Faith Lessons

formerly known as That the World May Know

“Nothing has opened and illuminated the Scriptures for me quite like the Faith Lessons series.”
—Dr. James Dobson

The Early Church *NEW* Conquering the Gates of Hell …transports you to locations in Israel and Turkey from which the early Christian church changed the world. Caesarae Philippi Sardis Pergamum Ephesus Laodicea

Fascinating and faith-building! The archaeological discoveries revealed in this series provide even more reason to believe the Bible. More importantly, these videos make the word of the Bible explode with new relevance by revealing their historical and cultural context! This is an important point. Not enough Christians understand the context of various key Bible stories. Once they understand, the Bible really comes alive for them.

This beautiful series was filmed on location in Israel. Learn the historical, cultural and geographical context of important scriptures.

Evangelical historian Ray Vander Laan warmly reveals keen insights that will ignite your walk of faith with great applications for everyday life!

We love this series and use it on our own classes. Feedback from audiences has been excellent. This is the TV generation, and videos are the best way to effectively teach lots of important information.

Wonderful for Sunday schools and Bible studies. Good for all students, novices and experts.

1. “On the Promised Land: Crossroads of the World”
   5 sessions / 110 minutes

1. Standing at the Crossroads (Gezer)

   As God called the ancient culture of Gezer to impact the rest of the world for His glory and purpose, so he calls upon us to do the same today.

2. Wet Feet (the Jordan River)

   The same faith that caused Israel to safely cross the Jordan at its flood stage releases His power in our lives today when we commit our lives to Him in total trust.

3. First Fruits (Jericho)

   As Jericho was God’s first gift to the Jews in the land of Israel, we are to devote to Him our “first fruits” — the possessions and talents He has given each of us.

4. Confronting Evil (Beth Shemesh)

   Unlike Samson, who succumbed to the evils of the Philistine culture, our lives must be distinctive, virtuous, and godly if we are to effectively influence modern society.

5. Iron of Culture (Azekah)

   Like David, who used the Philistines' weapon-making techniques for Israel’s advantage, we must employ cutting-edge technology to positively shape our culure.

2. “On the Prophets & Kings of Israel”
   6 sessions / 150 minutes

1. Innocent Blood - Part 1 (Megiddo)

   When evil dominates society as it did at Megiddo, it’s a wake-up call for Christians to fight for righteousness.

2. Innocent Blood - Part 2 (Megiddo)

3. Who is God? (Mount Carmel)

   In a fiery showdown with the prophets of Baal, Elijah confronted Israel with a choice: “Whom will you serve?” Today, we must challenge our culture with the same question.

4. The Wages of Sin (Lachish)

   What happened at Lachish issues warnings to Christians today. When God’s values are ignored by the majority, even the righteous reap the consequences.

5. The Lord is My Shepherd (Negev)

   The Old Testament portrayal of God as shepherd has been lost in our culture. Rediscover the key to hearing the voice of God that guides us to fulfilled lives.

6. God with Us (Arad)

   In Old Testament times, God manifested himself in the temple. Today, he dwells in us. We have a responsibility to represent God’s presence to a dying world.

3. “On the Life & Ministry of the Messiah”
   155 minutes / 8 sessions

1. In the Shadow of Herod (Herodion)

   Born in the shadow of Herod’s great fortress and established in our hearts, the kingdom of Jesus will endure forever.

2. My Rock and My Fortress (Masada)

   The Jews under Roman rule searched for an effective response to the Hellenistic influence; our defense against corruption must be God, our masada (fortress).

3. The Time Had Fully Come (Qumran)

   Just as God had prepared the Jewish culture to receive Jesus' message, we need to present the Bible in a way that speaks to our culture.

4. No Greater Love (Korazin / Mount of Beatitudes)

   The imagery of 1st Century Jewish marriage customs illustrates Jesus' great love for mankind. Today, he asks us to be his spiritual bride.

5. The Rabbi (Gamla)

   The Zealots longed for a political messiah, but Jesus came as a rabbi to influence his culture. To impact society today, we need to model his teachings.

