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VIDEO CASSETTES AND DVD'S FOR STUDY SERIES

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VCX-800 A CLEAR VIEW OF JESUS' BIRTH SERIES (KENNETH BAILEY)- (A) 4 videos; Harvest Communications, Inc.

Dr. Bailey is a fascinating Christian teacher who lives in Israel. He presents outstanding background material and gives Biblically-based reinterpretations of some of the familiar stories of Jesus's birth and life.

.1 (37 min.) The video strips away the "Mythology" that has grown up around Christmas and will enhance the viewer's worship of Jesus, not only at Christmas but all year long.

.2 (30:30 min.) Discusses the Matthew genealogy of Jesus. Dr. Bailey talks about the importance of the women who are included. He discusses the just nature of Joseph and the beginning of a new definition of justice and courage.

.3 (27:30 min.) Dr. Bailey deals with the Matthew story of why Jesus came. He discusses the antagonism created when Jesus emphasized that he had come to redeem all people from their sins. The Jews had hoped he was planning to punish their enemies. He also gives interesting material about the Wisemen.

.4 (29 min.) Video presents background material on Herod that explains why he called for the "slaughter of the innocents". Dr. Bailey also shows how Jesus gave new and equal status to women. He shows how the crucifixion of Jesus brought out the true nature of the leading characters in the story

DVX-801  A CHRISTMAS CAROL (DICKENS) BIBLE STUDY - (A); 4 sessions; 60 min. total; Guide, Student guide; The Entertainment Ministry, 2006.

              

This study features lessons and discussions based on Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

               Section 1 – Scrooge – Lesson – Bah Humbug! -  Mark 8:36 (14 min.)

               Section 2 – Marley and the Ghost of Christmas Past -  Lesson – A Past of Regret – Ecclesiastes 3:15 (14 min.)

               Section 3 – Ghost of Christmas Present – Lesson – Present Repentance – 2 Corinthians 7:10 (12 min.)

               Section 4 – Ghost of Christmas Future – Lesson – The Salvation of Scrooge – I Thessalonians 5:9 (20 min.)


DVX-802    ADVENT CONSPIRACY - (A); 4 sessions, 60 min.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2009.
       

Join the groundswell of Christ’s followers who are choosing to make Christmas what it should be—a joyous celebration of the birth of

Jesus, not a retail circus.  The four sessions are:
        1.        Worship Fully.
        2.        Spend Less.
        3.        Give More.
        4.        Love All.
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