Bible Search Engines
Search the Bible in a variety of different translations and languages: www.biblegateway.com.
These Biblical commentaries, written by some of the brightest theologians in the church, provide a systematic series of explanations and interpretations of Scripture. They are intended to provide additional insight into the Bible, not to replace it, and can be valuable tools to assist both casual reading and serious study. One site is www.bibletools.org.
Other Places to Experience Jesus
www.whoisjesus-really.com (from Campus Crusade for Christ)
www.jesusfilm.org (choose a language and watch online)
www.jesusfactorfiction.com (life stories; DVD)
www.younglife.org (clubs for middle and high school students)
www.purposedrivenlife.com (want purpose?)
Jesus Rocks?
Movies on the Life of Jesus
One of the best movies on the life of Jesus is simply called The Gospel of John (www.visualbible.com). You can view the trailer of that movie from there. Based on the life story written by one of His closest friends, this movie was produced in 2003. If you would like to purchase a copy, Best Buy has the best price we have seen so far.
The Nativity Story was released around Christmas 2006. It is a great portrayal of the birth of Jesus, detailing the lives of Mary and his earthly father Joseph and all that took place up to His birth. This moving portrayal of the events surrounding the birth of Christ is destined to become a Christmas classic. Follow the journey of Joseph and Mary from the angel Gabriel’s miraculous announcement to the visit of the Magi. Stars Keisha Castle-Hughes and Ciaran Hinds. You’ll be moved when the Christ child is given the three gifts, especially when you notice the look that is given by the last magii as he gives the gift of frankencense – a spice used in ritual burials.
From birth to death, Jesus was born to die. If you have ever read the life story of Jesus told by John, you’ll notice times when He says, “My time has not yet come.” (John 2:4 & 7:8) The time of his glorification was the time of his ultimate humiliation. He said in John 12:23, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I assure you: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces a large crop.” He said, “That is why I came…” (12:27).
The Passion of The Christ focuses on the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth’s life. The film begins in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus has gone to pray after sitting the Last Supper. Jesus must resist the temptations of Satan. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, Jesus is then arrested and taken within the city walls of Jerusalem where leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy and his trial results in a condemnation to death.
His Story is About Humble Beginnings
Who is Jesus Christ? He is God’s only begotten son, yet He came from the throne of His Father to the womb of a woman. He became Son of Man that we might become sons of God.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of a virgin. He lived in poverty, and was unknown outside of Nazareth. He had neither wealth nor influence.
He laid aside His purple robe for a peasant’s gown. He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor. He slept in another’s stable; He rode another’s donkey; He was buried in another’s grave.
His Story is About a Miraculous Ministry
Who is Jesus Christ? History has never known such as He. In infancy, He startled a king. As a boy, He stunned the theologians with His knowledge and wisdom, for His knowledge was directly from God.
In manhood, He ruled the elements and quieted the raging sea. He healed without medicine, and fed thousands from a boy’s lunch. Even demons obeyed Him and He gave back life to those who were dead.
Yet He suffered and sustained in body and soul the anger of God against the sin of the whole human race. He was despised and rejected of men. Though He was innocent, He was condemned by a civil judge and sentenced to death on a cross.
His Story is About Life-changing Impact
Who is Jesus Christ? By His suffering and death, He paid completely for the sins of all who believe in Him. He set us free 
from the certain judgment and eternal condemnation of God that was to fall on all of us.
Some have given their lives for others, and great men have come and gone, yet Jesus Christ lives on. Herod could not kill Him. Satan could not stop him. Death could not destroy Him. The grave could not hold Him. Having fully satisfied God’s perfect justice, He conquered death and rose on the third day as He said He would.
His Story is About Personal Experience
Who is Jesus Christ? For the last 2,000 years, every man, woman and child has been confronted with this same question. In Mathew 16:15, Jesus put it this way, “But who do you say that I am?” One of His disciples, Simon Peter, replied: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Now it’s your turn. Who do you say that He is?
