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A.D: The Bible Continues - NBC

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We've been discussing this tv series in the Believe thread on the community section. This seems like the better place to discuss the show!


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A.D. The Bible Continues - Faith Video (Promo) Youtube trailer
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List of the episodes shown so far

1. "The Tomb Is Open" April 5th
After the public calls for Jesus to be crucified and Peter denies knowing him, Jesus is sent to Pontius Pilate to have the final say. Pilate, in order to maintain the peace and satisfy his people, orders the crucifixion of Jesus. Overcome with guilt for betraying Jesus, Judas hangs himself in the wastelands. Caiaphas defends his decision to send Jesus to Pilate with his father-in-law Annas. The act will send a message to all who oppose Roman law. Annas suggests a quicker death. Pilate grants two requests – Jesus' expedited death and Joseph of Arimathea's petition to claim the body. Claudia, Pilate's wife, warns that he will regret crucifying Jesus, who soon dies on the cross. Jerusalem trembles and the temple's holy veil splits. A soldier arrives to ensure Jesus' death and Joseph offers his tomb as a final resting place. There, he, Mother Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene clean the body and pray before closing the tomb. Caiaphas requests that Pilate posts soldiers outside the tomb and place a Roman seal across the front, which will carry the death penalty if broken. Pilate agrees. Peter admits denying Jesus to John and Mary Magdalene, as the remaining disciples gather at the safe house. They all argue over the next course of action and Mother Mary reminds them of the prophesied return of Jesus. They decided to leave the city if he doesn't return on the third day. Soon, another tremble and the tomb illuminates behind its seal. An angel, dressed as a warrior, appears on top of the tomb and exposes its sword, a sign to the Roman guards to not interfere. Later, Caiaphas receives news that the Roman seal has been broken, the tomb opened, and Jesus is
gone.

2. "The Body Is Gone" April 12th
Mary Magdalene sneaks to Joseph's tomb and finds it open. Nothing is inside but the shroud Jesus wore on the cross, left perfectly folded. She returns to the safe house to tell the others. Caiaphas listens to Reuben and the other guards try to explain what happened – a warrior angel broke the seal and moved the massive stone. Caiaphas thinks some followers of Jesus must have raided the tomb in an attempt to fake a resurrection. Caiaphas gives his men strict orders to say they fell asleep on duty if asked and instructs Reuben to find Jesus' body immediately. Caiaphas then lies to Pilate that Jesus is dead in the tomb, however a tomb guard reports otherwise after Caiaphas leaves. After being left at the empty tomb by Peter and John, Mary Magdalene is visited by Jesus, who is without stain. She returns to the chaotic safe house to report the news. Jesus appears to his disciples, and, later to a doubting Thomas, before guards storm the safe house and the disciples scatter into the city. Pilate orders the deaths of most of Caiaphas' guards, as Reuben and Caiaphas search the city for the body of Jesus. The disciples make it to the coast of the Sea of Galilee, where Peter finds it difficult catching fish. A man appears and instructs him to cast the net on the right side of the boat. The net quickly becomes filled with fish, and the men confirm their adviser to be Jesus. He suggests they return to Jerusalem, wait there, then spread the word. Jesus then climbs a hill and disappears in a bright light. Angry over the death of his men, Caiaphas confronts Pilate, who then kills the tomb guards in front of him as a lesson in "civic administration".

3.
"The Spirit Arrives" April 19th
Leah comforts her distressed husband Caiaphas by saying his men's deaths was Pilate's order to quash any rumor of resurrection. Pilate confesses to Claudia about killing the soldiers in the palace, which is preparing for King Herod Antipas' visit. Upon his arrival, Antipas asks Caiaphas why the city feels as it is about to erupt. He assures the king that it has nothing to do with the recent crucifixion, but Antipas says Caiaphas mishandled to entire thing by involving the Romans and warns to not do it again. Peter's daughter Maya joins him at the safe house, and she suggests prayer to be the disciples' solution for their future missions. After the Holy Spirit fills them, they confidently set out to spread the word. Despite Caiaphas ensuring the widow of a guard that his murderer will be found, Leah tells her to leave the city. Claudia remains distant from Pilate, but asks Cornelius to look after him during the Festival of Pentecost. The disciples enter the temple and heal a crippled man in the name of Jesus, only to be beaten by Reuben and his men. Although Peter and John are arrested, they are proud their mission has begun. An assassination attempt is made on Pilate, which results in the death of the Roman soldier Drusus. Pilate orders the deaths of those in the vicinity of the crime. Upon seeing the dead bodies of his townspeople, Caiaphas knows he must stand up for himself and them against the ruthless Romans.


