Signs of The Times

Signs of The Times

Signs of The Times . . .

Jesus teaches His disciples to have humility, repent, and be prepared for the day He comes again.Through the Parable of the Wedding Feast and the Parable of the Thief in the Night, Jesus Christ teaches His disciples to patiently wait for the significant signs that will precede His Second Coming.

"'Teacher,' they asked, 'when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?'"
—Luke 21:7 (NIV)

How do you teach children about Christ's return? By sitting down with them to watch the award-winning Signs of the Times Christian video!

Through the Parable of the Wedding Feast and the Parable of the Thief in the Night, Jesus Christ teaches His disciples to patiently wait for the significant signs that will precede His Second Coming. 

Main Characters:
Jesus and the disciples; a king, his servants, and the townspeople; the Thief and the selfish man

Scriptural References:
Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 21:1-46 ; Matthew 22:1-14; Matthew 24:1-44 ; Mark 13:1-37; Luke 12:36-47; Luke 21:5-36

Overall Theme:
Jesus Christ uses parables to teach His disciples how to patiently guard for the signs that will precede His Second Coming. Watch and learn how those closest to Jesus misunderstand the meaning of His stories. Even with these insights, will we, too, misunderstand the signs of His coming today?

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Summary:
Jesus uses the parables of the King’s Wedding Feast [Matthew 22:1-14] and the parable of the Thief in the Night [Matthew 24: 42-44] to help His disciples better understand what will happen before His return.

In the first parable, Jesus teaches that the proud will refuse His invitation, but the meek and humble will accept it and come as they are. In this story, a king invites the people of the city to the wedding feast of his son.  But the proud people harm his servants and reject the king twice, saying that he should be hosting a celebration for them.  In contrast, when the king’s servants extend the invitation to the poor and outcast, they accept with great humility and are so astonished that the king would even choose them.  In this way, Jesus teaches that many are called but few are chosen.

When describing the signs of the times, Jesus cautions His disciples to be on the alert as one would be for a thief that comes in the night.  In this story, a selfish man loves his money more than helping others. So when he neglects the people’s warnings about the night thief, he is robbed of his riches and cries out in anguish.  In this way, Jesus teaches that we are to be ever so watchful.

Jesus also teaches about warning signs of the end times,  the darkening of the sun and moon, the stars falling from heaven, wars and rumors of wars, and the Son of man returning to the angels’ trumpet call.

Background:
Jesus teaches us to be humble, to repent, and to be prepared for His Second Coming. There are many signs, but only those who know Him will recognize their significance. Those who accept the King’s invitation will find themselves richly blessed in Heaven.

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The Ministry of Paul

The Ministry of Paul

The Ministry of Paul . . .

Teach the power of faith. Despite being beaten in prison, Paul travels the ancient world and changes history.

1.  He’ll Never Leave Jerusalem Again!
2. Paul Stoned
3.  The Walls of Prison Fall
4. The Law is Fulfilled
5.  “I’ll Witness for Jesus”
6.  Until My Work is Done
7.  An Evil Oath
8.  Festus and Agrippa Judge Paul
9.  King Agrippa is Nearly Persuaded
10.  Words from Rome

"Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: 'Men of Israel and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me!'"– Acts 13:16 (NIV)

The Ministry of Paul Bible video is a dramatic story of adventure, faith and endurance. From his encounter with King Agrippa to his terrifying shipwreck, Paul's powerful preaching and godly example bring amazement and conversion as persecution is answered—again and again—with the gospel of love. One of the most notable Early Christian missionaries, Paul the Apostle urged nonbelievers to follow the risen Lord; his timeless example beckons each Christian to faithfully witness for Jesus Christ.

Did You Know?

1. Unlike the Twelve Apostles, Paul did not know Jesus in life; he came to faith through a vision of the risen Jesus
2. Thirteen New Testament letters (or epistles) are attributed to the apostle Paul
3. Paul "received it [the Gospel] by revelation from Jesus Christ" (Gal 1:11-12), and according to the book of Acts, his conversion took place as he traveled the road to Damascus (on his way to persecute Jews)

Main Characters:
Paul, Silas, the Pharisee leaders, Marcus, Captain Lysias, Festus and King Agrippa

Scriptural References:
Acts, Chapter 13-28

Overall Theme:
Paul’s ministry is an act of continuing faith and        determination in the face of opposition from both  Jewish religious leaders and Roman civil authority. Paul tirelessly crisscrosses the Roman’s Empire time and time again, preaching the word of Jesus to Jews and Gentiles alike as he establishes Christian communities that would grow into a universal church.

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* Eng Subtitle - The ministry of Paul (SRT)

Summary:
The Pharisees are a strict Jewish sect which considers Paul’s preaching and success in converting Jews to Christianity as a threat to their survival—a treath they must snuff out.  The Pharisees are unrelenting in their opposition to Paul’s “ blasphemy,” and arrange to have him stoned.

Paul continues his ministry, traveling about the lands of the Romans Empire where he and Silas are whipped and thrown into prison for preaching Christianity.  While in prison, they put their faith in the Lord and a massive earthquake strikes, destroying the prison and freeing Paul and Silas.

Their travels take them to Athens and Corinth, where the crowd calls Jesus a devil and deceiver. Paul declares that he will henceforth preach only to the Gentiles.  He prays for God’s help in his work and Jesus reassures him that he will not be harmed and that many souls need his teachings.  Restored in his faith, Paul continues his ministry.

When he returns to the Holy Land, he is met and attacked by an angry mob of non-believers.  The Pharisees go to Festus, the Roman ruler of Jerusalem, demanding that Paul be put to death. Festus decides to ask Agrippa, the Jewish King, to speak with Paul.  Paul explains to the King how he once persecuted Christians until his conversion on the road to Damascus, and since then he has preached the word of Jesus.  King Agrippa is nearly converted to Christianity and tells  Festus to allow Paul to sail to Rome, as he has done nothing wrong.

