# 5 On The Early Church

Conquering the Gates of Hell. Filmed on location in Israel and Turkey, Faith Lessons is an in-depth film 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; 134 minutes total.

# 4: The Death &; Resurrection of the Messiah.

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 DVDs focus on the last week of Jesus' life, his death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit's visit on Pentecost. 10 Lessons, 3 hours 14 minutes.

# 3: The Life & Ministry of the Messiah

Drawing on Ray Vander Laan’s film 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. 2 hours, 35mins

#2: Prophets &; Kings

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 film series helps small groups understand ancient cultures and events from the mindset of a citizen of those times

#1: The Promised Land

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.

Why here, Why now?

IJust as the time and place of our birth and life shapes our journey, so the land and culture of the Hebrew people shape their story. In this first voilume of the Faith lessons, discover ho God guided his people to a specific place - The promised land - to impact the world both in ancient times and today.