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Volume 16
Cultures In Conflict

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Paul Proclaims Jesus as Lord - Part 2

How do you live in a culture where the worldview conflicts with Christianity? Learn from Paul as he presents his beliefs to the most powerful court in Athens and settles among the Greco-Romans of Corinth, who valued wealth and class, worship of mu... MORE
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Cultures In Conflict

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How do you live in a culture where the worldview conflicts with Christianity? Learn from Paul as he presents his beliefs to the most powerful court in Athens and settles among the Greco-Romans of Corinth, who valued wealth and class, worship of mu... MORE

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Athens 105 58, Greece, Corinth,

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1 Engaging the Mind: Paul in the Stoa of Athens
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Engaging the Mind: Paul in the Stoa of Athens

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The people of the Bible lived in temple-building cultures. Temples provided pagan gods with a place to live, keeping them close to the people who worshiped them. Even Israel did the same – first Solomon, then Nehemiah and Zerubbabel, and eve... MORE

Locations:
Athens 105 58, Greece,

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2 Engaging the Heart: Paul Before the Areopagus
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Engaging the Heart: Paul Before the Areopagus

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When the disciples arrived with Jesus in Jerusalem, they marveled at the unbelievable beauty of the Lord’s temple. According to the Bible, the original temple built by Solomon was also absolutely stunning. And yet, in both cases it wasn't en... MORE

Locations:
Athens 105 58, Greece,

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3 Turning Weakness Into Strength
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Turning Weakness Into Strength

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When the time came for God to choose a people, He didn’t pick the strongest kingdom He could find. He chose the weak, the nobodies – a family that would become the nation of Israel. God rescued them from Egypt and brought them into the... MORE

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Corinth,

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4 The Lord's Supper: Discerning the Body
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The Lord's Supper: Discerning the Body

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The Jews of Jesus’ day lived together as extended families, sharing the family resources. The task of the father was to use those resources to care for everyone who lived in “the father’s house,” as they called it – r... MORE

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Corinth,

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5 Transforming the Chaos
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Transforming the Chaos

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In Paul’s day, the city of Corinth was known for two things: drunkenness and sexual decadence of all kinds. The word “Corinthian” was even used in Greek plays to describe someone with poor morals or drunken behavior. And yet in a... MORE

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Corinth,

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Volume 15
A Clash of Kingdoms

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Paul Proclaims Jesus As Lord - Part 1

Like the Roman Empire, today’s governments or organizations can become centered on power and believe their messages are the “good news.” As Christians, we’re called to proclaim God’s name in all the earth (1 Chronicle... MORE
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A Clash of Kingdoms

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Like the Roman Empire, today’s governments or organizations can become centered on power and believe their messages are the “good news.” As Christians, we’re called to proclaim God’s name in all the earth (1 Chronicle... MORE

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Cinecitta Studios, Rome, Italy, Forum of Augustus, Rome, Italy, Gerasa (Jerash), Jordan, Jerusalem, Israel, Philippi, Greece, Qatzrin, Israel, Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel, The Parthenon, Thessaloniki,

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1 The Gospel of Caesar
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The Gospel of Caesar

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Followers of Jesus believe that the Bible contains the inspired revelation of the Creator of the universe. “Gospel” is the word that’s often used – the good news that God is redeeming a broken world through His So... MORE

Locations:
Gerasa (Jerash), Jordan, Philippi, Greece,

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2 The Believers
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The Believers

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The Jews of Jesus’ day lived in homes meant to house an entire extended family, with several rooms situated around a common courtyard. A family’s home in that patriarchal society was known as a “beth ab,” which means, &ldqu... MORE

Locations:
Philippi, Greece, Qatzrin, Israel,

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3 The Powers of Darkness
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The Powers of Darkness

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Jesus came with a unique message, preaching to the Jewish people that “the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:17). But from the beginning, there was another king who hates the shalom that God creates and loves life’... MORE

Locations:
Capernaum, Israel, Delphi, Greece, Philippi, Greece,

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4 The Philippian Jailer
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The Philippian Jailer

