The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Episode 2 - Exodus
9:00 PM March 3, 2013 - 10:00 PM March 3, 2013
The
Israelites are slaves in a foreign land, Egypt, ruled harshly by the
Pharaoh, and forced to construct his new cities. But one member of the
Egyptian Royal household, Moses, does not belong there. In a fight with
Pharaoh's son, Moses' true origins are humiliatingly revealed to him -
he is not of royal blood, but an Israelite slave. He leaves Egypt,
spending years in the wilderness, until God visits him and tells him to
free his people. But the new Pharaoh will not give up the slaves so God
sends plague after devastating plague to persuade him otherwise. The
final plague -- death to all firstborn sons -- is shocking. By marking
their doors, the Israelites are saved, but the Pharaoh has no such
reprieve. Mourning his child, he releases the Israelites. But soon
questions his choice and follows them with hundreds of chariots,
reaching them just as they arrive at the edge of the Red Sea. Trapped by
the Egyptian army, Moses puts his faith in God and is rewarded with an
awesome miracle: the Red Sea parts, allowing the Israelites to escape.
Now on their way to the Promised Land and freedom, Moses delivers his
final message from God -- the Ten Commandments. The Israelite people
have a nation, a society with rules. They just need their land. Moses
asks Joshua to lead them to it.
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Episode 1 - In the Beginning
8:00 PM March 3, 2013 - 9:00 PM March 3, 2013
As Noah endures God's wrath in his lonely ark, he recounts man's descent from Adam into wickedness. God has sent a flood to cleanse humanity, to offer a new beginning. Years later, Noah's descendant Abraham is given a message by God. He is promised a land of his own, and starts out on the long and arduous journey to reach it. Abraham's only descendant, his nephew Lot, chooses his own path and leaves his uncle to start again in Sodom, where he will escape death when the sinful city is destroyed by God. Meanwhile, Abraham reaches the Promised Land but his covenant with God is still not complete - he has been promised offspring as numerous as the stars. But his wife, Sarah, is barren. Much to her pain she encourages Abraham to sleep with servant girl Hagar to father a child. Ishmael is born. But years later three angels from God arrive with exciting news -- Sarah will indeed bear a child, Isaac. Abraham is now forced to choose between his two sons. He casts Hagar and Ishmael into the wilderness. God then exacts on Abraham one final, terrible test. Calling for the sacrifice of his one remaining son Isaac, Abraham is forced to prove his faith in his new God. He passes the test and Isaac is allowed to live. The faith of the Israelites begins here, with the family of Abraham. Isaac has a son called Jacob who God re-names Israel...
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Episode 10 - Courage
9:00 PM March 31, 2013 - 10:00 PM March 31, 2013
Peter
finally understands Jesus' message, and his faith is rewarded- Jesus
returns from death, commissioning the disciples to 'go and preach to all
creation'. Days later, in Jerusalem during Pentecost and with wavering
faith, the disciples pray fervently and the Holy Spirit empowers them.
Their godly mission begins, but it will entail a constant battle of
hatred and violence from non-believers. When new follower Stephen speaks
out against Paul of Tarsus he is stoned to death. Paul, whose belief in
Jewish law has led him to despise the teachings of Jesus, is enlisted
by Caiaphas to remove this new group. He starts beating them into
silence. But on a journey to Damascus where he believes they have gone,
he is met by a vision: he sees Jesus, and is instantly blinded. In an
extraordinary change of faith, Paul is baptized and begins to preach
passionately about what he has received - love and forgiveness for all.
He meets a young Greek called Luke, and between them they go on to write
most of the New Testament. But persecution still persists-- disciple
James is beheaded in Jerusalem and the disciples have no choice but to
scatter. The word spreads with them, far and wide - Peter reaches Rome,
Matthew and Thomas further still, but are all killed for their courage.
Only their written word survives. But one last miracle remains --
disciple John survives death and is instead exiled to solitary
confinement on Patmos where he receives a revelation of hope -- Jesus is
coming back. And all who have the courage to keep the faith will be
rewarded.
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Episode 9 - Passion
8:00 PM March 31, 2013 - 9:00 PM March 31, 2013
Dawn
on the day of Passover. Peter, fearful and disillusioned, denies that
he knows Jesus and realizes Jesus' terrible prediction has come true.
Judas faces his own guilt and hangs himself. Pilate's wife is also
troubled -- she dreams that her husband is about to execute an innocent
man. But Pilate has little choice. Caiaphas leans on Pilate, warning him
that Jesus' execution is necessary to keep the peace. Neither can
afford for the teeming Passover crowds to riot. Pilate sentences Jesus
to a beating - he does not want this man's life on his hands. At a
public trial, he gives the crowd an option to free Jesus, or to free
murderer Barrabas. But the crowd clamour for Jesus' death and Pilate
grants them their wish. Jesus, mocked and beaten, carries his cross
through the crowds to Golgotha, the hill overlooking Jerusalem. Here he
is nailed to the cross, watched by his tormented mother, and left to die
a torturous death. When he breathes his last breath, the city quakes
and the skies blacken. The days following Jesus' death are dark,
especially for Peter who feels he failed Jesus. But when Mary Magdalene
goes to Jesus' tomb, the world is yet again turned on its head. The
stone is broken, the tomb empty. A figure walks towards her... He's
back.
