Description

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This eight-session small group Bible study from noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume three of the That the World May Know series. In Life and Ministry of the Messiah, Vander Laan illustrates how Jesus’ call to follow him turned the world upside down. Journey back to the time of Jesus. Marvel at the magnificence of Herod’s palace. Scramble among the ruins of Qumran. And wonder at the simplicity and wisdom of Jesus’ parables. You and your group will discover how the events of Jesus’ day impacted his life, ministry, and communication… and then you’ll learn how it affects yours.

Each lesson:

• Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD
• Includes sidebars, maps, photos and other study tools
• Features questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection
• Includes 30 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.

Lessons include:

1. In the Shadow of Herod – Herodion
2. My Rock and My Fortress – Masada
3. The Time Had Fully Come – Filmed in Qumran
4. No Greater Love – Filmed in Korazin/Mount of Beatitudes
5. The Rabbi – Filmed in Gamla
6. Language of Culture – Filmed in Sepphoris
7. Misguided Faith – Filmed in Belvoir
8. Living Water – Filmed in En Gedi