The series features twenty-four stories from the New Testament, including many of the parables of Jesus, the story of his birth, death and resurrection. The series concludes with two episodes about Paul the Apostle and his missionary journeys.
Episodes S01E01 The King Is Born 1987-06-16 25m
The King is Born is a video classic about the birth of Jesus based on the Bible. Beginning with Gabriel announcing God's blessed plan for Mary, this video brings all the elements of this timeless store to life. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the humble birth of our Savior together with the shepherds. more S01E02 He is Risen 1988-06-01 29m
From the sorrow of the crucifixion to the majesty of Christ’s ascension into Heaven, the most important story of the Bible will touch the heart of your child forever. Celebration of Good Friday and Easter commemorates Jesus death and resurrection the core of Christianity. Jesus died to break the power of sin and to restore our relationship with God. The resurrection assures us of our eternal life-victory over death, symbolizing hope for all humanity. Jesus called His Disciples to spread the good news of the Gospel, a call that speaks to us today. more S01E03 The Prodigal Son 1998-06-19 27m
The Prodigal Son, Jacob, leaves his father's farm to seek his fortune in the city. Encountering many temptations, Jacob squanders his inheritance. Reduced to living with animals, he decides to return to his father's home regardless of the consequences. His father welcomes Jacob home, celebrating his return and forgiving him of his sins. With a group of followers gathered about him, Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son, Jacob, the younger son of a successful farmer, begs his father for his inheritance so he can go to the city and become a rich money lender. ... more S01E04 The Good Samaritan 1989-01-06 27m
The video begins with a moving song which tells us that our "hands are the Lord's hands", and asks for His help for living in peace with our neighbors. Suddenly, we are in a room with Jesus and His Disciples. He tells them that many people have desired salvation. In a corner of the room, two men are in deep discussion. One of them, a lawyer, challenges Jesus to tell him what is to be done to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells the story of a man who needed to travel a dangerous road to Jericho to buy spices. We are transported by Jesus' words to a wayside inn. The ... more S01E05 The Miracles of Jesus 1989-06-13 27m
Jesus calms the storm, walks on water, heals the sick, the lame and the blind and even raises the dead- all miracles demonstrating his love and teaching his disciples the miraculous power of faith. The Miracles of Jesus begins with a test of the disciples' faith as their as their boat is tossed about on the Sea of Galilee by the fierce storm. Jesus awakens to calm the storm, asking Peter and the others," why were you afraid? Where is your faith?" We learn of miracles performed by Jesus, including his healing of the palsied child, David, and raising Jairus' daughter, ... more S01E06 Saul of Tarsus 1990-06-01 26m
Saul of Tarsus, a student of Jewish law, zealously persecutes early Christians. But after experiencing a blinding vision of Jesus while traveling to Damascus, where he intended to carry out more persecutions, Saul converts to Christianity. Changing his name to Paul, he becomes a tireless evangelist, preaching in the name of Jesus to Jews and Gentiles alike from the Near East to Rome. Saul is a student of Jewish law who is implacably opposed to the "heresy" of the Christian .He stands by as the Jewish religious court, the Sanherdrin, sentences Stephen to death by ... more S01E07 John the Baptist 1990-06-17 26m
John the Baptist, born to an elderly couple in answer to their prayers and a promise from God, grows up to be a prophet, preaching of the coming of the messiah. He fulfills Biblical prophecy by recognizing Jesus as the promised Savior and baptizing Him going before the Lord. The moving story of John the Baptist begins as Elizabeth, a virtuous older woman who longs for a child, delights in watching a young boy playing outside her window. Her husband Zacharias, chosen to offer incense to God at the temple, is visited there by the Angel Gabriel who tells him that his ... more S01E08 The Righteous Judge 1990-06-24 26m