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At one point during his ministry, the Apostle Paul was at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. He was accused by some Jews of bringing a Gentile into the courts where only Jews were allowed. He hadn’t, but they thought he did and a riot started. W... MORE

Locations:
Caesarea-By-The-Sea, Israel, Philippi, Greece,

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5 Confronting the Empire
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Confronting the Empire

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Paul’s missionary journeys were generally marked by conflict. Sometimes, his message clashed with the Jews, who were often skeptical about Jesus or jealous of Paul’s success. Even more often, Paul’s teaching angered the governing... MORE

Locations:
Philippi, Greece, Thessaloniki,

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Volume 14
The Mission of Jesus

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Triumph of God's Kingdom in a World of Chaos

It’s easy to think of the Bible as a collection of short stories, but each one makes up a greater story – one story of a God who created the universe and entrusted it to His human partners to care for it. They were unfai... MORE
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The Mission of Jesus

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It’s easy to think of the Bible as a collection of short stories, but each one makes up a greater story – one story of a God who created the universe and entrusted it to His human partners to care for it. They were unfai... MORE

Locations:
Capernaum, Israel, Cinecitta Studios, Rome, Italy, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, Forum of Augustus, Rome, Italy, Horvat Susita (Hippos), Israel, Jerusalem, Israel, Mount of Olives, Israel, Rome, Italy, Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel,

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1 Capernaum: Jesus Binds the Evil One
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Capernaum: Jesus Binds the Evil One

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Jesus left heaven to be born in a filthy shepherd’s stable, as if to say, “I’ll leave heaven to enter the brokenness of your world.” Much of His teaching ministry, though, took place in a very different sort ... MORE

Locations:
Capernaum, Israel, Sea of Galilee,

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2 Decapolis: The Other Side - Jesus and the Man from the Tombs
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Decapolis: The Other Side - Jesus and the Man from the Tombs

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The majority of Jesus’ ministry was done in places like the town of Capernaum, among a people who loved to debate and discuss Torah in the synagogue. They didn’t always agree with each other, but their emphasis was on how to ... MORE

Locations:
Horvat Susita (Hippos), Israel, Sea of Galilee,

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3 Crucifixion: The Coronation of a King
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Crucifixion: The Coronation of a King

28:48 minutes

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The Colosseum in Rome is famous for many reasons, not least of which because it was built by the spoils of war from the destruction of Jerusalem, the military defeat of the Jews. In the Roman world, it was assumed that if Caesar was... MORE

Locations:
Cinecitta Studios, Rome, Italy, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, Forum of Augustus, Rome, Italy, Jerusalem, Israel,

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Rome, Italy, Roman Empire, Caesar, triumph, coronation, crucifixion, Mark, Matthew, Jesus, sacrifice,

4 Ascension: The King Takes His Throne
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Ascension: The King Takes His Throne

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It was customary in the Roman world to consider the emperor a divine being. New emperors would claim this status because they believed that when the previous ruler died, he would ascend to heaven to be seated among the gods, making ... MORE

Locations:
Jerusalem, Israel, Mount of Olives, Israel,

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5 Pentecost: God Changed His Address
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Pentecost: God Changed His Address

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After His resurrection, Jesus spent about 40 days with His followers in Jerusalem and back in the Galilee region, where they had received much of their training. He explained that after His ascension to heaven, He would send them a ... MORE

Locations:
Jerusalem, Israel, Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel,

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Volume 13
Israel's Mission

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Becoming A Kingdom of Priests in a Prodigal World

As they stood at the foot of Mount Sinai, the Israelites not only agreed to partner with God by worshipping Him as king, they also took on a mission: become a kingdom of priests in a prodigal world. This had been God's plan for His people from the... MORE
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Israel's Mission

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As they stood at the foot of Mount Sinai, the Israelites not only agreed to partner with God by worshipping Him as king, they also took on a mission: become a kingdom of priests in a prodigal world. This had been God's plan for His people from the... MORE
1 Abraham and Sarah and Three Strangers
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Abraham and Sarah and Three Strangers

