Death and Resurrection of the Messiah Discovery Guide: Bringing God's Shalom to a World in Chaos - That the World May Know

Publisher Marketing: This ten-session small group Bible study, Death and Resurrection of the Messiah, from noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume four of the 12-part Faith Lessons series. In it, Vander Laan illustrates how Jesus call to follow him turned the world upside down, and learn how confronting evil can be loudly proclaiming the name of Jesus or quietly caring for someone in need. 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 historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers. The Death and Resurrection of the Messiah (336 pages) includes ten sessions. 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. These illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study. This Discovery Guide is designed for use with the Death and Resurrection of the Messiah DVD (sold separately). Lessons include: When Storms Come Sea of Galilee Piercing the Darkness Kursi Gates of Hell Caesarea Philippi City of the Great King Part 1 The Temple City of the Great King Part 1 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 "

Contributor Bio:  Vander Laan, Ray Ray Vander Laan is the founder of That the World May Know Ministries and creator of the Faith Lessons video series with Focus on the Family. An ordained minister, he holds the chair of biblical cultural studies as a religion instructor at Holland Christian Schools in Holland, Michigan. He and his wife, Esther, have four children and fifteen grandchildren. Contributor Bio:  Sorenson, Stephen And Amanda Stephen and Amanda Sorenson are founders of Sorenson Communications and have co-written many small group curriculum guidebooks, including the entire Faith Lessons series.