VCJ-800 JESUS CHRIST Series- (J/A); 5 VC's; guide; lst VC app. 30 min., others- app. 45 min.; Dr. James Fleming, Director, Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, narrator; Graded Press, 1985.

A journey through modern Israel, including visits to several Tels, enables viewers to understand sociopolitical and cultural factors that influenced the geographic locales that Jesus chose for the various phases of his message, and the symbolic factors He involved in his ministry. Series or individual VC's can be used to enhance any study of Jesus' life and teachings. (For recommended usage with the Graded Press printed study, Jesus Christ, contact the MRC office.)

.1 INTRODUCTION- Looks at movement of Jesus around the land of Palestine: Nazareth, Lower Jordan Valley, Capernaum, Herod Philip's territory, Jordan Valley, Jerusalem.

.2 Part 1 - THE WORLD OF TWO KINGS- A contrast of the kingdom described by Jesus with the kingdom expressed by Herod and other kings.

Part 2 - PEOPLE WHO HEARD JESUS- Describes Essenes, Pharisees, Sadducees and Zealots, including reaction of each group to Jesus.

.3 GREAT SIGNS AND WONDERS- Describes the settings and meanings of 5 of the miracles of Jesus: calming the sea; healing the woman with the flow of blood; raising the son of the widow of Nain; casting the demons out of the demoniac; healing and forgiving the paralyzed man.

.4 PALM SUNDAY AND THE CRUCIFIXION- Describes the meaning and symbolism of: Jesus with the disciples at Mt. Hermon; the activities of Palm Sunday; the activities of Holy Week (except the Last Supper.)

.5 Part 1 - THE LAST SUPPER- Unfolds the customs and relationships that were significant in it.

Part 2 - THE RESURRECTION- Shows the relationship of the meaning of The Last Supper to the experiences the disciples had with Jesus after the Resurrection and reviews the life of His followers after the Resurrection.

VCJ-801 JESUS THEN AND NOW- (SH/A); 12 20-min. parts on 2 VC's; Guides; Gateway Films, 1988.

.1 BEGINNINGS (includes John the Baptist), TEMPTATION, DISCIPLES, MIRACLES, LIFESTYLE, and PRAYER.

.2 THE MAN, OPPOSITION, CRUCIFIXION, RESURRECTION, THE SPIRIT; and THE NEW AGE.

VCJ-802 COME FOLLOW ME (Y/A); 4 VC's, 2 parts ea.; about 30 min. ea.; Guide; Treehaus, 1986.

The beautiful scenes of the Holy Land today remind the viewer that the way of discipleship must touch our everyday experience. Guide includes reflection questions and Biblical references.

.1 Part 1 THE DESERT- PLACE OF NEW BEGINNINGS.

Part 2 BETHLEHEM AND NAZARETH- GOD'S UNEXPECTED WAYS.

.2 Part 3 JERUSALEM- SEARCH FOR UNITY.

Part 4 WAY OF THE PASSION- THE CAUSE OF JUSTICE.

.3 Part 5 CAPERNAUM AND THE SEA- THE RISKS OF DISCIPLESHIP.

Part 6 JERICHO- JESUS, OASIS FOR OUTCASTS.

.4 Part 7 CAESAREA MARITIMA- THE UNIVER-SAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH

Part 8 THE MOUNTAINS- VISION OF WHO JESUS IS.

VCJ-803 TEN MIRACLES AND PARABLES OF JESUS- BY JAMIE BUCKINGHAM- (Y/A); 10 to 12 min. sessions per video; workbook Not to be copied; Paraclete Press, 1988.

Each 10-session study designed to help the viewer understand and experience the miracles or parables of Jesus.

.1 TEN MIRACLES OF JESUS- Miracles included are: 1) The Wedding feast, 2) Jesus Stills a Storm, 3) Set Free the Demons, 4) Loaves & Fishes, 5) Healing of the Paralytic, 6) The Demon-possessed Boy, 7) Miracle at Bethesda, 8) Sight For Blind Eyes, 9) Healing of the Leper, and 10) Raising of Lazarus.

.2 TEN PARABLES OF JESUS- Parables included are: 1) The Talents, 2) Unforgiving Debtor, 3) Two Builders, 4) 10 Virgins, 5) Lost Sheep, 6) Sower, 7) Good Samaritan, 8) Rich Fool, 9) Pharisee & the Publican, and 10) Prodigal Son.

VCJ-804 JESUS AND HIS TIMES- (Y/A); Guide; 3 videos; 55 to 61 min. ea.; Reader's Digest, 1991.

Uses pictorial excerpts from the Genesis Project New Media Bible but is presented by a commentator who comments on the Biblical story of Jesus as it is filmed on location in Galilee.