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When the Israelites left Egypt and began their journey with God to the Promised Land, how much did they know of their past history? Some, like Moses' parents, seemed to have retained a knowledge and faith in the God of their fathers, but the Bible... MORE

Locations:
Negev Desert, Tel Arad, Arad, Israel, Timna valley, Israel,

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ab, beth, fathers, goel, house, redeem, seah,

2 Israel at Sinai: The First Great Commission
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Israel at Sinai: The First Great Commission

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In the beginning, God created magnificent beauty and order out of absolute chaos, "tohu vebohu," in Hebrew. When humanity rebelled, the world began a long progression of slipping back into that chaos. Yet God wasn't finished; He decided... MORE

Locations:
Jordan River, Negev Desert, Timna valley, Israel, Wilderness of Paran, Israel,

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corner, holy, kaddosh, kanaf, laquakh, marry, tallit, tassels, tohu, tzit, vebohu,

3 Jesus Renews His Mission: Seeking the Lost
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Jesus Renews His Mission: Seeking the Lost

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Sheep and shepherds were so much a part of the Biblical world, it's no wonder Jesus uses the imagery as a metaphor in several of His teachings. The shepherds of His day knew every one of the animals in their flock by sight and spent their lives pr... MORE

Locations:
Qatzrin, Israel,

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ab, beth, family, kezazah, room, triclin,

4 The Lost Son: In a Far Country
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The Lost Son: In a Far Country

30:55 minutes

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Of all the parables Jesus told, the one we call "The Prodigal Son" is possibly the most famous. In the story, a younger son demands his inheritance from his father and leaves the family behind, taking his riches to a far country. The imp... MORE

Locations:
Gerasa (Jerash), Jordan, Qatzrin, Israel,

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artemis, dionysis, fountain, nymphaeum,

5 The Seeking Father: The Lost Son Returns
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The Seeking Father: The Lost Son Returns

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Throughout His ministry, Jesus' compassion for sinners and those considered unclean raised the eyebrows of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law. God's word warned His people not to touch any unclean thing, and they could not understand why Je... MORE

Locations:
Gerasa (Jerash), Jordan, Qatzrin, Israel,

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ab, beth, kezazah, sulha,

Volume 12
Walking With God In the Desert

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Experiencing Living Water When Life is Tough

Throughout the Bible, the desert functions as an image of discord, of loss of control, and of separation from the safety of society. Barren and deadly, the wasteland places of the text meant certain death without access to resources. Many times Go... MORE
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Walking With God In the Desert

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Throughout the Bible, the desert functions as an image of discord, of loss of control, and of separation from the safety of society. Barren and deadly, the wasteland places of the text meant certain death without access to resources. Many times Go... MORE

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1 Join the Journey
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Join the Journey

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In the Bible, the desert is an image of great hardship and suffering, signifying the impossibility of survival without access to basic resources. God often led His people through desert places, using the barrenness of the land as opportunities to ... MORE

Locations:
Ein Gedi, Israel, Giza Necropolis, Al Ahram, Al Haram, Giza, Egypt, Timna valley, Israel,

2 It's Hot Here and There's No Way Out
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It's Hot Here and There's No Way Out

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The heat and intensity of the sun in the desert can be scorching, often without any guarantee of relief. Yet whenever God led His people there, He promised to provide exactly what they needed to make it through each day. In this lesson, wander the... MORE

Locations:
Sinai Peninsula, Qesm Nwebaa, South Sinai, Egypt,

3 Help Is Here
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Help Is Here

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The Bible compares those who trust in the word of the Lord to great trees planted by streams of water. What would this image mean to someone living in the desert, where water is scarce and trees are few and far between? Is it possible to live out ... MORE

Locations:
Sinai Peninsula, Qesm Nwebaa, South Sinai, Egypt, South Sinai, Egypt,

4 When Your Heart Cries Out
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When Your Heart Cries Out

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Some of the dangers in the desert are slow to develop: the build-up of scorching heat from the sun, the slow evaporation of streams, the depletion of food supplies. Others are more sudden; the flash floods of desert wadis can come out of nowhere, ... MORE

