Faith Lessons -7 DVD 2008/9 Ed. That The World May Know

Faith Lessons - That The World May Know
New Updated 2008/09 DVD Edition includes 7 DVDs, 7 NEW Updated Leaders Guides Included inside DVD case). Retails for $280.00 now just $179.98! 

Inside each DVD contains a 36 page "Leader's Guide' for volumes 1 to 7. Also available : The new 2008/09 Discovery Guides.

Also known as: Faith Lessons
from Focus On The Family

Faith Lessons Vol. 7: Walk Like Jesus Walked

Continue to walk with Ray Vander Laan through the land that Jesus and his disciples walked, learn how the culture and politics of the first century influenced the imagery and stories of the Bible, and see the text through the eyes of God’s chosen people, the Jews. In the final two installments of this powerful series, Vander Laan leads us on a journey through Galilee and to Asia Minor, a region where the rabbinic practice of selecting disciples (talmidim) was well-known, and where disciples walked the walk Rabbi Jesus taught them. Filmed in Israel and Turkey, these five-session DVDs explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus, not only in the first century, but now in the twenty-first century. Volume 7 - Walk Like Jesus Walked: Making Disciples• Session 6 – To Run with Passion• Session 7 – From Jew to Gentile• Session 8 – Paul as Rabbi, Timothy as Disciple• Session 9 – Why Disciples Suffer• Session 10 – Don’t Forget Us

Leader's Guide:  The DVD contains a 36 page Leader's Booklet with nstructions and tips that will take you step-by-step through each faith lesson. The carefully organized format makes it easy to conduct invigorating, discussion-filled sessions:

Discovery Guide:  You’ll find space for note-taking, topics for discussion, and questions for reflection, as well as maps, photos, sidebars, and other study tools to help you better grasp each faith lesson. You’ll also find Action Points for translating each lesson into practical ways to make a unique, important difference in the world around you. New 2006 edition with 208 pages.
 

Faith Lessons Vol. 6: In the Dust of the Rabbi - Becoming A Disciple

The End of the Story. The Start of the Mission. Continue to walk with Ray Vander Laan through the land that Jesus and his disciples walked, learn how the culture and politics of the first century influenced the imagery and stories of the Bible, and see the text through the eyes of God’s chosen people, the Jews. In the next two installments of this powerful series, Vander Laan leads us on a journey through Galilee and to Asia Minor, a region where the rabbinic practice of selecting disciples (talmidim) was well-known, and where disciples walked the walk Rabbi Jesus taught them. Filmed in Israel and Turkey, these five-session DVDs explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus, not only in the first century, but now in the twenty-first century.

Leader's Guide: The DVD contains a 32 page Leader's Booklet with nstructions and tips that will take you step-by-step through each faith lesson. The carefully organized format makes it easy to conduct invigorating, discussion-filled sessions:

Discovery Guide: Drawing on Ray Vander Laan’s video presentations, participants will enjoy spirited discussions and find practical applications that turn faith lessons learned from past millennia into faith lessons lived today. New 2006 Edition with 192 pages.

Filmed on location in Israel and Turkey, Faith Lessons is an in-depth video tour of the buried, distant, or otherwise forgotten places where the stories of the Bible actually happened. From this cultural perspective, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan challenges long-held Western assumptions about even the most well-known Scripture passages. The result? You will simply never read the Bible the same again. 5 sessions; 130 minutes total.

Leader's Guide:  This volume contains all the material in the Participant’s Guide, including maps, photos, sidebars, and other study aids, plus instructions and tips that will take you step-by-step through each faith lesson. The carefully organized format makes it easy to conduct invigorating, discussion-filled sessions: 32 pages

Discovery  Guide:  New 2008 Edition with 190 pages. You’ll find space for note-taking, topics for discussion, and questions for reflection, as well as maps, photos, sidebars, and other study tools to help you better grasp each faith lesson. You’ll also find Action Points for translating each lesson into practical ways to make a unique, important difference in the world around you.  128 pages

When Storms Come (Sea of Galilee); Piercing the Darkness (Kursi); Gates of Hell (Caesarea Philippi); City of the Great King (Jerusalem); The Lamb of God (Mount of Olives); The Weight of the World (Capernaum/Gethsemane); Roll Away the Stone (Garden Tomb); Power to the People (Southern Stairs); Total Commitment (Caesarea). These videos focus on the last week of Jesus' life, his death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit's visit on Pentecost.

Leader's Guide:  Resources deliver personal spiritual growth through: - great content - minimal preparation time for both leader and participant - proven learning techniques using a variety of media - meaningful interaction in groups of any size, in any setting. 32 pages.

Discovery Guide:  This brand-new Participant's Guide carefully and plainly helps you turn the lessons you learn from the past into real-life applications that impact the way you live your faith.  New 2008 Edition with 324 pages.

Drawing on Ray Vander Laan’s video presentations, participants will enjoy spirited discussions and find practical applications that turn faith lessons learned from past millennia into faith lessons lived today. Faith Lessons on The Life and Ministry of the Messiah focus on the birth, life, and ministry of Jesus. 

Leader's Guide:  By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals keen insights into Scriptures' significance for modern believers,. These illuminating " faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. 32 pages

Discovery Guide: Drawing on Ray Vander Laan’s video presentations, participants will enjoy spirited discussions and find practical applications that turn faith lessons learned from past millennia into faith lessons lived today.  New 2008 Edition with 298 pages.

Picture yourself standing on Mount Carmel, witnessing Elijah’s fiery showdown with the prophets of Baal . . . or hearing the ram’s horn sound from Herod’s temple at the very moment when Jesus is breathing his last breath. What would you think? How would you think? What meanings would the places and events of the Bible hold for you as a person of a different time and culture? Azekah, Qumran, the Mount of Olives . . . Philistine weaponry, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the refining of olive oil . . . thanks to the ministry Ray of Vander Laan and That the World May Know, you can understand their significance in a way that transforms your faith today. Filmed in Israel by Focus on the Family, this video series helps small groups understand ancient cultures and events from the mindset of a citizen of those times.

Leader's Guide:  Help your small group get to know God and His word better through this study of the lives of Israel's prophets and kings. Includes full text of the Participant's Guide, plus additional information on leading a small group study. 32 pages.

Participant's Guide: Whether you're studying individually or in a small group, this supplemental guide to the Faith Lessons on Prophets & Kings of Israel video series is packed with questions for reflection, topics for discussion, maps, sidebars and more.  New 2008 Edition with 204 pages.

Crossroads of the World is the first in a continuing series, previously published as "That The World May Know." This five-part segment focuses on God putting His mark on a people and their land, a mark that He's extended throughout ancient Israel to the faithful of today.  1. Standing at the Crossroads ("standing stones"),  2. * Wet Feet (the Jordan River),  3. * First Fruits (Rahab &; Jericho), 4. * Confronting Evil (their culture/our culture) * Iron of Culture (using key technologies).

Leader's Guide:  Your job as a group leader is simplified with this innovative Leader’s Guide: fresh, clear, and easy to follow, designed to minimize your preparation time and maximize your effectiveness. You are not left to guess at anything. 176 pages.

Participant's Guide: The carefully organized format makes it easy for youth to gain tremendous benefits from the following sessions: Standing at the Crossroads, Wet Feet, First Fruits, Confronting Evil, Iron of Culture. New 2008 Edition with 196 pages.