300O - Old Testament

300 #'s indicate VC's for children.

NOTE: TEACHERS OF JUNIORS (4th through 6th grades)- You will find material for your students aged for (E) and (J) here. However, the materials aged for (J/JH) and (J/A), which includes much of the materials for your students, are listed in the Videocassettes/DVDs for Youth and Adult section. Please look in the topical index for (J/JH) and (J/A) to find them.

All MRC VC's are VHS unless otherwise noted. All visuals are Color Photo unless otherwise indicated.

-O- (Old Testament)

VCO-300 CHILDREN'S HEROES OF THE BIBLE SERIES- (E); 3 VC's; 46 min. ea.; Animation; Vanguard, 1986.

.1 JOSEPH AND ELIJAH- Joseph: from the gift of his coat through the reconciliation with his brothers.

Elijah: confrontation with Ahab; raising from the dead of the widow's son.

.2 DAVID AND MOSES- David: anointing of Saul; killing of Goliath; friendship with Jonathan and conflict with Saul.

Moses: hiding of the baby; killing of the Egyptian; burning bush; plagues; Passover; Exodus; and trip to Mt. Sinai.

.3 ESTHER AND JEREMIAH- Esther: chosen as queen; Mordecai's refusal to bow before idols; Haman's plot against Jews; triumph of Esther and Mordecai.

Jeremiah: call; prophesies; Babylonian conquest; arrests and captivities; destruction of Jerusalem.

VCO-301 SUPERBOOK- (E); 2 parts, 20 min. ea.; Cartoon Animation; Tyndale House, 1987.

Young visitors from the 20th Century visit Bible lands and watch the stories unfold.

.1 Part 1 A DREAM COME TRUE- Tells the story of Joseph with emphasis on his reconciliation with his brothers.

Part 2 SUPERBRAIN- Tells the story of Solomon. Includes his wise decisions and his meeting with the Queen of Sheba.

.2 Part 1 THE TEST- Shows the miracle of Isaac's birth to Abraham and Sarah and Abraham's test of faithfulness as he prepares to sacrifice Isaac.

Part 2 HERE COMES THE BRIDE- The story of the search for Isaac's bride Rebecca.

.3 Part 1 SAUL THE FIRST KING- Shows the progression of Saul's life that brought him to be anointed as the first King of Israel.

Part 2 BIG FISH, LITTLE FISH- The story of Jonah and the whale.

.4 Part 1 THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM- Shows the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the struggles and victories of Israel as Nehemiah directs them in this task.

Part 2 THE PATIENCE OF JOB- Shows the trials of Job who does not lose faith in God.

.5 Part 1 NOAH AND THE ARK- See God's plan to save Noah's family as He covers the earth with a flood.

Part 2 JACOB AND ESAU- The story of Isaac and Rebecca's twin sons, Jacob and Esau. The twins are rivals from birth and continue that way until their reconciliation in later years.

VCO-302 THE GREATEST ADVENTURE, STORIES FROM THE BIBLE- (E); 30 min. ea.. Cartoon Animation; Hanna Barbera, 1985.

Bible stories as experienced by young visitors from the 20th Century.

.1 MOSES- Tells of the conflict with Pharaoh, the plagues, and the crossing of the Red Sea.

.2 JOSHUA AND THE BATTLE OF JERICHO- Joshua leads the Hebrews to the Promised Land and conquers the Canaanites at the Battle of Jericho.

.3 DANIEL AND THE LION'S DEN- Daniel's faith in God is put to the test when he is thrown into a den of lions.

.4 NOAH'S ARK- The traditional story of Noah and the animals in the Ark.

.5 CREATION- The traditional story of Creation.

.6 JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS- The traditional story of Joseph and his reconciliation with his brothers.

.7 JONAH- Jonah, now an elderly man, tells the traditional tale of how God awakened him one night and told him to go to Nineveh to preach repentance. After his experience in the fish's belly and his subsequent trip to Nineveh, Jonah learns that those who repent are forgiven.

.8 DAVID AND GOLIATH- The traditional David and Goliath story.

VCO-303 BIBLE ADVENTURE SERIES- (E); 8 to 10 min.; Videostrip; Photo Sound, 1990.