Paul is eventually sentenced to death by Nero, the Roman emperor.  Paul, however, who has kept his faith all along and courageously continued to preach the word of Jesus, is prepared to meet his fate.

Background:
Paul’s tireless efforts year after year in preaching the word of Jesus and established Christian communities in an example to us all. The same efforts to reach others with Jesus’ message is just as critical today as it was nearly 2,000 years ago. What was once Paul’s responsibility becomes the responsibility of all Christians today.

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Daniel

Daniel

Daniel . . . 

A young Jewish captive faces the lion’s den and becomes a prophet.

Use the language of animation to teach the Old Testament story of Daniel and the lions’ den!
Interesting fact: Daniel’s name means "God is my judge."

Main Characters:
Daniel; Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah [later Shadrah, Meschac and Abednego]; Nebuchadnezzsar, Belshazzar, Darius

Scriptural References:
Daniel 1:11-20; Daniel 2:1-45; Daniel 3:1-27 Daniel 5:1-31; Daniel 6:1-27

Overall Theme:
Daniel, enslaved as a child by the Babylonians, maintains his faith in God. King Darius has Daniel thrown to lions because Daniel will not worship Darius’ idol.  God protects Daniel form the lions.  Darius repents and orders all of his people to worship Daniel’s God, the one true God of the Hebrews.

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Summary:
Daniel and three of his friends(Shadrach [Hananiah], Meshach [Mishael], and Abednego [Azariah]) weretaken as Jewish exiles to Babylon to serve King Nebuchadnezzar.Carefully evaluated and selected for their intellect and beauty, thefour youths were trained as Chaldeans [astrologers, sorcerers,enchanters, and magicians] who would serve as advisors to theBabylonian court. While in captivity, the young men outperformed alltheir rivals, which in turn, pleased the king but frustrated theiradversaries.

When Darius, the new king, makes Danielhis first president, Daniel’s enemies plan a trap to have him killed.When Daniel survives being thrown into the lions’ den, he proves thatGod still governs the affairs of men.

Nebuchadnezzar orders that all Hebrew boys be brought to his palace in Babylon.  Daniel, along with Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, are captured and taken to the palace.  They are to be trained alongside Babylonian boys to become wise men and are given Babylonian names.  David demands that the Israelites be given their own food, and they become much healthier than their Babylonian counterparts.

God gives Daniel and his friends great wisdom.  To Daniel, God gives the special power to interpret dreams.  The King has frightening dream and when Daniel interprets the dream, the King makes Daniel and the Hebrews his closest advisors.

The King has a magnificent golden statue built and demands that all worship the idol.  When Daniel’s three friends refuse, Nebuchadenzzar has them thrown into a fiery oven.  An angel of God appears and protects them in the furnace.

Time passes.  Daniel becomes the closest advisor to Darius, the new king.  Responding to the jealousy of other court officers who know that Daniel will never worship an idol, Darius issues a edict that all shall worship his statue.

Daniel refuses to obey the decree and is thrown into a den of lions.  God protects him and Darius recognizes that Daniel’s God is the one true and just God.  Darius frees Daniel from the lions and issues a final decree:  All of this people shall worship the God of Daniel – the all powerful and just God of the Hebrews.

Background:
Even thought he was torn away from his family and enslaved in Babylon, Daniel kept his faith in God.  God rewarded him with the gift of wisdom and      protected him from the hungry lions.  Through Daniel’s faith and God’s miracles, the entire Kingdom of Babylon accepted the true faith.
We, too, must keep our faith and keep our promises to God. Although we may never need to ask God to save us from hungry lions, we sill may encounter similar challenges.  Daniel serves as a good example, finding wisdom through his faith.

God promised many rich rewards, but demands in turn our obedience and faith. But obedience to God requires courage, and our faith is tested daily. If we only trust in Him, God will give us the strength to meet all tests.

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Ruth

Ruth

Ruth . . . 

Ruth shows the importance of being faithful to God and family.

The book of Ruth is about an ordinary family that finds itself in extraordinary circumstances. A remarkable testimony of great obedience and faith, the story of the biblical Ruth is a message for the entire family!

Did You Know?

1. The name Ruth means "Compassion."
2. Ruth the Moabite is the great-grandmother of King David!

Main Characters:
Elimelech & Naomi, their sons, Mahlon and Chilion; Ruth and Orpah; Boaz, Naomi’s near Kinsman; & Ruth & Boaz’s son, Obed

Scriptural References:
Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:3-23, Ruth 3:1-15, & Ruth 4:1-14

Overall Theme:
When the Israelite Naomi and her two Gentile daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, are left as widows, Naomi begs them to return to their own people.  Orpah agrees, but Ruth declares she will never forsake Naomi and accompanies her mother-in-law back to Israel.  Her faithfulness is rewarded when Naomi’s kinsman, Boaz, falls in love with Ruth and marries her.

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Summary:
When the Israelite Naomi and her two Gentile daughters-in-law areleft as widows in a foreign land, Naomi begs them to care forthemselves by returning to their own people. Orpah agrees, but Ruthdeclares that she will never forsake Naomi, saying, "Where you go, Iwill go. Where you live, I will live. Where you die, I will die. Foryour people are my people, and your God is my God."

Ruth accompanies Naomi back to her homeland, finds favor as sherequests permission to glean in the fields, and falls in love with hernear kinsman, Boaz. Ruth’s faithfulness and honor to Naomi are rewardedwith her marriage to Boaz; Naomi’s faithfulness and love for the Lordare rewarded with the birth of a grandson, [which indicates that herhusband Elimelech’s line is continued] . A love story for all ages!

