Description 

Main Point:  God created people to be creative expressions of His love.

Synopsis:

• If the church is going to be relevant in the culture, it has to reclaim involvement of the arts.
• The video begins with narration: “In the beginning God created. Let’s pause there…”
• The narration continues throughout and makes sound arguments for believers being involved actively in the arts, contending for the faith.
• God created everything and His thumbprints are in the descriptive detail and as children walking in the light we too should be engaged in the process of creating.
• Cogent arguments for God’s Lordship of the arts—we’re created in His image
• Provides commentary on today’s church by demonstrating that God didn’t give a sermon, have a Bible study or denominational meeting or produce a purpose statement. Also references how dogma and tradition have damaged creative flow.
• Excellent presentation –the video itself is highly creative using a multitude of images, cartoon graphics over the footage while utilizing probing instrumental music.

Application:

• Application for everyone. We are created in God’s image to serve Him.
• There’s a need for the Church to be creative in impacting the culture – to reach the culture in a relevant way –just as Jesus did.
• Filmmakers show people as art—as a frame is held over various people—we too need to look at each individual as a piece of art created, special for God’s specific purposes.
• As video points out, when God saves a person, His life consumes their being. Christians should be the most creative people on the planet. During the Renaissance period, God’s people were the chief artists.

Suggested Uses:

• Kick-off for creative program or drama program at church
• Sermon-starter on how to impact Hollywood or becoming engaged in making a difference

Biblical Reference:

• Genesis 1:1-2

Runtime:	4:44
Genre:	Narration