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South Sinai, Egypt,

5 They Were Not Wandering
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They Were Not Wandering

00:26:10 minutes

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After their escape from the might of Egypt, the Israelites spent forty years wandering in the desert of Sinai. But were they really wandering? The Bible says that God led them like a flock, like sheep through the desert with a pillar of cloud by d... MORE

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Timna valley, Israel,

6 Ears to Hear
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Ears to Hear

00:21:26 minutes

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Egypt was a culture for the eyes. Temples, palaces, histories, and statues of their gods were impressively created to dazzle the eyes of all who saw them. After delivering Israel from Egypt and "punishing" the gods of Egypt (Exodus 12), ... MORE
7 There's Hope in the Desert
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There's Hope in the Desert

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David trusted in a living God - not a religion. Watch this complimentary full episode for a limited time from the That the World May Know film series with Ray Vander Laan as he shows us there's hope in the desert when life is tough -- even for Dav... MORE

Volume 11
The Path to the Cross

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Embracing Obedience and Sacrifice

God's story culminates with the intense devotion of his people in this 11th volume of the Faith Lessons series. Discover how their passionate faith prepares the way for Jesus and his ultimate act of obedience and sacrifice at the cross. Then, be c... MORE
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The Path to the Cross

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God's story culminates with the intense devotion of his people in this 11th volume of the Faith Lessons series. Discover how their passionate faith prepares the way for Jesus and his ultimate act of obedience and sacrifice at the cross. Then, be c... MORE
1 The Way of the Essenes
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The Way of the Essenes

29:58 minutes

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At times, God chose to use the harsh reality of life in the desert near the Promised Land as a practical teaching tool to mold and shape His people. The Essenes went willingly into this wasteland to allow Him to do just that: to teach them His wor... MORE

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Dead Sea, Judean Wilderness, Qumran, Israel,

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2 The Way of John the Baptist
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The Way of John the Baptist

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John the Baptist focused his life entirely on preparing the Jewish people for the coming of Jesus. His ministry still holds enormous meaning for us today, and there is much we can learn from his understanding of how to prepare for the arrival of M... MORE

Locations:
Aenon (Abel Mehola, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Jesus Baptized by John, Jordan River, Judean Wilderness, Macherus, Jordan, Mount Carmel, Qumran, Israel,

3 Into the Desert to Be Tested
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Into the Desert to Be Tested

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During their forty years of testing in the desert, God continued to teach and shape the Israelite nation. By the time they entered the Promised Land, a new generation had formed, a people who obeyed and trusted God with all their heart, soul, and ... MORE

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Judean Wilderness, Rephidim, Wilderness of Sin,

4 The Last Passover
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The Last Passover

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In the story of God making Himself known to His people, Passover is a foundational element. As the continuation of this redemptive process, the Lord's Supper finds its most profound meaning when taken in the context of Passover imagery. In this le... MORE

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Jerusalem, Israel,

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5 The Fifth Cup: Our Way of Hope
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The Fifth Cup: Our Way of Hope

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The Passover Sedar employs four symbolic cups to help the Jews remember the miraculous ways that God delivered His people from the hand of Pharaoh. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked the Father to take away the cup placed before Him, a "... MORE

Locations:
Jerusalem, Israel, Kidron Valley, Jerusalem, Israel, Maresha, Israel,

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seder, gath, shemenim, oil press, leyel shimerim, the night of watching,

Volume 10
With All Your Heart

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Being God's Presence to Our World

Ray Vander Laan takes us on a journey through Sinai and Israel, a region that is still largely desert but at times filled with lush, bountiful places. We will discover how Jesus called people to live in the Promised land. What can we learn during ... MORE
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With All Your Heart

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Ray Vander Laan takes us on a journey through Sinai and Israel, a region that is still largely desert but at times filled with lush, bountiful places. We will discover how Jesus called people to live in the Promised land. What can we learn during ... MORE
1 Build Me a Sanctuary
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Build Me a Sanctuary