A famine has destroyed the farm of Elimelech of Bethlehem, driving him and his wife Naomi to the land of Moab.  There, with the help of their two sons, they do well for a time, and the sons marry Gentile women of the region, Orpah, and the good and beautiful Ruth.  Sadly, tragedy strikes the family once again. Within a short period of time, Elimelech and his two sons die. The three women are left widowed and alone.

Naomi decides to return to Bethlehem.  Knowing that Gentiles would not be welcome there, she tells Orpah and Ruth to return to their families. Orpah does so, but the faithful Ruth makes a vow to Naomi to never desert her.  Naomi thanks God for blessing her with a loving daughter-in-law, and asks Him to protect and bless Ruth.

God listens to the prayers of Naomi. In Bethlehem, Ruth tells Naomi that she will find food for them.  She goes to a field which is being harvested, and asks permission to gather the bits of grain left behind by the harvesters.  The land belongs to Boaz, who welcomes her to take what she needs. The kindly Boaz instructs his men to protect Ruth from any persecution. She is to be treated well in her new home.

Day after day, Ruth returns to Boaz’s land, allowing the affection between them to grow.  Naomi tells Ruth that because Boaz is her near kinsman he is bound to marry the widowed Ruth, and urges Ruth to reveal her kinship. But Ruth wants Boaz to marry her out of love, not because of duty.

On the last day of the harvest, Ruth and Boaz finally speak of their love and agree to marry. Once married, Ruth gives birth to a son, whom they name Obed.  As a result of Ruth’s faithfulness, God’s bounty and blessing on the family are limitless.  Obed is destined to be the grandfather of David, the great King who is to unite the people of Israel.

Background:
Ruth is a remarkable testimony to faithfulness – hers and God’s. She lived during a time when many Jews had turned to idolatry. Her faith proved to be an inspiration to many Jews, even though she was born a Moabite.

God blessed her for her belief. She married a loving husband and became the great grandmother of Israel’s greatest king. Ultimately, her faith touches all of us –through her will come the Messiah.

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Esther

Esther

Esther . . . 

The Bible’s greatest heroine saves the Jewish people with her courage.

". . .for such a time as this."
–  Esther 4:14 [NIV]

All intrigue, danger and excitement of life in the royal palace ofancient Persia comes alive in this dramatic and inspiring story of thefaithfulness of Esther. The book of Esther is an epic adventure about a young Jewish orphan who rises from peasant to Queen of Persia, only to face the annihilation of her people. She appears in the Bible as a woman of deep faith, courage and patriotism, ultimately willing to risk her life for her adoptive father, Mordecai, and for the Jewish people.

Learn about the excitement, danger, and intrigue of life in the royal palace, as ancient Persia comes alive in this dramatic and inspiring Old Testament story!

Did You Know?

• Esther was an orphan who was raised by her cousin, Mordecai
• Studies on the book of Esther confirm that Hadassah was Esther’s original name
• The name Esther means "star" [Esther was most likely given that name because she was as beautiful as the Evening Star]

Main Characters:
Mordecai, Esther, King Xerxes, Haman, & Hegai

Scriptural References:
Esther 1:1-19, Esther 2:2-19, Esther 4:1-16, Esther 5:1-4, Esther 7:3-10, & Esther 8:2

Overall Theme:
God chooses a young woman, the kind and beautiful Esther, to save His people from destruction.  Queen Esther, however, has to risk her life to do God’s will.  Esther’s courage and wisdom are rewarded by God as tragedy turns to triumph and celebration for God’s people.

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Summary:
Mordecai, a Hebrew, is the gatekeeper at the palace of a great Babylonian king.  A woman brings him an orphaned infant girl named Esther.  Mordecai raises her as his own daughter, devoutly praying that God care for her.

Years pass, and Esther grows into a kind and beautiful young woman.  King Xerxes has ascended to the Babylonian throne, with the evil Haman as his principal adviser.  Xerxes has banished his wife, and sends for all of the young women in the kingdom so that he may choose a new wife.

At first Mordecai is reluctant to send Esther to Xerxes.  But God has chosen Esther for great things, so Mordecai prepares Esther for her meeting with the King.  He warns her never to reveal that she is a Jew.

Xerxes finds Esther beautiful, and makes her his Queen.  Over time, Esther helps King Xerxes to understand that in order to be a great king, he must be kind and generous.  But evil is at work in Haman, who declares that everyone in the kingdom must bow down before him.

Mordecai refuses, declaring that as a Jew he will bow to no one except his God.  This enrages Haman, who vows to destroy all the Jews.  He goes to Xerxes and falsely claims there is a plot among the Jews to overthrow the kingdom.  Mordecai overhears Xerxes give Haman permission to hang all the Jews.

Mordecai asks Esther to intervene.  Queen Esther asks all of the Jews to fast for three days, knowing that her confrontation with the King and Haman will result in her death.  The brave Esther declares to the King that she is a Jew.  She tells him the Jews wish the King no harm,  only want to worship their God in peace.

Haman demands her instant death but Xerxes, filled with Esther’s goodness and God’s love, believes her.  Instead, Haman is executed on the gallows that he had erected for the Jews.  King Xerxes embraces Esther with love and gratitude, and rewards the good Mordecai by making him his second in command.

Background:
Strengthened by God, Esther and Mordecai lived during a time of great despair.  Haman discovered that God’s plans will not be thwarted by man’s schemes.  God had promised the Jews they would be a great nation and brought deliverance through Esther.

Esther reminds us also that God is faithful to His promises; His plans will never be derailed by our circumstances.

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Joseph in Egypt & Joseph’s Reunion

Joseph in Egypt   & Joseph’s Reunion

Joseph in Egypt . . . 

Though betrayed by his brothers, Joseph demonstrates resolve by remaining faithful to God.

