THE BIBLE: EPISODE ONE
The biblical accounts come alive in an exciting, faith-filled miniseries.
Should You Watch It?
This first episode brings the stories of Noah, Abraham, and Moses together around one clear truth: God keeps His covenant and remains with His people. The series is tremendously exciting, inspiring, and uplifting, while preserving the historical and emotional integrity of Scripture.
Some details are left out because of time constraints, so this miniseries cannot replace the inspired Word of God. Parents should also consider the heavier action scenes and implied sexuality before watching with younger children.
For teenagers and adults, especially those who want a dramatic reminder of God’s faithfulness, this episode is worth watching.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESAs Noah and his family shelter in the Ark, he recounts the creation of the universe from Genesis One. The story then moves to Abraham and Sarah, whose faith is repeatedly tested as God promises to multiply their descendants.
The episode continues to Moses, who learns his true identity and leads God’s people out of slavery in Egypt. Across these accounts, the miniseries follows God’s covenant promise and the struggle of His people to trust Him.
Is It Any Good?
Four stars means this is a highly successful television drama. The episode skillfully weaves together a large and significant portion of Scripture while keeping its historical and emotional integrity.
Its two-hour structure makes biblical history come alive, and the result is tremendously exciting, inspiring, and uplifting. Some details are necessarily omitted due to time constraints, but the adaptation does not diminish God’s power or the central biblical accounts.
The Worldview
The episode presents a strongly Christian, biblical worldview. It emphasizes faith, love, grace, God’s protection, and His continuing presence with His people. Its central theme is God’s covenant promise, shown through Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and the Israelites.
The characters’ faith is tested, and the episode shows both the blessing of trust in God and the consequences of turning away from Him. It presents God as faithful to His promises and reminds viewers that His covenant still stands.
The miniseries aligns closely with Scripture in its major themes and historical accounts, though the review notes that some details are left out because of time constraints. It should therefore encourage viewers to return to the Bible itself rather than replace it.
God’s promise to remain with His people reflects His own words: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
Very strong Christian, biblical worldview in Episode One, with faith, love, grace, and God’s protection and presence in our lives demonstrated, plus a transvestite man is seen in Sodom; no foul language; Heavy battle violence includes people being stabbed with swords with some blood splatter (but not in a gratuitous way), Pharaoh’s soldiers throw babies into the river, people drown outside of the Ark, Cain kills his brother Abel with a giant boulder in a brief scene; some sexual situations as Sarah prompts Abraham to sleep with Hagar and Abraham reluctantly agrees, we see Abraham leave Hagar’s tent, a transvestite man is seen in Sodom, prostitutes are seen kissing men; Hagar’s upper back is seen briefly, a very brief flashback to Adam and Eve who are naked, though very little skin is seen; No drug use; alcohol use and the people of Sodom are clearly drunk; no smoking or drug use; and, several characters show a lack of faith in God and they are reprimanded and the people of Sodom indulge in immorality, but they are destroyed.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
The episode follows people whose faith is tested. What helps you trust God when His promises seem difficult to see?
Hebrews 11:1 · Psalm 46:1–3God’s covenant promise runs through the stories of Noah, Abraham, and Moses. What does it mean that God remains faithful even when His people struggle?
Deuteronomy 7:9 · 2 Timothy 2:13Moses learns his identity and later leads God’s people out of slavery. How can God use someone who feels uncertain or inadequate?
Exodus 3:10–12 · 2 Corinthians 12:9Noah comforts his family by recounting God’s work in creation. How can remembering what God has done strengthen your faith today?
Genesis 1:1 · Psalm 77:11–14The Final Word
This first episode makes biblical history come alive with excitement, emotional weight, and a clear reminder that God is always with His people. Younger children may need protection from the heavier material, but teenagers and adults can find much to encourage them. WORTH WATCHING.