4. "The Wrath" April 26th
Pilate decrees that ten Jews will be crucified every day until the assassin is found. As Thomas baptizes Stephen, Maya announces her return to the city to check on her father, and Mary Magdalene joins her to keep her promise of Maya's safety to Peter. Cornelius and his men search the city for Boaz, after finding the knife used in the attempt in his shop. Caiaphas puts Peter and John on public trial. The crowd supports their miracles under God's name and Caiaphas is forced to release them, with the caveat to not teach nor speak Jesus' name. Peter and John's popularity grows after their release, which overwhelms Peter. Mother Mary comforts him by stating Jesus knew Peter's faith would help him with his new responsibilities. John has a dream that leads him to the Temple, where he recruits Barnabas, who gives his land to the cause. Levi finds Boaz and warns him of the ease in doing so, adding that he should leave the city. Boaz visits the new commune, and Peter says he can live there as long as he repents his sins. Boaz refuses, relying on his Jewish identity and not the name of Jesus. The Holy Spirit shows Peter a vision of Ananias and Sapphira hiding money, despite their telling Peter that they donated everything to the commune. When confronted, both die, drowning in their own fluids. Caiaphas disrespects Pilate, and Claudia gives Boaz's name to Leah, hoping to end the chaos.


5. "The First Martyr" May 3rd
After Peter's trial, the people of the camp have become afraid of him. Mother Mary assures him that, in time, faith will give them understanding, but pain and despair are currently in control. Jesus came to free them from it. Peter gathers the apostles: they will go to Jerusalem to offer their fearful followers sanctuary in the camp. Once in Jerusalem, Peter and the apostles are stunned to find their former safe house filled with scared converts and refugees. With no assassin news, Pilate orders Cornelius to seize 10 Jewish women from a wedding party and crucify them. Overhearing this, Claudia asks her husband if he has no compassion; he doesn't. Cornelius raids the home where the wedding is to take place, only to find it empty. He returns to accuse Claudia of warning the wedding party. She refuses to deny or confirm it, as the cornu sounds, signaling the crucifixions have begun. Cornelius and his men take 10 Jews from the market to crucify in place of the wedding party. Meanwhile, Leah finds a worried Caiaphas and shares the assassin's name, Boaz, adding that his fiancée Eva has been found and could flush him out. Leah visits Eva, asking her to persuade Boaz to give himself up, hoping to end Pilate's crucifixions. Eva remains stoic.


6. "The Persecution" May 10th
After Stephen's death by stoning, the apostles gather at the safe house to pray over his body. Back at the camp, Barnabas tells Phillip that he dreamed that Stephen wouldn't be the last of them to die. The two men notice a stranger entering the camp, who introduces himself as Saul, a scholar, Jew, Roman, Pharisee and defender of the Temple of Jerusalem. Saul claims Jesus was nothing more than a false prophet, and preaching his message will bring nothing but wrath upon the apostles. While walking through the market, Annas asks his son Jonathan if he cannot see that Caiaphas must be replaced, because of his involvement with Pilate. When Jonathan points out that Annas is plotting against his own son-in-law, Annas waves him off. The Sanhedrin is seeks Caiaphas's successor and now the family needs Jonathan to step up. Caiaphas is not happy to play host to Leah's family, and less happy to discover that Herod Antipas and Herodias have invited themselves to stay for the Purim festival. On their way, the royal couple stops off to survey the Nazarene's camp to see that it was so close to Jerusalem and densely populated. Over dinner, they admit that Purim was a useful excuse for them to check to see if the city still stands after Pilate's recent wave of crucifixions. Annas and Jonathan steer the conversation towards the Nazarene's encampment, sowing seeds of doubt against Caiaphas. Herodias and Antipas would prefer not to choose between Caiaphas and Jonathan. Nevertheless, he knows he'll have to throw his support behind one of them, and then let Pilate have the responsibility of dealing with the fallout.
 
This past episode might well be my favorite. I really like how they've been portraying Paul/Saul. Typically, the (few) live versions I've seen tend to portray him as simply a confused individual. But this is right on the money. He's not confused. He has a zeal because he thinks he's doing the right thing. It's just unfortunate that he's on the wrong side--at least until Jesus opens his eyes.

Historically speaking I have to point out (as I always do. lol) an inaccuracy. I don't think Paul met Peter or the other disciples until long after he converted. I think it's in Galatians.He said the believers didn't trust him until he met with the Apostles and they endorsed him.

Anyway,a little dramatic licence doesn't hurt the overall episode. Great episode!
 
This past episode might well be my favorite. I really like how they've been portraying Paul/Saul. Typically, the (few) live versions I've seen tend to portray him as simply a confused individual. But this is right on the money. He's not confused. He has a zeal because he thinks he's doing the right thing. It's just unfortunate that he's on the wrong side--at least until Jesus opens his eyes.

Historically speaking I have to point out (as I always do. lol) an inaccuracy. I don't think Paul met Peter or the other disciples until long after he converted. I think it's in Galatians.He said the believers didn't trust him until he met with the Apostles and they endorsed him.

Anyway,a little dramatic licence doesn't hurt the overall episode. Great episode!