.1 JESUS: THE STORY BEGINS- Includes the Nativity, the Wisemen, the Holy Family in Egypt and Jesus in the temple as a boy.

.2 JESUS: AMONG THE PEOPLE- Includes: the Baptism of Jesus by John, the teachings of Jesus including Parables, Miracles and Healings.

.3 JESUS: THE FINAL DAYS- Includes Palm Sunday, money-changers in the temple, and other events of Holy Week through Resurrection.

VCJ-805 DISCOVERING JESUS SERIES- (A); 3 videos, 4 parts ea., 20 to 25 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm.

The Reverend Gordon Moyes serves as host for the series filmed in the Holy Land.

.1 Part 1 THE CENTRAL CHARACTER OF THE CENTURIES

Part 2 A NEW SEARCH FOR JESUS

Part 3 THE MINISTRY OF JESUS

Part 4 THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS

.2 Part 5 THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS

Part 6 THE HEALINGS OF JESUS

Part 7 THE MIRACLES OF JESUS

Part 8 THE LIFESTYLE OF JESUS

.3 Part 9 THE CLAIMS OF JESUS

Part 10 THE DEATH OF JESUS

Part 11 THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS

Part 12 THE LIFE OF JESUS TODAY

VCJ-806 LEARNING FROM JESUS SERIES by Jamie Buckingham- (A); 6 videos, 6 parts ea., 40 - 50 min. per video; Guide; Paraclete Press, 1993.

In this 6-video series Jamie Buckingham takes viewers on a tour of Israel as he comments and teaches about the life and teachings of Jesus as they apply to life today.

.1 A NEW AND LIVING WAY- Jamie lays the foundation of what the new birth is and how it happens and continues with teachings on repentance and confession. The first two episodes are filmed on location in Jerusalem and the third on the Shepherd's field above the Sea of Galilee. Other topics covered are: Building on a Solid Foundation (the Judean Wilderness), Filled with the Spirit (Courtyard outside Jerusalem), and witnessing (Caesarea Philippi).

.2 LIVING THE NEW WAY- Jamie tells what Jesus has to say about everyday life in today's world. Topics included are: Tenant Living filmed in an ancient vineyard in Israel, Work (Noff Ginosan on the shore of the Sea of Galilee), The Sabbath (grain field in Northern Israel), Serving Others (Jerusalem), Spiritual Rest (Wilderness of Zin), Community living (Northern Israeli Kibbutz).

.3 KNOWING YOUR POWER- Jamie helps us look at the problems we face in today's world. Topics included are: Wailing Wall, Resisting the Devil (Judean Wilderness & Jordan River), Dominion (Sea of Galilee & Capernaum), Authority over Demons (Northern Israel near Mt. Hermon), Angels (Shepherd's Field outside Bethlehem) and Hope for the Hopeless (Galilean Shore).

.4 LIVING YOUR POWER- Jamie shares insights from his own experiences on both the basic and advanced aspects of prayer. Topics included are: Power over Satan filmed in Caesarea Philippi, Deliverance (Decapolis near Mt. Hermon), Power of Desperation (Sea of Galilee), Giving Orders in Jesus' Name (Near Capernaum), Nothing is impossible (Galilean Shore).

.5 PERSONAL INSIGHTS INTO JESUS- Jamie shares his own personal insights into Jesus. Topics included are: Who Is Messiah? filmed on the slopes of Mt. Hermon, Attitudes of the Kingdom (Mount of Beatitudes), Christians and the Law of Moses (Sea of Galilee), Laughing at Life (Sea of Galilee) Facing Death (Gethsemane) and The Holy Spirit (Mt. of Olives).

.6 HOW TO OVERCOME DEATH- Jamie portrays the truths about why Jesus died for us and the nature of death. The topics included are: Raising of Lazarus and Power for living (filmed in Bethany), Who Killed Jesus (outside Jerusalem), Gethsemane (Slopes of Mount of Olives), Calvary (Jerusalem Calvary), and Resurrection (Jerusalem).

VCJ-807 MEETING JESUS- Dr. Michael Williams- (A); 6 videos, 15 - 20 min. ea.; Guides; EcuFilm, 1993.

In this series Dr. Williams tells about six familiar encounters with Jesus. Through his skill and the power of the stories, Williams invites the believers to reflect on them in new ways and to come to fresh insights.

.1 MARY AT THE TEMPLE- (17 min.) Presents the story of Mary and Jesus at the temple. Includes background material on the Passover feast.

.2 THE RICH YOUNG RULER- (16 min.) Michael Williams describes what the rich young ruler might have been like and challenges the viewers to allow Christ to change their lives and priorities.