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When the tabernacle was established among the Israelites, God came and lived among His people. Its design, construction, and function revealed much of His character, which proved to be completely unlike that of any gods the people had ever known. ... MORE

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Abu Simbel Temples, Egypt, Timna valley, Israel,

2 Making Space for God
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Making Space for God

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God desired a people who would partner with Him in "making space" to reveal Himself to a broken world. The detailed patterns and plans for the tabernacle not only illustrated the kind of care and devotion He wanted to display to His peop... MORE

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Timna valley, Israel,

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Michcon, Aron'ha'kodesh, Sha'vu'oat,

3 He Led Them Like a Shepherd
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He Led Them Like a Shepherd

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Psalm 78 says that God led his people Israel "like sheep through the desert." Their wanderings through the Sinai provide a striking image of God's leading in our lives today. In this lesson, you will follow God's people through this barr... MORE

Locations:
Jebel Musa/Mt. Sinai, Timna valley, Israel,

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Mosheh, Rotem, Zeakah,

4 By Every Word - Striking the Rock
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By Every Word - Striking the Rock

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Interestingly, when God chose a person to lead His people out of Egypt by the power of His word, He chose Moses, a man with a speech impediment. In this lesson, consider the implications of allowing His strength to work in weakness as you discover... MORE

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Timna valley, Israel,

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Marah,

5 With All Your Might: The Final Test
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With All Your Might: The Final Test

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The blessings of a good land can often obscure the hard-learned lessons of the desert. In a sense, the real test for the Israelites came after they had crossed into the Promised Land, when their need for God was less obvious throughout daily life.... MORE

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Gan, Soreq, Sukkah, Be'ushim, Zedakah, Ze'akah,

6 A Well-Watered Garden
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A Well-Watered Garden

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A fruitful vineyard requires the cooperation of a community. In this lesson, you will explore the communal nature of producing a vineyard and discover the significant implications that this imagery still has for God's people today. MORE

Volume 9
Fire on the Mountain

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Displaying God to a Broken World

When the Israelites left Egypt, they were finally free. Free from persecution, free from oppression, and free to worship their own God. But with that freedom comes a new challenge - learning how to live together the way God intends. In this ninth ... MORE
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Fire on the Mountain

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When the Israelites left Egypt, they were finally free. Free from persecution, free from oppression, and free to worship their own God. But with that freedom comes a new challenge - learning how to live together the way God intends. In this ninth ... MORE
1 The Lord Who Heals You: Marah and Elim
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The Lord Who Heals You: Marah and Elim

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When the Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt, the Promised Land awaited them, but first God led them into the desert. The time they spent there would not only get them out of Egypt geographically, but would also remove its influence from thei... MORE

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Sinai Peninsula, Qesm Nwebaa, South Sinai, Egypt,

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Mara, kvetching,

2 Not by Bread Alone: Manna and Water from the Rock
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Not by Bread Alone: Manna and Water from the Rock

00:32:54 minutes

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In Deuteronomy, God tells Israel that He led them into the desert in order to train and test them, so that He might know what was in their hearts. He still does this for His people today, leading us through experiences to reveal the depths of our ... MORE

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Wilderness of Sin,

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Sin, Omer, Zeakah,

3 Their Blood Cried Out: Israel Becomes a Community
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Their Blood Cried Out: Israel Becomes a Community

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God desired a people who would partner with Him in bringing shalom to the chaos of a broken, hurting world. Israel experienced a taste of the peace He brings when He rescued them out of Egypt. In this lesson, you will continue on the road of the e... MORE

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Rephidim,

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Judah, Adonai Mesee, Zeakah, Adam, Zedakah,

4 The Mountain of God
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The Mountain of God

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Over and over in the Bible, God used the image of fire to illustrate His power, holiness, and passionate love for His people. The fire on Mount Sinai when Moses received the Ten Commandments was just such a display of power, highlighting the holin... MORE

Locations:
Mt . Catherine,

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Shavu-oat, sha'kan, Mish'kan, shi'kan,

