A few years back Pokémon GO became the most popular game app of all time. It still is, actually, although it doesn’t get as much publicity now. The premise of the first game to popularize augmented reality (AR), was simple and addictive: Go! Capture! and Train!
When my daughters explained the rules, I said, “Wait! Jesus came up with that first!” In Matthew 28:19, 20, he tells his followers to “Go into all the world, tell people the good news (capture their hearts), and make disciples of them (train them to pass it on).” Why? Because apart from knowing Him (you gotta know before you can go), it’s the most important thing you’ll ever do!
I liked the idea so much, I wrote a short script* about a teenage girl, her Pokémon-obsessed kid brother, and a man who tells them just what I told my daughters. I also got some friends together and shot a 4 minute movie.** Here it is:
* If you’d like to read or download the script, click here.
** If you’d like to download a copy of the movie, click here.
LOVE IT!!!!! Thank you for sharing the video, your talent, and ultimately Jesus 🙂
Truly my pleasure, Heidi.
You have a big gift…and a big faith. Thank you for making them visible and teachable! Well done!
Thank you, Martha!
Belated happy birthday Martha! My mom turns 80 in August and we are having a big party for her this weekend! God bless you! – Mike
This is very well done.
Thank you.
Totally loving this message that the Lord gave you Mitch!!
Thank you, Anthony!
God is absolutely amazing!!
matthew 53:44, 45, he tells that got injured for his transgressions, he borne his sins, he says “with my stripes, thou shall be healed.”
The video makes it easy. My spouse got hooked into that game (yes, even seniors…at the younger end get silly). Around the neighborhood walking, driving or out shopping, it was not uncommon for him to just turn left or right for no reason; circling around until he zeroed in. Was so embarrassing! LOL. If I recall, there were a LOT of terrible mis-steps and accidents people found themselves in by not paying attention to real life through real spirit and God’s real creation.
Point taken, Mitch…and well stated and artfully so.
Thanks
Thanks back, Ian.
Already share it with my teen’s youth group leader! 👍🏼
Cool!
What a great video! You’re a very good writer, Mitch!
Aw, thank you, Ann. Back at you!
Loved the video. WOuld like to share it on twitter and fb
Of course, Kate, but if would, please include a link to the blog post, so anyone who wants to show it publicly (churches, etc.) will know where to acquire it. Blessings.
I used the share options on your blog so it will go straight to your blog.
Thanks, Kate!
SOOOOOOOO COOOOOOL!!!!!
Thaaaaank yoooooou, Rose!
This is absolutely fabulous!!! Such a great little movie and message!
-Mike
Thank you, Mike!
Way too cool! 😁
thank you mitchteemley
Good luck to you
Great job! Wow. Go capture and train. Woot woot!
Thanks, Vicky!
Very cool. I never got into the Pokemon Go, but I have several friends who did. I love how you break down the Great Commission into something simple and straight forward. Excellent job, Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it, Chase!
Lol love this!!!
Loved it!