Life and Ministry of the Messiah : 8 Lessons on Learning the Faith of Jesus, Discovery Guide

How Jesus' call to follow him turned the world upside down.

In the third volume of the series That The World May Know, journey back to the time of Jesus. Marvel at the magnificence of Herod’s palace. Scramble among the ruins of Qumran. And wonder at the simplicity and wisdom of Jesus’ parables. You and your group will discover how the events of Jesus’ day impacted his life, ministry and communication… and then you’ll learn how it affects yours.

This discovery guide includes passages of Scripture explored in the DVD (sold separately); questions for discussion and personal reflection; personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions; as well as sidebars, maps, photos, and other study tools.

Lessons include:

1. In the Shadow of Herod – Herodion
2. My Rock and My Fortress – Masada
3. The Time Had Fully Come – Filmed in Qumran
4. No Greater Love – Filmed in Korazin/Mount of Beatitudes
5. The Rabbi – Filmed in Gamla
6. Language of Culture – Filmed in Sepphoris
7. Misguided Faith – Filmed in Belvoir
8. Living Water – Filmed in En Gedi

Designed for use with the Life and Ministry of the Messiah Video Study (sold separately).

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THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW

Join renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan as he guides you through the land of the Bible. In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures.

Filmed on location in the Middle East and elsewhere, the That the World May Know film series will transform your understanding of God and challenge you to be a true follower of Jesus.

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.

Stephen and Amanda Sorenson are founders of Sorenson Communications and have co-written many small group curriculum guidebooks, including the entire Faith Lessons series.