Joseph’s Reunion . . . 

A lesson of love, as Joseph forgives betrayal by his brothers.

Journey through the Old Testament and share the classic story of Joseph, the young Hebrew boy, with your entire family.

In Joseph in Egypt, young Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. But the story isn't over! Because of God's perfect will, Joseph is called upon to interpret Pharaoh’s menacing dreams and is thus granted a position of power in Pharaoh's court.

The story gets even better in Joseph's Reunion. When Canaan experiences a season of drought, Jacob [Joseph's father] sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy provisions. And it’s in Egypt where the brothers realize that Joseph is the sibling they had long ago betrayed and given up for dead. Rejoice with Jacob and his sons as the family reunites!

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David and Goliath

David and Goliath

David and Goliath . . . 

One of the most famous stories in the Bible comes to life in this incredible tale of courage, faith and daring. David, a young shepherd boy who likes poetry and music, seems an unlikely candidate to save his nation from ruin. But when nine-foot Goliath defies Israel and blasphemes God, young David leaps into action, earning his place as one of the greatest heroes in the Bible. This dramatic story will transport you to the battlefield as you watch God at work through a humble boy.

Armed with only a slingshot and faith in God, David courageously faces a fearsome giant.

Relive the famous Old Testament story of David and Goliath bible story!
Learn how David defeats Goliath and earns his place as one of the greatest heroes in the Bible! A story about courage, faith, and daring, this animated Bible video will transport you to the battlefield as you watch God work through a humble young boy.

Main Characters:
Saul; The Prophet Samuel; Jesse and his sons including David; the Israelites;  the Philistines; Goliath

Scriptural References:
I Samuel 15:1-35; I Samuel 16:1-23; I Samuel 17:2-49; I Samuel 18:1

Overall Theme:
God works in mysterious ways. When the proud and powerful King Saul disobeys God’s commands, God gives a shepherd’s young son, David, the power to slay the Philistine giant, Goliath. David will be the successor to the mighty Saul.

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Summary:
David, the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse, delivered food oneday to his brothers on the battlefield. When David heard Goliath thePhilistine defying Israel and blaspheming God, he burned with anger.The youth went before King Saul and offered to fight the giant, whostood six cubits and a span [or 9' 6"].

After David recounted stories about defeating a lion and a bear withhis bare hands, King Saul finally agreed to allow him to fight.However, David rejected the king's offer of armor and sword and insteadwent out to fight the giant Goliath with a staff and five smooth stonesfrom a nearby stream.

Saul, King of Israel, struggles to do as the Lord commands.  Through the Prophet Samuel, the Lord commands Saul to destroy the Amalekites and kill all their animals. Saul refuses to kill their animals, saying they will be offered as a sacrifice. Samuel tells the arrogant Saul that obedience is more important than sacrifice and tells Saul that for disobeying God’s command, Saul will lose his Kingdom.

Samuel visits a shepherd, Jesse.  He tells Jesse that the Lord has a need for one of his sons.  Jesse introduces his eight sons to Samuel, including the youngest -  David.  To everyone’s amazement, God tells Samuel to anoint David as King of Israel, even though Saul is still the formidable king.  Neither Samuel nor anyone else knows how God will work His will.

The Philistines attack Israel with a new weapon – a giant named Goliath.  Jesse’s sons prepare for battle.  Since he is too young for the battlefield, David is kept behind to tend the flocks.

The Philistines offer the Israelites a challenge: single combat between each side’s strongest man.  For 40 days Goliath taunts Saul.  When David hears Goliath defy the armies of the Living God, indeed defying God Himself, David knows he must accept the challenge.

When Saul offers his armor to David, David replies that his faith is enough.  With one stone from his sling, David slays the mighty Goliath.  Even though the Israelites have beaten back the Philistines, Saul knows that he, too, has been defeated.

Background:
When David became the chosen one of God, he seemed the most unlikely candidate.  A mere boy and the son of a shepherd, David hardly seemed the proper person to vindicate the Israelites on the battlefield against Goliath. Yet God gave David wisdom, strength and courage.

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Abraham and Isaac

Abraham and Isaac

Abraham and Isaac . . .

Abraham’s obedience to God is rewarded through the ultimate test of trust.

Abraham and Sarai are promised a son in their old age by the Lord.  They cherish their miracle child, Isaac.  When God commands Abraham to offer Isaac as a sacrifice to Him, Abraham must make the most difficult decision of his life.  This story is one of the greatest tests of obedience, faith and trust in God found anywhere in the Bible.  Abraham passes the test and renews faith in God’s promise that he will become the father of many nations.

"On mountain of the lord, it will be provided."- Abraham

Abraham, the "father of many nations," was promised a son in his old age. The Lord assured Abraham that through his offspring, all the nations of the world would be blessed.

Some time after the birth of Isaac, (Abraham and Sarah’s miracle child), Abraham was commanded by God to offer his son as a sacrifice in the land of Moriah. Forced to make the most difficult decision of his life, Abraham put his faith into action and began preparations for taking the life of his only son. But just as Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac, the angel of the Lord called out to him and said,

"Abraham! Abraham! Do not lay a head on the boy. Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me, your only son." – Genesis 22:11-12, NIV)

Abraham passed this test of faith and thus renewed his trust in the Lord.

Main Characters:
Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, Ishmael

Scriptural References:
Genesis 15:1-21, Genesis 16:1-12, Genesis 17:1-22, Genesis 22:1-12, & Deuteronomy 12:21

Overall Theme:
Abraham keeps faith in God, and exhibits extraordinary courage in following God’s will. That faith and courage remain strong, even when Abraham is tested to the limit. When God sees the power of  Abraham’s faith, He rewards Abraham with unlimited blessings.