Jesus had to struggle with authorities who saw His message as a threat. Caiaphas, the high Judge, tries to trick Jesus into making a judgment against the legal and moral authorities. Jesus responds with the great command: "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone." On the street we see Aaron, a poor blind beggar. As two men pass him, one expresses the belief that Aaron's blindness is a punishment from God for his sins or the sins of his parents. Aaron is convinced in his heart and souls that Jesus can heal him, but he cannot find Him. His good parents set off ... more S01E09 Forgive Us Our Debts 1991-06-01 25m
Through examples and parables, Jesus leads Peter to learn the power of forgiveness and how to control his anger at those who do him wrong. Through Peter's experience, we learn the lesson of forgiveness. As Peter looks over the day's excellent catch of fish, two demanding tax collectors come up to his boat. Mocking Peter's faith in Christ, they tell Peter they will return the next day to collect their tax for the temple. Jesus tells the angry Peter to forgive the tax collectors and to go to the sea and cast in his line. There, as Jesus foretold, Peter catches a fish. ... more S01E10 The Kingdom of Heaven 1991-06-18 25m
Jesus uses a series of short stories, parables, to help us learn about the Kingdom of Heaven and about how to live each day. Eternal life, faith, judgment, obedience and preparedness are the principles explored in this video. The Kingdom of Heaven begins with Jesus in the clouds and angels in the background. There are people from different times and different races looking into the clouds and seeing Jesus. Jesus begins to speak to the people about the Kingdom of Heaven and how the treatment of others is the same as actions toward Him. Slowly, Jesus' shining garment is... more S01E11 Treasures in Heaven 1991-07-02 24m
Two wealthy men respond to Jesus in very different ways. One, who is basically good, is unable to accept Jesus' directive that he give up the treasures of this world for the greater treasures of Heaven. The other, a sinful Publican, struggles to come to grips with his emerging faith in Jesus, and finally accepts with his fellow man and achieving eternal salvation. Zacchaeus is the Chief Publican of Jericho, gaining great wealth by cheating others. His young son has heard of Jesus and wants to go see Him. But Zacchaeus will not give up the opportunity to make money ... more S01E12 The Ministry of Paul 1991-06-25 25m
Paul's ministry is an act of continuing faith and determination in the face of opposition from both Jewish religious leaders and Roman civil authority. Paul tirelessly crisscrosses the Romans Empire time and time again, preaching the word of Jesus to Jews and Gentiles alike as he establishes Christian communities that would grow into a universal church. We begin with a meeting of the Pharisees, a strict Jewish sect which considers Paul's preaching and success in converting Jews to Christianity as a threat to their survival-a threat they must snuff out. We travel with ... more
Cast Ivan Crosland
Jesus/ Witness (voice), Jesus (voice) (uncredited), Jesus (voice)
John Runnels
Stephen (voice), Nehemiah (voice), Ezra (voice), John (voice)
John A. Nicolaysen
Wise Man (voice), Peter (voice)
Gregory Snegoff
Caiaphas (voice), John the Baptist / Caiaphas (voice)
Maikel Bailey
Joseph (voice), Pilate (voice), Hiram (voice)
Michael Bennett
Ananias (voice), Farmer (voice), Gaal (voice)
Lisa Michelson
David (voice), Josh (voice), Daniel (voice)
David Jensen
Centurion (voice), The Levite (voice), Enos (voice)
Gene Pack
Wise Man (voice), Servant (voice)
Ruth Hale
Anna (voice), Clothier/ Florist (voice)
Oscar Rowland
Shoemaker (voice), Simeon (voice)
Don Bishop
Narrator (voice)
Ivan CroslandJesus/ Witness (voice), Jesus (voice) (uncredited), Jesus (voice)
John A. NicolaysenWise Man (voice), Peter (voice)
Gregory SnegoffCaiaphas (voice), John the Baptist / Caiaphas (voice)
Maikel BaileyJoseph (voice), Pilate (voice), Hiram (voice)
Lisa MichelsonDavid (voice), Josh (voice), Daniel (voice)
Gene PackWise Man (voice), Servant (voice)
Ruth HaleAnna (voice), Clothier/ Florist (voice)
Oscar RowlandShoemaker (voice), Simeon (voice)