Superbook (2011–…): Season 1, Episode 12 - The Road to Damascus - full transcript
When a delinquent teen enters Chris and Joy's life they don't see any chance of him changing his ways. However, SUPERBOOK takes our heroes on a journey to the early days of Christianity, where they encounter a man named Saul of Tarsus, who also seems to be an impossible hard-case. His violent actions towards the church take a startling turn on the road to Damascus. There, the kids witness Saul's miraculous conversion and follow him to his healing and baptism at the hands of Ananias. Once the persecutor, Saul, now called Paul, finds himself becoming the persecuted, and our kids are instrumental in his exciting escape over the city wall and away from others bent on rooting out Christianity. The kids' involvement in this exciting story of conversion brings them home with a renewed hope that amazing change is always possible with God.
Where is Jesus? Where is he
anyway? Where is he?
Father, if you are willing,
please take this cup of
suffering away from me.
Yet I want your will to be done,
not mine.
Pray all you like, Jesus.
I shall claim victory in my war
against the will of God...
with the death of his only Son!
Where is he anyway?
Come on. Forward!
Judas. Why are you here?
And with the Temple Guards!
Who is it that
you're looking for?
Jesus of Nazareth!
Well? Which one IS he?
♪
Heed me, Judas. Finish
the job we have begun!
Give them the signal!
♪
Judas, are you betraying the
Son of Man with a kiss?
So you're the one.
I am He.
We won't let them take you!
Put your sword back
into its sheath.
Shall I not drink from
the cup of suffering
the Father has given me?
But my Lord...
Permit even this.
Have you come out, as against a
robber, with swords and clubs?
When I was with you daily
in the temple,
you did not try to seize Me.
But this is your moment,
the time when the power
of darkness reigns.
♪
Save the speeches
for your trial!
John...
Mary!
What will become of my Son?
♪
♪ It's the Word for all time
♪ The Word for all the world
♪ The Story's forever alive
♪ Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook ♪
But you never told me that!
Yes, I DID, Chris.
Three times at least.
You don't listen!
I could play back a recording
of each conversation if you'd...
Giz, don't help!
Aw, Mom, Uncle Stan's
so... boring!
He's your uncle. He's in
town for one night.
And he's looking forward to
having dinner with us.
I don't think that's
asking too much.
But 'Broken Eardrum' is
playing at the Civic tonight!
It's the biggest concert
of the year and...
And you'll just have to miss it.
This is so incredibly unfair!
Don't walk away when I'm
talking to you, young man!
Hi, Chris, what's up?
Joy! You wouldn't believe it!
Every time I make plans, my mom
comes up with something that...
Christopher Quantum!
You and I are going to discuss
your attitude right this minute!
Uh oh!
No!
This isn't gooood!
♪
What is thaaaaaaaaat!?
What...?!
Hey, nice outfit, Mom.
What's happening?
Be strong and of good courage.
Do not fear nor be dismayed.
Who said that?!
Relax, Mom, that's Superbook.
It's taking us back in time.
What are you talking about?!
You sound like you've
done this before!
Sure. Lots!
Whenever Superbook wants to show
us something, off we go.
But we always come back safely.
Besides,
there is nothing to worry about
as long as I am around
to protect you!
Get back!
I'm warning you!
GGGGGGGGGGGGGG...
Keep it down, will ya, Giz?
Where are we?
My sensors indicate the date
as more than 30 years
- after the Birth of Christ.
- Jerusalem!
Would somebody explain to
me what's going on?
They have arrested
Jesus... the Messiah!
I don't believe
this is happening!
I know. All Jesus has ever
done is teach love!
I mean I can't believe
THIS... that I'm here!
About time!
Now all of you, move it!
We're taking Jesus to Pilate!
Come with me. Hurry!
THIS way, mom!
Mom? Mom!!
Chris! Where are you? Chris!!
Unh... oh... Chris... oh.
Chris?!?
Who is it that you seek?
My son. I've lost him!
As have I. Only
I know where mine is.
The man they arrested...
Jesus... is your son?
Yes. I am Mary.
Why did they arrest him?
Are you the King of the Jews?
Are you asking this on your own?
Or did someone tell
you about me?
Your own people and the chief
priests brought you to me.
What have you done?
My kingdom is not of this world.
Are You a king, then?
You say I am a king.
Actually I was born and
came into the world
to testify to the truth.
All who love the truth recognize
that what I say is true.
What is truth?
Take him and scourge him.
I don't see Mom anywhere!
Where do you think YOU'RE going?
G-g-g-g-g-g...
Didn't you say something
about protecting us?
Absolutely! I just think
it would be better
to do it someplace else!
Hail!...King of the Jews!
♪
Do you not know that I have
the power to crucify you
and the power to release you?
You could have no power
at all against Me
unless it had been
given you from above.