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Summary:
The Lord has promised Abram and Sarai that they would have children as countless as the stars. Yet they are growing old, so Sarai tells Abram to take her      servant Hagar as a wife. Perhaps she will bear a son.

Ishmael is born to Hagar. But Ishmael is not the son promised by God. The Lord appears to Abram and renews his promise. As a symbol of this covenant, God renames Abram and Sarai. Henceforth, they are known as Abraham and Sarah.

Miraculously, Sarah gives birth to Isaac. God tells Abraham that he should care for Ishmael as his own, but that His promise and inheritance will  go to Isaac.

As a dutiful son, Isaac helps his father with ritual     sacrifices. Abraham asks  Isaac if he knows why they sacrifice their finest lamb. Isaac replies that because God has given them everything, they must give Him their best.  The answer pleases his father and he makes Isaac promise that he will always do what the Lord asks.  Isaac confirms that he will.

The Lord then appears to Abraham, and tells him that he must sacrifice Isaac. Shaken, but obedient to God, Abraham prepares to kill Isaac. Isaac lies down on the altar of ritual sacrifice, willing to give up his life to God.

Suddenly, the Lord speaks to Abraham, telling him not to sacrifice Isaac.  He says that because Abraham and Isaac were both obedient and willing to do whatever the Lord asked of them,  they are now even more blessed than before.

Background:
God promises many rich rewards, but demands in turn our obedience and faith. Obedience to God requires courage, and our faith is tested daily. If we only trust in Him, God will give us the strength to meet all tests.

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Elijah

Elijah

Elijah . . . 

A godly prophet overcomes evil as he refuses to worship an idol.

The crowd was still and hushed as the words of the great prophet Elijah thundered down from Mount Carmel: “How long will you go back and forth between two opinions?  If the Lord be God, follow him!  If Baal be god, then follow him and be done with it!”  This unforgettable story relives those fateful days when the faith of ancient Israel hung in the balance, and challenges us to consider our faith as well.

“How long will you go back and forth between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow Him! If Baal be god, then follow him and be done with it!” – The Prophet Elijah [1 Kings 18:21, NIV]

Elijah, whose name means "God is Lord," was an Old Testament prophet during the time of King Ahab. Elijah the prophet was commanded to tell the King and Queen of Israel that their land would experience a severe drought because they had encouraged the worship of Baal and killed the prophets of Yahweh.
Main Characters:

Elijah, Caleb, Ahab, Queen Jezebel, the Widow and her son, the Prophets of Baal

Scriptural References:
I Kings 17:1-22, I Kings 18:1-40

Overall Theme:
In Elijah we see the ancient Israelites faced with the ultimate decision: Will they follow false gods and idols, or will they accept the power, wisdom and mercy of the one true living God? Their future, and the future of what has become our faith, hangs in the balance.

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Summary:
Forced to flee for his life from Queen Jezebel and King Ahab afterwarning about the drought, Elijah was led by God to the home of a widowin Zarephath. This widow prepared her last meal and offered it toElijah, despite the fact that she had a son to feed. However, becauseshe trusted in the words of the prophet, her supply of flour and oilnever diminished.
When challenged by the prophets of Baal, Elijah proved that theyworshiped a false god. After dousing his altar with buckets of water,he asked God to accept his sacrifice. Result? Fire fell from the sky,igniting the drenched sacrifice! Those who witnessed the fireimmediately began worshipping Elijah’s God, the one, true God ofIsrael.

Ahab, a great King of the Israelites, has fallen under the spell of Jezebel, a daughter of the King of the Sidonians. He has rejected the Israelites’ God and embraced Jezebel’s religion: the worship of the idol Baal. At Jezebel’s command, Ahab has ordered the execution of the prophets of Israel, replacing them with Baal’s false prophets. But one man, Elijah, filled with power of the true God, directly challenges Ahab and Jezebel.

God commands Elijah to escape to the desert in the East, where God provides water and food from Heaven for His Prophet. Elijah longs to return to Israel, to save his people. But he is obedient to God.

Then God commands Elijah to go and show himself to Ahab. Elijah tells Ahab to gather the prophets of Baal and meet him on Mount Carmel, where sacrifices are to be placed on two altars.   Elijah challenges Ahab to call onto his God as Elijah calls on his. The god that answers first will then be proven to be the true God.

The prophets of Baal cry out in vain to their idol. When Elijah prays humbly to God, God sends down fire, accepting Elijah’s offering. The people, realizing at last that there is only one true God, kill the prophets of Baal, and God sends the rains again, ending His people’s despair.

Background:
Elijah gave Baal every opportunity to win, He allowed Baal’s prophets the first attempt at calling down fire. The fire that poured from Heaven consumed Elijah’s offering and proved that God alone merits His peoples’ worship.

Although we no longer contend with the prophets of Baal, we wrestle against other temptations competing for our allegiance. Like Elijah, we must resist such idols, trusting only the living God to watch over us.

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Solomon

Solomon

Solomon . . . 

Through the power of prayer, Solomon is blessed with immense wisdom. Stories include: Adonijah wants to be king, Anointing Solomon as King, Asa and Asa’s Widow, Solomon decides between to women, and The Wisdom of Solomon.

It was his first major test as king. The eyes of the nation were watching nervously to see if this young leader could measure up to the high standards set by his beloved father, King David. This emotional story escorts viewers into the very throne room of King Solomon, one of the wisest men.

"The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you.' [Solomon answered],'Give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. [The LORD answered], 'I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.'"
– I Kings 3: 5, 7, 9, 12 [NIV]

It was his first major test as king. The eyes of the nation were watching nervously to see if King Solomon,this new, young leader, could measure up to the high standards set byhis beloved father, King David. The dilemma was this: two mothersclaimed one baby. An innocent life depended on King Solomon’s sensibledecision. The answer he received from the Lord and thus carried outproved that the Lord blessed him with more wisdom than any other king!

