That the World May Know

Video Bible Studies Series ЦЦ Bible Study Notebook

Welcome to the Bible Study Notebook homepage. The purpose of this page is to direct you to the lesson sheets and support materials for each of the lessons of this series. This page will not be printed for the notebook. This series of videos takes us into the world of Bible history and to the very places where this history took place. For us in the church, we actually are able to see key locations mentioned in the Bible. More importantly, we are afforded a look at many of the tangible objects mentioned in the Bible, many of which were used as physical metaphors of certain spiritual principles and symbols. By seeing these things, we obtain a greater grasp and meaning to what Christ, Paul, the disciples and other figures from Biblical history had to say to us.

This series is only truly effective as a tool when an ICG minister is present. Clearly this series was produced by secular people and organizations and there are mistakes here and there, but not enough to detract from its overall value. I will be posting the lessons and support material ahead of your presentation schedule. I will be posting my commentary for each lesson to help you ministers in your own presentation of the material. Note that Lessons 23 and 25 are not being used for various reasons, primary of which the material was flawed enough as not to be appropriate for the congregation.

Lesson 1: "Standing at the Crossroads" - Tel Gezer illustrates God's desire for us to impact our culture rather than hide from it.

Lesson 2: "Wet Feet" - The Jordan River illustrates how God calls us to be people willing to step out in total commitment to Him.

Lesson 3: "First Fruits" - Tel Jericho where we are to recognize God's claim on our possessions, talents, and gifts.

Lesson 4: "Confronting Evil" - Tel Beth Shemesh, a reminder that we need to be distinct from our culture to effectively confront it.

Lesson 5: "Iron of Culture" - Tel Azekah points out how we, as Christians, are called to use leading-edge technology to positively shape our culture.

Lesson 6: "Innocent Blood" - Megiddo demonstrates the comparisons between idol worship and the destruction of innocent lives in today's society.

Lesson 7: "Who is God?" - Mt. Carmel where Elijah demonstrated who God really is to the world.

Lesson 8: "Wages of Sin" - Lachish which shows God's attitude toward the sin of a culture paralleling our own.

Lesson 9: "The Lord is My Shepherd" - Negev, rediscover the analogy of God as shepherd through the spiritual lessons of the Bedouins in the Negev

Lesson 10: "God with Us" - Arad, once God lived in the Holy of Holies of a temple very similar to the one in Arad, but now He lives in people like us.

Lesson 11: "In the Shadow of Herod" - contrasts the crumbled empires of men with the eternal kingdom of Christ.

Lesson 12: "My Rock and My Fortress" - Masada, shows why the Christian's defense to corruption is God, our fortress.

Lesson 13: "The Time Had Fully Come" - Qumran, outlines an approach to presenting the Bible in a way that speaks to the culture.

Lesson 14: "No Greater Love" - Chorazin/ Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus' great love for mankind is illustrated via first-century Jewish marriage customs and parables.

Lesson 15: "The Rabbi" - Gamla, a place which encourages Christians to rise above the culture and model Jesus' teachings.

Lesson 16: "Language of Culture" - Sepphoris reveals why the popular culture of Jesus' time is key to understanding the Gospel's relevance.

Lesson 17: "Misguided Faith" - Belvoir, champions the use of compassionate persuasion to conquer men's hearts.

Lesson 18: "Living Water" - En Gedi, a proclamation that Jesus is the spiritual refreshment that quenches our thirst for eternity.

Lesson 19: "When Storms Come" - Sea of Galilee emphasizes the need to be confident in the face of opposition.

Lesson 20: "Piercing the Darkness" - Kursi, explores Jesus' decision to confront evil rather than wait for it to come to Him.

Lesson 21: "Gates of Hell" - Caesarea Philippi, challenges Christians to aggressively confront the power of evil rather than take a defensive attitude.

Lesson 22: "City of the Great King" - Jerusalem, provides for the events of the Passion Week.

Lesson 24: "The Weight of the World" - Capernaum/Gethsemane creates a new appreciation for what happened in Gethsemane and Jesus' great sacrifice on man's behalf.

Lesson 26: "Power to the People" - Southern Stairs, highlighting God's presence within the believer and the empowering nature of the Holy Spirit.

Lesson 27: "Total Commitment" - Caesarea, contrasting Herod who built a kingdom for his own glory, and David, who lived for God.