5 I Led You Like a Bride: A Wedding at Sinai
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I Led You Like a Bride: A Wedding at Sinai

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The covenant at Sinai is often thought of as a wedding between God and His people, between God and the bride He chose for Himself. This became the picture of God's redemptive plan for humankind, fully realized in Jesus' death and resurrection. In ... MORE

Locations:
Mt . Catherine,

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Chuppah, Mikvah, Ketubah, Segula, Na'se Vaneeshma,

6 The Whisper of God: Moses and Elijah on the Mountain of God
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The Whisper of God: Moses and Elijah on the Mountain of God

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There is only one man whom God sends back to Sinai after Moses and the Israelites finished their time there: the prophet Elijah. God's interactions with Moses and Elijah on this mountain not only reveal His character, but also foreshadow the plan ... MORE

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Horeb,

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Horeb, Rotem,

Volume 8
God Heard Their Cry

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Finding Freedom in the Midst of Life's Trials

This five-session small group Bible study, God Heard Their Cry, by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume eight of the 12-part Faith Lessons series. In this volume, Vander Laan illustrates how God answered the cry of the Israelite... MORE
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God Heard Their Cry

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This five-session small group Bible study, God Heard Their Cry, by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume eight of the 12-part Faith Lessons series. In this volume, Vander Laan illustrates how God answered the cry of the Israelite... MORE
1 How Big is Our God?
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How Big is Our God?

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The exodus from Egypt was a metaphor for God's greater redemption story, the restoration of shalom from the chaos of the evil one. His purpose was to invite Israel into a greater story than the one of their bondage, eventually unveiling a plan of ... MORE

Locations:
Giza Egypt, Thebes, Egypt,

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Pylon, Maat, First Court, Sanctuary,

2 Israel in Bondage: God Heard Their Cry
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Israel in Bondage: God Heard Their Cry

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Unable to stand their suffering under a cruel Pharaoh any longer, the Israelites cried out to God. He heard them and initiated his plan to deliver his people, not only from their physical bondage but from slavery to Egypt's story. In this lesson, ... MORE

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Goshen, Egypt, Medinet Habu, Egypt, Thebes, Egypt,

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Ze'akah, Amram, Jochebed, Miyach,

3 Finger of God: The Plagues
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Finger of God: The Plagues

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The Lord defied the gods of Egypt with mighty displays of power so that Israel, Egypt, Pharaoh, and ultimately the entire world would see the strength of the one and only God. Pharaoh hardened his heart, but the Israelites responded to the power o... MORE

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Medinet Habu, Egypt, Ramesseum, Egypt, Temple of Hathor, Thebes, Egypt,

4 Watch With Me: Israel Leaves Egypt
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Watch With Me: Israel Leaves Egypt

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As God's plan of deliverance from Egypt for the Israelites unfolded, He began their "basic training," cultivating for Himself a people marked by shalom through obedience to His kingship. The very route they took out of Egypt illustrates ... MORE

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Ze'akah, Layel Shimereem,

5 The Lord Reigns
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The Lord Reigns

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The themes of the exodus experience look forward to the good news of God's kingdom, which Jesus would later proclaim. In this lesson, journey beyond the Red Sea and into the desert with the Israelites as you explore the gospel in this context, cel... MORE

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Zeh Elay, Anvehoo, Adonai Elo L'alam Va'ed. Eem'lo, Melech,

Volume 7
Walk as Jesus Walked

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Being a Disciple in a Broken World

Becoming a disciple of Jesus demands more than merely a deep commitment to the text and complete devotion to Christian community. The Messiah is king, and believers are called to pick up their crosses in daily pursuit after becoming like Him. Come... MORE
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Becoming a disciple of Jesus demands more than merely a deep commitment to the text and complete devotion to Christian community. The Messiah is king, and believers are called to pick up their crosses in daily pursuit after becoming like Him. Come... MORE
1 Run! The Passion of Elijah
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Run! The Passion of Elijah

