1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:11,746 --> 00:00:14,663 (soft synth music) 4 00:00:31,230 --> 00:00:32,063 - The light 5 00:00:36,460 --> 00:00:38,633 shines in the darkness. 6 00:00:40,190 --> 00:00:41,340 And the darkness 7 00:00:43,490 --> 00:00:44,973 cannot overcome it. 8 00:00:47,090 --> 00:00:47,923 Yet 9 00:00:48,860 --> 00:00:50,113 what if we turn away? 10 00:00:52,430 --> 00:00:53,700 What if 11 00:00:53,700 --> 00:00:55,603 we reject the light? 12 00:00:57,607 --> 00:01:00,110 (man blowing) 13 00:01:00,110 --> 00:01:01,853 Shadow rains on us. 14 00:01:02,892 --> 00:01:05,725 (dramatic music) 15 00:01:07,007 --> 00:01:10,090 (solemn piano music) 16 00:02:52,470 --> 00:02:54,250 - [Kim] Just get a gallon. 17 00:02:54,250 --> 00:02:55,240 We'll need it. 18 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:56,496 - Okay, Mom. 19 00:02:56,496 --> 00:02:57,329 - Okay. 20 00:02:58,229 --> 00:02:59,062 What the? 21 00:03:00,140 --> 00:03:01,723 Where's your dad? 22 00:03:01,723 --> 00:03:02,743 - I have no idea. 23 00:03:04,013 --> 00:03:04,846 - Okay. 24 00:03:10,090 --> 00:03:10,923 Jack! 25 00:03:12,080 --> 00:03:12,943 Jack! 26 00:03:14,317 --> 00:03:16,900 (box thudding) 27 00:03:18,002 --> 00:03:18,918 (Kim sighing) 28 00:03:18,918 --> 00:03:21,608 - Ugh, so much for my nap. 29 00:03:21,608 --> 00:03:24,180 - Can you please get up and help me? 30 00:03:24,180 --> 00:03:25,180 - Yeah, in a minute. 31 00:03:28,960 --> 00:03:31,002 - Where's the rest of the tree? 32 00:03:31,002 --> 00:03:32,992 - Uh. 33 00:03:32,992 --> 00:03:33,825 I don't know. 34 00:03:33,825 --> 00:03:35,520 I couldn't find the other box. 35 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:37,010 - Did you check downstairs? 36 00:03:37,010 --> 00:03:38,630 Yes, hon. 37 00:03:38,630 --> 00:03:40,833 That's where I found the first half. 38 00:03:44,010 --> 00:03:46,460 Must've thrown it away when the basement flooded. 39 00:03:47,460 --> 00:03:49,300 - Can you just get this stuff cleaned up? 40 00:03:49,300 --> 00:03:51,360 - Yeah, in a minute. 41 00:03:51,360 --> 00:03:52,330 - Now! 42 00:03:52,330 --> 00:03:53,490 I've got enough stuff to do. 43 00:03:53,490 --> 00:03:55,550 Please get up off your butt and help. 44 00:03:55,550 --> 00:03:56,930 - Fine. 45 00:03:56,930 --> 00:03:58,740 What's the hurry? 46 00:03:58,740 --> 00:03:59,573 - I told you. 47 00:03:59,573 --> 00:04:00,740 My parents are coming over for dinner 48 00:04:00,740 --> 00:04:02,010 and you need to take Nate to karate. 49 00:04:02,010 --> 00:04:03,690 - Right, I forgot. 50 00:04:03,690 --> 00:04:05,460 - Oh, come on. 51 00:04:05,460 --> 00:04:06,623 Wake up, Jack. 52 00:04:10,540 --> 00:04:11,373 - Parents. 53 00:04:12,430 --> 00:04:13,980 At least yours are still alive. 54 00:04:17,018 --> 00:04:20,018 (ladder clattering) 55 00:04:25,462 --> 00:04:28,629 (staple gun clicking) 56 00:04:38,100 --> 00:04:39,850 - Nate, will you stop that, please? 57 00:04:44,690 --> 00:04:45,550 Nate! 58 00:04:45,550 --> 00:04:46,520 - [Nate] What? 59 00:04:46,520 --> 00:04:47,370 - Stop foolin' around. 60 00:04:47,370 --> 00:04:49,120 Go inside and get ready for karate. 61 00:04:53,296 --> 00:04:58,296 (nail gun clicking) (air hissing) 62 00:05:01,074 --> 00:05:02,157 Unbelievable. 63 00:05:05,182 --> 00:05:07,849 (food sizzling) 64 00:05:10,153 --> 00:05:13,153 (suspenseful music) 65 00:05:17,420 --> 00:05:19,593 - You need to get your "gee" on. 66 00:05:19,593 --> 00:05:21,083 It's gi, Mom. 67 00:05:24,050 --> 00:05:27,270 - Child, what are you doing? 68 00:05:27,270 --> 00:05:29,320 - Gotta catch this huge snapper. 69 00:05:29,320 --> 00:05:31,700 - Stop playing Coyote Peterson and get your gi on. 70 00:05:31,700 --> 00:05:34,133 Dad's taking you to karate soon. 71 00:05:38,270 --> 00:05:39,800 Nathan James! 72 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:41,333 And get ready for karate! 73 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:44,910 (Kim sighing) 74 00:05:44,910 --> 00:05:46,303 Oh, that child. 75 00:05:48,072 --> 00:05:50,016 (Kim sighing) 76 00:05:50,016 --> 00:05:50,849 (nail gun clicking) 77 00:05:50,849 --> 00:05:52,170 - Hey, Dad. 78 00:05:52,170 --> 00:05:53,930 - Oh, hey Olivia. 79 00:05:53,930 --> 00:05:54,797 How's it lookin'? 80 00:05:57,200 --> 00:05:58,033 - Um. 81 00:06:00,820 --> 00:06:01,853 Yeah, it looks good. 82 00:06:03,095 --> 00:06:05,120 - So how was the movie last night? 83 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:06,763 - Oh, um, I ended up not going. 84 00:06:07,890 --> 00:06:10,680 Topher didn't show up again. 85 00:06:10,680 --> 00:06:13,190 - Seems like that's becoming a thing with him. 86 00:06:13,190 --> 00:06:14,140 - Tell me about it. 87 00:06:16,240 --> 00:06:17,700 Whatever. 88 00:06:17,700 --> 00:06:20,650 It's just that everybody's been so fake lately. 89 00:06:20,650 --> 00:06:22,200 And I asked Stacey if she still wanted 90 00:06:22,200 --> 00:06:23,850 to go to the movies with me, but. 91 00:06:24,870 --> 00:06:26,520 - Well, a bunch of flakes, right? 92 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:29,430 So you got any other plans tonight? 93 00:06:29,430 --> 00:06:31,310 Heard something about a secret Santa. 94 00:06:31,310 --> 00:06:32,143 - No. 95 00:06:32,143 --> 00:06:33,980 An ornament exchange. 96 00:06:33,980 --> 00:06:36,370 But I spent all morning making mine for nothing. 97 00:06:36,370 --> 00:06:37,203 - What? 98 00:06:38,160 --> 00:06:39,390 - It's canceled. 99 00:06:39,390 --> 00:06:40,670 - Really? 100 00:06:40,670 --> 00:06:43,570 - Yeah, Stacey said no one was coming, so she canceled it. 101 00:06:44,670 --> 00:06:45,780 - Ah, shoot. 102 00:06:45,780 --> 00:06:46,613 - What? 103 00:06:46,613 --> 00:06:48,280 - Oh, I cut myself. 104 00:06:48,280 --> 00:06:50,170 - Come here, let me see it. 105 00:06:50,170 --> 00:06:51,003 Oh gosh. 106 00:06:51,003 --> 00:06:52,863 Yeah, come on, we need to get that cleaned up. 107 00:06:56,050 --> 00:06:56,920 (door slamming) 108 00:06:56,920 --> 00:06:58,753 - Olivia, did you bring the milk? 109 00:07:00,160 --> 00:07:00,993 - Uh, hang on. 110 00:07:00,993 --> 00:07:02,150 Dad cut himself. 111 00:07:13,797 --> 00:07:14,719 - Let me. 112 00:07:14,719 --> 00:07:17,460 Can you go and stir the potatoes. 113 00:07:17,460 --> 00:07:18,293 Let me see. 114 00:07:20,009 --> 00:07:21,480 - Ah, not so hard. 115 00:07:22,830 --> 00:07:24,520 - I asked you to clean up. 116 00:07:24,520 --> 00:07:26,750 Why were you out there putting up lights? 117 00:07:26,750 --> 00:07:28,060 Dad always had lights on the house. 118 00:07:28,060 --> 00:07:29,610 He would've enjoyed seeing them up. 119 00:07:29,610 --> 00:07:32,420 - You've had all week to go out and do it. 120 00:07:32,420 --> 00:07:33,253 Now this. 121 00:07:33,253 --> 00:07:34,440 - I know, I wanted lights up. 122 00:07:34,440 --> 00:07:35,740 I'm terrible. 123 00:07:35,740 --> 00:07:37,760 - There's a Christmas crap strewn all over the place. 124 00:07:37,760 --> 00:07:39,400 None of it put up or away. 125 00:07:39,400 --> 00:07:40,950 My mom and dad will be here in three hours 126 00:07:40,950 --> 00:07:42,260 and we have half a damn Christmas tree 127 00:07:42,260 --> 00:07:43,093 sitting in our living room. 128 00:07:43,093 --> 00:07:43,960 - Yeah, I know. 129 00:07:43,960 --> 00:07:46,040 - No, no, you don't, Jack. 130 00:07:46,040 --> 00:07:48,240 'Cause if you cared, you'd be helping get our house 131 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:51,140 in order instead of sulking around about your dead father. 132 00:07:56,110 --> 00:07:58,513 - Ew, keep your nasty hands off the cake. 133 00:08:01,380 --> 00:08:02,430 I'm telling Mom. 134 00:08:02,430 --> 00:08:03,263 Mom! 135 00:08:04,394 --> 00:08:05,879 (icing splattering) 136 00:08:05,879 --> 00:08:07,343 I'm gonna throat punch you! 137 00:08:11,652 --> 00:08:14,117 (Christmas decorations clattering) 138 00:08:14,117 --> 00:08:16,617 (Kim sighing) 139 00:08:20,650 --> 00:08:22,390 - What on earth do you think you're doing? 140 00:08:22,390 --> 00:08:23,500 - She was chasing me. 141 00:08:23,500 --> 00:08:24,730 - After you threw icing! 142 00:08:24,730 --> 00:08:25,563 - Oh, enough! 143 00:08:26,410 --> 00:08:28,860 - Oh, I'm sick of living with that troll! 144 00:08:33,700 --> 00:08:35,500 - Do you want to say anything, Jack? 145 00:08:36,690 --> 00:08:37,814 - Nate, come on. 146 00:08:37,814 --> 00:08:38,647 We've gotta go to karate. 147 00:08:38,647 --> 00:08:40,400 - I'm not going. 148 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:42,403 - Are you gonna stay here and clean all this up then? 149 00:08:43,984 --> 00:08:45,984 - That's what I thought. 150 00:08:48,590 --> 00:08:50,600 - You're going to leave me with this mess? 151 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:51,843 - Yeah, I gotta go. 152 00:08:55,060 --> 00:08:57,120 - Where are you going? 153 00:08:57,120 --> 00:08:58,120 - I don't know. 154 00:08:58,120 --> 00:09:00,043 Get a coffee and leave this crazy. 