Video Transcript - “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”
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Video Transcript - “Walk By Faith, Not By Sight” The Roman army abandons its siege of Jerusalem. Two Christian families face tough choices. Will they obey Jesus and forever walk away from all that is familiar to them? Their decision will mean life or death. This video portrays events described in the Bible that are historically accurate. For accuracy, there are scenes of fighting; however, the violence is not glorified but merely depicts the reality faced by first-century Christians. [Opening Scene: The Temple and Jerusalem from above] [Birds chirping] [Rooster crowing] [Young boy throws stones at a window to get the attention of his friend] [Boys playing & splashing in a fountain] Come on! Come on! [Children laughing] Boys! Stop splashing. [Boys playing] I can see! I can see! (Ethan) “The spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, for the reason that Jehovah has anointed me to tell good news to the meek ones. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to those taken captive and the wide opening of the eyes….” [The boys – Naham and Shebuel- shake hands and the scene transitions to the two boys now men shaking hands as they walk up through the street scene] (Naham) I can’t believe it. After all these years. (Shebuel) It's hard to believe we made it. (Naham) Our own wine shop. Hey, I got us something. It’s from Lebanon. (Shebuel) What is this? (Naham) It's the very best. (Shebuel) This is excellent Naham! [Shebuel waves to Rachel who is holding a baby – baby cooing] [Naham and Abital outside of the wine shop] (Abital) This side goes up and that side goes down. (Naham) What's happening? (Abital) Tell him! (Naham) No, Gideon, that sides gotta…… (Abital) The other way. (Naham) Right there. (Abital) Exactly (Naham) Yeah, just like that. (Abital) Right, yeah exactly! [Naham and Abital at home – Naham shaving and Abital showing off a new dress] [Naham] You just went shopping yesterday! Page 1 of 12 Video Transcript - “Walk By Faith, Not By Sight” (Shebuel) It may have appeared to most people that life was continuing on as usual in Jerusalem. Everyone carried on their daily tasks. Men plied their trades. Women saw to their homes and families. Children learned and played. But more than three decades earlier, Jesus foretold events that would mark great changes in the world we had known. For those of us who became his followers, the signs of change were clearly visible. (Tax collector) Your taxes are due, and this will cover it. (Merchant) These are my belongings! You have no right! [Crowd gasps] [Crowd clamoring] Jerusalem is a holy city! -for the sons of Abraham! (Shebuel) Little did we realize how severely the quality of our faith would be tested by the events surrounding the fulfillment of those prophecies. [Shouting and priest taken away by Roman soldiers] At the time, we had no idea how difficult it would be to keep the prophetic word burning brightly in our heart…….. "then know that the desolating of her has drawn near." Ziph, what did Jesus say we should do then? (Ziph) "Let those in the midst of her withdraw." (Shebuel) Only strong faith could guide us through the night of uncertainty to come. It all happened so quickly... the great Jewish revolt against decades of Roman oppression... Rome's swift and brutal response. [Roman soldiers attacking Jerusalem] There was hardly time to think... ……………[Thunder rumbling] [Encamped Roman army outside Jerusalem]……….barely time to act! [At a meeting of Elders in Jerusalem] (Ethan) Brothers, what observations do you have? (Shebuel) Once the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy was unmistakably identified, our first real test of faith came along (Ethan).....the disgusting thing that causes desolation,... standing in the holy place. (Shebuel) That was an elders’ meeting I would not soon forget. (An elder) 'Flee to the mountains.' [Outside the wine shop] [Raining] (Shebuel) All of the brothers were at the meeting. (Naham) Was Ethan there? (Shebuel) Yes. (Naham) How are we going to get out? (Shebuel) We have to get ready. (Naham) All right. Go ahead. [Naham sits down and shakes his head and sighs] (Naham) [Sighing] I can't believe this is happening. (Shebuel) I can't think of anything else. (Naham) I don't know, Shebuel -everything that we've worked for- what if they're wrong? (Shebuel) Don't think of it Naham. I'm trying not to. (Naham) Too just walk away... from all of this! (Shebuel) I know it's not easy. But it's the right thing to do. Hey, remember when