Rivka

Latest: 7 May 2021

Rivka is a high quality drama series about the life of a follower of Jesus in first century Palestine (currently Israel). Rivka, the main character for the drama, is a young woman who follows Jesus in a male dominated society under Roman occupation. She tells us stories about Jesus’ teachings, miracles and how we can apply those teachings in our life. Life has dramatically changed in the last 2000 years but our hearts continue to need renewal the same way through faith in Jesus.

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7 May 2021

Rivka Part 12 - Sharing the Good News

During this last episode of Rivka we see and hear how believers shared their testimonies and their own experience in trusting and having faith in Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says anyone in Christ is a new creation. This verse means when we believe in Jesus, God by his Spirit gives us a new heart, a …

1 hour

16 April 2021

Rivka Part 10 - the Dropped Stitch

Sometimes it becomes a habit in our lives to curse others or to swears at others. As followers of Jesus, when we face harassment and persecution, it’s very easy to get angry and follow our old habits. Jesus’ teaching and example tells us not to curse some and to bless others. Forgiving others is no…

1 hour

30 April 2021

Rivka Part 11 - New Birth

We all celebrate new birth or birth days among our families and friends. As Christians, we believe that when we believe in Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, we are born again. Believer’s new birth is not a physical birth but spiritual, this means our hearts and minds are changed. When a child is born,…

1 hour

9 April 2021

Rivka Part 9 - Wedding Day

The Wedding day is an important day in our lives. For those of us who are married, we remember our wedding day for the rest of lives. On our wedding day, we make promises to each other that we will stay together till we die. As Christians we make another promise as well... that we will put God firs…

1 hour

2 April 2021

Good Friday and Easter Sunday 2021

Followers of Jesus have celebrated Good Friday and Easter for the last 2000 years. The Non-Christian world in general divides into two groups in response to Good Friday and Easter Sunday: Muslims believe that Jesus did not die on the cross for the sins of the world and other religions and atheists …

1 hour

19 March 2021

Nowruz 1400

We all have different memories and stories about Nowruz. Cleaning our house was one of the traditions in our home, before each Nowruz. We also believe that we need to clean our hearts and be merciful to others.

1 hour

15 March 2021

Rivka Part 8 - Cleaning the Lamps

Getting married and having a family are part of God’s blessing. If we are married or not married, we need to seek the kingdom of God. We need to make the right choice to choose Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. When be accept Jesus as our Lord, He works in us and blesses us with many gifts. As Christi…

1 hour

5 March 2021

Rivka Part 7 - Friends and Enemies

We all have experienced love and hate in our families, neighbourhoods, cities and country. We talk about love and hate for hours but one thing we might not have much experience with is to forgive and to love our enemies. Jesus teaches two things: In order to be forgiven, we need to forgive others i…

1 hour

26 February 2021

Rivka Part 6 - Peace in Times of Trouble

All of us have different responses to the troubles in our lives. Some of us blame others, some start complaining. We as followers of Jesus ask God to help us in times of trouble. We pray to God in the name of Jesus, because the name of Jesus is a name above all names. When we are in trouble, it doe…

1 hour

13 February 2021

Rivka Part 5 - Wind and Well

Wind and wells are mentioned in the Bible many times. Wind sometimes refers to the Holy Spirit or the Spirit of God. When we believe in Jesus as our personal Saviour, we receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps us and gives us strength to follow Jesus. The example of well in the New Testamen…

1 hour

6 February 2021

Rivka Part 4 - Troubled Times

Christians and non-Christians, all experience difficulties and hardships in life. Followers of Jesus have a different response to the hardships in life. Our response is based on our faith in the Lord Jesus. Jesus said in Matthew 29:20 "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” S…

1 hour

30 January 2021

Rivka Part 3 - Daily Bread

Our human body needs daily bread in terms of foods and water. We work hard for our daily bread to keep us alive. In the same way we need spiritual bread. Jesus, in John 6:35, says that He is the bread of life. This verse means Jesus is the bread of our spiritual life. Without Jesus our spiritual li…

1 hour