155 00:09:06,149 --> 00:09:06,982 - Ah. 156 00:09:07,996 --> 00:09:10,496 (Kim sighing) 157 00:09:13,023 --> 00:09:16,083 (door slamming) 158 00:09:16,083 --> 00:09:19,083 (milk jug slamming) 159 00:09:26,125 --> 00:09:28,270 (Kim sighing) 160 00:09:28,270 --> 00:09:30,030 (Christmas decorations clattering) 161 00:09:30,030 --> 00:09:30,863 Perfect. 162 00:09:32,631 --> 00:09:35,298 (food sizzling) 163 00:09:36,487 --> 00:09:39,654 (smoke alarm beeping) 164 00:09:41,055 --> 00:09:43,305 No, no, no, no, no, no, no! 165 00:09:44,927 --> 00:09:46,490 Oh! 166 00:09:46,490 --> 00:09:47,323 Ooh. 167 00:09:56,339 --> 00:09:59,089 Well, there goes Mom of the Year. 168 00:09:59,991 --> 00:10:03,158 (smoke alarm beeping) 169 00:10:08,182 --> 00:10:09,099 Okay. Okay. 170 00:10:10,574 --> 00:10:11,491 I got this. 171 00:10:12,554 --> 00:10:13,490 I got this. 172 00:10:13,490 --> 00:10:16,374 (milk thudding) 173 00:10:18,211 --> 00:10:20,628 (Mom crying) 174 00:10:24,178 --> 00:10:27,345 (smoke alarm beeping) 175 00:10:49,759 --> 00:10:54,759 (broom thudding) (smoke alarm clattering) 176 00:11:01,356 --> 00:11:03,934 (doorbell ringing) 177 00:11:03,934 --> 00:11:04,767 What now? 178 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:16,160 - [Man] Good day, ma'am. 179 00:11:16,160 --> 00:11:16,993 - Hi. 180 00:11:16,993 --> 00:11:18,360 - I'm sorry to trouble you, 181 00:11:18,360 --> 00:11:21,490 but I heard an alarm as I was walking by. 182 00:11:21,490 --> 00:11:22,920 Is everything okay? 183 00:11:22,920 --> 00:11:23,753 - Yes, it's fine. 184 00:11:23,753 --> 00:11:24,820 Just burning my dinner. 185 00:11:26,030 --> 00:11:28,700 Oh, the house is a mess, but thank you. 186 00:11:28,700 --> 00:11:30,490 Everything is okay. 187 00:11:30,490 --> 00:11:32,963 - Well, perfect doesn't come easy. 188 00:11:35,050 --> 00:11:36,950 - I've got a lot of things to do to get ready. 189 00:11:36,950 --> 00:11:38,330 Thank you for checking. 190 00:11:38,330 --> 00:11:39,323 - Oh, hold on. 191 00:11:40,980 --> 00:11:43,080 I did have something I'd like to give you. 192 00:11:47,020 --> 00:11:47,980 - What is that? 193 00:11:49,350 --> 00:11:53,363 - Just a little Christmas gift from neighbor to neighbor. 194 00:11:56,230 --> 00:11:57,063 - Thank you. 195 00:11:59,090 --> 00:12:02,003 - Oh, I'd say it's nothing, but it's more than that. 196 00:12:06,377 --> 00:12:07,877 - Have a nice day. 197 00:12:31,046 --> 00:12:34,129 (dramatic whooshing) 198 00:12:37,138 --> 00:12:42,138 (crickets chirping) (flames crackling) 199 00:12:57,600 --> 00:12:59,560 - Come close. 200 00:12:59,560 --> 00:13:00,963 The night is cold. 201 00:13:06,169 --> 00:13:07,410 Please. 202 00:13:07,410 --> 00:13:08,253 Rest. 203 00:13:17,800 --> 00:13:18,720 - Where am I? 204 00:13:18,720 --> 00:13:19,720 What is? 205 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:21,170 - I know what it is you want, 206 00:13:22,840 --> 00:13:23,840 what you're chasing. 207 00:13:25,410 --> 00:13:27,150 - I don't know what is going on. 208 00:13:27,150 --> 00:13:30,620 - Please, let us speak quietly. 209 00:13:30,620 --> 00:13:32,223 Adam has been working so hard. 210 00:13:35,550 --> 00:13:38,703 Growing life from dirt is not easy. 211 00:13:41,567 --> 00:13:44,180 - Is that your husband? 212 00:13:44,180 --> 00:13:45,660 - Yes. 213 00:13:45,660 --> 00:13:48,734 - So you are? 214 00:13:48,734 --> 00:13:49,567 - Eve. 215 00:13:51,180 --> 00:13:52,383 Crafted from dust. 216 00:13:53,380 --> 00:13:55,543 God's mere breath giving us life. 217 00:13:56,700 --> 00:13:58,733 He made us beautiful and wonderful. 218 00:14:00,250 --> 00:14:01,083 Perfect. 219 00:14:02,156 --> 00:14:02,989 But then. 220 00:14:04,510 --> 00:14:06,040 - I know the story. 221 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:06,873 - No. 222 00:14:08,850 --> 00:14:09,903 You know a story. 223 00:14:12,081 --> 00:14:13,998 But to be there in Eden, 224 00:14:15,033 --> 00:14:17,973 to feel the cool grass under your feet, 225 00:14:19,350 --> 00:14:22,963 smell the delicate scent of endless flowers in bloom, 226 00:14:24,540 --> 00:14:27,601 and sweetness of berries that have been warmed 227 00:14:27,601 --> 00:14:28,768 under the sun, 228 00:14:30,581 --> 00:14:32,131 walking in the presence of God. 229 00:14:34,640 --> 00:14:35,803 What we lost, 230 00:14:38,216 --> 00:14:39,366 words are not adequate. 231 00:14:42,091 --> 00:14:43,650 - Wow. 232 00:14:43,650 --> 00:14:45,220 That sounds perfect. 233 00:14:47,355 --> 00:14:48,188 - It was. 234 00:14:51,030 --> 00:14:51,863 - I'm so sorry. 235 00:14:53,550 --> 00:14:56,013 - Six times I've tried to make this satchel. 236 00:14:56,950 --> 00:14:57,993 Never right. 237 00:14:58,980 --> 00:15:01,323 It looks like it'll carry the load, 238 00:15:01,323 --> 00:15:02,773 but it always breaks. 239 00:15:03,720 --> 00:15:06,290 It seems that I am destined to keep trying 240 00:15:06,290 --> 00:15:08,763 and destined to keep failing. 241 00:15:10,070 --> 00:15:11,340 But I realized 242 00:15:12,310 --> 00:15:13,813 no thing lasts forever. 243 00:15:14,830 --> 00:15:18,343 We have tried and we have failed on our own for many years, 244 00:15:19,503 --> 00:15:23,010 but in all of that pain and all of that struggle 245 00:15:23,010 --> 00:15:25,870 I know now that it isn't the thing of importance. 246 00:15:27,649 --> 00:15:28,482 It is him. 247 00:15:30,397 --> 00:15:33,223 The joy we share, the laughter, 248 00:15:34,320 --> 00:15:35,313 the goodness. 249 00:15:36,490 --> 00:15:38,953 Despite our imperfections, 250 00:15:39,827 --> 00:15:41,233 hardships will come. 251 00:15:42,480 --> 00:15:43,680 Don't let them sink you. 252 00:15:45,170 --> 00:15:46,070 - Too late. 253 00:15:47,419 --> 00:15:49,752 Things are a lot harder now. 254 00:15:52,940 --> 00:15:56,810 Life has become more complex, more pressure, 255 00:15:56,810 --> 00:15:58,760 more expectation. 256 00:15:58,760 --> 00:16:00,050 - Kim, 257 00:16:00,050 --> 00:16:03,823 I know what it is like to not live up to expectations. 258 00:16:06,931 --> 00:16:09,133 - I never expected my life to be like this. 259 00:16:12,620 --> 00:16:15,450 Every day I couldn't wait for Jack to come home. 260 00:16:15,450 --> 00:16:18,193 I got excited hearing the garage door open. 261 00:16:20,630 --> 00:16:22,243 We used to laugh so much. 262 00:16:27,336 --> 00:16:29,836 But then the laughter stopped. 263 00:16:31,937 --> 00:16:34,596 I don't know what happened. 264 00:16:34,596 --> 00:16:35,513 - You know. 265 00:16:41,962 --> 00:16:42,795 You know. 266 00:16:45,670 --> 00:16:48,963 - He reminds me so much of my dad. 267 00:16:53,760 --> 00:16:56,563 Growing up my dad had a temper you couldn't believe. 268 00:17:00,130 --> 00:17:01,283 We were all scared. 269 00:17:03,650 --> 00:17:04,850 My brother Michael, Mom. 270 00:17:09,340 --> 00:17:12,093 Time after time she tried to defend us. 271 00:17:13,339 --> 00:17:15,563 I can still hear the glass shattering, 272 00:17:17,010 --> 00:17:18,143 the door slamming. 273 00:17:20,800 --> 00:17:22,650 Holding Michael tight in my room 274 00:17:22,650 --> 00:17:26,293 covering his ears so he wouldn't hear the screaming. 275 00:17:28,440 --> 00:17:30,893 - There is such great pain in this world. 276 00:17:32,689 --> 00:17:34,470 And it wasn't always supposed to be this way, 277 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:38,173 but I promise you it will get better. 278 00:17:41,260 --> 00:17:42,093 - It did. 279 00:17:44,310 --> 00:17:45,310 My dad changed. 280 00:17:45,310 --> 00:17:49,150 He's a different person now. 281 00:17:49,150 --> 00:17:51,540 He's become an amazing grandpa. 282 00:17:51,540 --> 00:17:53,293 And my kids can't wait to see him. 283 00:17:58,225 --> 00:17:59,058 But 284 00:18:00,280 --> 00:18:03,783 I'm afraid I never got over the way he treated us. 285 00:18:06,060 --> 00:18:08,373 Now I see the same thing happening in Jack. 286 00:18:10,350 --> 00:18:13,633 The anger, the laziness, the drinking. 287 00:18:15,130 --> 00:18:17,377 I'm trying to make things perfect for him. 288 00:18:18,836 --> 00:18:20,130 - Kim, 289 00:18:20,130 --> 00:18:21,353 I know what perfect is. 290 00:18:22,702 --> 00:18:24,323 And we left that behind in Eden. 291 00:18:25,390 --> 00:18:27,410 God made perfect. 292 00:18:27,410 --> 00:18:28,463 We cannot. 293 00:18:29,681 --> 00:18:30,970 But the struggles, they shape us, 294 00:18:30,970 --> 00:18:34,855 and they make us better, but we keep going. 295 00:18:36,780 --> 00:18:38,233 - I can't do this alone. 296 00:18:40,140 --> 00:18:40,973 I'm lost. 297 00:18:42,800 --> 00:18:44,573 - Adam and I are not perfect. 298 00:18:45,680 --> 00:18:47,886 I'm not the same woman that I once was, 299 00:18:47,886 --> 00:18:50,943 and he's not the same man that he used to be. 300 00:18:52,370 --> 00:18:55,420 - Jack and I are very different now. 301 00:18:57,555 --> 00:18:59,263 - The life we left behind, 302 00:19:00,600 --> 00:19:03,910 it was full of endless joy 303 00:19:03,910 --> 00:19:06,033 and oneness with God. 304 00:19:07,745 --> 00:19:11,224 But the world, your world, it is, 305 00:19:11,224 --> 00:19:15,430 it is full of darkness, and it's because of us. 306 00:19:17,070 --> 00:19:19,230 - I want to be in love, 307 00:19:19,230 --> 00:19:23,003 not nitpicking and arguing over such stupid things. 