Although not animated, the videos give an impression of action.

THE FIERY FURNACE- Presents the story of Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego in the fiery furnace.

DANIEL IN THE LION'S DEN- Shows the traditional story of Daniel in the lion's den.

VCO-304 ANIMATED STORIES FROM THE BIBLE SERIES- (E); 25 min.; Activity/Color Book; Cartoon animation; Family Entertainment Network, 1992.

Stories from the Bible in colorful cartoon animation with a reproducible activity/color book for each video.

.1 ABRAHAM AND ISAAC- The traditional story of complete obedience and unreserved sacrifice.

.2 JOSEPH IN EGYPT- The traditional story of Joseph in Egypt–his imprisonment, his interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams, and his rise to power.

.3 SAMUEL THE BOY PROPHET- The story of the love and gratitude of Samuel's mother as she dedicates her son to the Lord. Samuel becomes a boy prophet.

.4 ELIJAH- lost and deleted

.5 DANIEL- The story of a young Jewish captive in a strange land who is true to the Lord. Because of his integrity, he becomes a prophet of God and a counselor to the king.

.6 ESTHER- Tells the story of Esther's courage and wisdom as she relies on God to help her save the lives of her people and bring a villain to justice.

.7 MOSES: FROM BIRTH TO THE BURNING BUSH- Recounts the traumatic early years of the life of Moses from his privileged youth in Pharaoh's household to his dreary days of tending sheep in the Midian Desert. Shows how God changes Moses from murderer to deliverer.

.8 ELISHA- Video highlights the greatest triumphs of the prophet, Elisha, from his healing of a soldier's disease to his restoring of life to a young boy.

.10 DAVID AND GOLIATH- The traditional David and Goliath story.

.11 SOLOMON- A dramatic episode which shows Solomon’s display of wisdom in deciding which of the challenging women was really the baby’s mother.

.12 JOSEPH’S REUNION- A continuation of the story of Joseph in Egypt (.2) in which Jacob’s sons are sent to Egypt for food because of a drought in Canaan. Joseph and his brothers are then reunited in a moving show of reconciliation.

VCO-305 NOAH'S ARK- (E); 27 min.; Color animation; Lightyear Video, 1989.

James Earl Jones narrates this beautifully animated version of "Noah's Ark", adapted from Peter Spier's acclaimed children's book.

VCO-306 IN THE BEGINNING SERIES- (J/JH); 25 videos; 30 min. ea.; Guide; Cartoon Animation; CCC, 1995.

World-renowned animator, Osamu Tezuka, directs a multi-talented international team of animators in the video presentations of the greatest Bible stories from the Old Testament.

.1 ADAM AND EVE recounts the story of creation, man’s fall from grace, and the ultimate conflict of betrayal between Cain and Abel.

.2 NOAH’S ARK features God’s call to Noah to build the great ark. God sets His rainbow in the sky, sealing the covenant with Noah and all future generations.

.3 THE TOWER OF BABEL is the story of how God humbles a prideful people by confusing their speech as they seek to build a great tower to heaven.

.4 ABRAHAM THE FOREFATHER- God rewards his just servant, Abraham, by making a covenant with him and promising that his descendants "will outnumber the sands of the earth."

.5 SODOM AND GOMORRAH recounts God’s wrath against the wickedness and unfaithfulness of the cities’ inhabitants and Abraham’s appeal to God to save the just among them.

.6 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL features the dramatic struggle between Abraham’s two sons and their quest for their father’s legacy.

.7 ABRAHAM’S SACRIFICE- God tests Abraham by requesting that he sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac. He then rewards Abraham for his faithfulness.

.8 JOSEPH IN BONDAGE- Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers. His father, Jacob, mourns the loss of his beloved son.

.9 JOSEPH’S TRIUMPH- Joseph becomes a member of the Pharaoh’s court by interpreting the Pharaoh’s dreams and warning of a famine in Egypt. Joseph forgives his brothers for their treachery and is reunited with his father.

.10 MOSES THE EGYPTIAN is the story of the rescue of the baby Moses by Pharaoh’s daughter who rears him as a prince in Egypt. When his true nationality is discovered, he is exiled into the desert.

