God's Love (Home Edition) (#01 in Theo Dvd Series)

Whitestone Media 

Description: This DVD is centered around the adventures and teachings of the main character, Theo, a student of God's Word. Theo lives in a cozy corner of a quaint English village, in the heart of the Cotswolds, and entertains two mice, Belfry and Luther. The animation series of Theo guides children and adults through a careful study of systematic theology. Theo discusses doctrines about sin, God's character, the Bible, salvation and godly living with easy-to-understand illustrations that make children want to learn more about the Christian faith.

Includes three episodes:

1. Saving Faith
Did you know that the same type of faith that saved Abraham, saves you and me? Kids will be entranced by Theo, a kind English theologian who teaches what it means to have genuine, or "saving" faith. Theo shares the story of Abraham to illustrate the life of a man who trusted the promises of God and walked by faith. Just as the Lord promised Abraham a son and fulfilled His promise, He promised a Savior to us. And sent Jesus into the world at just the right time.

2. Loving Obedience
Loving God and obeying Him are two peas in the same pod! If we love God, we will obey Him. Luther and Belfry, two field mice that have befriended Theo, lack obedience and get into trouble wherever they go. Children will learn a valuable lesson and be entertained at the same time as Theo uses the story of Jonah to illustrate the consequences of disobedience, and the blessings that come when we love God through doing what He asks of us.

3. Forgiveness
Nothing is more basic to the Gospel than forgiveness. Did you know that forgiveness in the biblical sense means to "set something free?" However, learning to forgive is not easy for Theo's furry friends Luther and Belfry. In this episode, Theo teaches the important lesson of forgiving others through the parable of the "Unforgiving Servant." For if we do not forgive others, we cannot expect God to forgive us!

DVD Extras:
-Animation basics with Len Simon
-A Chat with Mike Joens, the Creator of Theo

Run Time: 33 minutes (not including special features).

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Release Date: September 2013