308 00:19:26,810 --> 00:19:27,643 We have drifted 309 00:19:30,040 --> 00:19:32,423 more than I ever wanted to. 310 00:19:36,139 --> 00:19:38,840 - Hold on to the memories. 311 00:19:38,840 --> 00:19:41,143 Remember the husband of your youth. 312 00:19:42,010 --> 00:19:45,780 You know, we, we change, but we change together. 313 00:19:45,780 --> 00:19:47,580 And through those hardships we grow. 314 00:19:48,511 --> 00:19:50,843 - But how can we restore our marriage? 315 00:19:54,092 --> 00:19:56,560 - You need a rescuer. 316 00:19:56,560 --> 00:19:58,080 We all do. 317 00:19:58,080 --> 00:20:00,506 You know, someone to show us the way. 318 00:20:04,980 --> 00:20:09,410 To be reunified with God and to walk in his presence 319 00:20:09,410 --> 00:20:10,607 as we once did. 320 00:20:12,250 --> 00:20:15,693 My heart cries for sin that I have done. 321 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:20,670 If you seek a relationship with God, 322 00:20:20,670 --> 00:20:24,383 and then with your husband, will you have restoration. 323 00:20:27,140 --> 00:20:29,623 When we first left the garden, 324 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:33,800 Adam and I, we couldn't find peace. 325 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:36,637 We blamed each other for what had happened 326 00:20:36,637 --> 00:20:38,330 and we bickered about everything 327 00:20:38,330 --> 00:20:40,603 and we couldn't reconcile. 328 00:20:43,820 --> 00:20:45,500 Adam found this in the stream. 329 00:20:45,500 --> 00:20:48,037 He gave it to me and he said, 330 00:20:48,037 --> 00:20:51,957 "As beautiful as it may be, I am more." 331 00:20:53,881 --> 00:20:58,253 And in that moment I encountered forgiveness. 332 00:21:00,030 --> 00:21:02,670 I have carried this through every hardship 333 00:21:03,600 --> 00:21:06,870 and in all that time every chip on this rock, 334 00:21:06,870 --> 00:21:08,723 every crack in this stone, 335 00:21:10,340 --> 00:21:12,470 it doesn't matter 336 00:21:12,470 --> 00:21:16,080 because it is the meaning that is more important 337 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:17,373 than the thing itself. 338 00:21:19,020 --> 00:21:21,523 It's a rock. (chuckling) 339 00:21:22,900 --> 00:21:24,993 You will never attain perfect, 340 00:21:26,500 --> 00:21:28,393 but you can share perfect moments. 341 00:21:33,920 --> 00:21:34,753 Go. 342 00:21:36,194 --> 00:21:37,273 Thrive. 343 00:21:38,220 --> 00:21:39,713 And walk closely with God. 344 00:21:42,343 --> 00:21:43,176 - I will. 345 00:21:53,664 --> 00:21:56,414 (girls laughing) 346 00:21:57,980 --> 00:21:59,203 - Are you serious? 347 00:22:00,180 --> 00:22:02,870 Stacey, what happened to wrapping gifts with your mom? 348 00:22:02,870 --> 00:22:04,053 - Sorry. 349 00:22:08,270 --> 00:22:10,150 - Hey, why are you acting so weird? 350 00:22:10,150 --> 00:22:12,090 - We didn't want you around. 351 00:22:12,090 --> 00:22:13,580 You've been ditching on us. 352 00:22:13,580 --> 00:22:15,980 - I set this exchange up. 353 00:22:15,980 --> 00:22:17,780 How could you not tell me? 354 00:22:17,780 --> 00:22:20,800 - You're going to college in LA. 355 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:21,993 Gotta make new friends. 356 00:22:26,275 --> 00:22:27,108 (frustrated groan) 357 00:22:29,750 --> 00:22:30,890 Hey, Holly. 358 00:22:30,890 --> 00:22:31,780 - Hey. 359 00:22:31,780 --> 00:22:32,613 The usual? 360 00:22:33,600 --> 00:22:34,840 - Whatever. 361 00:22:34,840 --> 00:22:37,600 - So hot chocolate with a shot of espresso? 362 00:22:37,600 --> 00:22:39,690 - Put two shots in today. 363 00:22:39,690 --> 00:22:40,723 - So, a mocha? 364 00:22:41,830 --> 00:22:43,540 - And lots of chocolate. 365 00:22:43,540 --> 00:22:45,356 - Goin' for the hard stuff today, huh? 366 00:22:45,356 --> 00:22:46,189 - Yeah. 367 00:22:49,660 --> 00:22:52,843 Oh, and put one of those double chocolate brownies in there. 368 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:55,833 Don't judge. 369 00:22:58,270 --> 00:23:01,315 (Olivia sighing) 370 00:23:21,750 --> 00:23:25,050 (Olivia crying) 371 00:23:25,050 --> 00:23:25,883 - You all right? 372 00:23:27,950 --> 00:23:29,570 - I'm fine. 373 00:23:29,570 --> 00:23:30,670 - They didn't show up. 374 00:23:31,550 --> 00:23:32,820 - What? 375 00:23:32,820 --> 00:23:33,653 - Your friends. 376 00:23:34,620 --> 00:23:35,890 - Yeah. 377 00:23:35,890 --> 00:23:37,590 - Don't you usually hang out here? 378 00:23:38,760 --> 00:23:41,690 - Yeah, um, they're no-shows. 379 00:23:41,690 --> 00:23:42,713 - What happened? 380 00:23:43,794 --> 00:23:45,160 - I don't know. 381 00:23:45,160 --> 00:23:46,410 We were supposed to meet. 382 00:23:47,310 --> 00:23:49,943 And it's only like our last Christmas together. 383 00:23:51,240 --> 00:23:53,000 - That's gotta be tough. 384 00:23:53,000 --> 00:23:54,470 Is someone moving? 385 00:23:54,470 --> 00:23:56,320 - Uh, graduating. 386 00:23:56,320 --> 00:23:57,290 - Oh. 387 00:23:57,290 --> 00:23:59,610 - It's just a stupid gift exchange anyway. 388 00:23:59,610 --> 00:24:01,430 - Oh, gifts aren't stupid. 389 00:24:01,430 --> 00:24:03,140 - Yeah, well, my friends are. 390 00:24:03,140 --> 00:24:04,813 - Are they really friends, though? 391 00:24:06,880 --> 00:24:08,440 - I guess not. 392 00:24:08,440 --> 00:24:11,403 - Well, since you're not exchanging gifts with them. 393 00:24:16,320 --> 00:24:17,900 Here. 394 00:24:17,900 --> 00:24:18,733 - What is that? 395 00:24:19,670 --> 00:24:20,503 - A gift. 396 00:24:23,990 --> 00:24:24,823 Open it. 397 00:24:29,635 --> 00:24:32,718 (dramatic whooshing) 398 00:24:36,768 --> 00:24:39,435 (boat creaking) 399 00:24:51,653 --> 00:24:54,486 (horse whinnying) 400 00:25:02,020 --> 00:25:02,853 - [Olivia] Wow. 401 00:25:04,050 --> 00:25:05,683 - She's beautiful, right? 402 00:25:06,710 --> 00:25:08,600 There was a time when she was free 403 00:25:08,600 --> 00:25:11,993 and able to roam as she wanted, but not now. 404 00:25:19,870 --> 00:25:22,430 - Okay, wait, is that water outside? 405 00:25:22,430 --> 00:25:23,263 - Yes. 406 00:25:24,630 --> 00:25:26,980 - So we're on a boat? 407 00:25:26,980 --> 00:25:27,813 - An ark. 408 00:25:29,070 --> 00:25:33,120 - So there's animals and water and an ark? 409 00:25:33,120 --> 00:25:34,033 Are we on? 410 00:25:35,016 --> 00:25:37,680 (woman chuckling) 411 00:25:37,680 --> 00:25:39,830 Wow, I really need to lay off the espresso. 412 00:25:42,080 --> 00:25:43,880 - No, you're seeing clearly, Olivia. 413 00:25:45,040 --> 00:25:45,873 - Who are you? 414 00:25:46,853 --> 00:25:49,520 - My husband Shem and I are helping my father-in-law. 415 00:25:49,520 --> 00:25:50,950 - Noah? 416 00:25:50,950 --> 00:25:51,783 - Yes. 417 00:25:53,600 --> 00:25:54,473 - What happened? 418 00:25:55,890 --> 00:25:59,080 - God asked Noah to build this ark for our family. 419 00:25:59,080 --> 00:26:01,080 He said that there is evil in the world 420 00:26:01,080 --> 00:26:02,990 and there would be a new start. 421 00:26:02,990 --> 00:26:04,393 - What about everybody else? 422 00:26:06,620 --> 00:26:08,640 - Cleansed from the earth. 423 00:26:08,640 --> 00:26:12,143 God the Creator judged the world of their unspeakable sins. 424 00:26:13,130 --> 00:26:14,303 - He killed everybody? 425 00:26:15,140 --> 00:26:17,580 How could God do something so awful? 426 00:26:17,580 --> 00:26:20,210 - You didn't see how far humanity had gone. 427 00:26:20,210 --> 00:26:21,043 I did. 428 00:26:22,090 --> 00:26:25,993 Every thought and intention of man was of evil, continually. 429 00:26:27,020 --> 00:26:29,323 There was no salvation but through death. 430 00:26:30,200 --> 00:26:32,653 It grieved God to his heart. 431 00:26:34,510 --> 00:26:36,023 - Well, how did you get saved? 432 00:26:37,440 --> 00:26:39,840 - Noah found favor with God. 433 00:26:39,840 --> 00:26:41,340 Blameless, he walked with God. 434 00:26:42,898 --> 00:26:45,481 (ark creaking) 435 00:26:46,380 --> 00:26:47,630 - Wow. 436 00:26:47,630 --> 00:26:48,463 It's beautiful. 437 00:26:49,525 --> 00:26:52,600 But it sure does reek. (laughing) 438 00:26:52,600 --> 00:26:54,320 - We spent years building it 439 00:26:54,320 --> 00:26:56,683 and telling everyone what God's plan was. 440 00:26:58,090 --> 00:27:01,343 We were mocked and outcasted from society. 441 00:27:02,370 --> 00:27:05,890 People thought we were either weird or crazy. 442 00:27:05,890 --> 00:27:06,863 Maybe both. 443 00:27:09,663 --> 00:27:10,963 - I know what that's like. 444 00:27:12,860 --> 00:27:14,633 - This won't last forever, Olivia. 445 00:27:15,850 --> 00:27:17,330 Things may be different now, 446 00:27:17,330 --> 00:27:20,510 but there is so much to look forward to. 447 00:27:20,510 --> 00:27:22,770 - It's just that everything I look forward to 448 00:27:22,770 --> 00:27:25,280 just ends in disappointment. 