Bring him outside.
People of Jerusalem!
Behold the Man.
So you want me to nail
your king to a cross?
No! Please!
You can't!
Crucify Him! Crucify him!
We have no king but Caesar!
Please! Stop!
Mom!?
Chris!
Are you okay?
Oh!! What's gotten into them?
I am innocent of this
man's blood. YOU see to it.
You know, Mom
hasn't said a word.
Maybe she isn't mad
at me anymore!
A talking book took her back
two thousand years
and halfway around the world
where she almost got run over
by an angry mob!
Yeah, I'm sure
she's fine with that.
Hm, you're right.
I'm doomed.
Mom? Can we talk
for a sec?
Do not worry, Mrs. Quantum.
I will keep an eye on her.
Mom, I just want to say...
I know this all really weird.
And... just ...don't worry.
Superbook will get us out of
here and take us home.
I promise.
We'll be safe.
Chris. Mary is about
to lose her son...
The worst thing any
mother could face.
I am NOT leaving her.
But Mom, that-that's not what I-
This is exactly like
your attitude back home, Chris.
Why don't you seem concerned
about anybody but yourself?
Mom, I...
John, there must be
something we can do.
It is out of our hands.
Jesus knew this and was trying
to make us understand.
I just didn't grasp
it... until today!
We must go.
It has begun.
How does she know?
She's His mother.
John!
At last, I found you!
This is Mary Magdalene.
She is another friend of Jesus.
Where is my Son?
They've taken him to Golgotha.
We must hurry!
♪
Pilate ordered that
the sign he wrote
be placed for all to see.
What does that sign say?
It is Hebrew, Greek and Latin
for 'Jesus of Nazareth,
King of the Jews.'
Father, forgive them
for they do not know
what they do.
No... no!!!
Woman, behold your Son.
John. Behold your mother!
From this day forward,
I shall care for her
as if she were my own.
I am thirsty!
Give him water.
I got some sour wine.
It... is... finished.
This man truly was
the Son of God!
We've been here three days now.
Why doesn't
Superbook take us home?
Perhaps there is something else
that Superbook wants us to see?
John! I've seen Him!
He is alive!
Alive? What are
you talking about?
How can that be?
Stay here!
Exactly what did you see?
I couldn't
sleep. I went to the tomb...
Woman, why are you weeping?
They have taken the Lord's
body out of the tomb,
and we don't know
where they have put him!
Why are you crying?
Who are you looking for?
If you have taken him away,
tell me where you have put him,
and I will go and get him.
Mary.
Jesus!
Do not cling to Me, for I have
not yet ascended to My Father
but go find my brothers
and tell them
I am ascending to My Father
and your Father
and to My God and your God.
Go and tell my brothers
to go to Galilee.
There they will see me.
Mary!
Mary!
Jesus IS risen!
The tomb is empty!
For years we've heard His
message... now we see it!
God so loved the world that He
gave His only Son
so that whoever
believes in Him will not die
but have everlasting life.
Now I understand.
Thank you for your kindness,
Phoebe.
May the Lord bless you, and take
care of you and your son.
Take care of your mother.
I will.
We must find the others!
Yes! Tell them
what we've seen!
Uh, guys? I think
it's time to go.
Whoa. We're home! But...
It appears that we are back
at the precise moment
your mother said:
Don't walk away when I'm
talking to you, young man!
Christopher Quantum!
Chris! I don't think
your mom remembers!
You and I are going to discuss
your attitude right this minute!
Mom! I'm sorry.
I was wrong!
I... beg your pardon?
I was totally out of line.
Mom, I know how much
you do for me!
But lots of times, I
act like I don't.
Only lately, I started to
realize what's really important!
So, if you want me to visit with
you and dad and Uncle Stan,
it's cool! I mean it's the
least I can do!
Oh. Well... good!
So, I'm gonna do some
homework with Joy,
but I promise I'll be back
in time to go to dinner.
Oh, what in the world's
gotten into him?
♪ Jesus, You died upon a cross
♪ and rose again
to save the lost.
♪ Forgive me now of all my sin
♪ Come be my Savior,
Lord and friend.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ and help me, Lord,
to live for You.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ and help me, Lord,
to live for You.
♪ Jesus, You died upon a cross
♪ and rose again
to save the lost.
♪ Forgive me now of all my sin
♪ Come be my Savior,
Lord and friend.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ and help me, Lord,
to live for You.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ and help me, Lord,
to live... for You.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ Help me, Lord,
to live for You.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ Won't You make it new?
