Prophets and Kings Discovery Guide: Being in the Culture and Not of It - That the World May Know

Publisher Marketing: This six-session small group Bible study, Prophets & Kings, by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume two of the 12-part Faith Lessons series. In this volume, Vander Laan explores the turbulent history of Israel s prophets and kings, and draws lessons from their stories that can help build our devotion to and trust in God today. 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. The Prophets & Kings Discovery Guide (200 pages) includes six 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 Includes 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 Prophets & Kings DVD (sold separately). Lessons include: Innocent Blood Part 1 Filmed in Megiddo Innocent Blood Part 2 Filmed in Megiddo Who Is God? Filmed in Mount Carmel The Wages of Sin Filmed in Lachish The Lord Is My Shepherd Filmed in Negev God with Us Filmed in Arad "

Contributor Bio:  Vander Laan, Ray 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. Contributor Bio:  Sorenson, Stephen And Amanda Stephen and Amanda Sorenson are founders of Sorenson Communications and have co-written many small group curriculum guidebooks, including the entire Faith Lessons series.