.3 THE SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN- (15 min.) Jesus meets a Gentile woman, responds as a Jew, is admonished, and then reaffirms that the Gospel is for the whole world.

.4 THE WOMAN AT THE WELL- (20 min.) Jesus shocks his followers by breaking social taboos and proclaims his messiahship to an outcast Samaritan woman.

.5 JUDAS AT THE LAST SUPPER- (16 min.) Michael Williams talks about the motives of Judas and the forgiveness of Jesus.

.6 THOMAS AFTER THE RESURRECTION- (17 min.) Michael Williams talks about the honest doubting of Thomas and how we can apply this honesty with God to our lives.

VCJ-808 JESUS INTERPRETS HIS OWN CROSS by Ken Bailey- (A); 5 videos; No Guide; Essential Media Services, 1995.

Using his intimate knowledge of the Middle Eastern perspective, Ken Bailey explores the Christian doctrine of atonement in this series on Christ and the cross. He shows how Christ's unconditional love is evident throughout his life and reaches its culmination in the cross.

.1 IMAGES OF THE EARLY CHURCH- (33 min.) Using the letters of Paul, Dr. Bailey discusses the six images which help to explain the meaning of Christ's death on the cross.

.2 THE SUFFERING SERVANT OF ISAIAH 53- (31:57 min.) Bailey explains how the holiness and love of God are in conflict in dealing with sinners. He uses Isaiah 53 and the book of Hosea to interpret the sacrifice of God for us in Christ, who restores us to righteousness.

.3 EXAMPLES FROM JOHN'S GOSPEL- (30:50 min.) Dr. Bailey uses the examples of the woman caught in adultery and the washing of the disciples' feet to explore the theme of the unconditional, unexpected love of Christ.

.4 JESUS' ACTIONS AND TEACHINGS- (31:05 min.) Dr. Bailey uses John 18 to point out the concern of Jesus for his disciples at the time of the betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane. He also discusses the fact that John, the only disciple at the cross, was there at great personal risk. In the Upper Room Jesus greets his disciples in reconciliation and peace. Bailey uses the Good Samaritan parable to point out the costly love of the Samaritan, a Christ symbol.

.5 EVANGELISTS' INTERPRETATIONS- (38 min.) Dr. Bailey shows how the various Gospel writers interpret the cross. He shows Jesus as the waiter or server in the Maundy Thursday story and throughout his life. He reminds the viewer of the unqualified and unexpected love of Christ through the story of Peter and the last days of Christ's life.

VCJ-809 TURNING TOWARD JESUS- (A); 4 videos; 16 sessions; 33-55 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1995.

This video-based curriculum has 3 main sections: Jesus, Spiritual Life, and Church. "Turning Toward" implies a progression of several stages: (1) exploring the options for a personal relationship with Jesus (2) making a beginning faith commitment (3) re-orienting our life, focusing on Jesus and discipleship and (4) continuing on the journey of faith following Jesus.

.1 JESUS - (32:10 min.) This segment attempts to answer the question, "Who is Jesus?" His uniqueness, his many names, such as Savior and Lord, are presented.

.2 SPIRITUAL LIFE- (39:40 min.) The segment on Spiritual Life has 5 lessons: Hope, Discipleship, Spiritual Disciplines, The Bible, and Peace and Reconciliation.

.3 CHURCH- (42:45 min.) The lessons on the Church segment are: What is Church?, Baptism, Lord's Supper, Worship, the Reformation, and a Vision.

.4 TESTIMONY- (54:20 min.) Parts of the Testimony video are used with the other videos to give a personal and emotional tie with the lessons as people from a variety of cultures and experiences share their testimony.

VCJ-810 JESUS THE THEOLOGIAN: HIS PARABLES- by Ken Bailey- (A); 15 videos; about 30 min. ea.; Study materials for some; Harvest Communications, 1995.

Ken Bailey has lived most of his life in Palestine. He has an intimate understanding of Middle-Eastern culture, and his observations bring a rich insight to any serious investigation of New Testament Scripture. He answers such questions as: "In first century Palestine, what would happen to a prodigal son if he returned home after spending his inheritance and why is this important to understand the actions of the father in receiving him.

.1 INTRODUCTION: A MIDDLE EASTERN PERSPECTIVE OF THE PARABLES-

(30:33 min.).

.2 THE GOOD SAMARITAN- (31:38 min.).

.3 THE LOST SHEEP AND THE LOST COIN- (29:45 Min.).

.4 THE LOST YOUNGER SON- (29:50 min.).

.5 THE LOST OLDER SON- (30:20 min.).