The biblical story of King Solomon, [an emotional Old Testament account], escorts viewers into his very throne room, where we see one of the wisest men who ever lived in action! Use this 30-minute, animated Bible video to teach about wisdom and trust in God.

A few, interesting facts:

• Solomon’s name is derived from the Hebrew word shalom and means "peace," "complete," or "prosperous."
• The name given by God to Solomon is Jedidiah, meaning "friend of God" or "beloved of Yahweh." (Solomon’s case is one of the few in the Bible where the name given by God is not recorded as staying with the character).
• Solomon was King David’s thirteenth son. His mother was Bathsheba.

Main Characters:
King David and Bathsheba, their sons Solomon and Adonijah; the Priests; the two women and the child

Scriptural References:
2 Samuel 12:24, I Kings 1:5-53, I Kings 3:5-28, I Kings 4:29-33, I Kings 5:3-5, I Kings 6:1-38, I Kings 7:15-53 & I Kings 11:42-43

Overall Theme:
Solomon’s wisdom comes from God.  Solomon puts his faith in God, and God gives the great King the power to understand human nature, the power to make judgments with great wisdom and the courage to stand up for his belief in God’s will.

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Summary:
The dilemma was two mothers both laying claim to one baby. Lives depended on Solomon’s excruciating decision. What he decided raised the bar of what it means to judge righteously.

King David was renowned for his wisdom.  On his deathbed, he anoints his younger son, Solomon, to be King of Israel. Solomon’s older brother, Adonijah feels he should be King instead, and tries to wrest away the crown. Solomon displays God-given wisdom and courage confronting his brother, saying he will not live in fear as King, so Adonijah can either kill his brother or accept that Solomon is King.  Faced with Solomon’s courage, his brother says he will obey God’s will.

Solomon prays to God for the wisdom of King David, confiding, “I feel no wiser than a little child.”  The Lord appears to Solomon and tells him, “Solomon,  because thou asked for wisdom to do good, and not for personal gain, I will give you a wise and understanding heart.  Behold, there shall be none wiser than you.”

Solomon’s wisdom is soon put to the test when two women appear at his court.  Both claim to be the mother of a small infant. Solomon calls for a sword and orders that the child be cut in two. “Give each mother one half,” he declares.

One woman does nothing, saying she is obeying the order of the King.  The other woman cries out that she lied about being the mother and begs the King to spare the child and give it to the first woman.  Realizing that a true mother will do anything to save the life of her child, Solomon gives the child to the second woman.

From every nation they come to seek the wisdom of Solomon, and the greatness of Israel is increased. Solomon lives for many years and, to show his gratitude, builds a great temple to God’s glory.

Background:
Wisdom always demands courage.  Fortunately, these gifts from God come together.  God tells us that He will bless us with the strength we need, if we come to him as Solomon did – as a child – and put our complete trust in Him.

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Moses

Moses

Moses . . . 

See how God uses Moses to lead the Hebrews out of slavery.  Learn about the power of faith and obedience.

This miraculous story recounts the traumatic early years of Moses’ life, from his dreary days of tending sheep in the Midian desert to his privileged youth in Pharaoh’s household.  Watch God’s hand as a tiny baby is found in the bulrushes and is raised to be a powerful Egyptian ruler and eventual deliverer of Israel.

"....the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, 'Moses! Moses!' And Moses said, 'Here I am.'"
– Exodus 3:2,4 [NIV]

Ordered to be put to death because he was a Hebrew son. Rescued by Pharoah’s daughter out of the Nile River. Called through a “burning bush” experience. These powerful statements characterize the Old Testament hero, Moses—Israel’s most-honored leader.

This 30-minute, animated Bible video recounts the traumatic early years of Moses’ life, his privileged youth in Pharaoh’s household, and his dreary days of tending sheep in the Midian desert. Watch God’s awesome hand as He moves a tiny baby from a papyrus basket coated with tar and pitch to become the eventual deliverer of Israel!

Did You Know?

1. Moses’ name means "I drew him out of the water"
2. Moses’ parents were named Amram (his father) and Jochebed (his mother)
3. Pharoah’s daughter ended up paying Moses’ mother to nurse her own child!

Main Characters:
Pharaoh and his men; the Pharaoh’s daughter; the   Hebrews, Jochebed and Amram, their son Moses; the Hebrew shepherd Jethro, his family and his daughter,  Zipporah.

Scriptural References:
Exodus 1:9-22,  Exodus 2:1-21, Exodus 3:1, Exodus 4:1-20

Overall Theme:
The ancient Hebrews are enslaved by the Egyptians and forced to build the great cities of the Pharaohs.  They suffer every indignity, including the slaying of every Hebrew son.  One family tries courageously to save their newborn child.  God chooses this infant as the one who will deliver his people from slavery. When the time comes, God reveals his plan to Moses who obeys God every step of the way.

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Summary:
Except for a mother’s desperate plan, the strong will of an Egyptian princess, and the mighty hand of God, Israel’s most honored leader may never have seen his first birthday.

Pharaoh needs the Hebrews to build the great cities and pyramids of Egypt, but he’s also worried about their growing numbers. To solve this problem, Pharaoh takes a drastic step:  He orders all Hebrew infant sons be killed.

Shortly after the decree, a son is born to the Hebrews Jochebed and Amram. They decide to ignore the Pharaoh’s command.  Jochebed places her infant son in a basket and floats him out into the river, where he is discovered by the Pharaoh’s daughter.  Knowing it is a Hebrew child, she declares that God has chosen this child to be saved and names him Moses, because he was drawn from the water.  The child is taken to Pharaoh’s palace where he is raised as a prince .

battlefield.  Moses sees one of the Hebrews being beaten and murders the Egyptian overseer. The Pharaoh declares that Moses must die for spilling Egyptian blood.