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Episode 6 - Revolution
9:00 PM March 17, 2013 - 10:00 PM March 17, 2013
The Romans dominate the Mediterranean through fear and oppression, and the Jews crave a new messiah. Instead they have Herod the Great, put on the throne by the Romans. When pious Jews rebel, Herod executes them. In Galilee, Mary and Joseph watch helplessly as tax collectors ransack their village. Then Angel Gabriel's words to Mary change everything -- she will bear a child, the Son of God. Bravely, Joseph takes Mary as his wife and on to Bethlehem for the census. Others are also traveling... Balthazar and other astrologers are tracking a new star. They enquire of Herod whether he knows where the prophesied King of the Jews will be born. As baby Jesus enters the world, these strangers are the first to pay their respects. But the next will be terrible - jealous Herod orders the death of all Bethlehem's male babies. But he Holy family escapes. When they return years later, they find an even more divided land - Judea is now under direct Roman rule, headed by the ruthless Governor Pilate. Out in the wilderness, prophet John the Baptist shouts wildly that the Jews must repent, prepare, be baptized. Jesus appears, ready to take on his mission, and John baptizes him. Almost ready, he takes on Satan in the desert and emerges stronger, more certain. Now he just needs followers. He finds Peter, his first disciple, and now he is ready... the revolution can begin.
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Episode 7 - Mission
8:00 PM March 24, 2013 - 9:00 PM March 24, 2013
Brutal Roman occupation has divided the Jews, but Jesus is drawing in crowds in rural Galilee with his miraculous powers, and his inspirational words. But some do not want it - Pharisees like Simon believe the Jews will survive only by staying close to God through the traditions of Moses. When Jesus continues to break the rules of Judaism, Simon takes his ire to the top -- to the High Priest Caiaphas in Jerusalem. Caiaphas, however, has bigger concerns -- brutal governor Pilate is killing the Jewish people. Crowds continue to flock to Jesus and, when he miraculously feeds them all, they call for him to be their King. Jesus retreats from their aggressive demand and the disciples are thrown in to confusion about their master and their mission. What kind of messiah is he? Whilst Peter is sure of Jesus' divinity, he is less certain about his own faith -- he plunges into stormy water when he tries to walk out to Jesus, as he walks on water. The faith of all the disciples is fully confirmed when Jesus shows that he has power even over life itself by bringing a dead man, Lazarus, back to life. They will all need the greatest reserves of strength and faith as they move ever closer toward the point of their mission, to Jerusalem, and into direct conflict with the religious and political authorities there. The most almighty storm is brewing.
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Episode 6 - Revolution
9:00 PM March 17, 2013 - 10:00 PM March 17, 2013
The
Romans dominate the Mediterranean through fear and oppression, and the
Jews crave a new messiah. Instead they have Herod the Great, put on the
throne by the Romans. When pious Jews rebel, Herod executes them. In
Galilee, Mary and Joseph watch helplessly as tax collectors ransack
their village. Then Angel Gabriel's words to Mary change everything --
she will bear a child, the Son of God. Bravely, Joseph takes Mary as his
wife and on to Bethlehem for the census. Others are also traveling...
Balthazar and other astrologers are tracking a new star. They enquire of
Herod whether he knows where the prophesied King of the Jews will be
born. As baby Jesus enters the world, these strangers are the first to
pay their respects. But the next will be terrible - jealous Herod orders
the death of all Bethlehem's male babies. But he Holy family escapes.
When they return years later, they find an even more divided land -
Judea is now under direct Roman rule, headed by the ruthless Governor
Pilate. Out in the wilderness, prophet John the Baptist shouts wildly
that the Jews must repent, prepare, be baptized. Jesus appears, ready to
take on his mission, and John baptizes him. Almost ready, he takes on
Satan in the desert and emerges stronger, more certain. Now he just
needs followers. He finds Peter, his first disciple, and now he is
ready... the revolution can begin.
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseriespremiering March 3, 2013 on the History Channel from Emmy Award winning husband and wife team, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. For two hours each Sunday night millions of viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never before seen. The final episode of the series will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Bible comes to life in HISTORY’s epic new series. From Genesis to Revelation, these unforgettable stories unfold through live action and cutting-edge computer-generated imagery, offering new insight into famous scenes and iconic characters. Created by producer Mark Burnett and featuring an international cast that includes Roma Downey, this 10-hour docudrama explores the sacred text’s most significant episodes, including Noah’s journey in the ark, the Exodus and the life of Jesus.
- Beginnings
Premiere Date:March 03, 2013 - 08:00-10:00PM
Noah endures God’s wrath; Abraham reaches the Promised Land but still must prove his faith in God; Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, and his faith in God is rewarded when the Red Sea parts to allow the Israelites to escape Pharaoh’s chariots; Moses delivers his final message from God–the Ten Commandments.
Upcoming Airings:
- March 04, 2013 - 12:01-02:01AM
- March 06, 2013 - 09:00-11:02PM
- March 07, 2013 - 01:01-03:03AM
- March 10, 2013 - 06:00-08:00PM
Why do bad things happen to good people? Few questions are more ancient. Job was blameless and upright, he feared God and turned away from evil (Job 1:1). And yet he suffered affliction at every turn. He was laid low in misery. A few years ago Desiring God published a final printing of John Piper's interpretive poem of this Old Testament story, along with new illustrations by artist Christopher Koelle. Though the book itself is out-of-print, producer Will Parker recently assembled a small team to create their own animated film from this work. Watch the trailer:
You can now get this full movie on iTunes for $4.99, or if you would like it for your church, fill out this form to schedule a free showing. To order some art prints and learn more, visit Jobthefilm.com.