.11 THE BURNING BUSH- Moses hears the call of Almighty God from a burning bush to lead the Israelites out of their bondage in Egypt.

.12 MOSES AND PHARAOH is the story of Moses’s attempt to convince Pharaoh to let the Hebrew people go from Egypt. Includes Pharaoh’s refusal, God’s sending of the plagues, and the first Passover.

.13 THE EXODUS- God delivers his people from the Pharaoh’s armies and the perils of the desert as He leads them on the quest for the Promised Land.

.14 THE TEN COMMANDMENTS recounts Moses’s journey to the top of Mount Sinai, where God reveals his covenant with Israel through the Ten Commandments.

.15 THE GOLDEN CALF- The Israelites show their lack of faith by building a golden calf in the desert while Moses is receiving the Ten Commandments.

.16 JOURNEY TO THE PROMISED LAND recounts the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and God’s interaction in their lives as He prepares His chosen people to inherit the Promised Land.

.17 THE FALL OF JERICHO tells of the Israelites’ great victory over their enemies under Joshua’s command and the destruction of the city of Jericho.

.18 ONE KING FOR ISRAEL- God appoints Saul to lead the Tribes of Israel as one solidified holy nation.

.19 DAVID AND GOLIATH is the traditional story.

.20 KING DAVID leads Israel by his courage and faithfulness and seeks God's forgiveness following his betrayal of Yahweh and his people.

.21 THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON- God rewards Solomon with remarkable wisdom as Solomon seeks to rule over Israel and protect her from her enemies.

.22 THE EXILE OF ISRAEL- God allows the Israelites to be exiled into Babylon, as they seek His deliverance from their enemies.

.23 RELEASE FROM BABYLON- God hears the cry of His people, Israel, and secures their freedom from their Babylonian captors.

.24 PROPHETS IN THE DESERT- God raises up prophets in Israel, who foretell the salvation of His people through the coming of the Messiah.

.25 THE BIRTH OF JESUS- The ancient prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled through the birth of the Messiah.

VCO-307 RABBIT EARS' THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD- (C/A); 4 videos; 30 min. ea.; No Guide; Animation; Brown/Roa, 1993.

This series is a splendid collection of stories from the Bible that will fascinate and delight viewers of all ages.

.1 THE CREATION- Amy Grant recounts the wondrous story of how God created the universe in seven days and gave life to Adam and Eve. The score performed by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, a banjo-led jazz trio, captures the simple poetry of this timeless narrative.

.2 MOSES IN EGYPT- Actor Danny Glover tells the unforgettable story of Moses and how he is summoned by God to deliver his fellow Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The Sounds of Blackness, a Grammy Award-winning Gospel chorus, provides a joyous music score that resonates with the songs of freedom.

.3 MOSES THE LAWGIVER- Ben Kingsley tells the miraculous story of how Moses receives God's commandments atop Mt. Sinai and leads the Israelites on their forty-year journey to the Promised Land. The majestic musical score by composer Lyle Mays captures the power of this sweeping epic.

.4 JONAH AND THE WHALE- Jason Robards tells the story of Jonah, who learns a lesson of forgiveness and obedience when he is swallowed by a whale . George Mgrdichian's virtuoso performance on the oud, one of the world's oldest instruments, provides a haunting backdrop to this beloved tale.

VCO-308 TESTAMENT - THE BIBLE IN ANIMATION- (E); 9 videos; 30 min. ea. No Guides; Vision Video, 1998. A variety of animation techniques are used to bring the best-loved Bible stories to life.

.1 CREATION AND THE FLOOD- As Noah and his family begin life in the ark, he tells the story of Adam and Eve, God, and the serpent in the Garden of Eden. Cel animation and paint-on-glass techniques are used.

.2 ABRAHAM- Model animation is used to tell the story of Abraham from his going out from Ur with his family, through Lot's experiences in Sodom. It includes the story of God's command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.

.3 JOSEPH- Joseph's status as favorite son is ended when his brothers sell him into Egyptian slavery. He keeps his faith in God through suffering and betrayal and is rewarded with a high official office. He is reunited with his family when they come to Egypt seeking food. Model animation technique is used.

