The Blockbuster Bible

Andrew Prichard is an author and teacher living in Oxford. He teaches the Bible to 7-13-year-olds in the classroom, in school assemblies, and on Christian summer camps. Originally set on working in the film industry, he now combines his love for the movies with his love of the Bible story in The Blockbuster Bible and The Blockbuster Bible: The Teacher's Cut. Andrew is passionate about bringing the Bible to life with simple, clear and visual teaching.

Special Features
The Making of the Bible Page 6–7
The Big Story of the Bible Page 8–9


The Old Testament
Act 1: 
In the Beginning Scene 1: VIP Humankind Page 12–13
Red Carpet: God makes humans most important part of creation.
Scene 2: Living with God Page 14–15
Two Hands: Humans live with God in harmony.


Act 2: Spoiled by Sin
Scene 1: The Fall Page 16–17
Back Turned: Humans sin by rejecting God’s authority.
Scene 2: Sin and Death Spread Page 18–21
Gravestones: Sin rots the world and leads to death.


Act 3: Covenants
Scene 1: God’s Promises Page 22–25
Wedding Rings: God promises to help his world.
Scene 2: The Abrahamic Covenant Page 26–27
Stars: God makes three promises to Abraham, including countless people.
Act 4: Nation Israel
Scene 1: God’s Cast Family Page 28–39
Family Tree: Abraham’s family learns of God’s faithfulness.
Scene 2: God’s Rescue Page 40–43
Rescue Ring: God saves Israel from slavery in Egypt.
Scene 3: God’s Special Effects Page 44–47
Gifts: God blesses his rescued people at Mount Sinai.
Scene 4: God’s Location Scout Page 48–51
Milk and Honey: Spies explore the Promised Land, but Israel rebels.
Scene 5: God’s Stage Page 52–55
Rubble: Israel trusts God to act for them, and they conquer cities.
Scene 6: God’s Judges Page 56–61
Downward Trend: Israel rejects God, suffers, prays, and gets new leaders.
Scene 7: God’s Kings Page 62–71
Crown: Kings lead Israel, but few love and trust God.


Act 5: Prophets and Kings Scene 
1: Warning and Hope! Page 72–91
Signposts: Prophets guide Israel and its kings to love and trust God.
Scene 2: Glimpses of the Messiah Page 92–95
Binoculars: Prophets see God’s Chosen One who will rescue his people.
The New Testament
Act 6: The Promised King
Scene 1: The Son of… Page 98–103
DNA: Jesus is born into the promised family line with the right titles.
Scene 2: The Friend of Sinners Page 104–109
Trash: Jesus comes to call people who know they are sinners.
Scene 3: The Man of Superpowers Page 110–117
Lightning Bolt: Jesus has miraculous powers over God’s world.
Scene 4: The Preacher of Parables Page 118–125
Teacher’s Hat: Jesus teaches people God’s ways.
Scene 5: The Servant of Many Page 126–139
Crown of Thorns: Jesus is the suffering king who rescues his people.


Act 7: Global Gospel
Scene 1: Go, Go, Go! Page 140–141
Weather Vane: Jesus sends his disciples North, South, East and West.
Scene 2: New Preachers Page 142–151
Recycled: The Holy Spirit renews disciples, who spread good news
Act 8: New Creation
Scene 1: Nation Humankind Page 152–153
Happy People: God’s countless people live with him and praise him.
Scene 2: God’s New Eden Page 154–155
Tree of Life: People live with God forever after Jesus returns as judge.


Cast List Page 156–157
Glossary Page 158–159
Credits Page 160