The actor who plays Saul/Paul (Emmett Scanlan) has been doing a good job so far. I like his portrayal of Saul a lot more than in the other show. He has more of a creepiness to him. I look forward to next weeks episode when he meets Jesus for the first time.
 
The actor who plays Saul/Paul (Emmett Scanlan) has been doing a good job so far. I like his portrayal of Saul a lot more than in the other show. He has more of a creepiness to him. I look forward to next weeks episode when he meets Jesus for the first time.

Yeah,the actor has been really nailing it. I think he's showing the evil that was coursing through Saul at the time. He was so filled with hate that he would come off very creepy.

I thought this weeks ep was somewhat "filler heavy". They didn't really show Saul trying to get the believers to recant through torture (which was what I was expecting in those torture scenes). I thought sending Saul off to Damascus on a fools errand was too historically inaccurate. He got commissioned to track down fleeing Christians in the biblical account.

I was wondering what they were going to do with Mary Magdalene,since there is little said about her post Easter in the scriptures. I'm glad they didn't over do that storyline.

I'm guessing James imminent death is coming soon. I thought the subplot of Philip & Simon was handled very well. They didn't do the story of Philip & the Ethiopian,which is a shame.The impact of showing that the message of Christ being preached to all races was sacrificed, since they already have such a racially diverse cast.

Some other things could've been addressed in the series, like the selection of Matthias.

All the political stuff is why this show probably even made it to the air,but there is going to come a time where there is little more you can do with Pilate,Caiaphas & Herod. I wonder where they go from there?
 
Yeah I always wondered about Mary Magdalene and what she went and did afterwords. I guess working, avoid persecution and maintaining her faith in Jesus. But not sure if she would work so close to the Romans like in that scene. They do seem to overplay the political and Roman storylines too much, Eventually I'd like to see Pilate removed from office..get what he deserves.
 
Holey cow! I just recognized Emmett Scanlan as the guy that played The Specter in Constantine. I thought he looked familiar!

Yeah,interesting speculating on Mary Magdalene's life, post-Easter.As I understand from tradition,she remained a companion of Jesus mother,living out the rest of their lives in Ephesus.
 
Now what I am wondering is do they have a stopping point for this series or will we get to see Saul/Paul beheaded, Peter's crucifixion (with Jesus also talking to Peter and giving him the strength to turn around and go through it) and will we be seeing John's Revelation.
 
Yea this week's episode looks like it will be great! I also agree that the actor playing saul/paul has been doing a amazing job. How many more episodes before the season is done?
 
Holey cow! I just recognized Emmett Scanlan as the guy that played The Specter in Constantine. I thought he looked familiar!

Yeah,interesting speculating on Mary Magdalene's life, post-Easter.As I understand from tradition,she remained a companion of Jesus mother,living out the rest of their lives in Ephesus.

I haven't seen an episode of Constantine yet, but He was also one of the prison guards in Guardians of the Galaxy.
 
Now what I am wondering is do they have a stopping point for this series or will we get to see Saul/Paul beheaded, Peter's crucifixion (with Jesus also talking to Peter and giving him the strength to turn around and go through it) and will we be seeing John's Revelation.

Apparently for this season they are just doing the first 10 chapters from the book of Acts. So that ends with Cornelius asking Peter to Baptize him. So for now we wont see Paul murdered or Peter murdered or John's revelation.
 
Yea this week's episode looks like it will be great! I also agree that the actor playing saul/paul has been doing a amazing job. How many more episodes before the season is done?

I can't find an exact episode count. But I think they said 12 weeks and 1 episode per week. So 12 episodes total.
 
This is off topic but I just wanted to share these two stories with you guys. Just gave me chills reading about both. And people say God/Jesus isn't real.......

http://www.littlethings.com/little-girl-fell-30-feet-saw-jesus-in-heaven/?utm_source=LIVE

http://www.littlethings.com/zack-cl...IVE&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=shocking

Wonderful!



Also here is a new sneak peak of Sunday's new episode
http://www.christianpost.com/news/a...lusive-preview-of-sundays-new-episode-139444/

This week will see a turning point for Saul who is on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians. Along the journey, Saul has a life-changing vision and encounter with Jesus that leads to his baptism, thusly becoming Paul the Apostle, one of the most influential figures in biblical history!
 
Hey guys, random thing I know, but I figured I'd ask here. Did the "Belief" thread in the Community get shut down again? Where'd it go?
 
Hey guys, random thing I know, but I figured I'd ask here. Did the "Belief" thread in the Community get shut down again? Where'd it go?

Yea it got deleted because to many non religious people saw the thread as a place to debunk religion. But the good thing is I met some solid Christians here, like yourself, Apollo, Human Torch, and Tech.
 
Sadly there doesn't seem to be much activity in those groups. And if we made them public then it would end up like the other Believe thread with non religious coming in trying to debunk religious people beliefs.
 

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