6. Language of Culture (Sepphoris)

   In a Hellenistic cultural setting, Jesus sometimes used theatrical terms in communicating. We, too, must understand our society to be spiritually relevant.

7. Misguided Faith (Belvoir)

   Where the Crusaders sought to advance faith by edge of the sword, Jesus taught a way of life—and so conquered the hearts of men.

8. Living Water (En Gedi)

   The water of a spring provided an oasis that sustained life. Similarly, Jesus referred to himself as “living water,” our only refreshment from the heat of life.

4. “On the Death & Resurrection of the Messiah”
   10 sessions / 194 minutes - “The Bible’s timeless call to impact culture”

1. When Storms Come (Sea of Galilee)

   Just as Jesus stilled the storm, demonstrating his power over the natural world, so he also takes charge of our raging struggles.

2. Piercing the Darkness (Kursi)

   Kursi was believed to be the home of demons. There, in a deliberate choice to aggressively confront evil, Jesus healed the demon-possessed man.

3. Gates of Hell (Caesarea Philippi)

   In the center of this pagan city, Jesus declared, “Upon this rock I will build my church,” challenging believers to boldly wage war on evil.

4. City of the Great King - Part 1 (Jerusalem)

   When seen in the urban setting of Herod’s first century Jerusalem, Jesus' actions and teachings come alive, sparking a deeper understanding of our faith’s Jewish roots.

5. City of the Great King - Part 2 (Jerusalem)

6. The Lamb of God (Mount of Olives)

   The significance of Passover celebrations and Passover Week events intertwine with Jesus' choice of time, place, and message.

7. The Weight of the World (Capernaum / Gethsemane)

   Manufacturing olive oil involves intense pressure. This process exposes a fresh perspective from which we can fully appreciate Jesus' sacrifice, which is our anointing.

8. Roll Away the Stone (Garden Tomb)

   Understanding the significance of Jesus' burial in a Jewish-style tomb and his resurrection during the Feast of First Fruits reveals the magnitude of his love and the new life he brings.

9. Power to the People (Southern Stairs, Jerusalem)

   The day of Pentecost. God’s presence left the temple structure to dwell in his followers—empowering us today, as then, to change the world.

10. Total Commitment (Caesarea)

    David built fame out of simplicity; Herod’s palace fortresses were elaborate. But as with David, who lived for God, what matters most is not what we build, but for whom we build.

5. “On the Early Church”
   5 sessions / filmed in Israel and Turkey / 130 minutes

1. Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain (Caesarea Philippi)

   In the midst of pagan self-indulgence, Jesus challenged his disciples to deny themselves and follow him. Christians today must also have the courage to boldly live out Christ’s message in a pagan society.

2. The Salt of the Earth (Sardis)

   The apostle John used the example of Sardis, a city that overlooked its weak points and thereby enabled invading armies to conquer it, to warn Christians to be alert to their weakness so that they would not compromise their faith.

3. Where Satan Lives (Pergamum)

   At this regional seat of Rome, the governor had “the power of the sword” to determine life and death. John reminded Christians of this powerful, pagan city that Jesus alone-not the Roman governor-hold all power, including power of life and death.

4. The Mark of the Beast (Ephesus)

   In this wealthy, beautiful center of idolatry, Paul unashamedly proclaimed the truth of the Gospel. Like Paul and other Christians in Ephesus, we are to love one another and courageously live out the truth of Christ in a culture that is openly hostile toward him.

5. Hot or Cold (Laodicea)

   Laodiceans had a unique understanding of why lukewarm water was worthless. Today, we are to be like a hot bath or a cold drink to a world in need of cleansing and refreshment.

Item	Price each
Promised Land DVD set	US$3999 Weight: 0.82 pounds
Prophets & Kings of Israel DVD set	US$3999 Weight: 0.82 pounds
Life & Ministry of the Messiah DVD set	US$3999 Weight: 0.82 pounds
Death & Resurrection of the Messiah DVD set	US$3999 Weight: 0.82 pounds
The Early Church DVD set	US$3999 Weight: 0.82 pounds
Dust of the Rabbi DVD set	US$3999 Weight: 0.82 pounds
Walk As Jesus Walked DVD set	US$3999 Weight: 0.82 pounds