.6 THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE OF SIMON- (30:51 min.).

.7 THE RICH FOOL- (30:52 min.).

.8 THE GREAT BANQUET- (30:49 min.).

.9 THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER AND OF THE BUILDER- (31:15 min.).

.10 ZACCHEUS AND KING IN A FAR COUNTRY- (30:33 min.).

.11 THE UNJUST STEWARD, AND GOD, THE TRUTH, AND MAMMON- (30:40 min.).

.12 THREE EAGER DISCIPLES, FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT, POEM ON A FATHER'S GIFT- (30:31 min.).

.13 THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR- (29:31 min.).

.14 UNFRUITFUL LEADERSHIP- (31 min.).

.15 PERSISTENCE AND PRAYER- (31 min.)

VCJ-811 YESHUA- (Y/A); 2 videos, 5 sessions; 141 and 94 min.; No guide; Gospel Films, 1985.

Yeshua (the Hebrew name for Jesus) offers a fascinating new view of Jesus's life. Presented by Dr. Oswald Hoffmann, Yeshua reveals ancient customs and beliefs with exceptional clarity and detail. The five-program series covers more than 2,000 years of history--from the time of Abraham through the efforts of the Jews to possess and hold The Promised Land, to the birth and life of Jesus.

.1 Session 1-The Land and the Promise - The narrative begins in Ur, Abraham's birthplace, and continues through Abraham's entrance into The Promised Land, and the exile of the chosen people in Egypt. Part one ends with the return to a homeland soon to be taken over by Rome.

Session 2-The Promise Takes Root - This episode begins with the angel's visit to Mary and proceeds through the presentation of Jesus at the temple after the family's return from exile. Fascinating scientific information relating to the Star of Bethlehem is presented.

Session 3-Voice and the Light - The cries of John the Baptist lead into a portrayal of the community of zealous Jews at Qumran, where John may have grown up. Moving through the events of Jesus's early ministry, we also witness the beautiful reenactment of a Jewish wedding as Jesus might have seen it at Cana.

.2 Session 4-The Bread of Sacrifice - Jesus prepares his followers for His coming sacrifice. The viewer sees archaeological evidence for the practice of human sacrifice in caves beneath the North African city of Carthage. Includes Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac in obedience to God. The segment ends with Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.

Session 5-Ripple of Darkness, Waves of Light - After dramatic reenactments of the torture, execution, burial and resurrection of Christ, the segment explores research on the Shroud of Turin.

VCJ-812 A FRESH LOOK AT THE BEATITUDES by Ken Bailey- (A); 2 videos, about 30 min. ea.; No guide; Harvest Communications, 1997.

Noted Research Professor of Middle Eastern New Testament Studies at the Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Research in Jerusalem, Ken Bailey, shares his wealth of knowledge on Middle Eastern culture in this scholarly presentation of the Beatitudes. Ken's teaching is warm, human, and Christ-centered. Compares the Beatitudes in Matthew and in Luke.

.1 Part 1 covers the first three Beatitudes: 1. The poor in Spirit 2. Those who mourn 3. The meek

.2 Part 2 covers the remaining Beatitudes: 4. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness 5. The merciful 6. The pure in heart 7. The peacemakers 8. Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake 9. Those who are reviled and persecuted for Jesus's sake.

VCJ-813  FROM JESUS TO CHRIST: The First Christians- (A); 4 videos; 60 min. ea.; Guides; FRONTLINE, Public Broadcasting Service, 1998.

FRONTLINE explores the life of Jesus and the movement He started, challenging familiar assumptions and conventional notions about the origins of Christianity. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the nation's leading New Testament scholars, the series transports the viewer back to the time of Jesus and visits the places where He lived and preached. It also focuses on the events that occurred after He died and on His first followers, whose message transformed the Roman Empire. The guide contains lots of fascinating background material, as well as questions for discussion. Additional information and maps may be found on the web at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/teach

.1 This segment traces the life of Jesus, exploring the message that helped His ministry grow and the events that led to His crucifixion. It looks at how scholars and archaeologists have pieced together a new portrait of where Jesus was born, how He lived, and who He was.

.2 Part II examines the rise of Christianity and concludes with the First Revolt--the bloody and violent siege of Jerusalem and the beginning of a rift between Christianity and Judaism. FRONTLINE explores new evidence that suggests that the followers of Jesus, because of their diversity and differences in culture and language, varied in their interpretations of Jesus and His teachings.

.3 FRONTLINE examines the period after the First Revolt, tracing the development and impact of the Gospels and looking at the increasingly hostile relationship between the Christians and the Jews. Part III concludes with another bloody Jewish revolt against Rome--the Second Revolt.