.4 MOSES- Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to find the land of milk and honey. The video shows Moses from hunted young man to charismatic leader as he persuades the Israelites to have faith in God. The drawn animation technique is used.

.5 RUTH- The video tells the story in beautiful model animation of Ruth as she goes back to Bethlehem with Naomi. As she works in the field to feed herself and her mother-in-law, she is claimed eventually by Boaz, her Kinsman Redeemer.

.6 DANIEL- Done in animation of oil paint on cel, the video tells the life of Daniel in Babylonian captivity. When he was appointed governor and when he was in the lion's den, Daniel's unwavering faith and God's divine love helped him emerge victorious.

.7 JONAH- Jonah, a bad-tempered prophet who refuses to go to Nineveh to preach God's word, brings peril to a shipload of sailors. After a terrifying experience of being swallowed by a whale, he finally goes to, and is successful at, Nineveh. He is grumpy, but God helps him understand the meaning of mercy. Cel animation technique is used.

.8 ELIJAH- Elijah, shown as the sole, persecuted prophet of God, brings people to God and challenges Baal's prophets, invoking the wrath of Queen Jezebel. The story continues through his finding a successor to take up his mantle. It is done in drawn animation.

.9 DAVID AND SAUL- Power and humility are shown in the story of mighty King Saul and David, the humble shepherd boy. Saul hunts down David to kill him, but God protects David and leads him eventually to the throne of Israel. The drawn animation technique is used.

VCO-309 THE STORY OF JOSEPH- (E); 25 min.; No Guide; Bridgestone Group, 1991.

Sarah and Miguel learn the value of love and forgiveness in their own lives from the traditional story of Joseph.

VCO-310 COMMANDMENTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE- (J/JH); 6 videos, 10 Sessions, about 10 min. ea.; Guides; Ikonographics, 1998.

Using story, Scripture, reflection, and prayer, the series presents the Commandments as gifts that free us to love God, others, and ourselves more deeply. The Catholic numbering of the Commandments may differ from that of most Protestants.

.1 WE REMEMBER: THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD COMMANDMENTS- The video challenges the young people to discover ways to live the life of the first three Commandments by placing God first in their hearts, speaking the name of God with respect, and celebrating God in a special way one day of the week. (Catholic numbering).

.2 WE HONOR PARENTS: THE 4TH COMMAND-MENT- Children discern ways to live the life of the 4th Commandment by obeying and listening to people who help them grow and by helping others to grow.

.3 WE RESPECT LIFE: THE 5TH COMMAND-MENT- The video challenges the students to respect and care for God's gift of life in ourselves and others.

.4 WE ARE FAITHFUL: THE 6TH AND 9TH COMMANDMENTS- The video challenges children to discover the way to live the life of the 6th Commandment, "You Shall Not Commit Adultery," by respecting God's call of husband and wife to live faithfully in marriage. Through the 9th Commandment, "You shall not covet your neighbor's wife," the children learn to respect the promises of others and to be loyal to family.

.5 WE RESPECT THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS: THE 7TH AND 10 COMMANDMENTS- The video helps young people to discover the relationship between "Do not steal" and "Do not covet your neighbor's property." It challenges them to live the commandment life by respecting and protecting the rights and property of others, by not wanting or taking what belongs to others, and by working to help people get what they need in order to live.

.6 WE SPEAK THE TRUTH: THE 8TH COMMAND-MENT- The video shows students that by telling the truth, respecting the right that all people have to their good name, and trusting the word of others, they are living the life of the 8th Commandment, "You shall not bear false witness."

VCO-311 KINGSLEY'S MEADOW- (K/Pri); 6 videos, 12 sessions, 15 min. ea.; No Guide, Cartoon Animation, American Bible Society, 2000.

Kingsley, a friendly lion lives in a musical kingdom and teaches amazing lessons about life from the Bible. Other delightful meadow characters include Petals, a singing trio of puppet flowers; and Monk, the hilarious chipmunk. Kids will learn virtues and values through exciting animation, beautiful scenery, upbeat songs, and fun Bible stories.