Moses escapes across the burning desert.  Coming upon an oasis, he drives a band of renegades from the well of Jethro and his family, who are Hebrew shepherds.

Moses later marries Jethro’s daughter, Zipporah, and has a loving family.  The persecution of the Hebrews in Egypt continues and God speaks to Moses through a burning bush that Moses is the one to free the Hebrews. Moses obediently returns to Egypt to carry out His wishes, freeing his people from slavery.

Background:
About 430 years before Moses was born, the Lord told Jacob to take his family to Egypt.  There, God promised, He would make Israel a great nation and then return them to the promised land.  Moses reminds us that the Lord keeps His promises to
us and demonstrates the power of faithful obedience.

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Samuel

Samuel

Samuel . . .

Samuel is called as a youth to be a prophet of God.  Experience a mother’s faith.

In keeping her vow, Hannah dedicates her child to God. From his days as a young boy serving Eli, the high priest, to guiding the ancient Israelites, Samuel the prophet stands as an inspiring example of how we, too, can delight in our relationship with God.

"And she made a vow, saying, 'O LORD Almighty, if you will only remember me and give (me) a son, then I will give him to (You) for all the days of his life.'"
– 1 Samuel 1:11 (NIV)

In keeping her vow, Hannah conceives and dedicates her son to God. From his days as a young boy serving Eli, the high priest, to guiding the ancient Israelites, Samuel the boy prophet stands as an inspiring example of how we, too, can delight in our relationship with the Lord.

This 30-minute, animated Bible video brings alive several episodes from the life of Samuel and invites us all to discover the joy of faithful service to God!

Little-Known Bible Facts:

1. Samuel’s parents were Elkanah and Hannah
2. The name Samuel means "God has heard"
3. Samuel anointed the first two kings of the Kingdom of Israel: King Saul and King David

Main Characters:
Eli and his sons, Hannah, Samuel

Scriptural References:
I Samuel 1:9-28, I Samuel 2:12-36, I Samuel 3:2-18, I Samuel 4:3-18 and I Samuel 7:15-17

Overall Theme:
Eli, the high priest of Israel, knowingly disobeys the Lord, and he and his sons are punished. Hannah     fulfills her promise to God, and gives up her son to His service. In return, God blesses Hannah by making her son, Samuel, the chosen Prophet of the people of Israel.

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Summary:
This story brings to life several episodes from the life of Samuel andinvites all to discover the joy of faithful service to God.

At the tabernacle of Ark of the Covenant, Hannah prays for a son. She promises God that she will offer the boy up to His service. Eli, the high priest, overhears her prayer and sends her off with vague promises.

Eli’s sons abuse their position and steal from those who come to offer sacrifice. One night, a man of God appears to Eli. He informs him that because Eli has allowed his sons to make a mockery of holy things,” condemnation is upon this house. I shall raise up a faithful priest. He shall reign over Israel.”

In answer to her prayers, Hannah has a son, whom she names Samuel. She brings her young son to the tabernacle. She tells Eli that his promise has been     fulfilled, and so she will fulfill her vow, giving up Samuel to the servant of God. Hannah promises to visit once each year and Samuel tells his mother that he will serve God all the days of his life.

At night, Samuel hears a voice calling to him. He thinks it is Eli, but the high priest, a good man for all his faults, knows that it is God calling to Samuel. Eli tells him that if he hears the voice again to let the Lord know that he is being heard.  God tells Samuel that He has warned Eli and his sons to purify themselves and that a day of judgment will come against them.

Word comes that Eli’s sons have been defeated and killed, and the Philistines have taken the Ark. In shock, Eli falls to his death. Elijah’s prophecy has come to pass, and the young Samuel is now the high priest and the true prophet of Israel. Great blessings are on him and his faithful mother, Hannah.

Background:
Eli honored his sons and his position as high priest, above God. Even though he was warned by the Lord’s messenger, he did not change his ways. We too must remain ever obedient to God’s commands, and remain vigilant against pridefulness.

In contrast, when Hannah’s heartfelt desire to have a child was granted, she kept her promise to God and gave Samuel up to His service. God honors her faithfulness by establishing Samuel as Israel’s spiritual leader. Late in Samuel’s life the Lord would move him to anoint David as king, thus inaugurating Israel’s Golden Age and paving the way for the Messiah.

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Elisha

Elisha

Elisha . . .
Shows God’s power through the working of miracles.

As a fiery chariot from heaven took away the great prophet, Elijah, his mantle fell upon his frightened protégé, Elisha.  From then on, Elisha would be God’s mouthpiece. This story spotlights Elisha’s ministry of miracles, from healing a soldier’s disease to restoring life to a young boy. Compare Naaman’s trust of Elisha, whose obedience resulted in being healed of leprosy, with Gehazi, who was cursed for seeking riches while doing God’s work.

Elisha was a young man who worked hard on his father's farm. When the prophet Elijah visited Elisha and told him that he would serve as the new prophet of Israel, Elisha, being obedient to God, left the farm to follow Elijah.

Main Characters:
Elisha, Elijah, The Widow, Gideon and his wife, their son Micha, Naaman and his family and Naaman’s servant

Scriptural References:
I Kings 19:19-21, II Kings 2:6-22, II Kings 3: 1-3, II Kings 4: 1-36 and II Kings 5: 1-27

Overall Theme:
Elisha, even though he has self-doubts, accepts God’s commands. Through his obedience and faith, he
becomes one of God’s greatest prophets, doing His work and bringing Him praise among His people.

