Interview: Jarod O’Flaherty
Music Video: Resist — Interview with the key team members Jarod O’Flaherty—Director, Videographer, Editor (27-year-old) How was the project/script/song conceived? I have done numerous “live action” videos for the church but never anything with a clear message. It was usually just capturing an event and then playing it back. After seeing a movie put together [...]
ODJ: before you enter
Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill? (v.1).
READ: Psalm 15
Before many of us go to the grocery store, we make a list. Before we exercise, we follow the good practice of stretching. Before we travel, we pack according to the number of days we’ll be gone and our destination’s climate. Before a new baby is brought home, colorful mobiles and an ample supply of diapers and wipes are purchased. Almost everything we do requires some sort of preparation—even worshiping God. This is exactly the theme that David takes up in Psalm 15.
The psalm starts off with two soul-searching questions: “Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill?” (v.1). His answer to these queries begs at least four more questions that help us prepare for worship:
• Is my character true? (v.2). David said “those who lead blameless lives,” that is, those whose character is not marked by moral and ethical blemishes—corruption and inconsistencies—are ready to worship.
• Are my relationships right? (v.3). A sign that relationships are strained is the use of words that are not restrained. The person who bad-mouths another’s name and character with vicious words and malicious gossip is not prepared to worship.
• Have I fulfilled all of my commitments? (v.4). A person is ready to worship, privately and publicly, when he consistently keeps his word.
• Do I earn and use money honorably? (v.5). God commanded His people not to take advantage of the marginalized in society. They were not to charge excessively high interest or take bribes at the expense of true justice. Think about it: Am I valuing money more than people?
Before you enter into private and public worship, let the Holy Spirit examine your character. —Marvin Williams
How will you prepare for private and public worship this week? Which worship question do you feel you need to focus on the most? Why?
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Music Video: Resist — Interview with the key team members Brianna Smith—Lead Actress (17-year-old) How was the project/script/song conceived? I added the wrist-cutting scene into the script because several of my friends have that problem. I thought it would be a great way for them to see Christ. How do you feel about being involved [...]
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Music Video: Resist — Interview with the key team members Shane Clements— Songwriter, Lead vocalist (20-year-old) How was the project/script/song conceived? Jarod came to me and told me his idea. He said, “Can you write a song to go along with this script?” How do you feel about being involved in this project? I feel [...]
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Music Video: Resist — Interview with the key team members Russell Routh— Lead guitarist (18-year-old) How was the project/script/song conceived? Well, we wanted to reach out to those who didn’t have a relationship with God and those who need a recommitment. So we worked hard on the song and video to bring across the message [...]
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Music Video: Resist — Interview with the key team members Krystin Jurries—Script editor (17-year-old) How was the project/script/song conceived? I received a rough draft of the script from Jarod, spent a lot of time in prayer, and then started working on it. I tried to relay in the script real-life experience—personal as well as that [...]
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Music Video: Resist — Interview with the key team members Nathan Ellison— Lighting and equipment assistant, Supporting actor (16-year-old) How was the project/script/song conceived? I worked mostly with the production side of the video. But I know Jarod wrote it, Krystin edited it, and we all performed it. How do you feel about being involved [...]
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Music Video: Resist — Interview with the key team members April Walker—Supporting Actress (16-year-old) How was the project/script/song conceived? My friend Jarod thought of the idea and asked me to be part of it. How do you feel about being involved in this project? Extremely pumped! What do you hope could be achieved through this [...]
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August 1, 2009
READ: Romans 1:16-20
Since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen . . . even His eternal power and Godhead. —Romans 1:20
Let’s say you were really famous. People would want to know all kinds of things about you. Then let’s say you called me up and asked, “How’d you like to write my biography?” Let’s say I agreed. I would be all over you like a moth on a streetlight, buzzing around trying to find out all I could about you. I’d ask you a thousand questions. I would ask for your list of contacts and call everyone on it to find out more about you. Then I would ask you to hand over anything related to your life. Papers. Pictures. The works.
I would look for three components, which are the secret to getting to know someone: What you say about yourself, what others say about you, and what you’ve done. Now think of what this means as you seek to know God: What does He say about Himself, what do others say about Him, and what has He done?
To know God in a vibrant, new way, ask all three. Read the Bible to find out what God says about Himself (Ex. 34:6-7; Lev. 19:2; Jer. 32:27). Then find out what the writers say about Him and His remarkable attributes (Ps. 19:1-4; Rom. 1:16-20; 1 John 4:8-10). Finally, take a look at the amazing things God has done (Gen. 1:1; Ex. 14:10-31; John 3:16).
Get to know God. Be His biographer. It will teach you more about Him than you ever thought possible. — Dave Branon
The God who created the universe is the God you can know.
Source: Our Daily Bread
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