Faith Lessons are fascinating Bible studies with tour guide and historian Ray Vander Laan. Filmed in Israel and Turkey where Bible events actually took place, Ray weaves together historical, cultural, and geographical contexts to reveal keen insights into how people in biblical times understood God and Jesus' teaching. (This is also presented in the evening at 7 PM.)
In this five-session DVD, the 1st volume of the Faith Lessons series, discover:
1.
Standing at the Crossroads
(Tel 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.
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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 (Tel 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.
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4.
Confronting Evil (Tel 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 (Tel Azekah) Like David, who used the Philistines' weapon-making techniques for Israel's advantage, we must employ cutting-edge technology to
positively shape our culture.