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As the gospel of Jesus spread across a Gentile world unfamiliar with the teachings and culture of the Jews, the early church faced an interesting challenge %u2013 meeting different cultures in their own context to demonstrate the redeeming power o... MORE

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Aphrodisias, Turkey ,

2 Learning to Walk Like Jesus - Paul's Journey to Rome
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Learning to Walk Like Jesus - Paul's Journey to Rome

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After meeting Jesus on the Damascus Road, Paul dedicated the rest of his life to sharing the gospel with anyone and everyone. He soon became one of the major leaders in the early church, focusing much of his effort on reaching out to the Gentiles.... MORE

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Antioch of Pisidia, Omrit, Israel,

3 An Unlikely Disciple
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An Unlikely Disciple

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The apostle Paul was no stranger to the duties of a rabbi, having studied under one of the most famous rabbis in Israel before becoming one himself. He understood exactly what Jesus meant before His ascension, when He commanded the church to go ou... MORE

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Galatia, Turkey, Lystra, Turkey,

4 Why Christians Suffer - The Weight of Gethsemane
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Why Christians Suffer - The Weight of Gethsemane

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Jesus told His disciples that anyone who wished to follow Him would have to take up his own cross. Many of the early believers did just that, willingly following in their rabbi's footsteps even when it meant certain death. Count their cost as you ... MORE

Locations:
Cappadocia, Turkey,

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Gethsemane, Gat-Shemanim,

5 Don't Forget Us
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Don't Forget Us

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In his letter to the Corinthian church, Paul wrote that the body of Christ is a unit made up of many parts and when one part suffers, the whole body suffers along with it. Are you aware of the suffering of brothers and sisters, both in your own ex... MORE

Locations:
Cappadocia, Turkey, Derinkuyu, Turkey,

Volume 6
In the Dust of the Rabbi

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Learning to Live as Jesus Lived

During his ministry in Israel, Jesus called and trained disciples, His "talmidim." Their job would eventually be to bring His message of redemption to all the nations, Jew and Gentile. What would happen when they began to make disciples ... MORE
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In the Dust of the Rabbi

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During his ministry in Israel, Jesus called and trained disciples, His "talmidim." Their job would eventually be to bring His message of redemption to all the nations, Jew and Gentile. What would happen when they began to make disciples ... MORE
1 When the Rabbi Says "Come"
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When the Rabbi Says "Come"

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For a first century Jew, to follow a rabbi meant to "be covered with the dust of his feet." When Jesus called His disciples, it was implied that they would begin this process of becoming like Him by following closely in His footsteps. Tr... MORE

Locations:
Bethsaida, Israel, Korazin, Israel, Scythopolis,

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Bethsaida, Torah, Tanakh, Beth Sefer, Beth Midrash, Talmidim,

2 When the Rabbi Says "Go"
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When the Rabbi Says "Go"

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Most of Jesus' ministry was spent in Jewish communities, proclaiming the good news of God's kingdom to the people of Israel. His greater intention, though, was for His Jewish followers to bring this message to the Gentile world around them, a worl... MORE

Locations:
Eremos Topos, Israel, Omrit, Israel, Scythopolis,

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Eremos Topos,

3 The Presence of God - A Countercultural Community
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The Presence of God - A Countercultural Community

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When the believers began to bring the message of the gospel to the world of the Gentiles, they quickly realized that their faith made them extremely countercultural. How would they explain the good news in places where they couldn't engage in the ... MORE

Locations:
Priene, Turkey,

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Agora, Agoranomos, Bouleuterion, Prytaneum,

4 Living Stones
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Living Stones

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When questioned about his message, Paul tells the Athenians that the one and only God "does not live in temples made with hands" (Acts 17:24). Naturally, anyone who was curious about Jesus in the Greco-Roman world would ask the early bel... MORE

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Priene, Turkey,

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Propylaeum, Pronaos, Naos,

5 The Very Words of God
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The Very Words of God

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In ancient times, people craved words of counsel and knowledge from their gods. The city of Didyma in what is now modern-day Turkey functioned as one of three main oracles, places where ordinary people would travel to hear advice and predictions o... MORE

