lazarus bag things, but that Lazarus is now being comforted. Both the rich man and Lazarus lived differently while on earth; likewise, their rewards after death were different.
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Jesus often taught His followers using stories called parables. Three of the best-loved parables—the Parable of the Talents, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, and the Parable of the Two Sons—are presented together in The Parables of Jesus DVD to reinforce important principles. They teach us how to be good stewards of our time and of the things that we have been given. |
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The Ten Talents
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The Talents
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Matt 25:14-30 |
The Parables of Jesus Video |
Parable Description
The Parable of the Ten Talents is about good stewardship and being responsible. A man was preparing for travel and gave talents to his servants, according to their abilities. To one he gave 5 talents, to another two, and to another one. The ones who were given 5 talents and 2 talents doubled their investments; the one who was given 1 talent buried it until the traveling man returned. To the dismay of the traveling man, he took the 1 talent away from the unproductive servant. Christians have taken this parable to mean that diligence in carrying out one's basic responsibilities is essential for more important tasks in the future.
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Jesus often taught His followers using stories called parables. Three of the best-loved parables—the Parable of the Talents, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, and the Parable of the Two Sons—are presented together in The Parables of Jesus DVD to reinforce important principles. They teach us how to be good stewards of our time and of the things that we have been given.
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The Wicked Tenants
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The Wicked Husbandmen
Landowner
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Matt 21:33-46
Mark 12:1-12
Luke 20:9-18
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The Messiah Comes! Video |
Parable Description
In order to describe just how eager they were to reject Him, Jesus tells this parable to the chief priests in the temple. A vineyard was planted and started by a man who had to leave on a journey. He sent his servants to collect his fruit, but the tenants refused and killed them. The man sent his own son, believing that the servants wouldn't kill his own son, but he, too, died at their hands. Their actions will bring them a terrible end, and the vineyard will be handed over to more trustworthy tenants.
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In final days on earth, the disciples of Jesus Christ struggled to understand His mission. They were blinded by their expectations of the Messiah, thinking that He would deliver them from Roman rule and establish His Kingdom on earth in their day.
Journey with the disciples as they witness Jesus cleansing the temple, triumphantly entering Jerusalem on a colt, teaching the Parable of the Lord of the Vineyard (also known as the Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen), and healing a lame man! |
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The Wedding Feast
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The King's Wedding Feast Marriage Feast
Wedding Invitations
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Matt 22:1-14
Luke 14:16-24
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Signs of the Times Video |
Parable Description
When a king calls for those who have been invited to his son's wedding banquet, he is angry to hear that they have brushed off his offer. As a result, the king sends his servants to invite strangers of all kinds to his son's special dinner. This parable illustrates that those who spurn the invitation will not have the opportunity to enter the celebration—that the special offer will be given to another instead. Many are invited, but only few are actually chosen.
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Through the Parable of the Wedding Feast and the Parable of the Thief in the Night, Jesus Christ teaches His disciples to patiently wait for the significant signs that will precede His Second Coming. Use this 30-minute, animated DVD to teach both children and adults that there are many signs, but only those who know Him will recognize their significance.
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The Good Samaritan
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Luke 10:25-37 |
The Good Samaritan Video |
Parable Description
The Good Samaritan is perhaps the most touching parable that Jesus ever taught. The story begins with the lawyer's trick question, "What is the greatest commandment?" But the lawyer then asks Jesus to tell him who his neighbor is. Jesus responds with a parable about a man who was attacked and robbed and left to die by the side of a road. The parable is told to teach that compassion should be for all people, and that fulfilling the spirit of the Law is just as important as fulfilling the letter of the Law. |
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The story begins with an expert in the law asking, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" (Luke 10:25, NIV). Jesus answers with a story about robbers, a Rabbi, a Levite and a man who was making his way from Jerusalem to Jericho. Imagine the wounded traveler's emotion as his own countrymen pass by while his enemy, a Samaritan, stops to help. This video teaches what it really means to "love thy neighbor"! |
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The Prodigal Son
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The Lost Son
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Luke 15:11-32 |
The Prodigal Son Video |
Parable Description
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells the story of a man has two sons. The younger demands his share of his inheritance while his father is still living, and goes off to a distant country where he squanders his money. The Prodigal Son returns home after squandering the fortune he inherited from his father, and they host a celebration. But the older brother becomes jealous at the favored treatment of his wasteful brother and is upset at the lack of reward for his own faithfulness.
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The Parable of The Prodigal Son (or the Parable of the Lost Son) is the tale of a wayward youth reunited with his father and family after having squandered all his inheritance through wasteful living. Learn of God’s overwhelming love for those who humbly repent of their foolish ways with this endearing Bible story!
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Friend At Midnight
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The Friend at Night
A Friend In Need
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Luke 11:5-13 |
The Lords Prayer Video |
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This parable is about helping others and meeting others’ needs. Jesus says, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.'" The one inside the home gives excuses as to why he can’t help his friend: the door is locked, the children are in bed with him, etc. Jesus is teaching that our Father in Heaven gives to all who asks and opens the door for all who knock.
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What do you know about the power of prayer? Journey with Jesus Christ as He teaches His disciples about prayer through the Parable of the Friend at Night and the Parable of the Unjust Judge (also known as the Parable of the Importunate Widow). After His resurrection and ascension into heaven, Jesus' disciples find their faith tested when Peter is arrested and cast into a Roman prison. As Herod plots Peter’s death, the believers gather together and follow the example that Jesus taught. Through faith and persistent prayer, the Angel of the Lord opens the prison gates and breaks Peter's chains! |
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The Thief in the Night
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Matt 18:21-35
Luke 12:35-40
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Signs of the Times Video |
Parable Description
Jesus teaches that you should be ever watchful for the Son of Man. Like a thief in the night, Christ's Second Coming will occur at an hour when we do not expect Him. He says in Luke 12:39-40: "But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
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Through the Parable of the Wedding Feast and the Parable of the Thief in the Night, Jesus Christ teaches His disciples to patiently wait for the significant signs that will precede His Second Coming. Use this 30-minute, animated DVD to teach both children and adults that there are many signs, but only those who know Him will recognize their significance. |
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The Persistent Widow
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The Importunate Widow
Unjust judge
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Luke 18:1-8 |
The Lords Prayer Video |
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This parable concerns a judge "who did not fear God, neither did he care for people." However, he eventually agreed to do justice to a poor widow because she was so persistent in demanding justice. This story shows us that if an unjust man eventually helps someone in need due to her persistence, how much more will God respond to our needs if we remain devoted and faithful to Him?
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What do you know about the power of prayer? Journey with Jesus Christ as He teaches His disciples about prayer through the Parable of the Friend at Night and the Parable of the Unjust Judge (also known as the Parable of the Importunate Widow). After His resurrection and ascension into heaven, Jesus' disciples find their faith tested when Peter is arrested and cast into a Roman prison. As Herod plots Peter's death, the believers gather together and follow the example that Jesus taught. Through faith and persistent prayer, the Angel of the Lord opens the prison gates and breaks Peter’s chains!
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