♪ And help me, Lord, to live
♪ to live for You. ♪
♪ You and I Just imagine
♪ What can happen
Traveling through history
♪ Flying high on a journey
Within a mystery
♪ Seeing as we're meant to see
♪ Wisdom that's so clear
♪ If we have the ears to hear
♪ It's the Word for all time
♪ The Word for all the world
♪ The Story that's forever true
♪ It's the Word that shines
♪ with the light from above
♪ that God in His love
gives to you
♪ So come take a ride
There are wonders to see
♪ Adventures inside
For you and for me
♪ His Word is forever alive
♪ Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook ♪
anyway? Where is he?
Father, if you are willing,
please take this cup of
suffering away from me.
Yet I want your will to be done,
not mine.
Pray all you like, Jesus.
I shall claim victory in my war
against the will of God...
with the death of his only Son!
Where is he anyway?
Come on. Forward!
Judas. Why are you here?
And with the Temple Guards!
Who is it that
you're looking for?
Jesus of Nazareth!
Well? Which one IS he?
♪
Heed me, Judas. Finish
the job we have begun!
Give them the signal!
♪
Judas, are you betraying the
Son of Man with a kiss?
So you're the one.
I am He.
We won't let them take you!
Put your sword back
into its sheath.
Shall I not drink from
the cup of suffering
the Father has given me?
But my Lord...
Permit even this.
Have you come out, as against a
robber, with swords and clubs?
When I was with you daily
in the temple,
you did not try to seize Me.
But this is your moment,
the time when the power
of darkness reigns.
♪
Save the speeches
for your trial!
John...
Mary!
What will become of my Son?
♪
♪ It's the Word for all time
♪ The Word for all the world
♪ The Story's forever alive
♪ Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook ♪
But you never told me that!
Yes, I DID, Chris.
Three times at least.
You don't listen!
I could play back a recording
of each conversation if you'd...
Giz, don't help!
Aw, Mom, Uncle Stan's
so... boring!
He's your uncle. He's in
town for one night.
And he's looking forward to
having dinner with us.
I don't think that's
asking too much.
But 'Broken Eardrum' is
playing at the Civic tonight!
It's the biggest concert
of the year and...
And you'll just have to miss it.
This is so incredibly unfair!
Don't walk away when I'm
talking to you, young man!
Hi, Chris, what's up?
Joy! You wouldn't believe it!
Every time I make plans, my mom
comes up with something that...
Christopher Quantum!
You and I are going to discuss
your attitude right this minute!
Uh oh!
No!
This isn't gooood!
♪
What is thaaaaaaaaat!?
What...?!
Hey, nice outfit, Mom.
What's happening?
Be strong and of good courage.
Do not fear nor be dismayed.
Who said that?!
Relax, Mom, that's Superbook.
It's taking us back in time.
What are you talking about?!
You sound like you've
done this before!
Sure. Lots!
Whenever Superbook wants to show
us something, off we go.
But we always come back safely.
Besides,
there is nothing to worry about
as long as I am around
to protect you!
Get back!
I'm warning you!
GGGGGGGGGGGGGG...
Keep it down, will ya, Giz?
Where are we?
My sensors indicate the date
as more than 30 years
- after the Birth of Christ.
- Jerusalem!
Would somebody explain to
me what's going on?
They have arrested
Jesus... the Messiah!
I don't believe
this is happening!
I know. All Jesus has ever
done is teach love!
I mean I can't believe
THIS... that I'm here!
About time!
Now all of you, move it!
We're taking Jesus to Pilate!
Come with me. Hurry!
THIS way, mom!
Mom? Mom!!
Chris! Where are you? Chris!!
Unh... oh... Chris... oh.
Chris?!?
Who is it that you seek?
My son. I've lost him!
As have I. Only
I know where mine is.
The man they arrested...
Jesus... is your son?
Yes. I am Mary.
Why did they arrest him?
Are you the King of the Jews?
Are you asking this on your own?
Or did someone tell
you about me?
Your own people and the chief
priests brought you to me.
What have you done?
My kingdom is not of this world.
Are You a king, then?
You say I am a king.
Actually I was born and
came into the world
to testify to the truth.
All who love the truth recognize
that what I say is true.
What is truth?
Take him and scourge him.
I don't see Mom anywhere!
Where do you think YOU'RE going?
G-g-g-g-g-g...
Didn't you say something
about protecting us?
Absolutely! I just think
it would be better
to do it someplace else!
Hail!...King of the Jews!
♪
Do you not know that I have
the power to crucify you
and the power to release you?
You could have no power
at all against Me
unless it had been
given you from above.
Bring him outside.
People of Jerusalem!
Behold the Man.
So you want me to nail
your king to a cross?
No! Please!
You can't!
Crucify Him! Crucify him!
We have no king but Caesar!
Please! Stop!
Mom!?
Chris!
Are you okay?
Oh!! What's gotten into them?
I am innocent of this
man's blood. YOU see to it.
You know, Mom
hasn't said a word.
Maybe she isn't mad
at me anymore!
