What would it be like to haul in a miraculous draft of fish at the command of the Master . . . or hear 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 in the life of Jesus hold for you as a person of a different time and culture? Thanks to Ray Vander Laan and That the World May Know Ministries, you can understand their significance in a way that transforms your faith today. Filmed in Israel by Focus on the Family, Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah helps small groups understand Jesus from the mindset of a citizen of those times. Using the new, proven ZondervanGroupWare approach, this powerful curriculum provides a dynamic way for participants to engage with biblical truths in a life-changing, group-interactive format. Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah includes an all-new Leader's Guide and Participant's Guide designed for maximum clarity, relevance, and ease of use. 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.
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What would it be like to haul in a miraculous draft of fish at the command of the Master . . . or hear 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 in the life of Jesus hold for you as a person of a different time and culture? Thanks to Ray Vander Laan and That the World May Know Ministries, you can understand their significance in a way that transforms your faith today. Filmed in Israel by Focus on the Family, Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah helps small groups understand Jesus from the mindset of a citizen of those times. Using the new, proven ZondervanGroupware approach, this powerful curriculum provides a dynamic way for participants to engage with biblical truths in a life-changing, group-interactive format. Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah includes an all-new Leader's Guide and Participant's Guide designed for maximum clarity, relevance, and ease of use. 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.
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Ray Vander Laan is the founder of That the World May Know Ministries, an organization dedicated to helping people understand the power of God’s Word in its Jewish context to equip them to impact modern culture. Ray has studied at Westminster Theological Seminary, Yeshiva University, Jerusalem University College, and Trinity International University. When he is not teaching and doing research in Israel, Ray lives with his wife, Esther, in west Michigan, where he teaches at both high school and seminary levels
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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.
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This review is from: Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah (Church Vol. 3) Participant's Guide (Paperback)
The participant's guide is designed to be used in tandem with the video;however, it is so comprehensive that you learn a great deal of background just from going through the lessons. It was one of the best workbooks I have ever used to gain a perspective on what life was like in Jesus's time and how actual archeological findings link the truth Jesus portrayed 2,000 years ago and how we can apply this today. Read it and increase your faith. Give it to others.
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Ray Vanderlaan is one of those rare individuals who not only knows a great deal more about ancient history than most of us, he is gifted with the ability to explain it, make it come alive, and to apply it to life experiences in a way that can inspire us. He takes archaeological and written sources and explains nuances that are seldom mentioned by seminary-trained teachers.
I have used some of his older taped lessons in Sunday School classes and for Youth Groups and even inspired several folks to go on one of his tours to Israel. Not only does Vanderlaan make history come alive, he nearly always instills in me a desire to study, learn and to know more on my own. He is an excellent speaker, scholar and spokesman. I can't recommend his series more highly! Nolan Grubb
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Ray Vander Laan is an amazing teacher; using a very simple, down-to-earth approach, he is able to explain the context, culture, and history behind biblical passages you only thought you understood before. He makes things so clear. I have "aha" moments every time I watch one of his DVD lessons. I recommend all of them. We do them as a family on Sunday evenings.
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1. Think of some instances in the Bible when that which appeared to be weak and powerless defeated that which appeared to be stronger and more powerful. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Herod the Great, Judea Wilderness, Herod Antipas, Sea of Galilee, John the Baptist, King Herod, New Testament, Action Points Take, Dead Sea Scrolls, Faith Lessons, Old Testament, Holy Land, Judah of Gamla, Alexander the Great, First Jewish Revolt, Gentile Christians, Roman Empire, Second Jewish Revolt, Judea Mountains, King Saul, Promised Land, Via Maris New!
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1. Think of some instances in the Bible when that which appeared to be weak and powerless defeated that which appeared to be stronger and more powerful. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
faith lessons Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Herod the Great, Judea Wilderness, Herod Antipas, Sea of Galilee, John the Baptist, King Herod, New Testament, Action Points Take, Dead Sea Scrolls, Faith Lessons, Old Testament, Holy Land, Judah of Gamla, Alexander the Great, First Jewish Revolt, Gentile Christians, Roman Empire, Second Jewish Revolt, Judea Mountains, King Saul, Promised Land, Via Maris New!
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- Echoes of His Presence: Stories of the Messiah from the People of His Day by Ray Vander Laan in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The New Testament by Liturgy Training Publications in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The New Testament by Frank Schaffer Publications in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Jewish New Testament Commentary: A Companion Volume to the Jewish New Testament by David H. Stern in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Jewish New Testament-OE by David H. Stern in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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