Christopher Reeve and Amy Grant relate this touching story of how an escaped lion and newborn lamb teach a brother and sister the true spirit of Christmas. This story is a heartfelt holiday classic that promises to captivate viewers.

This series traces the tale of two friends - Macky and Portia - whose adventures lead them across the ancient world as they fight for justice and even survival against the might of the Roman Empire.
Each episode features 2 curriculum lessons with teacher helps, reproducible activities, and other materials that can be used for small and large group Bible study, Sunday school and family time.
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Episode 25 - Toadie on Trial
Toadie accuses Portia of being a rebel sympathiser. The stories of Paul’s disappearance, and Moses and the Manna from Heaven remind us how important it is to be brave, and that God protects and provides.

Episode 26 - Hope
With Macky still imprisoned, Tiberius launches the final assault on Jerusalem. Our friends recall the story of Noah and the Ark, and its message of hope, and hear of Paul speaking to Agrippa, reminding us to trust in God.

Episode 24 - Desperate Measures
The zealots decide to kidnap General Tiberius. Through the stories of Solomon’s wisdom with a baby and Paul’s Appeal to Caesar, our friends learn the importance of wisdom and finding a different way.

Episode 22 - The Big Lift
As the people in Jerusalem starve, Macky finds a store of grain which Toadie has stolen and hidden in the Roman camp. With the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand in mind, Macky must work out how to take the grain into the besieged city. As a befuddled Toadie realizes he has outsmarted himself, Macky and his friends hear the story of Elisha and the woman with olive oil in which the widow’s oil increased beyond all expectation.

Episode 23 - Home
The Romans are tearing down homes outside Jerusalem and using them for building material. To calm Rachel’s fears, Isaac tells her the story of how Jethro the Midianite welcomed Moses the stranger. Now Isaac must collapse the tunnels beneath their home to prevent Toadie discovering the trail to other rebel safe houses, and our friends retell the story of how Paul escaped from the mob to underline the value of helping others and overcoming difficulties.

Episode 20 - Aid and Comfort
Toadie has a fever and only Macky can get the medicine that will save him, but will he? After hearing the retelling of the story of Elisha and Naaman, Macky accepts that even an enemy should be helped. While Toadie suffers crazy dreams during a fever on his sickbed, Macky makes the perilous trip to the Roman camp, only to find that little Antonius is now ill too. Lucius tells how Jesus cured a sick woman to bring hope to them all. Macky hands over the precious medicine – and hopes he is in time to cure both Toadie and Antonius.

Episode 21 - Hostages
After hearing Macky’s retelling of the story of Herod and the Wise Men, Portia hatches a plan which could force her uncle and the Romans to allow Jerusalem’s children to escape the besieged city. Despite her efforts, the children don’t want to leave the city. As Tiberius and the Roman army prepare to attack, Macky tells the children about the Boy Samuel and Eli, to help them make this difficult decision.

Episode 18 - Prince for a Day
Macky sets out to rescue the real Daniel, this time disguised as a Roman noble. Isaac retells the story of Paul and Elymas to underscore the danger of trying to be something you’re not, while Macky contrasts the Romans’ over-abundance and lack of gratitude with his own people’s tribulations when he tells Portia the story of Moses and the Miracle Water.

Episode 19 - Unwilling Guests
Toadie convinces General Tiberius to allow him to take hostages from the nearby villages, to be executed if Macky doesn’t turn himself in. Macky must go into the heart of the Roman camp once again, to try and stop the executions. Our friends retell the stories of how David spared Saul’s life, and Paul, Silas and the earthquake, and learn the importance of mercy and doing right.

Episode 16 - The Ram
The Romans are bringing in a huge battering ram to use against the walled city of Jerusalem. The zealots in the city draw strength from the story of Elijah, Ahab and Naboth’s Vineyard, and Macky receives help from Lucius who is inspired by the story of Paul and the Shipwreck, to help those who may seem to be enemies.

Episode 17 - Rescue Strangers
It seems Macky may be getting a little full of himself. Isaac retells the story of Paul and Barnabas who objected to being treated as gods in Lystra but, later, when a stranger named Tamar urges him to attempt a risky mission, Macky readily agrees. Portia is angry with him for rejecting her advice in favor of a stranger’s, and Isaac recounts the story of Michal’s rescue of David from King Saul in order to galvanize Portia into action.

Episode 14 - One of Us
Macky arrives in Jerusalem disguised as a member of Portia's entourage, and soon comes across old adversaries and several new friends. Awed by the sight of the besieged city, he tells Portia the story of Jesus in the Temple as a boy, and a mysterious Roman soldier tells Macky how King David captured Jerusalem, reminding him that great obstacles may be overcome.

Episode 15 - Over Walls
Macky is now a dependable courier between Jerusalem and the outside world. But he's soon given a job by Sarah, the zealot girl, which might be too much, even for him. Our friends retell the stories of Jacob and Esau, and how Paul escapes in a basket, which help them learn the true value of trust.

When Sheerluck Holmes and his venerable sidekick Dr. Watson work together, their forensic fortitude can solve any crime. But Sheerluck won't stop hogging all the credit for the pair's sleuthing savvy! With this friendship on the fritz, the missing Golden Ruler - the most valuable and prized treasure in all of Buckingham Palace - may never be recovered! Will Sheerluck remember the Golden Rule in time to rescue the ruler and save this friendship? Short Feature Special: Archibald stars as the Asparagus of La Mancha, Don Quixote, a small business owner who needs help keeping his customers when a fancy new franchise comes to town. Will his friends stand by him through this stressful time? These great Lessons in Friendship will encourage us all to love each other and build stronger relationships!