.1 HANG IN THERE: THE STORY OF RUTH (GOODNESS) AND ELISHA (PERSEVERANCE)-

Program 1 (The Book of Ruth) tells how being good is rewarded by God.

Program 2 (2 Kings 2) tells about "hanging in there" in everyday situations just as Elisha took care of Elijah.

.2 WISE GUY-

Program 1 (2 Kings 2-5)- The Story of Naaman (Self-control) tells how Naaman's ability to control his anger and do as he was told helped him to discover that God is the only God in the whole world.

Program 2 (1 Kings 2)- The Story of David and Solomon (Attentiveness) is the story of how Solomon became so wise. David taught his son Solomon to pay attention to God's commandments.

.3 1-2-3, COUNT ON ME-

Program 1 (Genesis 37:1-50:26) The Story of Joseph (Forgiveness) Joseph forgave his brothers even though they did hurtful things to him.

Program 2 (Genesis 24) God wants us to act responsibly just as Abraham's trusted servant did.

.4 JUST THE FACTS, MAC-

Program 1 (1 Samuel 3) The Story of Samuel (Truthfulness) Telling the truth pleases God so much that Samuel, a special boy who did not lie, became a prophet.

Program 2 (1 Samuel 24) The Story of David and King Saul (Respect) David respected King Saul, even though he had been cruel to David. David was blessed by God because of this respect.

.5 FUNNY MONEY-

Program 1 (Book of Daniel) The Story of Daniel (Contentment) Even when things went wrong and he was put in a lion's den, Daniel's faith never wavered.

Program 2 (Book of Jonah) (Obedience) When Jonah got into big trouble for disobeying God, he decided not to disobey God again.

.6 MUNCH, MUNCH, WHERE'S MY LUNCH?

Program 1 (Book of Exodus) The Story of Moses (Patience) tells of the patience of Moses as he faithfully led the Israelites through the desert for 40 years to get to the Promised Land.

Program 2 (1 Samuel 1-3) The Story of Hannah (Thankfulness) tells the story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel, who prayed for a son and was thankful to God when Samuel was born.

DVO-312 GOD'S TOP 10: AN ADVENTURE THROUGH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS with Dr. Laura Schlessinger; (K/Pri); 10 sessions; 72 min. Guide; Puppet animation; EcuFilm, 2002.

Dr. Laura Schlessinger presents the Ten Commandments in a clear fashion through lovable, traditional puppets, including Delaura the Butterfly, Benny the Bunny, Roscoe the Raccoon, Squirk the Squirrel, and Petunia the Skunk, who bring each commandment to life through story and song. The puppeteering is state-of-the-art in vibrant computer-generated environments. The DVD is divided into 10 segments which may be used individually or as a whole.

VCO-313 STORYTELLER SERIES, THE- (E); Guide; 5 sessions, 5 min. ea.; Workbook; CD; Cooperative Publication Association, 1995.
        The struggles and triumphs of “God’s Brave People,” are brought to life by a professional storyteller.
   .1   GOD’S BRAVE PEOPLE-
        Story 1 – A Blessing for All- God called Abraham and Sarah to move to an unknown land.
        Story 2 – Night Toward Freedom- Through Moses, God called the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt.
        Story 3 – Called by Name- God called Samuel, a child, to an important leadership role.
        Story 4 – Courageous in God’s Name- God called David to deliver the Israelites from the threat of Goliath.
        Story 5 – For Such a Time as This (Esther)- The covenant community called forth Esther’s courage to save her people.
   .2   SHEPHERD KING: STORIES OF DAVID-
        Story 1 – David and Samuel (1 Samuel 16:1-13, 2 Samuel 5:2, Psalm 23)
        Story 2 – David and Jonathan (2 Samuel 18:1-7, 20:1b-7, 20:42; 2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1, 6-7; Psalm 23)
        Story 3 – David and King Saul (1 Samuel 24; Psalm 23)
        Story 4 – David and Abigail and Nabal (1 Samuel 25:2-42; Psalm 23)
        Story 5 – King David and the Ark (2 Samuel 5:1-5; I Chronicles 15:25-28; 16:7-36; Psalm 23)