.4 Part IV documents the extraordinary events of the second and third centuries in which Christianity grew from a small Jewish sect to an official religion of the Roman Empire.

VCJ-814 JESUS: THE NEW WAY- with Dr. Tom Wright- (A); 2 videos; 6 sessions, 30 min. ea.; Guide and participant's worksheets; EcuFilm, 1998.

.1 Program 1 - Getting the Kingdom Started - Into what kind of world was Jesus born? What do we learn from the Dead Sea Scrolls, John the Baptist, and the kingdom announcement of Jesus?

Program 2 - Startling Surprises- How did the kingdom announced by Jesus parallel the expectations of the Jewish people that they derived from their study of Scripture? Why was Jesus' news shocking and offensive? What was he really saying?

Program 3 - Longing for a King- In a Jewish world wired for the welcome and recognition of a Messiah, how did Jesus redefine what that should mean? What were the implications for the main symbols of Israel's life such as the Holy Temple?

.2 Program 4 - Why did Jesus die?- What were the charges? What was the real and great battle being fought? How was history racing toward its climactic moment and how did Jesus understand and undertake his role therein?

Program 5 - Who was Jesus?- How do we begin to understand the meaning of Jesus by re-examining what we really mean by God? How did Jesus understand himself? How did the early church view Jesus? Was Jesus divine?

Program 6 - The New Claim- Was Jesus really raised from the dead? What about all the skeptics' explanations as to why that is impossible? What did resurrection mean to first-century Jews? How does the resurrection of Jesus address our individual lives?

VCJ-815 THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW with Philip Yancey- (A); one video, 14 sessions; 130 min. total; Guide; CBD, 1998.

Tapping the drama and immediacy of motion pictures, the Jesus I Never Knew curriculum will engage your hearts, minds, emotions, and senses as you compare well-and little-known film portraits of Jesus with the Jesus of the Bible. This program will spark discussion, interaction, application, and growth. It includes His radical claims, challenging teaching, and His effect on others.

Session 1 - The Jesus I Thought I Knew

Session 2 - Birth: The Visited Planet

Session 3 - Background: Jewish Roots and Soil

Session 4 - Temptation: Showdown in the Desert

Session 5 - Profile: What Would I Have Noticed?

Session 6 - Beatitudes: Lucky are the Unlucky

Session 7 - Message: A Sermon of Offense

Session 8 - Mission: A Revolution of Grace

Session 9 - Miracles: Snapshots of the Supernatural

Session 10- Death: The Final Week

Session 11- Resurrection

Session 12- Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky

Session 13- Kingdom: Wheat Among the Weeds

Session 14- The Difference He Makes

VCJ-816 A CONVERSATION ON THE HISTORICAL JESUS with Marcus Borg and N. T. Wright- (A); 4 videos, 4 sessions; Regent College, 1995.

This series allows the viewer to sit in on the conversation of two contemporary, leading Jesus scholars as they discuss: the nature of who Jesus was, Jesus's self-understanding, the aims of Jesus, and the relevance of Jesus to today's world.

.1 WHO WAS THE PRE-EASTER JESUS?-40 min.

.2 EXEMPLARY TEXTS-65 min.

.3 THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS-82 min.

.4 JESUS AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE TODAY-56 min.

VCJ-817 JESUS'S RESURRECTION: THEN AND NOW with Tom Wright- (A); One video, 6 sessions about 26 min. ea., 160 min. total; Guide; EcuFilm, 1999.

Dr. Tom Wright is a leading Jesus scholar in the United Kingdom. He discusses how Jesus's resurrection was understood in the first century by Paul and the Gospel writers and what it means for Christians today. Joining Wright are Dr. Sarah Henrich and Rev. Joel Quier. The six segments are: 1. The Historical Jesus 2. Jesus: The Resurrected Messiah 3. The Jewish Understanding of Resurrection 4. Paul's Understanding of Resurrection 5. The Gospel Writers' Understanding of Jesus's Resurrection 6. Jesus's Resurrection Today

VCJ-818 THE JESUS FILE: TRACKING THE MESSIAH with Tony Robinson- (A); 4 videos; 26 min. ea.; EcuFilm, 1999.

In an entertaining way, Tony Robinson narrates this series on Jesus the Messiah.

.1 PREPARING THE WAY FOR JESUS- Program 1 describes the religious and political climate in Judea during King Herod's reign prior to Jesus's public life. Material from the "Jesus File" includes background on Caesarea, the rebellion of Judas the Galilean, Masada, the Pharisees and Sadducees, the Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the life and death of John the Baptist.

