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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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Lanuage: ENGLISH
Length: 25 mins

A frustrated Sara talks with Rivka about her hatred for the thieves who hurt Ayoub and stole half their flock. Rivka encourages her to forgive them when Haroon passes through. He looks suspiciously at Sara.

Outside, he tells Rivka not to trust anyone. She tries to talk to him about forgiveness too, but he brushes it aside as religious talk. Rivka goes back and apologizes to Sara but Mariam comes in and interrupts, claiming Moussa has returned because of an accident.

Laila wakes up with Moussa by her side. He’s been blinded by stone chips. Sara, Mariam and Rivka see Moussa, hug him, and ask who’s in the courtyard. He explains that Titus, a Roman soldier, led him home. He tells the girls to prepare a meal and give it to him. Sara asks Moussa to let Rivka care for him, but he says he’d rather die. After awhile, he finally agrees to let Rivka look at him.

Sara removes the bandages as Rivka looks on. They decide his eyes are infected and ask him to rest. When Moussa asks about Dawud, they refuse to tell him while the Roman is there. He asks about Enoc instead. Mariam tells him there’s someone else. Moussa easily guesses Yacoub.

Rivka and Mariam quietly talk in the courtyard. Mariam admits she hates the Romans. Rivka points out that Jesus said to love our enemies. She says forgiveness isn’t a common thing in the world. And that Jesus forgave us, even while He was still on the cross.

Mariam says forgiveness isn’t easy. Rivka nods and says Mariam should pray for the Romans. There’s a knock at the door. Yacoub has come to check on them. Moussa hears him and asks to speak with the young man. After some awkward conversation, Yacoub leaves knowing he can propose to Mariam.

Yacoub and Mariam talk about Dawud before he leaves. Mariam asks that he be told that Moussa is home. But she trusts him not to come back until it’s safe. Yacoub leaves and Rivka announces that dinner is ready. Mariam asks if she can give the soldier food before everyone else.

Why do Sara, Mariam, and Moussa hate people?
What does Jesus say about enemies?
Do you have enemies or someone you don’t get along with? How can you respond better to them?

“But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). God sets the example for us. While we were still His enemies, He did the most loving thing He could do: He sent Jesus to die for us so we could be reconciled with Him. Jesus also prays for and forgives everyone around Him as He hangs on the cross: “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they’re doing” (Luke 23:34).

There are many people in life we won’t be friends with. Jesus actually promised us that as His followers, we would definitely have enemies. But like God the Father and like Jesus, we should remember to pray for them. We should want them to know God and to be blessed. We should forgive them because we know what real forgiveness is, thanks to God. And like everything else, we can’t do any of that in our own power. We must be filled with the Spirit.

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