About the series

Humanity needs rescuing. God loves every person. And He has a plan.

The Rescue is a cinematic, animated musical series that invites a new generation to investigate the Bible for themselves. Across 44 episodes in three seasons it follows the Bible’s big story, from the fall of Lucifer to the New Earth.

The Bible stories are woven through the everyday lives of the King family and their friends. When Jack cheats on an exam, Chloe is bullied or Jono is blamed for something he didn’t do, the children go looking for answers in the Bible and find that its stories speak to their lives today.

Original songs, humour, family conversations and dramatic Bible sequences help children ask good questions, check their sources, practise discernment and discover that Jesus is their Rescuer.

The Rescue is created by Abide Family Ministries and co-produced with Rubicon Films. Episodes stream on Hope Channel, and therescue.au is managed by Adventist Media. The Classic Series was made possible by the 13th Sabbath Offering, fourth quarter 2022.

The series at a glance

44 episodes across three seasons
131 original songs
For children aged 5–10 and their families
Season 1 remade in CGI animation in 2026
Spanish translation underway

Meet the characters

The King family

Jack King

A talented sportsman who learns first-hand that choices have consequences.

The King family

Melody King

Curious and kind. Her questions start the family’s investigation.

Dad

Mr King (Tony)

Sets out to investigate whether the Bible can really be trusted.

Mum

Mrs King (Sally)

Finds the Bible her grandmother once read to her, and remembers.

Friend

Jono

Learns what it means to put others first, and how to stay calm when he is falsely accused.

Friend

Chloe

The new girl, facing loneliness and bullying, who wonders whether God notices her.

Friend

Allie

Wrestles with grief and anger when someone she loves is badly hurt.

Classmate

Kade

Struggles with hurt, rejection and increasingly destructive choices.

librarian

Mrs Jones

The first to tell Jack and Melody about a mysterious book she simply calls “The Book”.

teacher and coach

Mr Adams (Joe)

Wants the children to develop character as well as skills, encouraging them to take responsibility for their choices.

friend’s dad

Mr Simons (Jerry)

Jono’s father discovers the message of The Rescue for himself through conversations, Bible stories and prayer.

classmate’s grandfather

Mr Thomas

Kade’s grandfather, whose outlook helped shape Kade’s belief that he needs to toughen up, look after himself and gain respect.

pet

Scruffy King

Family dog that the King family rescues from the animal shelter.

Three seasons, one story

Season 1 · Now animated

The Problem and the Promise

Introduces the Bible, explains the origin of evil, and reveals God’s plan to save humanity.

Episodes 1–15 · Creation to Joseph Season 2 · Classic Series

The Journey to the Rescuer

Follows God’s people through history as prophecies point to the coming of Jesus.

Episodes 16–28 · Moses to Jesus’ birth Season 3 · Classic Series

The Rescuer and Our Response

The life, death, resurrection and return of Jesus, and the restoration of all things.

Episodes 29–44 · Jesus to the New Earth

Kings Crew

Join the Kings Crew

The Kings Crew are the supporters who make the next episodes possible. Give $100 or more to help animate the next season and you join the crew. Members sign in to watch every episode before it’s released, open resource packs and songs early, and read Crew news from behind the scenes.

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Contact

Questions about the series, using it in your church or school, or translating it? Abide Family Ministries would love to hear from you.

Abide Family Ministries

abide.com.au