.2 JESUS FROM CARPENTER TO PREACHER- Program 2 contains information on Jesus's birth, his parents, his career as a carpenter, his allegedly dissident preaching, and the mixture of acceptance and opposition He aroused. In addition, the ancient cities of Tierias, Sebaste, and Bethlehem, and the fortress-mausoleum of Herodium are explored.

.3 JESUS GATHERS A FOLLOWING- Program 3 focuses on the calling of the disciples, the growth of his popularity, and the raising of Lazarus. The video also features archeological information on a 1900-year-old fishing boat, the recently discovered village of Bethsaida, and the city of Capernaum and its synagogue.

.4 THE LAST AND FIRST DAYS OF JESUS- Program 4 investigates Jesus's presence in and around Jerusalem during Passover, his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, and His crucifixion. The "Jesus File" closes with the Resurrection.

VCJ-819 THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS- (A); 2 videos 3 sessions ea; 17-23 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2001.

Marcus Borg shares his understanding of the death and resurrection of Jesus and their meaning to the early church in this faith-stretching series. He directs the viewer away from doctrines and toward relationship with God through Jesus.

.1 - .3 Session 1 - What Happened on Good Friday?

Session 2 - What Happened at Easter?

Session 3 - Jesus is Lord

.4 - .6 Session 4 - Jesus is the Way

Session 5 - Jesus as Sacrifice

Session 6 - Jesus, God's Love Revealed

VCJ-820 JESUS CHRIST: THE FULFILLMENT OF THE PROMISES OF GOD with Dr. James Edwards-(A); 2 videos, 5 18-50 min. sess.; Guide; Essential Media.

Dr. Jim Edwards takes your class on a Biblical journey looking at the themes that arise from God's dealing with Abraham, Moses, and the subjects of Priesthood, Servanthood, and Authority. Using the idea that we are all God's sons and daughters, Dr. Edwards looks deeply into the characters and events in both Old and New Testaments.

.1 Class One a (18 min.) - The First Four Commandments

Class One b (28 min.) - Exodus 4:18

Class Two a - (34 min.) - 2 Samuel 7 - David as God's Son

Class Two b - (18 min.) - Mark 1:9-11

Class Three a - (32 min.) - Jesus our High Priest

Class Three b - (30 min.) - Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110, Hebrews 7

.2 Class Four a - (40 min.) Exodus 23:4-8; Mark 1:9-11; Mark 14

Class Four b - (55 min.) Isaiah 49:1-6; Mark 4

Class Five a - (34 min.) Romans 5:15 ff

Class Five b - (30 min.) Isaiah 43:1-13; Mark 1:21; Romans 6:1-9; Romans 1:16

VCJ-821 THE HISTORICAL JESUS: A MIDDLE EASTERN VIEW- with Kenneth Bailey- (A); 2 videos; 4 sessions, 21-38 min. ea.; Guide; Essential Media Services, 2001.

What Christians believe about Jesus is determined by Biblical text, particularly the Gospels. This video presentation revolves around the question of how reliable the Gospels are. Dr. Kenneth Bailey draws on his decades of Biblical research in the Middle East. His fascinating observations on the way Middle Eastern people preserve and transmit information show the Gospel truth of Jesus's person, ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection.

.1 Session 1 (30 min.) Dr. Bailey shows the importance of knowing the Middle Eastern point of view in reading the Scriptures.

Session 2 (31 min.) Dr. Bailey presents a diagram to refer to stages in, and aspects of, Jesus's person and ministry.

.2 Session 3 (38 min.) Dr. Bailey defines "The Seven Myths of Post-modern Malarkey and the New Testament."

Session 4 (21 min.) Dr. Bailey shows how the Scriptures which describe the life of Jesus are authentic and credible in spite of the ideas put forth by The Jesus Seminar.

VCJ-822 FALLING IN LOVE WITH JESUS with Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli- (A); 2 videos; 10 sessions (5-min. intro. for session 1; 8 30-min. videos; no video for last session; Guide; Word Publishing, 2001. (Gift)

This ten-session women's study skillfully weaves video presentation, group discussion, and in-depth Bible study to walk women through the three stages of a love affair with Jesus. First Love (the euphoric courtship and honeymoon) Wilderness Love (painful questioning and doubts Invincible Love (deep abiding confidence that all is well).

.1 Session 1 - Introduction.

Session 2 - Elizabeth and Mary

Session 3 - Ecclesiastes and the Gospel of John

Session 4 - Ruth

Session 5 - Mary and Martha

.2 Session 6 - Jacob

Session 7 & 8 Mary and Martha

Session 9 - Ruth

VCJ-823 THE HISTORICAL JESUS- (A); 6 videos, 24 sessions, 1 hr. ea.; Guide; The Teaching Company, 2001. (Gift)

Lecturer Bert Ehrman is the Bowman and Gordon Gray Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has written or edited 8 books and published dozens of book reviews and over twenty scholarly articles for academic journals. In this two-part, six-video series Professor Ehrman uses his expertise in textual criticism of the New Testament to focus on early Christianity in its Greco-Roman environment.