449 00:27:25,280 --> 00:27:27,223 - You're not looking far enough ahead. 450 00:27:28,360 --> 00:27:32,350 Yes, the next day will look similar to last. 451 00:27:32,350 --> 00:27:34,847 The animals will still need food 452 00:27:34,847 --> 00:27:37,047 and the stink will still need to be cleaned. 453 00:27:39,060 --> 00:27:42,163 And who we call our friends will reveal their true colors. 454 00:27:44,210 --> 00:27:46,193 I choose to see beyond the immediate. 455 00:27:47,750 --> 00:27:51,370 When these waters recede, everything will be different. 456 00:27:51,370 --> 00:27:55,080 You will move on, you will have a fresh start. 457 00:27:55,080 --> 00:27:58,930 When these doors open a new land awaits, 458 00:27:58,930 --> 00:28:01,433 full of promise and opportunity. 459 00:28:03,800 --> 00:28:06,023 Look beyond these walls you are in now. 460 00:28:08,700 --> 00:28:09,663 - College. 461 00:28:11,570 --> 00:28:14,800 - I'm looking forward to starting a family with Shem. 462 00:28:14,800 --> 00:28:16,460 - That's a long way away for me. 463 00:28:16,460 --> 00:28:17,810 - In time. 464 00:28:17,810 --> 00:28:19,820 - Seriously, have you met my brother? 465 00:28:19,820 --> 00:28:22,550 Kids are the last thing on my mind. 466 00:28:22,550 --> 00:28:24,150 - We can't control others. 467 00:28:24,150 --> 00:28:25,903 We can only control ourselves. 468 00:28:26,740 --> 00:28:30,050 Don't drift away into sin like so many others. 469 00:28:30,050 --> 00:28:31,810 Run from it. 470 00:28:31,810 --> 00:28:34,010 - It's just that he's such a little sh- 471 00:28:34,010 --> 00:28:36,360 - Forgiveness, Olivia. 472 00:28:36,360 --> 00:28:37,453 Be better than he. 473 00:28:39,490 --> 00:28:41,410 You are not being judged with water, 474 00:28:41,410 --> 00:28:44,413 but judgment comes for us all. 475 00:28:45,420 --> 00:28:46,480 Someone is coming. 476 00:28:46,480 --> 00:28:51,480 I don't know who, but I do know God's boundless love for us. 477 00:28:51,690 --> 00:28:54,210 He saved our bodies in this ark. 478 00:28:54,210 --> 00:28:57,350 One day he will come to save our souls. 479 00:28:57,350 --> 00:28:58,743 Salvation is ahead. 480 00:28:59,752 --> 00:29:01,740 (Olivia chuckling) 481 00:29:01,740 --> 00:29:03,290 Here. 482 00:29:03,290 --> 00:29:08,230 I made this to remind myself of my bind to God's way. 483 00:29:08,230 --> 00:29:10,303 So that way his promise is near. 484 00:29:11,420 --> 00:29:13,113 Here, take this. 485 00:29:14,490 --> 00:29:16,920 That way you can look beyond these walls 486 00:29:16,920 --> 00:29:19,503 and see the hope ahead. 487 00:29:19,503 --> 00:29:22,086 (ark creaking) 488 00:29:34,827 --> 00:29:36,160 - Take this off. 489 00:29:38,198 --> 00:29:39,448 - Can you stay and watch? 490 00:29:40,454 --> 00:29:41,870 - I just had it out with Mom. 491 00:29:41,870 --> 00:29:43,530 I need some me time. 492 00:29:43,530 --> 00:29:44,985 I'll be over at the end. 493 00:29:44,985 --> 00:29:46,120 - You never watch. 494 00:29:46,120 --> 00:29:46,970 - It's not true. 495 00:29:46,970 --> 00:29:49,810 I was there two weeks ago when you leveled up. 496 00:29:49,810 --> 00:29:51,370 - You mean October? 497 00:29:51,370 --> 00:29:52,730 - Give me 30 minutes. 498 00:29:52,730 --> 00:29:53,930 I'll be over at the end. 499 00:30:02,100 --> 00:30:03,150 - We're too early. 500 00:30:03,150 --> 00:30:04,660 No one's here. 501 00:30:04,660 --> 00:30:06,370 - People are just running late. 502 00:30:06,370 --> 00:30:07,203 Go warm up. 503 00:30:07,203 --> 00:30:08,036 I'll be next door. 504 00:30:09,540 --> 00:30:10,640 - Go get your me time. 505 00:30:17,750 --> 00:30:20,333 (bag thudding) 506 00:30:25,250 --> 00:30:26,394 - Hey, Nate. 507 00:30:26,394 --> 00:30:27,642 Didn't you get the message? 508 00:30:27,642 --> 00:30:28,520 - What message? 509 00:30:28,520 --> 00:30:30,350 - Most of the group were on vacation. 510 00:30:30,350 --> 00:30:31,840 Figured everybody can get some time with their family. 511 00:30:31,840 --> 00:30:33,670 So I went and called today off. 512 00:30:33,670 --> 00:30:35,810 - No, my dad didn't get the message. 513 00:30:35,810 --> 00:30:37,010 - Wait, before you go, 514 00:30:37,010 --> 00:30:38,980 can you help me move these presents into this bin? 515 00:30:38,980 --> 00:30:40,544 I got a lot of inventory. 516 00:30:40,544 --> 00:30:42,130 - My dad. 517 00:30:42,130 --> 00:30:42,963 Yeah. 518 00:30:42,963 --> 00:30:43,796 - Awesome, pal. 519 00:30:43,796 --> 00:30:44,629 Thank you so much. 520 00:30:44,629 --> 00:30:45,546 Hey, whenever you're done, 521 00:30:45,546 --> 00:30:46,379 just let me know when you're ready, okay? 522 00:30:46,379 --> 00:30:47,546 - [Nate] Okay. 523 00:31:16,283 --> 00:31:19,120 - I don't think that belongs to you. 524 00:31:19,120 --> 00:31:20,450 - Uh, it's okay. 525 00:31:20,450 --> 00:31:21,900 Sensei said I could have one. 526 00:31:22,780 --> 00:31:23,613 - Right. 527 00:31:24,650 --> 00:31:25,483 - Honest. 528 00:31:25,483 --> 00:31:27,120 He said this one's mine. 529 00:31:27,120 --> 00:31:28,243 - You're a bright boy. 530 00:31:29,170 --> 00:31:31,760 Shame to waste it on lies. 531 00:31:31,760 --> 00:31:32,593 - Who are you? 532 00:31:34,139 --> 00:31:35,039 - I'm a messenger. 533 00:31:36,280 --> 00:31:39,060 - So what's the message? 534 00:31:39,060 --> 00:31:41,470 - That ball you have is a gift 535 00:31:41,470 --> 00:31:43,890 for some little boy or girl in need. 536 00:31:43,890 --> 00:31:45,023 - But I need it. 537 00:31:46,181 --> 00:31:47,431 - It wasn't given to you. 538 00:31:49,920 --> 00:31:51,463 - A gift is given, 539 00:31:53,710 --> 00:31:54,543 not stolen. 540 00:31:55,950 --> 00:31:57,883 Otherwise it's value would be nil. 541 00:32:00,110 --> 00:32:00,960 It means nothing. 542 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:04,750 But as it is, everyone receives a gift. 543 00:32:10,840 --> 00:32:12,460 Life. 544 00:32:12,460 --> 00:32:14,250 - This doesn't look like a ball. 545 00:32:14,250 --> 00:32:16,033 Yeah, but it could be. 546 00:32:17,220 --> 00:32:18,403 - Yeah, a golf ball. 547 00:32:20,699 --> 00:32:23,782 (dramatic whooshing) 548 00:32:26,891 --> 00:32:29,474 (wind howling) 549 00:32:42,315 --> 00:32:43,148 - Ow! 550 00:32:44,063 --> 00:32:45,063 - Watch out! 551 00:32:50,312 --> 00:32:52,062 Hold this, all right? 552 00:32:53,012 --> 00:32:54,200 I told you to watch out. 553 00:32:54,200 --> 00:32:57,210 - How was I supposed to know a cactus was there? 554 00:32:57,210 --> 00:32:58,473 Where am I? 555 00:33:00,010 --> 00:33:00,843 - The desert. 556 00:33:02,510 --> 00:33:03,343 - Aw! 557 00:33:04,950 --> 00:33:06,290 The desert? 558 00:33:06,290 --> 00:33:07,410 - Yeah. 559 00:33:07,410 --> 00:33:08,870 Everybody's in the desert. 560 00:33:10,070 --> 00:33:11,650 - Well, what are you doing? 561 00:33:11,650 --> 00:33:14,370 - My father sent me here to gather manna. 562 00:33:14,370 --> 00:33:15,203 - Manna? 563 00:33:16,170 --> 00:33:19,519 - Manna, the food God provides. 564 00:33:19,519 --> 00:33:20,352 Here. 565 00:33:21,643 --> 00:33:23,007 This. 566 00:33:23,007 --> 00:33:23,840 Have some. 567 00:33:26,504 --> 00:33:28,155 - Dang, that's good. 568 00:33:28,155 --> 00:33:29,570 Like Nilla Wafers. 569 00:33:29,570 --> 00:33:30,792 - Yeah. 570 00:33:30,792 --> 00:33:32,642 Try eating it every day for five years. 571 00:33:33,750 --> 00:33:35,370 - True. 572 00:33:35,370 --> 00:33:37,970 So, what are you doing in the desert? 573 00:33:37,970 --> 00:33:39,610 - My father, 574 00:33:39,610 --> 00:33:41,923 he made a huge mistake. 575 00:33:43,560 --> 00:33:44,793 Really everyone did. 576 00:33:45,820 --> 00:33:47,763 We didn't obey God. 577 00:33:49,320 --> 00:33:50,270 - What do you mean? 578 00:33:51,540 --> 00:33:53,490 - This isn't the land we were promised. 579 00:33:54,460 --> 00:33:56,680 There's a greater land waiting for us, 580 00:33:56,680 --> 00:34:01,030 one where you can grow plants, raise animals, 581 00:34:01,030 --> 00:34:04,650 a place you can call home. 582 00:34:04,650 --> 00:34:08,880 But we're stuck here gathering food from the ground. 583 00:34:08,880 --> 00:34:10,003 - When can you leave? 584 00:34:12,430 --> 00:34:14,270 - Many years. 585 00:34:14,270 --> 00:34:18,083 After my father's gone, I'll be a man in the promised land. 586 00:34:24,181 --> 00:34:26,250 (boy sighing) 587 00:34:26,250 --> 00:34:27,795 - This sucks. 588 00:34:27,795 --> 00:34:28,628 - Yeah. 589 00:34:32,440 --> 00:34:34,143 Nathan, look where we are. 590 00:34:35,590 --> 00:34:39,200 We're in a desert because we didn't listen. 591 00:34:39,200 --> 00:34:41,660 The Lord gave us specific instructions, 592 00:34:41,660 --> 00:34:46,430 instructions my father and other fathers decided to ignore. 593 00:34:46,430 --> 00:34:47,443 - Rules are unfair. 594 00:34:49,029 --> 00:34:51,893 - That is your thinking, but God's thinking... 595 00:34:52,940 --> 00:34:56,403 My father once spoke of refining metal for the tabernacle. 