A talking book took her back
two thousand years
and halfway around the world
where she almost got run over
by an angry mob!
Yeah, I'm sure
she's fine with that.
Hm, you're right.
I'm doomed.
Mom? Can we talk
for a sec?
Do not worry, Mrs. Quantum.
I will keep an eye on her.
Mom, I just want to say...
I know this all really weird.
And... just ...don't worry.
Superbook will get us out of
here and take us home.
I promise.
We'll be safe.
Chris. Mary is about
to lose her son...
The worst thing any
mother could face.
I am NOT leaving her.
But Mom, that-that's not what I-
This is exactly like
your attitude back home, Chris.
Why don't you seem concerned
about anybody but yourself?
Mom, I...
John, there must be
something we can do.
It is out of our hands.
Jesus knew this and was trying
to make us understand.
I just didn't grasp
it... until today!
We must go.
It has begun.
How does she know?
She's His mother.
John!
At last, I found you!
This is Mary Magdalene.
She is another friend of Jesus.
Where is my Son?
They've taken him to Golgotha.
We must hurry!
♪
Pilate ordered that
the sign he wrote
be placed for all to see.
What does that sign say?
It is Hebrew, Greek and Latin
for 'Jesus of Nazareth,
King of the Jews.'
Father, forgive them
for they do not know
what they do.
No... no!!!
Woman, behold your Son.
John. Behold your mother!
From this day forward,
I shall care for her
as if she were my own.
I am thirsty!
Give him water.
I got some sour wine.
It... is... finished.
This man truly was
the Son of God!
We've been here three days now.
Why doesn't
Superbook take us home?
Perhaps there is something else
that Superbook wants us to see?
John! I've seen Him!
He is alive!
Alive? What are
you talking about?
How can that be?
Stay here!
Exactly what did you see?
I couldn't
sleep. I went to the tomb...
Woman, why are you weeping?
They have taken the Lord's
body out of the tomb,
and we don't know
where they have put him!
Why are you crying?
Who are you looking for?
If you have taken him away,
tell me where you have put him,
and I will go and get him.
Mary.
Jesus!
Do not cling to Me, for I have
not yet ascended to My Father
but go find my brothers
and tell them
I am ascending to My Father
and your Father
and to My God and your God.
Go and tell my brothers
to go to Galilee.
There they will see me.
Mary!
Mary!
Jesus IS risen!
The tomb is empty!
For years we've heard His
message... now we see it!
God so loved the world that He
gave His only Son
so that whoever
believes in Him will not die
but have everlasting life.
Now I understand.
Thank you for your kindness,
Phoebe.
May the Lord bless you, and take
care of you and your son.
Take care of your mother.
I will.
We must find the others!
Yes! Tell them
what we've seen!
Uh, guys? I think
it's time to go.
Whoa. We're home! But...
It appears that we are back
at the precise moment
your mother said:
Don't walk away when I'm
talking to you, young man!
Christopher Quantum!
Chris! I don't think
your mom remembers!
You and I are going to discuss
your attitude right this minute!
Mom! I'm sorry.
I was wrong!
I... beg your pardon?
I was totally out of line.
Mom, I know how much
you do for me!
But lots of times, I
act like I don't.
Only lately, I started to
realize what's really important!
So, if you want me to visit with
you and dad and Uncle Stan,
it's cool! I mean it's the
least I can do!
Oh. Well... good!
So, I'm gonna do some
homework with Joy,
but I promise I'll be back
in time to go to dinner.
Oh, what in the world's
gotten into him?
♪ Jesus, You died upon a cross
♪ and rose again
to save the lost.
♪ Forgive me now of all my sin
♪ Come be my Savior,
Lord and friend.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ and help me, Lord,
to live for You.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ and help me, Lord,
to live for You.
♪ Jesus, You died upon a cross
♪ and rose again
to save the lost.
♪ Forgive me now of all my sin
♪ Come be my Savior,
Lord and friend.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ and help me, Lord,
to live for You.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ and help me, Lord,
to live... for You.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ Help me, Lord,
to live for You.
♪ Change my life and make it new
♪ Won't You make it new?
♪ And help me, Lord, to live
♪ to live for You. ♪
♪ You and I Just imagine
♪ What can happen
Traveling through history
♪ Flying high on a journey
Within a mystery
♪ Seeing as we're meant to see
♪ Wisdom that's so clear
♪ If we have the ears to hear
♪ It's the Word for all time
♪ The Word for all the world
♪ The Story that's forever true
♪ It's the Word that shines
♪ with the light from above
♪ that God in His love
gives to you
♪ So come take a ride
There are wonders to see
♪ Adventures inside
For you and for me
♪ His Word is forever alive
♪ Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook
♪ Hosanna, sing hosanna
♪ The Word... Superbook ♪