Risen(2016)
This film is suggested for ages 13+ and may contain suspenseful themes. Biblical themes explored include Resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:1-8), The empty tomb narrative (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18), Jesus's crucifixion and death (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19), Post-resurrection appearances of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:5-8, John 20-21). We recommend parents review content before watching with younger children.
Scene-by-Scene References
Direct Biblical References
The discovery of the empty tomb parallels the angel's message in Matthew about Jesus's resurrection, emphasizing the miraculous event.
Thematic Parallels
The scene where Jesus appears to the disciples reflects His reassurance in Luke about His physical resurrection.
The soldier's journey from doubt to belief mirrors Jesus's words to Thomas about believing without seeing.
The depiction of Jesus's post-resurrection appearances aligns with the account in Acts of His many proofs of resurrection.
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