In England in the 1500s, most parents could not read the Christmas story from the Bible to their children. Parents were not allowed to teach their children the Lord’s Prayer or the Ten Commandments in English, because it was against the law. Children did not learn the 23rd Psalm or any other Bible verses in […]
Jesus said, “Go into all the world and spread the gospel.” (See Mark 16:15.) He knew some places in the world would have laws against obeying his command. When officials told Peter and the other apostles not to teach people about Jesus, the apostles said, “We ought to obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29).
Bible smugglers through the centuries have agreed with the apostles. They have taken Bibles into countries where officials do not approve of their activity.
This DVD focuses on the life of William Tyndale. The Torchlighters is an animated series telling the stories of great heroes of the faith.
The year is 1536. William Tyndale is a hunted fugitive, a “dangerous man.” What is his crime? Translating the Scriptures into English. It’s illegal to read, write or even speak the sacred Scriptures in English, but William defies the authorities and begins the dangerous work of translating the Bible. This episode of The Torchlighters follows William’s adventures as he works in secret, moving from town to town as a fugitive to avoid capture. Friends help him, but enemies may be lurking around any corner! Children will be challenged by William’s devotion to bring God’s Word to every man, even at the risk of his own life.
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By Elise Wixtrom, Kids of Courage Student Reviewer Martin Luther was born in Germany on November 10, 1483. As an adult, Luther became a monk, a man dedicated to the service and study of God. He studied the Bible every day in Latin and subjected himself to punishments when he thought he wasn’t doing well […]
The Torchlighters animated series invites children to “follow the adventures of the Torchlighters heroes of the faith and see how God works through those who dedicate their lives to serving them.” — Torchlighters.org The episodes teach kids about: Patrick, George Müller, Harriet Tubman, Adoniram and Ann Judson, Martin Luther, Robert Jermain Thomas, John Wesley, Corrie […]
