Promised Land Discovery Guide: Living for God Where Culture Is Influenced (That the World May Know Book 1)

This five-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume one of the That the World May Know series. Vander Laan illustrates how God guided his people to a specific place – the Promised Land – to impact the world both in ancient times and today. Just like the time and place of our birth shapes our journey, so the land and culture of the Hebrew people shaped their story. Promised Land provides wonderful context to the stories of that time. 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. 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 Include 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. Filmed on location in Israel, 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. Lessons include: Standing at the Crossroads –Tel Gezer Wet Feet – Jordan River First Fruits – Tel Jericho Confronting Evil – Tel Beth Shemesh Iron of Culture – Tel Azekah Designed for use with the Faith Lessons Promised Land Video Study (sold separately). This five-session small group Bible study, Promised Land, by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume one of the 12-part Faith Lessons series. In Promised Land, Vander Laan illustrates how God guided his people to a specific place - the Promised Land - to impact the world both in ancient times and today. Just like the time and place of our birth shapes our journey, so the land and culture of the Hebrew people shaped their story. Promised Land provides wonderful context to the stories of that time. 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. This Discovery Guide includes five 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 -Include 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 Faith Lessons Promised Land DVD (sold separately). Lessons include: -Standing at the Crossroads -Tel Gezer -Wet Feet - Jordan River -First Fruits - Tel Jericho -Confronting Evil - Tel Beth Shemesh -Iron of Culture - Tel Azekah See how God guided his people to the Promised Land to impact the world both in ancient times and today. In the first volume of the That The World May Know series, take a tour through the land of the Bible and discover how the land and culture of the Hebrew people shaped their story. Promised Land provides wonderful context to the stories of that time. 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: Standing at the Crossroads – Filmed in Tel Gezer Wet Feet – Filmed at Jordan River First Fruits – Filmed at Tel Jericho Confronting Evil – Filmed in Tel Beth Shemesh Iron of Culture – Filmed in Tel Azekah Designed for use with the Promised Land Video Study (sold separately). _______________ 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. This five-session small group Bible study, Promised Land, by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume one of the That the World May Know series. In it, Vander Laan explores how God guided his people to the Promised Land to impact the world in ancient times and today