596 00:34:57,780 --> 00:35:00,630 The ore has many impurities, 597 00:35:00,630 --> 00:35:04,030 but only through forge, 598 00:35:04,030 --> 00:35:06,830 fire, and time, patience, 599 00:35:06,830 --> 00:35:09,477 do we get a pure ore. 600 00:35:11,460 --> 00:35:13,120 - I don't get it. 601 00:35:13,120 --> 00:35:14,360 - Okay. 602 00:35:14,360 --> 00:35:16,690 Sin is our impurity. 603 00:35:16,690 --> 00:35:21,023 We're being tested as fire is tested to purify gold. 604 00:35:22,250 --> 00:35:25,680 And if we want to be pure in spirit 605 00:35:25,680 --> 00:35:27,223 we must go through a crucible. 606 00:35:28,200 --> 00:35:29,173 - A crucible? 607 00:35:30,070 --> 00:35:31,620 - That's not anything I can do. 608 00:35:33,460 --> 00:35:34,650 - I've heard whispers 609 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:37,780 of one who will come 610 00:35:37,780 --> 00:35:40,993 greater than Abraham, greater than Moses. 611 00:35:42,130 --> 00:35:44,590 We sacrifice the lamb to God, 612 00:35:44,590 --> 00:35:46,620 an offering of our sins. 613 00:35:46,620 --> 00:35:47,773 But one day, 614 00:35:49,030 --> 00:35:52,660 God will give us the ultimate sacrifice, 615 00:35:52,660 --> 00:35:55,880 purer than the youngest lamb. 616 00:35:55,880 --> 00:35:58,510 - I haven't done anything that needs sacrifice. 617 00:35:58,510 --> 00:35:59,800 - Take heed. 618 00:35:59,800 --> 00:36:02,670 Do not live your life in disobedience, 619 00:36:02,670 --> 00:36:05,533 breaking the rules, doing whatever you want. 620 00:36:06,547 --> 00:36:10,195 I don't understand why sometimes, 621 00:36:10,195 --> 00:36:13,800 but that's okay because I trust 622 00:36:13,800 --> 00:36:18,260 because I know you're going through a lot of pain right now. 623 00:36:18,260 --> 00:36:20,840 - No, I'm not. 624 00:36:20,840 --> 00:36:22,450 - Nathan. 625 00:36:22,450 --> 00:36:24,740 Your dad, he's, he's made many mistakes, 626 00:36:24,740 --> 00:36:27,540 but he's still your father. 627 00:36:27,540 --> 00:36:28,910 - You don't understand. 628 00:36:28,910 --> 00:36:30,630 He only cares about himself. 629 00:36:30,630 --> 00:36:31,653 His me time. 630 00:36:33,141 --> 00:36:35,833 I wish we could just hang out, play ball, 631 00:36:36,830 --> 00:36:37,743 like we used to. 632 00:36:42,310 --> 00:36:44,510 - Hey, look at this. 633 00:36:44,510 --> 00:36:48,130 There is a specific way to weave this. 634 00:36:48,130 --> 00:36:50,493 And if you do not do it right, 635 00:36:51,726 --> 00:36:53,830 it will all fall apart. 636 00:36:53,830 --> 00:36:56,727 Instructions to build it strong. 637 00:36:58,200 --> 00:37:00,563 God commands us to honor our fathers. 638 00:37:01,610 --> 00:37:03,160 - Why should I? 639 00:37:03,160 --> 00:37:04,343 It's all his fault. 640 00:37:05,480 --> 00:37:07,283 - Listen, I was angry, too. 641 00:37:08,510 --> 00:37:09,370 Know this. 642 00:37:09,370 --> 00:37:13,190 If you hang on to that anger towards your dad 643 00:37:13,190 --> 00:37:16,743 because of what he's done or not done, 644 00:37:18,050 --> 00:37:19,313 you'll never have peace. 645 00:37:23,030 --> 00:37:26,000 Listen to instructions. 646 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,833 Your father, he's not perfect. 647 00:37:29,606 --> 00:37:31,633 But honor your dad. 648 00:37:32,770 --> 00:37:34,913 Don't let yourself be pushed here. 649 00:37:36,870 --> 00:37:38,120 It's where you're headed. 650 00:37:39,270 --> 00:37:40,823 The forge burns hot, Nate. 651 00:37:41,690 --> 00:37:43,703 Discipline, it's rough. 652 00:37:44,690 --> 00:37:46,000 But the reward is 653 00:37:47,810 --> 00:37:48,943 so much more. 654 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:54,150 Stop living in the desert. 655 00:37:57,526 --> 00:38:00,276 (Nathan sighing) 656 00:38:03,941 --> 00:38:06,691 (soft whooshing) 657 00:38:10,160 --> 00:38:11,700 - Thanks Klaus. 658 00:38:11,700 --> 00:38:12,698 See ya tomorrow. 659 00:38:12,698 --> 00:38:15,674 - Yea you have a good one. 660 00:38:15,674 --> 00:38:17,007 Hey, Jack. - Hey. 661 00:38:18,541 --> 00:38:19,374 - Karate? 662 00:38:20,239 --> 00:38:21,545 - Yeah. 663 00:38:21,545 --> 00:38:22,860 Let me get the high country honey. 664 00:38:22,860 --> 00:38:24,773 Oh, you goin' for that red today. 665 00:38:26,470 --> 00:38:28,510 - No, I just need something, 666 00:38:28,510 --> 00:38:29,510 something different. 667 00:38:35,140 --> 00:38:36,296 That's good. 668 00:38:36,296 --> 00:38:38,917 I like it, in a malty kind of way. 669 00:38:39,761 --> 00:38:40,861 - I got that new sour. 670 00:38:42,141 --> 00:38:43,743 - I'll take that after I'm done with this. 671 00:38:44,620 --> 00:38:46,660 - Everything okay with you, Jack? 672 00:38:46,660 --> 00:38:47,750 - No, it's not. 673 00:38:47,750 --> 00:38:51,040 First this happens, and then I have it out with the wife. 674 00:38:51,040 --> 00:38:54,618 - If I had a dollar for every time somebody told me that. 675 00:38:54,618 --> 00:38:55,468 - Yeah, whatever. 676 00:38:56,400 --> 00:38:58,300 Tell you what, give me a whiskey neat. 677 00:39:11,489 --> 00:39:13,820 - What are you doing? 678 00:39:13,820 --> 00:39:14,653 - Sorry. What? 679 00:39:15,590 --> 00:39:18,953 - Your son is in the dojo next door. 680 00:39:20,510 --> 00:39:21,343 - Yeah, I'm sorry. 681 00:39:21,343 --> 00:39:22,390 Have we met? 682 00:39:22,390 --> 00:39:23,940 - No. 683 00:39:23,940 --> 00:39:25,090 Not officially. 684 00:39:25,090 --> 00:39:27,600 - Why are you asking about my son? 685 00:39:27,600 --> 00:39:28,723 - I have a son, too. 686 00:39:30,900 --> 00:39:32,220 - Okay. 687 00:39:32,220 --> 00:39:34,333 - I'm very proud of my son. - Yeah, cool. 688 00:39:35,560 --> 00:39:37,460 - Are you not proud of your son, Jack? 689 00:39:38,400 --> 00:39:39,657 - I mean, he's all right. 690 00:39:39,657 --> 00:39:41,990 Can be a bit annoying at times. 691 00:39:41,990 --> 00:39:45,223 - Well, you know, absent fathers breed mayhem. 692 00:39:47,320 --> 00:39:48,770 - What are you trying to say? 693 00:39:49,890 --> 00:39:51,100 - I'm trying to understand. 694 00:39:51,100 --> 00:39:52,263 - And what is that? 695 00:39:53,970 --> 00:39:55,770 - A father delights in his children. 696 00:39:56,800 --> 00:39:57,633 - What the heck is this? 697 00:39:57,633 --> 00:39:58,466 Who are you? 698 00:40:02,840 --> 00:40:05,020 - I don't, I don't understand. 699 00:40:05,020 --> 00:40:06,013 - Look inside. 700 00:40:11,198 --> 00:40:14,281 (dramatic whooshing) 701 00:40:17,238 --> 00:40:20,071 (hammer pounding) 702 00:40:25,962 --> 00:40:27,430 - [Joseph] You're not alone. 703 00:40:27,430 --> 00:40:28,263 - What? 704 00:40:30,070 --> 00:40:31,170 - Feeling overwhelmed? 705 00:40:32,370 --> 00:40:34,520 You think you know how life is going to be. 706 00:40:35,440 --> 00:40:36,503 I had plans. 707 00:40:38,150 --> 00:40:40,029 Then miracles happened. 708 00:40:40,029 --> 00:40:41,320 (child laughing) 709 00:40:41,320 --> 00:40:42,153 - [Mary] Joseph! 710 00:40:43,204 --> 00:40:45,704 (child cooing) 711 00:40:47,740 --> 00:40:49,270 - I wanted to run. 712 00:40:49,270 --> 00:40:52,020 They told me to break it off. 713 00:40:52,020 --> 00:40:54,620 No one would blame you, they said. 714 00:40:54,620 --> 00:40:56,993 I could only see what was right in front of me. 715 00:40:58,400 --> 00:40:59,750 There was something greater 716 00:41:00,810 --> 00:41:03,120 out there just beyond the horizon, 717 00:41:03,120 --> 00:41:04,943 beyond what I could see. 718 00:41:06,477 --> 00:41:09,292 Was I going to give away the blessing before me? 719 00:41:09,292 --> 00:41:11,683 - What, what blessing is that? 720 00:41:12,620 --> 00:41:14,610 - Leading your family, Jack. 721 00:41:14,610 --> 00:41:15,970 Are you leading your family? 722 00:41:15,970 --> 00:41:18,631 - Yeah, I mean, I work. 723 00:41:18,631 --> 00:41:19,780 I provide. 724 00:41:19,780 --> 00:41:21,790 - But your mind is elsewhere. 725 00:41:21,790 --> 00:41:26,380 Present is not just physical, but in emotion and in spirit. 726 00:41:26,380 --> 00:41:27,480 - This is ridiculous. 727 00:41:27,480 --> 00:41:29,390 This is, I, I must be dreaming. 728 00:41:29,390 --> 00:41:30,670 - Time to wake up, Jack. 729 00:41:30,670 --> 00:41:31,503 - Yeah, you think? 730 00:41:31,503 --> 00:41:32,336 Wake up? 731 00:41:32,336 --> 00:41:33,169 This isn't real. 732 00:41:33,169 --> 00:41:34,002 You're not real! 733 00:41:34,002 --> 00:41:35,240 None of this is real! 734 00:41:43,089 --> 00:41:44,933 (Jack spitting) 735 00:41:44,933 --> 00:41:47,600 (Jack coughing) 736 00:41:49,026 --> 00:41:51,035 - Taste real enough? 737 00:41:55,800 --> 00:41:57,810 This is a gift, Jack. 738 00:41:57,810 --> 00:42:00,320 The past has many lessons for us, 739 00:42:00,320 --> 00:42:02,303 We just need to open our ears. 740 00:42:03,623 --> 00:42:06,290 - And so what are you doing out here? 741 00:42:06,290 --> 00:42:09,240 - My wife and I, going to Egypt. 