Tell the World: Trailer [2min 26sec]
Based on true events, Tell The World shares the compelling story of a small group of farmers from the northeast region of the United States. They set the foundation of an organization that has been at the forefront of issues such as health, education, communication and Biblical interpretation.
The film begins with a startling discovery made by farmer and former militia member William Miller, played by Bill Lake. After years of study, Miller concludes that Jesus will return in 1843. His sermons along with the Biblical and historical evidence were so convincing that thousands of people sold everything, confessed their sins and waited for the event with high expectations. Eventually they settled for a specific date: October 22nd, 1844. But the day came, and Jesus did not return. The result was sadness, pain, and discouragement. Out of this pain and Biblical misunderstanding a small group of people searched the scriptures and from their findings the Seventh-Day Adventist church began.
The film begins with a startling discovery made by farmer and former militia member William Miller, played by Bill Lake. After years of study, Miller concludes that Jesus will return in 1843. His sermons along with the Biblical and historical evidence were so convincing that thousands of people sold everything, confessed their sins and waited for the event with high expectations. Eventually they settled for a specific date: October 22nd, 1844. But the day came, and Jesus did not return. The result was sadness, pain, and discouragement. Out of this pain and Biblical misunderstanding a small group of people searched the scriptures and from their findings the Seventh-Day Adventist church began.
Tell the World: Movie [2hr 33min 56sec]
[All episodes are 28min 30sec]
1. Reluctant PreacherWilliam Miller is disturbed about his time at war. He has to know why he survived the battle. Despite the misgivings of friends, he immerses himself in Scripture and discovers a friend in Jesus. He studies the prophecies and wonders why the prophecy of Christ's return has not yet been fulfilled. This leads him to an astonishing conclusion about the 2300 day prophecy in the book of Daniel. But as a mere farmer, William doesn't intend to share his findings until he makes a covenant with God to speak only when asked. Soon after, his nephew invites him to speak at their church and so begins William Miller's struggle to do what God is asking him to do despite what others may think.
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2. Jesus is ComingThere are mixed reactions to Miller's preaching. Does Daniel's 2300-day-prophecy actually signify years?
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3. Bitter DisappointmentSamuel Snow tells a small gathering that Daniel's 70-week prophecy means that Christ will come on Oct 22, 1844. Thousands Eagerly wait as the clock striking midnight on October 22.
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4. Faith TestedPeople mock the grieving Millerites. Some give up on God, others pray for an explanation for their great disappointment. Hiram Edson and his brother Owen determine to encourage the brethren.
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5. Foundations LaidThe Bates are so poor they can barely buy flour to bake bread or eat. They are desperate. James White speaks to Ellen Harmon at a gathering. Over friendly conversation and chaperoned walks they fall in love.
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6. Ellen WhiteEllen White awakes from a vision and writes about diet, exercise and health. She also says the scope of the current work is too limited and that the message needs to be spread around the world.
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For more information about this production, please visit: https://telltheworld.adventist.org/