1 THE HISTORICAL JESUS - PART I

A. Tape 1

Lecture 1 - The Many Faces of Jesus

Lecture 2 - One Remarkable Life

Lecture 3 - Scholars Look at the Life of Jesus

Lecture 4 - Fact and Fiction in the Gospels

B. Tape 2

Lecture 5 - Traditions and Authors

Lecture 6 - Some of the Other Gospels

Lecture 7 - The Coptic Gospel of Thomas

Lecture 8 - Other Sources

C. Tape 3

Lecture 9 - Historical Criteria-Getting Back to Jesus

Lecture 10 - More Historical Criteria

Lecture 11 - The Early Life of Jesus

Lecture 12 - Jesus in His Context

.2 THE HISTORICAL JESUS - PART II

A. Tape 4

Lecture 13 - Jesus and Roman Rule

Lecture 14 - Jesus the Apocalyptic Prophet

Lecture 15 - The Apocalyptic Teachings of Jesus

Lecture 16 - Other Teachings of Jesus

B. Tape 5

Lecture 17 - The Deeds of Jesus

Lecture 18 - Still Other Words and Deeds

Lecture 19 - How Was Jesus Received

Lecture 20 - The Last Days of Jesus

C. Tape 6

Lecture 21 - The Last Hours of Jesus

Lecture 22 - The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

Lecture 23 - The Afterlife of Jesus

Lecture 24 - The Prophet of the New Millennium

DVJ-824 AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SEARCH FOR JESUS with Hershell Shanks- (A); 3 DVD's; 5 sessions; 210 minutes;No Guide; Biblical Archaeology Society, 2003.

A 5-part documentary series on the archaeology of Jesus's life and times. The video was taped on location in the Holy Land in which Jesus grew up, preached, and worked wonders.

.1 Part 1 Galilee Beginnings- Jerome Murphy-O'Connor and John Dominic Crossan on whether Jesus was born in Bethlehem or Nazareth, Stephen Pfann on the archaeology of first-century Nazareth, James Strange on Hellenistic Sepphoris and the synagogue where Jesus preached in Capernaum

Part II Galilee Fishing- James Strange on St. Peter's House in Capernaum, Vassilios Tzaferis on Kursi, site of the "swine miracle," Richard Freund and Rami Arav on Bethsaida and the apostles, Mendel Nun on fishing on the Sea of Galilee, Bargil Pixner and Orna Cohen on the first-century "Jesus boat" salvaged from the lake

.2 Part III Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls- Hanan Eshel on the site of Qumran and the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, John Dominic Crossan, Joseph Fitzmyer and James VanderKam on the Essenes, and how the scrolls illuminate Jesus's teachings, Bonus lecture by eminent Dead Sea Scroll scholar James VanderKam on "The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament"

.3 Part IV Jerusalem Footsteps- James Fleming on the accidental discovery of the first-century Golden Gate, Ronny Reich on the Temple Mount and Jerusalem's ancient amphitheater, Hillel Geva on the homes of the Jerusalem elite in the first century, Gabriel Barkay on the monumental tombs of the Kidron Valley

Part V Jerusalem Tombs- Gideon Avni on Akeldama, Ya'akov Meshorer on first-century Jewish burials, the ossuary of Caiaphas, and evidence of Roman crucifixions, André Lemaire on ossuary inscribed "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus," Gabriel Barkay and Dan Bahat on the real location of Jesus's tomb--the Garden Tomb or the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

VCJ-825    JESUS AND THE GOSPELS- (A); 9 videos, 36 lectures, ca 60 min. ea; Guides; The Teaching Company, 2005.

               The approach to Jesus and the Gospels taken in this course is not primarily historical, but literary.  History comes into play as the various Gospels are placed within the development of Christianity.  The search is not for the figure behind the Gospels, but for the even more fascinating figure within them.

      .1A   Lecture 1 - Why not “The Historical Jesus?”

            Lecture 2 - The Starting Point – The Resurrection Experience

            Lecture 3 - The Matrix - Symbolic World of Greek and Jew

            Lecture 4 - Parallels - Stories of Greek and Jewish Heroes

    .1B   Lecture 5 - The Context - Jesus in the Memory of the Church

            Lecture 6 - Earliest Stages - Paul and the Oral Tradition

            Lecture 7 - Why Compose Gospels?

