Rivka-Ep 10: The Dropped Stitch

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Greenlit by Antoy Grant

Lanuage: ENGLISH
Length: 24 mins

Moussa accuses Rivka’s husband of telling the Romans where Dawud might be. Rivka says her husband had nothing to do with it. She’s shocked Moussa would speak to her so rudely. Ayoub apologizes. Moussa only gets more upset.

Rivka cries as he leaves. But Noura’s there to see her. She asks what’s happened. Rivka’s so flustered, she drops a stitch in something she’s working on. She tells Noura what Moussa said and that she lost her temper. Moussa blames her for Dawud and the fact that his wife and daughters follow Jesus. Frustrated, she claims she can’t fix it… meaning the stitch. Noura tells her to set it aside.

Noura tells her to forgive him. It’s like the dropped stitch. If it’s not fixed immediately, the hole of bitterness gets bigger and bigger. She urges Rivka not to waste time on anger. She reminds her that Jesus said people would suffer as He suffered for His name. Rivka agrees and asks for forgiveness from God. She asks for blessings on Moussa and forgives him. She decides to speak with Moussa immediately.

Mariam and Yacoub visit Sara and Ayoub to tell them of Dawud. Sara tells Mariam that Laila is much worse. Yacoub tells Ayoub that Dawud has been charged with sedition against Rome. The girls find Laila coughing up blood and hardly able to breathe. Laila tries to talk, but she’s not really able.

Noura and Rivka visit to talk to Moussa. Rivka apologizes. But the girls cry out for help from the family. Laila gasps for breath and stops moving. Rivka checks for breath. But she’s passed away. The family cries around their lost loved one.

How are anger and bitterness like a dropped stitch?
How did Rivka handle her anger?
Are you angry with anyone?

Although Rivka teaches others, we see that she also struggles with sin. No one is perfect. Everyone needs Jesus.

“You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient. Put up with each other. Forgive the things you are holding against one another. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you. And over all of those good things put on love. Love holds them all together perfectly as if they were one. Let the peace that Christ gives rule in your hearts. As parts of one body, you were appointed to live in peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:12-15).

“Bless those who hurt you. Bless them, and do not call down curses on them. Be joyful with those who are joyful. Be sad with those who are sad. Agree with each other. Don’t be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren’t considered important. Don’t think that you are better than others. Don’t pay back evil with evil. Be careful to do what everyone thinks is right. If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can. My friends, don’t try to get even. Leave room for God to show His anger. It is written, ‘I am the One who judges people. I will pay them back,’ says the Lord” (Romans 12:14-19).

Responding to others as Paul teaches the Colossians and the Romans to respond is a choice. Only in relying on the Spirit can that choice be made. And the choice has to be made despite how others are responding. The other person involved might not apologize. They may continue to persecute you. And they may never actually accept your apology. But their reaction shouldn’t affect our ability to forgive and ask for forgiveness.

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Rivka-Ep 09: Wedding Day

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Greenlit by Antoy Grant

Lanuage: ENGLISH
Length: 27 mins

Moussa and Laila remember their own wedding day as they prepare for Mariam’s wedding. Mariam sits with the women of her family to prepare. Laila’s relieved to find out that Dawud will be attending the wedding.

The women work to braid Mariam’s hair. Noura shares a story about ten wedding guests who waited for a groom. Five brought extra oil for their lamps. The groom was late. The five that hadn’t brought extra oil, asked the other five for oil. But they couldn’t lend the oil. The five foolish guests tried to go out and find oil. But by the time they got back, the wedding party had left. She encourages Mariam to stay ready for the arrival of God. Yacoub won’t be able to lend his own relationship with Jesus to her. She must cultivate her own.

Rivka remembers the words of the apostle Peter. He said braiding your hair and wearing fine clothes and jewelry doesn’t make you beautiful. But true beauty comes from within.

Sara shares the story about Mary and Martha. She says Jesus came to see the sisters. Martha was preoccupied by the preparations to be made for Jesus. But Mary was happy to sit at the feet of Jesus. Sara admits she’s like Martha. She worries. But she advises Mariam to spend time with God and she’ll find peace.