742 00:42:09,240 --> 00:42:14,070 The King of Judea wants to find and murder our son. 743 00:42:14,070 --> 00:42:15,250 - Why? 744 00:42:15,250 --> 00:42:16,750 - Because he fears him. 745 00:42:16,750 --> 00:42:18,560 - Well, why fear a- 746 00:42:18,560 --> 00:42:19,920 I mean, how old is he? 747 00:42:19,920 --> 00:42:20,987 - Only a child. 748 00:42:20,987 --> 00:42:22,283 - Why fear a kid? 749 00:42:23,613 --> 00:42:26,400 - A king fears a more powerful king. 750 00:42:26,400 --> 00:42:27,480 - Jesus. 751 00:42:27,480 --> 00:42:28,313 - Exactly. 752 00:42:29,380 --> 00:42:31,880 It would have been easier if we stayed where we were. 753 00:42:31,880 --> 00:42:34,270 - Yeah, but, you couldn't. 754 00:42:34,270 --> 00:42:35,370 - No? 755 00:42:35,370 --> 00:42:37,993 Our adversary is prowling like a lion. 756 00:42:39,820 --> 00:42:42,000 If we had just stayed in place where we were, 757 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:46,663 not going forward, we'd be hunted, much like you. 758 00:42:47,640 --> 00:42:48,940 Hunted by the enemy. 759 00:42:48,940 --> 00:42:50,500 - I don't have any enemies. 760 00:42:50,500 --> 00:42:51,730 - Oh, but you do. 761 00:42:51,730 --> 00:42:52,700 You must understand. 762 00:42:52,700 --> 00:42:56,123 You have no physical enemies, but spiritual. 763 00:42:57,070 --> 00:42:57,903 Apathy, 764 00:42:58,960 --> 00:42:59,973 idolatry, 765 00:43:02,170 --> 00:43:03,003 addiction. 766 00:43:04,110 --> 00:43:05,490 Evil, Jack. 767 00:43:05,490 --> 00:43:07,710 These are enemies of the spirit. 768 00:43:07,710 --> 00:43:10,850 And as surely as a murderous king would, 769 00:43:10,850 --> 00:43:13,688 they will rip you, your children, 770 00:43:13,688 --> 00:43:15,730 and your marriage to shreds. 771 00:43:15,730 --> 00:43:18,676 - No, I'm not gonna let that happen. 772 00:43:18,676 --> 00:43:19,700 - It's already happening. 773 00:43:19,700 --> 00:43:20,550 - No, it's fine. 774 00:43:20,550 --> 00:43:22,010 Look, we're fine. 775 00:43:22,010 --> 00:43:23,323 Kim and I, we're fine. 776 00:43:24,460 --> 00:43:25,880 - She's dying inside. 777 00:43:25,880 --> 00:43:26,770 Yeah, how would you know? 778 00:43:26,770 --> 00:43:27,610 You're not there. 779 00:43:27,610 --> 00:43:28,510 - Neither are you. 780 00:43:31,070 --> 00:43:32,820 Nate is unruly. 781 00:43:32,820 --> 00:43:34,560 Olivia is neglected. 782 00:43:34,560 --> 00:43:35,393 And Kim? 783 00:43:36,480 --> 00:43:37,443 She feels unloved. 784 00:43:39,388 --> 00:43:40,260 - All right. 785 00:43:40,260 --> 00:43:41,260 How do I fight this? 786 00:43:42,660 --> 00:43:45,410 - There, there is a warrior in you. 787 00:43:45,410 --> 00:43:46,800 Guard your heart 788 00:43:48,120 --> 00:43:51,930 and seek the wisdom that comes only from God. 789 00:43:51,930 --> 00:43:53,060 - God? 790 00:43:53,060 --> 00:43:53,893 God? 791 00:43:54,740 --> 00:43:55,800 I don't hear from God. 792 00:43:55,800 --> 00:43:57,260 It's nothing but silence. 793 00:43:57,260 --> 00:44:00,320 - The silence is about to be broken. 794 00:44:00,320 --> 00:44:03,640 The King of Kings is here with us. 795 00:44:03,640 --> 00:44:06,230 Now with you. 796 00:44:06,230 --> 00:44:08,903 - God doesn't want to hear from me. 797 00:44:08,903 --> 00:44:10,290 - Would your father want to hear from you? 798 00:44:10,290 --> 00:44:11,610 - Don't. 799 00:44:11,610 --> 00:44:14,260 - Would you not call out to your father if you could? 800 00:44:14,260 --> 00:44:15,093 - Stop it! 801 00:44:15,093 --> 00:44:18,503 - A child longs for their father, Jack. 802 00:44:19,410 --> 00:44:23,550 To be held close, embraced with warmth. 803 00:44:23,550 --> 00:44:25,993 Loved, protected. 804 00:44:27,720 --> 00:44:29,010 Don't you long for yours? 805 00:44:29,010 --> 00:44:32,550 - I would give anything, anything to have my dad back. 806 00:44:34,070 --> 00:44:35,320 - So would your children. 807 00:44:38,807 --> 00:44:39,857 - I failed my family. 808 00:44:43,640 --> 00:44:48,327 - Failure would suggest that it is over, my brother. 809 00:44:48,327 --> 00:44:50,143 And it is far from over. 810 00:44:57,200 --> 00:44:59,950 It's time to put a stake in the ground for your family. 811 00:45:20,052 --> 00:45:21,900 - I don't know what to do. 812 00:45:21,900 --> 00:45:22,733 - You do. 813 00:45:23,790 --> 00:45:24,773 It's there. 814 00:45:25,660 --> 00:45:27,393 Right there. 815 00:45:29,610 --> 00:45:33,303 Love is putting others before yourself. 816 00:45:34,360 --> 00:45:36,200 Sacrifice. 817 00:45:36,200 --> 00:45:38,510 Serve your family, Jack, 818 00:45:38,510 --> 00:45:39,863 and you will lead them. 819 00:45:45,550 --> 00:45:46,383 Jack. 820 00:45:50,548 --> 00:45:51,940 - Is this for me? 821 00:45:51,940 --> 00:45:52,840 - For your family. 822 00:45:54,380 --> 00:45:57,353 I was going to bring it, but it's your responsibility now. 823 00:46:00,160 --> 00:46:02,600 Go and lead. 824 00:46:02,600 --> 00:46:03,433 - Thank you. 825 00:46:12,060 --> 00:46:13,060 - Oh, sorry, Nate. 826 00:46:13,060 --> 00:46:14,600 - Thanks, Dad. 827 00:46:14,600 --> 00:46:16,340 - Is karate already done? 828 00:46:16,340 --> 00:46:17,670 - Dad, it didn't happen. 829 00:46:17,670 --> 00:46:18,503 Do you know why? 830 00:46:18,503 --> 00:46:19,490 - No. 831 00:46:19,490 --> 00:46:20,323 - Of course not. 832 00:46:20,323 --> 00:46:21,950 There wasn't a meet today. 833 00:46:21,950 --> 00:46:23,000 - I'm sorry, Nate. 834 00:46:23,000 --> 00:46:24,170 I messed up. 835 00:46:24,170 --> 00:46:25,003 - It's okay. 836 00:46:25,003 --> 00:46:26,080 I didn't even want to go. 837 00:46:26,080 --> 00:46:28,040 - Nate, look, I'm sorry. 838 00:46:28,040 --> 00:46:29,780 I know you're upset. 839 00:46:29,780 --> 00:46:30,653 I'm trying. 840 00:46:31,652 --> 00:46:33,263 Things have just been hard lately. 841 00:46:34,380 --> 00:46:36,030 I'm trying to keep up with everything. 842 00:46:36,030 --> 00:46:39,083 I've let you, your mom, Olivia, I've let you all down. 843 00:46:40,040 --> 00:46:41,290 Let me make it up to you. 844 00:46:43,290 --> 00:46:44,223 - What is that? 845 00:46:45,060 --> 00:46:47,258 - Honestly, I don't know. 846 00:46:47,258 --> 00:46:49,190 - I think it could change things. 847 00:46:49,190 --> 00:46:50,586 - Yeah. 848 00:46:50,586 --> 00:46:52,553 - Well come on, let's go help Mom at home. 849 00:46:53,820 --> 00:46:55,660 - [Nate] Dad, do I have to eat dinner tonight? 850 00:46:55,660 --> 00:46:57,010 - Saying you don't like Mom's cooking? 851 00:46:57,010 --> 00:46:58,320 - [Nate] Sort of. 852 00:46:58,320 --> 00:46:59,160 - Things could be worse. 853 00:46:59,160 --> 00:47:01,239 You could be living in the desert, eating bugs. 854 00:47:01,239 --> 00:47:02,072 - [Nate] What? 855 00:47:02,072 --> 00:47:03,510 - You know, living in the desert? 856 00:47:03,510 --> 00:47:04,370 Eating bugs? 857 00:47:04,370 --> 00:47:05,310 Like Bear Grylls? 858 00:47:05,310 --> 00:47:07,070 - [Nate] It's Coyote Peterson, Dad. 859 00:47:07,070 --> 00:47:08,670 He doesn't eat bugs. 860 00:47:08,670 --> 00:47:10,520 - [Jack] No, he just gets bit by 'em. 861 00:47:13,697 --> 00:47:15,606 (knuckles rapping) 862 00:47:19,197 --> 00:47:20,560 - Hi. - Hi. 863 00:47:20,560 --> 00:47:21,680 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 864 00:47:21,680 --> 00:47:23,380 - You are real life saver. 865 00:47:23,380 --> 00:47:24,213 - Merry Christmas. 866 00:47:24,213 --> 00:47:25,046 - Bye. 867 00:47:42,115 --> 00:47:44,300 (front door opens and closes) 868 00:47:44,300 --> 00:47:45,133 Hey, hon. 869 00:47:47,570 --> 00:47:48,693 Everything okay? 870 00:47:50,190 --> 00:47:51,583 - Yeah, I think so. 871 00:47:53,210 --> 00:47:55,390 I found out Stacey ditched me. 872 00:47:55,390 --> 00:47:57,150 - Aww. 873 00:47:57,150 --> 00:48:02,083 - And the thing is, is I should care, but I just don't. 874 00:48:03,970 --> 00:48:08,970 - Well, sometimes people show you their true colors. 875 00:48:09,200 --> 00:48:10,233 Listen to them. 876 00:48:12,890 --> 00:48:15,273 - Graduation can't come soon enough. 877 00:48:17,225 --> 00:48:22,225 - Yeah. 878 00:48:24,733 --> 00:48:26,233 You're home early. 879 00:48:28,057 --> 00:48:30,253 - Yeah, I messed up. 880 00:48:31,400 --> 00:48:33,300 They moved class till after Christmas. 881 00:48:35,700 --> 00:48:36,533 - Well. 882 00:48:38,173 --> 00:48:39,840 What are we doing? 883 00:48:39,840 --> 00:48:41,540 - I met someone while we were out. 884 00:48:43,453 --> 00:48:44,803 I'm not entirely sure what- 885 00:48:47,380 --> 00:48:48,213 Look. 886 00:48:51,373 --> 00:48:53,273 Things are starting to get more clear. 887 00:48:55,400 --> 00:48:57,180 Ever since Grandpa died, 888 00:48:57,180 --> 00:48:59,963 I've- been struggling. 889 00:49:03,520 --> 00:49:04,970 I realized for the first time 890 00:49:08,022 --> 00:49:11,950 that we- or I, haven't been doing things right. 891 00:49:18,451 --> 00:49:20,784 I need for it to make sense. 