Our First Music Video: Luke 24:27

For a while now, The Sound of Scripture has been about one thing: setting the memory texts from the Adult Bible Study Guide to music, so they are easier to learn and carry through the week. Until now, that has meant audio. This month we tried something new. We recorded our first music video.

A trial run

This video is a pilot. We wanted to find out what it takes to bring one of our scripture songs to the screen: how to film the singers, how to light a small space, how to keep the words of the verse at the centre, and how the finished piece feels when you watch it rather than just hear it. It was our first time doing this as a team, and we learned a great deal along the way.

The verse

We chose memory text 08 from this quarter's guide, The Gift of Prophecy:

"And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself." — Luke 24:27

It is the moment on the road to Emmaus when Jesus walks beside two discouraged disciples and opens the Scriptures to them, showing that the whole story points to Him. It felt like the right verse to start with. That is what we hope every song and every video does: point people back to the Word, and through the Word to Jesus.

The singers

The song is performed by Max Solomon and Anthony Gredig. Thank you both for giving your time and your voices, and for your patience with a crew that was trying everything for the first time. Thank you also to everyone who helped behind the scenes with filming, sound and editing.

What comes next

Because this was a trial, we will be watching closely how it is received. Your feedback will help us decide whether to make more videos and how to make them better. If the video blesses you, please share it with a friend, your Sabbath School class or your small group.

Watch and share

You can watch the video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/iOp5RKxq7QU

You can also listen to the audio version of Luke 24:27, along with all of this quarter's memory texts, here on the website.

Inspire. Listen. Share.