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Didyma, Turkey,

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Oracle,

Volume 5
The Early Church

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Becoming a Light in the Darkness

Experience the Bible for yourself! This in-depth video Bible study-shot on location and featuring teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan-will help you understand the New Testament better by giving you abetter understanding of the Old Testament. MORE
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The Early Church

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Experience the Bible for yourself! This in-depth video Bible study-shot on location and featuring teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan-will help you understand the New Testament better by giving you abetter understanding of the Old Testament. MORE
1 Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain
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Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain

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2 The Salt of the Earth
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The Salt of the Earth

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3 Where Satan Lives
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Where Satan Lives

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4 The Mark of the Beast
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The Mark of the Beast

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5 Hot or Cold
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Hot or Cold

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Volume 4
Death & Resurrection of the Messiah

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Bringing God's Shalom to a World in Chaos

Pack your bags. We're going on a journey. A quest to uncover Scripture and its meaning across history. Filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East, the Faith Lessons DVD series is an adventure in biblical learning. You will discove... MORE
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Death & Resurrection of the Messiah

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Pack your bags. We're going on a journey. A quest to uncover Scripture and its meaning across history. Filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East, the Faith Lessons DVD series is an adventure in biblical learning. You will discove... MORE
1 When Storms Come
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When Storms Come

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2 Piercing the Darkness
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Piercing the Darkness

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3 Gates of Hades (Hell)
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Gates of Hades (Hell)

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4 City of the Great King - The Temple
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City of the Great King - The Temple

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5 City of the Great King - Jerusalem
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City of the Great King - Jerusalem

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6 The Lamb of God
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The Lamb of God

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7 The Weight of the World
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The Weight of the World

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8 Roll Away the Stone
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Roll Away the Stone

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9 Power to the People
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Power to the People

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10 Total Commitment
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Total Commitment

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Volume 3
Life & Ministry of the Messiah

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Learning the Faith of Jesus

Pack your bags. We're going on a journey. A quest to uncover Scripture and its meaning across history. Filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East, the Faith Lessons DVD series is an adventure in biblical learning. You will discove... MORE
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Life & Ministry of the Messiah

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Pack your bags. We're going on a journey. A quest to uncover Scripture and its meaning across history. Filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East, the Faith Lessons DVD series is an adventure in biblical learning. You will discove... MORE
1 In the Shadow of Herod
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In the Shadow of Herod

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2 My Rock and My Fortress
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My Rock and My Fortress

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3 The Time Had Fully Come
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The Time Had Fully Come

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4 No Greater Love
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No Greater Love

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5 The Rabbi
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The Rabbi

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6 Language of Culture
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Language of Culture

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7 Misguided Faith
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Misguided Faith

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8 Living Water
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Living Water

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Volume 2
Prophets & Kings

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Being in the Culture and Not of It

Filmed on location in Israel, Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and hist... MORE
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Prophets & Kings

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Filmed on location in Israel, Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and hist... MORE
1 Innocent Blood Part 1
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Innocent Blood Part 1

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2 Innocent Blood Part 2
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Innocent Blood Part 2

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3 Who Is God?
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Who Is God?

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4 The Wages of Sin
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The Wages of Sin

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5 The Lord Is My Shepherd
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The Lord Is My Shepherd

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6 God with Us
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God with Us

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Volume 1
Promised Land

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Living for God Where Culture Is Influenced

Travel to Israel and radically change your understanding of the Scriptures. Wet your feet in the Jordan River and impact the culture with life-giving water. Show your trust in the Lord's provision by offering up first fruits at Jericho. And cleans... MORE
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Promised Land

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Travel to Israel and radically change your understanding of the Scriptures. Wet your feet in the Jordan River and impact the culture with life-giving water. Show your trust in the Lord's provision by offering up first fruits at Jericho. And cleans... MORE

Locations:
Negev Desert, Tel Arad, Arad, Israel,

1 Standing at the Crossroads
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Standing at the Crossroads

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