we were kids? We wanted to be Nazirites. (Naham) Yeah, I remember. You cut my hair short so you can be stronger than me. (Shebuel) I was stronger. Page 2 of 12 Video Transcript - “Walk By Faith, Not By Sight” [Shebuel at home] [Thunder rumbling] (Rachel) I know we have to leave. But how? The city is surrounded. (Shebuel) Jehovah will open the way... somehow. (Rachel) It's just all the unknowns that frighten me. We've never lived anywhere but Jerusalem. My brother is here, and your business. (Shebuel) How am I gonna provide for you both? [Rachel snatches away the flute that Shebuel is holding] (Shebuel) Hey! We have to trust that Jehovah has a better view of the situation than we do. Let's continue packing. [In the streets of Jerusalem – the rebels are jubilant] [Yaaaahhhh!] [Indiscernible shouting] [Tower of Antonia Jewish Rebel Headquarters] (Eleazar) Why? Give me one good reason why they would do such a thing. (Second in command) Strategically, it makes no sense, but they are leaving. [Door creaking] (Messenger) [Breathing heavily] Sir, the reports are the same, in every quarter of Jerusalem. The Twelfth Legion is marching toward the sea. (Eleazar) [Drawing a sword] God has blinded them. It's madness. Divine madness. It is deliverance. God has delivered the holy temple from the enemy's hands. They must feel the wrath of God upon their backs! [Angrily] Pursue them! Strike them down! As God struck the Egyptians in the Red sea, overtake them and kill them! (Second in command) Eleazar, please, they're gone. Let's be happy with that. (Eleazar) No! Punish them! They must never again harass the people of God! Go! [Whistling and shouting] (Shebuel) Hold on here for just a minute. (Naham) Now, Gideon, make sure there's plenty of these cheaper wines available today. There's gonna be a lot of celebration. (Shebuel) Naham. What are you doing? Why aren't you ready to leave? (Naham) I just need a little more time. We'll be along. We'll catch up with you out on the road. (Shebuel) This is our opportunity to escape! (Naham) I agree completely. It's the fulfillment of the sign, but... it happened so quickly. I have to get things organized before we leave. In fact, you should be helping me, partner! (Shebuel) Naham listen to yourself! This is the destruction of Jerusalem were talking about. (Naham) Hey, for your information, we've begun preparations for departure. Don't worry about us. Now, Gideon I expect we'll be gone for maybe a week or two at the most. (Shebuel) We'll hurry. (Naham) Make sure that all of the accounts get their wine deliveries. (Shebuel) We're ready? (Naham) You've got to go over and, uh,- (Shebuel) He's opening the shop. I don't understand what he's doing. Page 3 of 12 Video Transcript - “Walk By Faith, Not By Sight” [Jewish Rebels arming themselves] (Beriah) You two, go around, go out the south side. All of you follow me, we go out the gate, we turn north, meet the main group on the west side. Let's go. (Ziph) Ethan, Ethan. (Ethan) Hey! (Ziph) Is that all you're bringing? (Ethan) I don't need much. These are the important things. (Ziph) Will others come with us? (Ethan) We'll how 'bout just the four of us for now? Others will join us on the road. (Shebuel) Then let's go! [Rebels running through the streets of Jerusalem] (Beriah) Stay close. (Jewish rebel) Gate! Clear the gate! (Rachel) Beriah! (Jewish rebel) Clear the gate! (Rachel) Beriah! (Beriah) Rachel. Ah-ha, Ziph. (Ziph) Uncle Beriah, are you coming with us? (Rachel) Oh, Beriah, I'm so glad we found you. (Beriah) Rachel, have you heard the news? (Rachel) Yes, we heard that the Roman armies have left! (Beriah) And we're going after them. They'll pay for attacking God's holy city. Go on. (Shebuel) Beriah, we have some news too. We're leaving. (Beriah) Leaving? Why? Where are you going? (Rachel) You know what we believe. Jesus said that when Jerusalem was surrounded by armies, that is the signal that a great tribulation is coming. (Beriah) The Romans are running away! This is a great day! A day of deliverance! (Rachel) Beriah, it's not Jerusalem that Jehovah has delivered today. It's his people. (Beriah) His people... Christians. And what about me, Rachel, your flesh and blood? I pray at the temple. I keep the Sabbath. Am I nothing in God's eyes? (Shebuel) Beriah! Please! (Beriah) You'll get my sister killed! (Rachel) Beriah please, you must come with us. It could mean your life! (Beriah) And just where do you intend to go? (Shebuel) We're going to Pella, in the mountains to the north. (Beriah) Are you... crazy? That's a Gentile city! Besides, it's too dangerous to travel. You’re safe right here.