Masterstroke Short Films - CC

Why do bad things happen to good people? Is there really a devil? Or is Satan just a myth? John Millais paints a clear and graphic picture of the underlying reasons behind why life seems so unfair

How would you like to go to the dentist and discover he is also the local barber? Why are there so many paintings of dentists? And why do they always seem to have a smile on their face? In this program we delve into how short-term pain can bring long-term joy.

Imagine being as wealthy as Rembrandt – then losing everything.  Why did Jesus say, “life does not consist in the abundance of things...?” and why did He say it? In this program we delve into the nuances of a famous painting to discover the most important issues in life.

Lot had plenty going for him. He was one of the true “survivors”. But everything changed when he took hold of a certain drink. This painting helps all of us learn the painful lesson from Lot.

In the Lutherhaus of Wittenberg hangs a stark painting. There is Luther, a bunch of academics, poor people on the street, some monks running away with money and a small poster outlining objections Luther had with the church. This painting shows the start of a movement that changed the face of the Christian world.

Who is the man crucifying Jesus and lifting up the cross? And who is the other man staring straight at us when we view the painting? What is Rembrandt trying to tell us? The key question is reflected in the song, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?”

Have you ever heard of the “Egg dance?” What is it and what did it represent? In this painting we see onions, mussels and leaks. We see bagpipes and Tarot cards. Why? And what lessons can we learn from this bizarre painting?

How much are you worth? “The Ransom” depicts a sixteenth century knight paying a ransom in return for his two daughters. In this program we explore the value God sees in you and how much He paid so you can be with Him.

How would you feel if you denied you knew Jesus? In this program we show how Caravaggio uses light and dark to highlight the face of Peter and another lady in his painting. We explore the story of the artist and his portrayal of God’s love for sinners.

Why did Rembrandt paint the face of Stephen as the same face as Saul? Why did this artist paint himself in the middle of the picture and what was he thinking? In this program we talk about Rembrandt’s first painting and the lessons for anyone who has been falsely and cruelly judged by other people.

Imagine coming home and there is a huge “for sale” sign on your house. Your furniture is sold. Your clothes are sold. Everything is gone. You’re then told by your partner that he or she has purchased some land you know is a rocky piece of junk. In this program we share a story of God’s love for people others think have no value.

Why is the Tower of Babel such a popular subject to paint? There are hundreds of paintings throughout art museums around the world? What is the point to the story? In this program we explore the wonderful news that we can never save ourselves by our own efforts.

Van Gogh lived a troubled life. Did he base his life on the Bible or human philosophy? In this program we explore why Van Gogh may have had the Bible in his painting open at Isaiah 53. A chapter which helped Vincent see a God who understood him.

When Bishop Giovio looked up at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the 1520’s he couldn’t work it out. He said, “Among the most important figures is that of an old man, in the middle of the ceiling, who is represented in the act of flying through the air.” In this program we explore the mind of Michelangelo and the limitless power of God.

Imagine preaching for 40 years and no one listens. All you receive for your efforts is house arrest, public torture, the burning of your books, imprisonment and nearly drowning in a pit of slime. Welcome to the world of Jeremiah as he laments the destruction of the city and people he loved so much.

Why did the Dutch have the saying, “whoever plays with cats gets scratched”? This painting shows two cheeky children teasing a cat with a snapping crayfish. Another painting portrays a young girl pulling the cats tail. The key message of this painting is, “what goes around, comes around.”