Tagged with "Bible"
New Bible Video: I Am the Bread of Life
MR says: Great new video in the Bible story series. Love listening to the Savior's words audibly and thinking of His layers of meaning.
Moses, Noah experiencing a resurgence in Hollywood
MR says: Some interesting projects coming up in the world of film. Thanks in part to the success of the History Channel’s new mini-series, “The Bible,” biblical stories could be making a long-overdue comeback in Hollywood. A-list directors like Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan”), Ridley Scott...
LDS Bible videos telling stories, touching lives
MR says: The History Channel's success with its Bible miniseries throws into light peoples' desire to hear Bible stories. The Church's videos of Christ's ministry in the Bible are a great way to do that. If there is one thing the first two weeks of The History Channel’s blockbuster miniseries, “The...
Hollywood powerbrokers bring Bible to life (+video)
MR says: This looks to be a really interesting depiction of Christ's life as portrayed in the Bible. For actress Roma Downey and producer Mark Burnett, all roads led to Morocco. During their respective careers, the wife-and-husband duo has been successful by any objective measure: Downey is best known as...
LDS World: Susanna in the Apocrypha is a great example of virtue
MR says: A great story some LDS readers may not be familiar with. A lovely story illustrating the value of virtuous living is personified in the tale of Susanna, found in the Apocrypha. While the Apocrypha is not canonical — some parts of it are true, others are not — the Lord taught the Saints, “whoso...
LDS World: Biblical 'Jesus wept' offers valuable lessons
MR says: What do you think when you hear this scripture? “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). It is an oft quoted verse, especially by students asked to share a scripture in seminary or Sunday School class. This fact alone might make it, perhaps, one of the best known scriptures in the church, but otherwise it...
Mormon Church's Bible Videos Celebrate Success, Increasing Availability
Growing up in “the olden days” (as my kids call it), before the Internet and electronic gadgetry, I first learned about Jesus through flannel board stories and cartoon scripture books until I could read His words for myself. How things have changed in 30 years! As the next generation...
Book of Mormon goes 'under the knife' in new humanist 'Bible'
MR says: Wow - hard to know how to feel about this one. The Book of Mormon is one of five books edited by humanists to seemingly include only philosophy. The Book of Mormon is among five holy books that go "under the knife" in a new publication by the American Humanist Association that attempts to do for...
{Poll} Are You a Straight-A Sunday School Student?
How well do you prepare for Sunday School? As I sat in my Sunday School lesson over the weekend, an interesting topic arose. Our instructor, a very experienced and proficient teacher of the gospel, asked my class how many of us had read the lesson for that day. A handful of arms went into the air....
History Channel to air miniseries 'The Bible'
MR says: Mark Burnett, famous for a variety of reality shows including "Survivor," and his wife, Roma Downey, felt "called" to do bring the Bible's story to life - particularly for those who have never read it. A scene from the Nativity is available at the full story. Famed reality show producer Mark Burnett...
Bible game show seeks LDS contestants
The American Bible Challenge is a Bible-trivia game show that reaches viewers of all different faiths and walks of life. And it's seeking Latter-day Saints to compete, among contestants of other faiths. The American Bible Challenge is a rare show among today’s television content, its purpose...
Young Men Lesson 43: Tools for Searching the Scriptures
Use discussion questions and a video to involve the young men in a lesson about the importance of studying the scriptures. Discussion Questions • What is the difference between studying the scriptures and just reading them? Why is it important to study the scriptures? (see 1 Nephi 15:24; 2...
Book of Mormon Lesson 41: "He Did Expound All Things unto Them"
In his appearance to the people in the Americas, Jesus Christ emphasized the importance of the scriptures. He explained the scriptures that already existed and encouraged them to make careful records for generations to come. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: I proclaim to you, my brethren and sisters, that...
FHE: Saved by the Scriptures
Turning to the scriptures will help us determine truth and bring us onto sure ground. Discuss the importance of scripture study with your family through story and discussion. Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “The Power of Deliverance,” by Elder L. Tom Perry, Ensign,...
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