            Lecture 8 - The Synoptic Problem and Its Solutions

   .1C   Lecture 9 - Gospel of Mark – Apocalyptic and Irony

            Lecture 10 - Gospel of Mark – Good News in Mystery

            Lecture 11 - Gospel of Mark – Teacher and Disciples

               Lecture 12 - Gospel of Mark – Passion and Death

   .2A   Lecture 13 - Gospel of Matthew – Synagogue Down the Street

            Lecture 14 - Gospel of Matthew – The Messiah of Israel

            Lecture 15 - Gospel of Matthew – Jesus and Torah

            Lecture 16 - Gospel of Matthew – Teacher and Lord

    .2B   Lecture 17 - Luke-Acts – The Prophetic Gospel

            Lecture 18 - Gospel of Luke – God’s Prophet

            Lecture 19 - Gospel of Luke – The Prophet and the People

            Lecture 20 - Acts of the Apostles – The Prophet’s Movements

    .2B   Lecture 21 - Gospel of John – Context of Conflict

            Lecture 22 - Gospel of John – Jesus as the Man from Heaven

            Lecture 23 - Gospel of John – Jesus as Obedient Son

            Lecture 24 - Gospel of John – Witness to the Truth

   .3A   Lecture 25 - In and Out – Canonical and Apocryphal Gospels

            Lecture 26 - Young Jesus – The Infancy Gospel of James

            Lecture 27 - Young Jesus The Infancy Gospel of Thomas

            Lecture 28 - Jewish Christian Narrative Gospels

    .3B   Lecture 29 - Fragments of Narrative Gospels – Gospel of Peter

            Lecture 30 - New Revelations – Agnostic Witnesses

            Lecture 31 - Jesus in Word – The Coptic Gospel of Thomas

            Lecture 32 - Jesus in Word – Two Gnostic Gospels

DVJ-826   THE HISTORICAL JESUS THEN AND NOW with John Dominic Crossan - (A); 4 lectures; 90 min. total;
        No guide; Lectures filmed at Stone Church, 2006 (Gift). 

The sessions are

.1     1.    THE ROMAN WORLD OF THE JEWISH JESUS (77 min.)

        2.    THE LIFE OF JESUS (80 min.)

 .2    3.    THE DEATH OF JESUS (72 min.)

        4.    THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS (83 min.)

DVJ-827   SAVING JESUS    - (A); 2 DVD’s 12 session, 20 min. ea.; Guide on Disc 3; Living the Questions, 2006.
       

The format for each 1 to 11/2 hour session includes a conversation around the readings, a 20-minute video segment and guided

discussion.  Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Matthew Fox, Amy-Jill Levine, James Forbes, and a host of others explore the

relevance of Jesus Christ for the third millennium.

.1    l.     INTRODUCTION:  JESUS THROUGH THE AGES

       2.    WHO WAS JESUS?

       3.    WHAT CAN WE KNOW ABOUT JESUS (AND HOW)?      

       4.    THE WORLD INTO WHICH JESUS WAS BORN      

       5.    JESUS’S BIRTH:  INCARNATION      

       6.    TEACHINGS OF JESUS: WISDOM TRADITION 

.2    7.    JESUS’S PROGRAM: THE KINGDOM OF GOD      

       8.    JESUS’S MINISTRY OF COMPASSION      

       9.    KILLING JESUS, PART ONE: WHO KILLED JESUS

     10.    KILLING JESUS, PART TWO: THE ATONEMENT

     11.    THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST      

     12.    WHY JESUS IS WORTH SAVING

        DVJ-828   THE ASTONISHING JESUS THROUGH THE LENS OF LUKE with Ken Bailey - (A); 2 DVD’s; 4 sessions, 213 min. total; Guides; Crossways Internet, 2005.

  
Dr. Kenneth Bailey, internationally renowned New Testament and Middle Eastern scholar shares Biblical insights into the book of Luke.  His specialty is the literary forms of the New Testament (The Parables of Jesus) as understood from a Middle Eastern cultural perspective.

 

.1  1    HIGH DRAMA IN THE HOUSE OF SIMON THE PHARISEE - The Creditor and Two Debtors  Luke 7:36-50 (53 min.)     

     2.    ONE VIOLENT DAY IN THE SYNAGOGUE – Jesus Rejected at Nazareth – Luke 4:16-30 (58 min.)

.2  3.    THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND THE GOOD WOMAN – The Parables of The Lost Coin and The Lost Sheep – Luke 15:1-10 (38 min.)

      4.    TWO SONS HAVE I NOT: How Jesus retold Israel’s story (Prodigal Son) Luke 15:11-32  (64 min.)