892 00:49:23,930 --> 00:49:24,763 - Is that a- 893 00:49:24,763 --> 00:49:25,613 - A gift. 894 00:49:26,850 --> 00:49:27,800 It was given to me. 895 00:49:28,840 --> 00:49:30,440 I want to share with all of you. 896 00:49:31,850 --> 00:49:33,930 I don't know how to explain it, but- 897 00:49:33,930 --> 00:49:35,390 - I don't think you can. 898 00:49:35,390 --> 00:49:36,913 - Somebody gave that to you? 899 00:49:38,128 --> 00:49:39,866 - Yeah, but it's not for one of us. 900 00:49:39,866 --> 00:49:41,460 It's for everyone. 901 00:49:41,460 --> 00:49:43,013 - Well, let's open it. 902 00:49:44,732 --> 00:49:47,732 (suspenseful music) 903 00:49:54,380 --> 00:49:57,430 - [Jesus] You won't find me in there. 904 00:49:57,430 --> 00:49:58,263 I don't fit. 905 00:50:00,840 --> 00:50:02,370 - Dad? 906 00:50:02,370 --> 00:50:04,010 Is that? 907 00:50:04,010 --> 00:50:04,843 - I know you. 908 00:50:06,310 --> 00:50:07,710 This is Jesus. 909 00:50:07,710 --> 00:50:09,660 - You did at one time. 910 00:50:09,660 --> 00:50:12,513 But now I do not know you. 911 00:50:13,770 --> 00:50:16,210 - [Eve] We need a savior. 912 00:50:16,210 --> 00:50:19,890 - [Shem's Wife] A day will come when he will save our souls. 913 00:50:19,890 --> 00:50:23,073 - [Desert Boy] An ultimate sacrifice, the purest lamb. 914 00:50:24,040 --> 00:50:29,040 - [Joseph] The King of Kings is here now with us. 915 00:50:29,300 --> 00:50:33,283 - I sent my spirit ahead to prepare you for what's to come. 916 00:50:34,500 --> 00:50:35,333 - What's coming? 917 00:50:36,300 --> 00:50:38,600 - The kingdom of God is at hand. 918 00:50:38,600 --> 00:50:41,140 Sin is dwelling in your hearts. 919 00:50:41,140 --> 00:50:44,610 Festering, boiling, consuming. 920 00:50:44,610 --> 00:50:47,920 Truly I say to you, the wages of sin 921 00:50:49,750 --> 00:50:50,683 are death. 922 00:50:53,860 --> 00:50:55,523 Your sin has come to bear. 923 00:50:56,800 --> 00:51:01,350 Addiction, filling a hole in your heart 924 00:51:01,350 --> 00:51:04,983 with an earthly substance that only I can fill, 925 00:51:06,260 --> 00:51:10,033 a substance that is here today, gone tomorrow. 926 00:51:11,600 --> 00:51:14,353 Selfishness has left your family without a husband, 927 00:51:15,680 --> 00:51:17,323 your children fatherless. 928 00:51:19,900 --> 00:51:23,420 Your family entrusted to you is now adrift, 929 00:51:24,750 --> 00:51:26,663 a ship in a storm without a rudder. 930 00:51:28,940 --> 00:51:30,940 This is only a glimpse of what will come 931 00:51:32,270 --> 00:51:33,263 if you do not turn. 932 00:51:38,730 --> 00:51:40,173 I do not come with a misery. 933 00:51:41,050 --> 00:51:42,810 I come with truth. 934 00:51:42,810 --> 00:51:46,321 There is a deep memory of Eden in each of you, 935 00:51:46,321 --> 00:51:49,533 a distant longing to be reunited with God the Father. 936 00:51:50,580 --> 00:51:53,810 But in your pride you have shed yourself 937 00:51:53,810 --> 00:51:55,223 of God's presence. 938 00:51:56,060 --> 00:51:57,611 Hear me now. 939 00:51:57,611 --> 00:51:59,690 You gave up paradise. 940 00:51:59,690 --> 00:52:01,800 You gave up perfection. 941 00:52:01,800 --> 00:52:06,170 Your eyes have been opened to the horror of sin and death. 942 00:52:06,170 --> 00:52:07,520 Fueled by your rebellion, 943 00:52:07,520 --> 00:52:09,850 you did not heed the word of God 944 00:52:09,850 --> 00:52:11,903 and have embraced depravity. 945 00:52:13,800 --> 00:52:16,470 Death has consumed you. 946 00:52:16,470 --> 00:52:18,900 Perfection has eluded you. 947 00:52:18,900 --> 00:52:21,800 From the beginning of creation to the end of age, 948 00:52:21,800 --> 00:52:24,500 you have chased after the darkness, 949 00:52:24,500 --> 00:52:27,840 desiring it with a wicked heart. 950 00:52:27,840 --> 00:52:29,827 But I am the light. 951 00:52:31,290 --> 00:52:34,250 I knew you even before you were born. 952 00:52:34,250 --> 00:52:36,290 You were created in God's image 953 00:52:36,290 --> 00:52:39,163 and there is still a spark of the divine in you. 954 00:52:40,250 --> 00:52:41,890 Come clean. 955 00:52:41,890 --> 00:52:44,663 Confesses in the sins you so foolishly bathed in. 956 00:52:45,620 --> 00:52:48,610 I have come to make all things new. 957 00:52:48,610 --> 00:52:50,170 Hear me. 958 00:52:50,170 --> 00:52:52,750 Every tear shall be washed from your eye. 959 00:52:52,750 --> 00:52:54,420 No more pain and anguish. 960 00:52:54,420 --> 00:52:55,833 Death a distant memory. 961 00:52:57,450 --> 00:53:00,570 Step forward into the light 962 00:53:00,570 --> 00:53:04,040 and receive the living water that I offer you. 963 00:53:04,040 --> 00:53:07,260 But first turn away from your sin. 964 00:53:07,260 --> 00:53:09,833 Cast the wickedness into the pit where it dwells. 965 00:53:10,750 --> 00:53:12,740 Do not aim your heart to this earth, 966 00:53:12,740 --> 00:53:14,533 but point it to heaven. 967 00:53:15,660 --> 00:53:18,610 Come and receive the gift that I offer. 968 00:53:19,662 --> 00:53:21,973 The gift of salvation. 969 00:53:22,830 --> 00:53:24,490 My arms are open. 970 00:53:24,490 --> 00:53:27,990 If you but hear me and do as I command, 971 00:53:27,990 --> 00:53:31,743 you shall surely walk with me in paradise! 972 00:53:32,950 --> 00:53:35,150 If you profess with your lips 973 00:53:35,150 --> 00:53:36,600 and believe with your heart 974 00:53:37,560 --> 00:53:40,493 that God raised me from the dead, 975 00:53:41,930 --> 00:53:43,723 you will be saved. 976 00:53:47,522 --> 00:53:49,605 Confess faith in me. 977 00:53:50,450 --> 00:53:52,883 Turn from death to life. 978 00:53:53,780 --> 00:53:56,043 Darkness to light. 979 00:53:56,930 --> 00:54:00,707 If you reject me, you reject the father. 980 00:54:01,713 --> 00:54:03,063 Without the father, 981 00:54:04,560 --> 00:54:06,233 darkness reigns. 982 00:54:07,480 --> 00:54:08,323 Choose light. 983 00:54:09,240 --> 00:54:10,533 Choose life. 984 00:54:12,114 --> 00:54:13,780 Now go 985 00:54:13,780 --> 00:54:15,333 and sin no more. 986 00:54:23,020 --> 00:54:25,960 - And so we heard the words of Jesus 987 00:54:25,960 --> 00:54:29,230 that he's calling us to turn from darkness to light. 988 00:54:29,230 --> 00:54:32,820 He's calling us to turn from brokenness to healing 989 00:54:32,820 --> 00:54:36,520 by believing and professing in Jesus Christ. 990 00:54:36,520 --> 00:54:38,333 Why do we celebrate Christmas? 991 00:54:38,333 --> 00:54:40,190 Have you ever wondered that? 992 00:54:40,190 --> 00:54:41,980 Are you wondering it still? 993 00:54:41,980 --> 00:54:43,970 The angel of the Lord came to Joseph 994 00:54:43,970 --> 00:54:46,160 who was engaged to Mary, 995 00:54:46,160 --> 00:54:48,637 and the angel said to Joseph, 996 00:54:48,637 --> 00:54:51,470 "Don't be afraid to take Mary as your wife, 997 00:54:51,470 --> 00:54:54,820 for she is of the child of the Holy Spirit. 998 00:54:54,820 --> 00:54:58,710 She will give birth to a son and you're to call him Jesus, 999 00:54:58,710 --> 00:55:03,140 for he will save his people from their sins." 1000 00:55:03,140 --> 00:55:06,520 You see, Christmas assumes two things 1001 00:55:06,520 --> 00:55:07,620 that are really powerful 1002 00:55:07,620 --> 00:55:09,720 that you've already heard in the movie. 1003 00:55:09,720 --> 00:55:12,260 One is we were born in paradise. 1004 00:55:12,260 --> 00:55:16,090 We were meant for an eternal relationship with God. 1005 00:55:16,090 --> 00:55:17,810 But when we sinned and rebelled, 1006 00:55:17,810 --> 00:55:20,290 we fell out of that relationship. 1007 00:55:20,290 --> 00:55:25,270 And because of sin, we went from immortality to mortality. 1008 00:55:25,270 --> 00:55:29,010 Don't you know that's why when a child dies prematurely, 1009 00:55:29,010 --> 00:55:31,820 a teenager dies in a car accident, 1010 00:55:31,820 --> 00:55:34,700 a young mother of two children gets cancer and dies, 1011 00:55:34,700 --> 00:55:37,730 something inside of us cries out, this is not right. 1012 00:55:37,730 --> 00:55:38,960 Well, you know why? 1013 00:55:38,960 --> 00:55:40,760 Because it's not right. 1014 00:55:40,760 --> 00:55:44,340 God designed us and created us to live with him forever. 1015 00:55:44,340 --> 00:55:47,810 And so therefore we have to cry out within us and say 1016 00:55:47,810 --> 00:55:49,500 what is God's will for my life? 1017 00:55:49,500 --> 00:55:51,140 What is God's purpose? 1018 00:55:51,140 --> 00:55:53,540 God's will is that you would have a relationship 1019 00:55:53,540 --> 00:55:54,790 with God forever. 1020 00:55:54,790 --> 00:55:58,280 You and I were created for heaven, not for this earth. 1021 00:55:58,280 --> 00:56:00,943 And the way to heaven is through Jesus Christ. 1022 00:56:02,040 --> 00:56:04,200 We visited the power of the creation. 1023 00:56:04,200 --> 00:56:06,230 We were made in the image of God. 1024 00:56:06,230 --> 00:56:09,610 We also visited the story of Noah and the ark 1025 00:56:09,610 --> 00:56:12,900 and how the people in Noah's time rebelled and sinned. 1026 00:56:12,900 --> 00:56:16,430 Remember how the door of the ark was closed? 