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Summary:
Elisha doubted that he would ever be able to take his teacher's place and thus asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit, which he promised to his student if Elisha witnessed him being taken into heaven in a chariot of fire. After the fiery chariot took Elijah to heaven, his powerful covering fell upon his frightened protégé, Elisha. Once the prophet Elisha re-crossed the Jordan River, he gained recognition from the prophets at Jericho as truly having "the spirit of the Lord."

And so begins his days as the next great Prophet of the Lord, performing miracles (including the healing of Naaman the leper) and spreading God's awesome love!

Elisha, a young man, works hard on his father’s prosperous farm, a farm which he will some day inherit. When the prophet Elijah visits Elisha and tells him that he will be the new prophet of Israel, Elisha, obedient to God, leaves the farm to follow Elijah.

Elijah teaches his new student, knowing that his days on earth are few. Despite Elijah’s efforts, the kings of Israel continue to worship idols and not the living God. In Elijah and Elisha’s wanderings, they come to the River Jordan. Elijah spreads his mantle on the waters, and God parts the river so that the Prophet and student may cross.

Elisha, doubting that he will ever be able to take his teacher’s place, asks for a double portion of Elijah's spirit, which he promises to his student if Elisha sees him taken to Heaven in a chariot of fire. Elijah tells him never to take a reward for the works of God, for God is the only miracle worker. Just as the Prophet had foretold, God sends for Elijah, and as he ascends, throws his mantle to Elisha.

Elisha parts the River Jordan with Elijah’s mantle. He begins his days as the next great Prophet, performing miracles and spreading God’s commands and love.

Elisha and his servant, Gehezi, wander the country. The water supply of a great city has been poisoned. God tells Elisha to spread salt on the waters. When he does so, God cleanses the water. “Thus sayeth the Lord, I have healed these waters, and death will not come from them again.” When offered great wealth for his miracle, Elisha, to the dismay of Gehezi, refuses.

Background:
Elisha is one of the Bible’s most remarkable figures. He performed more miracles that any other prophet, except Moses. His godliness is unassailable, even in the face of idolatry, famine and an attempt on his life. Nowhere in Scripture, do we find Elisha succumbing to avarice, cowering before enemies, or complaining to God. Elisha is a dynamic example of faithfulness. As we seek models for our walk with God, we should  remember this man who faced adversity with humility, obedience, and trust in God’s protection.

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The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer . . .

Jesus teaches His followers the importance and great power of sincere prayer. Journey with Jesus as He teaches His disciples about prayer through the Parable of the Friend at Night and the Parable of the Unjust Judge [also known as the Parable of the Importunate Widow]. After His resurrection and ascension into heaven, Jesus’ disciples find their faith tested when Peter is arrested and cast into a Roman prison. As Herod plots Peter’s death, the believers gather together and follow the example that Jesus taught. Through faith and persistent prayer, the Angel of the Lord opens the prison gates and breaks Peter’s chains.

"One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.' He said to them, 'When you pray, say..."
– Luke 11:1-2a [NIV]

What do you know about the power of prayer?

How did Jesus say that we should pray?

Main Characters:
Peter, Mark, Jason, Roman Soldiers, Isaac, Josh, Mary (Mark’s mother), Jesus, Erastus, Rhoda

Scripture References:
Acts 12:5-17, Luke 18:27, 11:1-10, Mark 9:23, 10:27, Matthew 6:9-13, 7:7-8

Overall Theme:
On many occasions Jesus taught His disciples the power of prayer through parables and example. After Jesus’ resurrection and ascension into Heaven, His disciples find their faith tested when Peter is arrested and cast into a Roman prison. As Herod plots Peter’s death, the believers gather together and follow the example that Jesus taught. Through faith and persistent prayer, Peter’s chains are broken and the Angel of the Lord opens the prison gates. The united prayers of the righteous save Peter and is still a power on Earth without equal.

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Summary:
Peter and Mark return to Jerusalem following a mission converting hundreds. The Romans despise the Christians and want to make an example of Peter. Roman soldiers arrest Peter.

The disciples gather at Mark’s house and discuss Peter’s arrest. They recall when the Romans arrested James and killed him. Peter is charged with treason and informed, if convicted, the penalty is death. The disciples discuss how best to free Peter. The disciples feel anger toward the Romans but also feel hopelessness with the situation. Mark’s mother, Mary, challenges the disciples and recalls Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

Joash believes it is weak to sit idly by and rushes off to free Peter. Following Jesus’ example, the others gather in prayer. The disciples go door to door throughout the city of Jerusalem to ask fellow Christians to pray for Peter’s release.

Christians recall Jesus’ parable about the friend in the night who continues to ask and finally receives his request for bread. They also remember Jesus’ parable about the widow and the unrighteous judge. The widow’s persistence enables her to win over the heart of the judge to get her house back.

The Romans plan to secretly judge Peter in the middle of the night and the disciples’ faith waivers again. However, Mary recalls how in the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus prayed to the Lord about His mission and man’s salvation.

Christians throughout Jerusalem continue to pray for Peter’s release. Meanwhile Joash attempts to pay off the Roman guards to release Peter. The Roman guards trick Joash and take his money but do not free Peter. In the middle of the night, an angel rescues Peter and leads him out of prison. Peter beckons Rhoda to tell the others. The others see that Peter is freed. Peter shares with the disciples how their prayers have been answered and he was set free by an angel sent from God. Joash is humbled and falls to his knees in prayer.

Peter leaves Jerusalem and instructs the remaining disciples to feed His sheep and teach them about the power of prayer.

Background:
Jesus said ”All things are possible to those who believe.” At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught about the power of prayer to His followers. Jesus taught The Lord’s Prayer to the masses.

The Lord's Prayer sums up the teaching of Jesus. He encouraged followers to gather in prayer. It is also a prayer that offers the grace of Jesus: his reverence for God, his childlike confidence in his Father, and his power to go bravely through life no matter what comes.

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