The Miracles of Jesus DVD

From the healing of lepers to turning water into wine, many studies focus on how miracles demonstrate God's power. But this study takes it a step further showing how each miracle reveals God's character, the kingdom of God, and his love for you. Deepen your understanding of the New Testament and build on what you already know with this 6-session DVD study, which cover 6 of Jesus' most well-known miracles: feeding the 5,000, healing the woman with the issue of blood, cursing of the fig tree, and more!

This is unlike any other Rose DVD Bible study before--it includes more scholars, more pictures, and more opportunities to see what Bible places look like today! Each session of this DVD study:

• Begins with a short guided walkthrough of the places Jesus walked to help you experience the historical context like never before. Journey to relevant locations like the bustling marketplaces of Jerusalem, fertile vineyards, and the Sea of Galilee as you dive deeper into well-known Bible passage.
• Enjoy getting easy-to-understand commentary from top professors and experts from Biola, Wheaton, Talbot, and more!
• Discover incredible historical insights that will deepen your understanding of these familiar stories. Did you know that the title "Son of David" is always referenced with healing in the Gospel of Matthew?
• Includes optional audio reading and a flexible structure design to facilitate group discussion.

Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use.You don't have to be an expert to lead this six-session study--it automatically comes with a free downloadable leader guide. The Leader and Participant Guides outline the video teaching with room for notes, and include photos, maps, additional information, and a five day personal Bible study guide after each lesson.

Jesus not only preached the kingdom of God in word, but he demonstrated it in power through his miraculous deeds. This unique, in-depth look at the miracles of Jesus will open your eyes to their impact on the lives he touched, what they reveal about God's heart, and their significance for us today. Dive into the Jewish law and Greco-Roman superstition that made the woman with the issue of blood unclean and 'unfit' to interact with Jesus. Understand the incredible shame at stake for the bridegroom at the Wedding of Cana if Jesus had not turned the water to wine. Learn why Jesus turned out not only the sellers in the Temple, but the buyers as well. See why this study is unlike any other!

Deepen your understanding of the New Testament with this 6-session Miracles of Jesus DVD Study--- Session 1: The Clean Daughter: A Bleeding Woman

• Session 2: The Heartbeat of God: Water to Wine
• Session 3: Knowing the King: Feeding the 5,000/Walking on Water
• Session 4: A Faith-full Outsider: A Canaanite Woman
• Session 5: Fruitless Lives: The Cursing of the Fig Tree
• Session 6: Grateful Outcasts: Ten Lepers

5 Key Features of the Miracles of Jesus Video Study1. In-Depth Bible study (Includes Guided Walkthrough of Jerusalem)Bring the culture and history of the Holy Land right into your church or living room! Whisk your class or small group away with a personally-guided tour of the Holy Land at the start of each 30-minute session. Most Bible studies simply describe the setting of Jesus' stories--but this DVD takes it a step further by taking you to the modern-day location of many of the Bible stories, helping you better understand the background and context of the Bible.

Your guides will take you through many of the streets and locations Jesus walked through such as:

• The Sea of Galilee
• The Jaffa Gate
• The Healing Pools
• The Kidron Valley
• and much more!

2. Historical and Cultural Background of the Miracles of JesusDepth is sacrificed when Bible lessons are taught without taking Jewish culture or history into account--with this DVD series you can have the cultural references and historic commentary all at your fingertips! Enjoy having an exciting journey into the rich context and background of the miracles of Jesus in one DVD. With the push of a button, teach your class or study group what these miracles and stories meant in the first century and what they mean to us today in six visual and easy-to-understand teaching sessions:

• Find out why the healing of woman with the issue of blood was such a revolutionary (and taboo) statement to the Jewish people
• Discover the "bracketing technique" in the gospel of Mark and learn what the cursing of the fig tree reveals about Jesus' cleansing of the Temple
• Understand how water being turned into wine at the wedding of Cana was more than a sign and wonder -- it was an illustration of how Jesus removes shame!
• and much more!

3. Easy-to-Understand Overviews of the Biblical Text and Meaning of Jesus' MiraclesImagine being able to sit down with some of today's top scholars and hear their insight on some of the most well-known miracles of Jesus. Conversational and insightful, this DVD features 6 easy-to-understand lessons from the top scholars and professors in Bible literature. Experts from Wheaton College, Biola University, Talbot School of Theology and more will guide you and your small group or congregation through in-depth sessions on the miracles of Jesus in a very conversational way. Enjoy solid, world-class teaching from some of the best professors and experts guiding you through their specialized areas of knowledge. Click here to meet your teachers!

4. Challenging Practical ApplicationsAs leaders and teachers, we want our students to understand Bible stories, but we also want to see their lives transformed. From reaching out to the lost to standing for the needs of others, these lessons will encourage your small group and congregation to put Jesus' lessons into action.

Perfect for a once-a-week study, use the participant guide for this series that contains 5 days of brief reflection questions to help participants connect with each miracle and story on a personal level. Using thought-provoking questions and practical applications, dive into the living miracles of Jesus like never before! With modern day illustrations and real-life examples take the biblical texts of the gospels and put them into action.

5. Flexible and Easy-to-Use FormatExperience the ease of using the natural breaks in the session segments to read Scriptures, discuss with your small group, or focus on reflection questions. Perfect for a one-hour session when you include the discussion and reflection questions from the participant guide.

Find Out Fascinating Facts About the Miracles of JesusFind out fascinating facts as you get a solid overview of the miracles of Jesus. Enjoy learning important background information, cultural context, key Scripture, and incredible insight that will help you establish a strong understanding of the wonders and nature of God.

• One third of the Gospel of Mark is dedicated solely to the miracles of Jesus.
• A banquet in Jewish culture is symbolic for the coming Kingdom of God (wedding banquet at Cana).
• The cursing of the fig tree was the only time Jesus used his power to destroy something -- this miracle is part of the teaching of Jesus' turning of the tables in the Temple.
• and much more!