Story Selection: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Reasoning: Well-Known: The Good Samaritan is widely known, even among non-believers. Core Message: It emphasizes compassion, kindness, and helping others—universal values that align with the Bible’s overarching message. Modern Adaptation Potential: It can easily be translated into a current-day scenario that Gen Z audiences can relate to, such as social media, public spaces, and well-known influencer culture. Proposed Modernized Storyline: Setting: A modern high school environment, after school hours. Scene Opening (5 seconds): Visual: A busy sidewalk outside a trendy café where a group of high school students scroll through their phones, listening to music, and chatting. The feel: Minimalist, clean visuals—just a sidewalk scene, some light background chatter, and subtle hints of a school setting (like a backpack on the ground or school banners in the background). Conflict (8 seconds): A well-known, popular “influencer-type” student (think: lots of followers on social media, flashy style) walks by someone who just dropped their laptop and textbooks. This student—maybe wearing wireless earbuds and a letterman jacket—barely glances at the person struggling. Two more students pass, also ignoring the situation because they’re too busy checking their phones or hurrying off, focused on their own lives. Resolution (7 seconds): Finally, an unexpected helper, perhaps a quiet, lesser-known student, steps in. Without hesitation, they kneel down, help gather the books, and offer a warm smile. There’s a brief moment of eye contact: compassion meets gratitude. As the helper hands over the items, a subtle Bible verse reference (e.g., “Love your neighbor,” Luke 10:27) appears on-screen as simple white text against the minimal background. Closing (5 seconds): A quick shot of the Bible placed in a modern setting (on a neat desk beside a smartphone and headphones). A tagline appears: “The Bible: Timeless stories, modern meaning. Open it.” End with the graphic of a small, minimalist Bible icon and perhaps a school logo in the corner (optional). Overall Tone: Light humor in recognizing the “popular” influencers who only care about themselves. Inspirational and serious as the unexpected character shows kindness. The message: The Bible’s lessons are still relevant, guiding us toward empathy and love. Poster Design Concept: Very minimalist: A simple line drawing of two figures—one helping the other up—over a plain background. Underneath: “The Bible: Timeless Stories, Modern Lessons” Include a small reference line: “Inspired by the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)” Color palette: Muted tones (cream, soft blues) with a single accent color (e.g., a gentle gold) to draw the eye. Possibly include a small, modern icon of a smartphone in the corner, to hint at the updated, relatable context.