"It has been wonderful to see the effect the Ten Commandments series has had in towns and cities across the UK. Individual lives and communities have been transformed as people have embraced the Maker's Instructions. I hope that through this video series many more lives will be changed because of these timeless truths.
We believe this DVD video series has the potential to do this and that is why, having completed our fifteenth live series and with invitations continuing to pour in from across the UK and around the world, we knew it was time to offer the series on DVD."
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The series was filmed over 3 days at Capital Studios. Oasis Media was responsible for production, and appointed a full crew of industry professionals from camera operators, to lighting technicians. A set was custom-built, and studio lighting was designed to ensure that the final production was of the highest broadcast standard. A video title sequence was specially commissioned to include unique graphics and music for TEN.
Michael Metcalf, the senior Director for GMTV, directed the filming. He is considered to be the best 'live-studio' director in the UK, and helped to ensure that the 'live' element of the video was captured just right. Having worked with J.John in the studio, he concluded, "The music, set, editing, lighting and overall production quality is unsurpassed. Combined with the wisdom and quality of J.John's talks and you have something that I believe will enrich your life no matter what your beliefs."
Ten short video clips were made with TV presenter Jacqui Joseph, covering some of the issues raised by each of the Ten Commandments. Street interviews were conducted, as well as location interviews with a number of well-known personalities including: Jonathan Aitken - Former Cabinet Minister; David Laudat - the Spice Girl's vocal coach; Denise Robertson - GMTV's agony aunt and Wendy Granditer - Sugar magazine's agony aunt. Each one commented on how issues raised by a particular commandment had affected their life, or the lives of those around them. For example, in programme 2 entitled 'How to hold to the truth', Jonathan Aitken talks about how he 'didn't see truth as a seamless garment.' Put together, these fast paced, incisive and thought provoking vox pops set the scene for J.John's teaching that follows.
A User-Guide has been written to help individuals maximise the effectiveness of the DVD series whether the series is run at home, in small groups, or in churches - The guide is included in the boxset.
TEN is a DVD series exploring the startling relevance of the Bible's message today. It's ten, 45-minute programmes combine vox pops, interviews and J.John's own compelling and up-to-the-minute take on the Ten Commandments. It is ideal for use in an evangelistic setting, while benefiting both Christians and non-Christians alike.
How would I use it?
The box set comes with a User Guide, which explains how to make the most of TEN - whether at home or in cell groups, in your church or in wider partnership with other churches and organisations. It provides useful pointers and principles to stimulate further discussions alongside the videos.
Those attending the filming were asked how they plan to use the series in their own settings:
- Possibly using the Alpha format of a supper, video and discussion groups.
- For targeting specific groups in the community - e.g. young adults, those in the first 7 years of marriage.
- For evening church services in place of a sermon.
- For youth group discussions - to encourage young people to think about the ten commandments in relation to their life today.
- To show snippets during the "Godslot" at children's club
- For our home group bible studies
- To show them to my non-Christian friends and family.
- As a follow-on to an Alpha course.
Programme Titles
J.John presents the commandments in a positive light, showing that far from being a set of rules to oppress us, they are the key to finding freedom in life.
Video 1
Programme 1 - How to find true contentment
Programme 2 - How to hold to the truth
"I really didn't see that truth was a seamless garment."
- Jonathan Aitken
Video 2
Programme 3 - How to prosper with a clear conscience
Programme 4 - How to 'affair-proof' your relationships
"There's an initial buzz after a one-night stand, but the long term effects are disastrous."
- Denise Robertson, TV Agony Aunt
Video 3
Programme 5 - How to manage your anger
Programme 6 - How to keep peace with your parents
"Teenagers are growing up quicker than ever, but they face the same problems teenagers have always faced, such as arguments with Mum and Dad."
- Wendy Granditer, Agony Aunt, Sugar magazine
Video 4
Programme 7 - How to stop driving yourself crazy
Programme 8 - How to take God seriously
"Our business is successful trading six days a week. We could take even more money on Sundays, but we don't trade on Sundays."
- Gary Grant, Managing Director, The Entertainer
Video 5
Programme 9 - How to know the real God
Programme 10 - How to live by priorities
"Your children look at the images they see on television and say, 'I want to be like that.' It's every child's dream to be like their heroes. But the whole point of the music industry isn't to make you happy - it's to make money."
- David Laudat, Chart-topping vocal coach
Comments
Below, some of those attending the filming share their views on the series:
"Fun and serious. Factual and very challenging - brings a new approach to an "old" subject."
"Excellent. Easy to listen to. Wonderful illustrations which help you to remember the points."
"A fresh new approach with relevance for today"