Laila encourages Mariam to enjoy her time with Yacoub and make the Lord her first priority. Mariam thanks her mother for everything.

Yacoub arrives to take Mariam to the wedding. Dawud’s there too. They march through the streets and enjoy the ceremony… until there’s a knock at the door. Roman soldiers storm in and arrest Dawud. Laila faints, coughing.

What words of wisdom do the women give Mariam?
How do they each reflect and spiritual truth Mariam should remember?
What can you do to make your walk with God your highest priority?

In preparation for marriage, the women in Mariam’s life give her advice that’s actually good for everyone, regardless of status. Noura tells her the wedding guests parable from Matthew 25:1-13. It warns us that we have no idea when Jesus will come for us. We should stay vigilant and in relationship with Him. Those who are prepared won’t be able to lend us their preparedness. So our relationship with Jesus should be a top priority.

Sara shares a similar story when she mentions Mary and Martha from the Bible (Luke 10:38-41). Mary was happy to sit at the feet of Jesus and didn’t worry about worldly expectations. Anyone can be like Mary and find contentment in sitting at the feet of Jesus no matter the circumstance they might find themselves in.

“I know what it’s like to not have what I need. I also know what it’s like to have more than I need. I have learned the secret of being content no matter what happens. I am content whether I am well fed or hungry. I am content whether I have more than enough or not enough. I can do everything by the power of Christ. He gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12-13). Paul speaks about being content in everything because Jesus alone is enough. No matter the situation, this is unchanging. By making that relationship our highest priority, and recognizing it above worldly matters, we can find contentment in everything.

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Rivka-Ep 08: Cleaning The Lamps

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Greenlit by Antoy Grant

Lanuage: ENGLISH
Length: 25 mins

Yacoub and his father visit. Mariam rushes in to tell Moussa and Laila, then runs back out to lead the father and son into the front room. Mariam nervously tries to get a meal prepared and helps her father dress.

Moussa sits and talks with Yacoub’s father about a marriage arrangement. Later, Mariam finishes the story, telling Rivka that everyone agreed to a wedding in three months. Mariam worries about her parents and how to be a wife to Yacoub. Rivka tries to tell her that they will each grow as they submit to God.

She points to the lamps they’re cleaning and says they all have the same purpose: to shine. But they each have a different effect. Some are soft, some are bright, some are pretty. She says God thinks of us as lamps. We are to shine as God made us to shine.

Rivka says she knows women that have had to shine in the darkest hours. They had to rely on God to fill them so He could shine through them. Mariam wonders if Rivka thinks life would be easier if she hadn’t been married. Rivka says she thinks her life would be difficult in different ways. She thinks God made her specifically to be who she is and that wouldn’t change.

Mariam tells her that some look down on the girls who aren’t married. Rivka replies that a girl’s worth doesn’t rely on her marriage status. Instead, she should live to serve God with her gifts and talents. That’s where worth is found.

She tells the parable of a master who gave each of his servants money before going on a journey. When he returned, each servant had doubled the money, except one. He scolded that servant for not investing the treasure given to him.

Rivka assures Mariam that each person has been given talents and treasure by God. We should be investing what He’s given to us. Rivka gives Mariam one of the lamps as a gift to remind her that she shines with God’s light.

Daliyah joins them to ask Rivka to help her mother. As they walk, Mariam shares about her engagement and uses everything Rivka just told her to encourage Daliyah.

What are Mariam’s worries and fears?
How does Rivka tell her to handle those worries and fears?
Where do you get your worth? What talents do you have and how do you invest them?

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill can’t be hidden. Also, people do not light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand. Then it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine in front of others. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will praise your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16). Rivka encourages Mariam to let God shine through the ways God uniquely made her. By continuing to follow Jesus and be filled with the Spirit, others can see God in us and come to know Him better.

“All of the gifts are produced by one and the same Spirit. He gives them to each person, just as He decides. There is one body. But it has many parts. Even though it has many parts, they make up one body” (1 Corinthians 12:12). As Mariam wonders about her duties in life, Rivka continues to tell her what it means to be made unique in God’s eyes. We’re given unique personalities, desires and gifts to invest in the things God puts in our life. As stated in the parable of the talents, God expects us to use what we’ve been given to glorify Him.

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