1027 00:56:16,430 --> 00:56:19,680 People made fun of Noah when he was building the ark. 1028 00:56:19,680 --> 00:56:22,340 That door was wide open the whole time, 1029 00:56:22,340 --> 00:56:24,493 but there came a time when the rain fell, 1030 00:56:25,370 --> 00:56:27,930 and people could have still made it into the ark, 1031 00:56:27,930 --> 00:56:29,210 but they chose not to. 1032 00:56:29,210 --> 00:56:30,700 They still made fun of Noah. 1033 00:56:30,700 --> 00:56:33,550 They laughed and remained in their sin. 1034 00:56:33,550 --> 00:56:35,810 But when the waters came up to a certain level, 1035 00:56:35,810 --> 00:56:38,380 the Bible says God closed the ark 1036 00:56:38,380 --> 00:56:41,200 and it was closed and no man could open it. 1037 00:56:41,200 --> 00:56:44,020 Noah couldn't even open it to try to make a way 1038 00:56:44,020 --> 00:56:46,330 for people outside the door. 1039 00:56:46,330 --> 00:56:48,793 Right now the arms of Jesus are wide open. 1040 00:56:49,720 --> 00:56:53,268 Heaven is wide open, ready and willing and wanting you 1041 00:56:53,268 --> 00:56:57,650 and me to enter in through the gift of salvation. 1042 00:56:57,650 --> 00:57:01,360 But one day, just like God closed the door on the ark, 1043 00:57:01,360 --> 00:57:04,230 one day the door of heaven will be shut. 1044 00:57:04,230 --> 00:57:05,590 It'll be closed. 1045 00:57:05,590 --> 00:57:07,670 That'll be called the Judgment Day. 1046 00:57:07,670 --> 00:57:10,680 But right now the arms of Christ are wide open 1047 00:57:10,680 --> 00:57:12,280 for you and for me. 1048 00:57:12,280 --> 00:57:14,970 You see, salvation is a gift. 1049 00:57:14,970 --> 00:57:16,503 It even has your name on it. 1050 00:57:18,040 --> 00:57:19,840 But here's the deal. 1051 00:57:19,840 --> 00:57:22,770 You have to receive the gift, claim it as your own, 1052 00:57:22,770 --> 00:57:27,770 and then open the gift and enjoy the wonders of God's grace, 1053 00:57:28,120 --> 00:57:31,300 how he helps the old person in us to die 1054 00:57:31,300 --> 00:57:33,520 and the new person can be born. 1055 00:57:33,520 --> 00:57:36,390 A person of hope, a person of joy, 1056 00:57:36,390 --> 00:57:40,020 a person who leaves behind the sin and brokenness 1057 00:57:40,020 --> 00:57:44,660 of the past, moves into healing and the joy of the present. 1058 00:57:44,660 --> 00:57:47,010 The gift of salvation has your name on it. 1059 00:57:47,010 --> 00:57:48,960 Have you received that gift? 1060 00:57:48,960 --> 00:57:50,653 Have you said yes to Christ? 1061 00:57:51,870 --> 00:57:53,440 Maybe you did, 1062 00:57:53,440 --> 00:57:56,300 but maybe like in the story of several of our characters, 1063 00:57:56,300 --> 00:57:59,600 you wondered and you've wondered maybe for years. 1064 00:57:59,600 --> 00:58:03,270 Don't you think it's time to come back home to God 1065 00:58:03,270 --> 00:58:06,060 and reclaim the gift of salvation? 1066 00:58:06,060 --> 00:58:08,750 Whether you're receiving it for the first time today 1067 00:58:08,750 --> 00:58:11,810 or reclaiming it, I want to lead you in a prayer. 1068 00:58:11,810 --> 00:58:14,220 Would you bow your head and pray this prayer with me 1069 00:58:14,220 --> 00:58:16,420 in the silence of your heart? 1070 00:58:16,420 --> 00:58:19,913 Lord God, thank you for taking the first step. 1071 00:58:20,750 --> 00:58:22,113 Thank you for loving me. 1072 00:58:23,550 --> 00:58:26,693 Lord, it's hard to conceive unconditional love, 1073 00:58:27,560 --> 00:58:29,653 that you love me even on my worst day, 1074 00:58:31,240 --> 00:58:32,453 but I believe you do. 1075 00:58:33,490 --> 00:58:36,820 And I ask you to forgive me of my sins. 1076 00:58:36,820 --> 00:58:37,943 Cleanse me, God. 1077 00:58:38,980 --> 00:58:41,203 I receive this gift of salvation. 1078 00:58:42,120 --> 00:58:44,640 I want you to come into my heart, 1079 00:58:44,640 --> 00:58:46,880 fill me with your Holy Spirit, 1080 00:58:46,880 --> 00:58:48,063 fill me with your love, 1081 00:58:49,550 --> 00:58:53,543 so from this day forward I can truly follow you. 1082 00:58:53,543 --> 00:58:56,010 Now, if you prayed that prayer to receive Christ 1083 00:58:56,010 --> 00:58:59,830 or say yes to Jesus all over again, 1084 00:58:59,830 --> 00:59:02,960 would you go to ChristNC.com? 1085 00:59:02,960 --> 00:59:04,900 We would love to send you a gift. 1086 00:59:04,900 --> 00:59:07,770 And I would love to send you a personal letter. 1087 00:59:07,770 --> 00:59:10,110 The next step, and when you say yes to Christ, 1088 00:59:10,110 --> 00:59:14,040 or you say yes again is to be involved in a faith community. 1089 00:59:14,040 --> 00:59:15,870 Go to church this coming weekend. 1090 00:59:15,870 --> 00:59:17,910 And we'd love to have you at Christ Church, 1091 00:59:17,910 --> 00:59:21,130 whether you join us online at ChristNC.com, 1092 00:59:21,130 --> 00:59:23,710 or one of our six physical locations, 1093 00:59:23,710 --> 00:59:25,360 but it's important that you go to church. 1094 00:59:25,360 --> 00:59:29,683 So please go to church someplace this coming weekend. 1095 00:59:30,980 --> 00:59:33,380 And I want to say to you Merry Christmas 1096 00:59:33,380 --> 00:59:35,330 from the bottom of my heart. 1097 00:59:35,330 --> 00:59:40,330 What a wonderful season to celebrate the joy of salvation 1098 00:59:40,350 --> 00:59:43,600 through Jesus Christ at the birth of Christ. 1099 00:59:43,600 --> 00:59:46,330 And now let's see what others have done 1100 00:59:46,330 --> 00:59:48,343 in response to the gift of salvation. 1101 00:59:51,564 --> 00:59:54,481 (ukulele strumming) 1102 00:59:56,160 --> 00:59:58,150 - So you were in Noah's ark? 1103 00:59:58,150 --> 00:59:59,302 - Yeah. 1104 00:59:59,302 --> 01:00:00,740 - Were their lizards? 1105 01:00:00,740 --> 01:00:01,846 Snakes? 1106 01:00:01,846 --> 01:00:03,350 - Ew. 1107 01:00:03,350 --> 01:00:04,183 Gross. 1108 01:00:04,183 --> 01:00:05,100 - Did you pick them up? 1109 01:00:05,100 --> 01:00:06,080 - No. 1110 01:00:06,080 --> 01:00:07,583 What is with you and vermin? 1111 01:00:11,520 --> 01:00:14,767 - So, was it the Garden of Eden? 1112 01:00:14,767 --> 01:00:16,445 - No, she was wearing clothes. 1113 01:00:16,445 --> 01:00:17,278 - Ah. 1114 01:00:17,278 --> 01:00:18,111 - Oh, stop it. 1115 01:00:19,949 --> 01:00:21,360 - You know that thing I was saying about 1116 01:00:21,360 --> 01:00:22,810 things making sense, 1117 01:00:22,810 --> 01:00:25,264 I think they're starting to make sense. 1118 01:00:25,264 --> 01:00:26,300 It's like I've been shaken from a dream 1119 01:00:26,300 --> 01:00:28,660 that I didn't know I was having. 1120 01:00:28,660 --> 01:00:31,088 - We've all been shaken today. 1121 01:00:31,088 --> 01:00:33,140 - No, I think it's time for change. 1122 01:00:33,140 --> 01:00:34,723 I think we should go back to church. 1123 01:00:36,319 --> 01:00:37,570 - I'm with you. 1124 01:00:37,570 --> 01:00:39,170 - More than Christmas or Easter. 1125 01:00:41,745 --> 01:00:44,840 - You know, I'm sorry for what I said earlier 1126 01:00:44,840 --> 01:00:45,923 about your dad. 1127 01:00:47,100 --> 01:00:48,370 I shouldn't have. 1128 01:00:48,370 --> 01:00:50,100 I crossed a line. 1129 01:00:50,100 --> 01:00:51,200 - That's okay. 1130 01:00:51,200 --> 01:00:52,170 Things got heated. 1131 01:00:52,170 --> 01:00:53,650 No one's perfect. 1132 01:00:55,220 --> 01:00:57,650 - I'm okay with not being perfect. 1133 01:00:57,650 --> 01:00:58,850 - You're perfect for me. 1134 01:00:59,810 --> 01:01:00,660 - For each other. 1135 01:01:02,460 --> 01:01:04,560 - [Olivia] Hey, where's the other half of the tree? 1136 01:01:06,397 --> 01:01:10,150 Uh, I threw it away when the basement flooded. 1137 01:01:10,150 --> 01:01:11,300 - [Nate] What are we gonna do? 1138 01:01:12,410 --> 01:01:13,243 - Come on. 1139 01:01:13,243 --> 01:01:14,971 Let's work with what we have. 1140 01:01:14,971 --> 01:01:15,900 - I call the tinsel. 1141 01:01:15,900 --> 01:01:17,450 - And I call hiding the pickle. 1142 01:01:19,965 --> 01:01:21,039 - Oh, hang on, hang on, 1143 01:01:21,039 --> 01:01:22,539 We gotta get the lights first. 1144 01:01:25,930 --> 01:01:28,847 (soft piano music) 1145 01:01:30,200 --> 01:01:31,780 - Well? 1146 01:01:31,780 --> 01:01:33,300 It's not perfect. 1147 01:01:33,300 --> 01:01:34,390 - No. 1148 01:01:34,390 --> 01:01:35,797 Perfectly imperfect. 1149 01:01:37,824 --> 01:01:41,157 (warm enchanting music) 1150 01:01:43,674 --> 01:01:46,591 (doorbell ringing) 1151 01:01:51,461 --> 01:01:52,504 - [Nate] Grandma! Grandpa! 1152 01:01:52,504 --> 01:01:53,337 - [Grandma] Merry Christmas! 1153 01:01:53,337 --> 01:01:55,351 - [Grandpa] Merry Christmas, how are you guys? 1154 01:01:55,351 --> 01:01:56,184 - [Kim] Hi, guys, Merry Christmas. 1155 01:01:56,184 --> 01:01:57,182 - [Grandma] How are you? 1156 01:01:57,182 --> 01:01:58,810 - [Grandpa] Oh, everything looks great here. 1157 01:01:58,810 --> 01:02:00,016 - [Grandma] It's so beautiful. 1158 01:02:00,016 --> 01:02:01,625 - [Kim] We're having chinese for dinner. 1159 01:02:01,625 --> 01:02:03,019 - [Grandma] That sounds yummy. 1160 01:02:03,019 --> 01:02:04,957 - [Grandpa] Oh, that's our favorite! 1161 01:02:04,957 --> 01:02:08,290 (warm enchanting music)