The Miracles of Jesus Participant's Guide

The Miracles of Jesus Participant's Guide
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Rose Publishing
Country
United States
Published
16 June 2016
Pages
144
ISBN
9781628624311

The Miracles of Jesus Participant’s Guide

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 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!

You don’t have to be an expert to lead this six-session study. DVD sold separately. Additional participant guides may be purchased.

This is unlike any other Rose 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. Also available: Leader and Participant Guides which 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.

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Click here to see 5 Key Features of the Miracles of Jesus Deeper Connections DVD Series.

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

Click here for an overview of the six sessions.

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5 Key Features of the Miracles of Jesus Video Study 1. 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!

  1. Historical and Cultural Background of the Miracles of Jesus

Depth 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!

  1. Easy-to-Understand Overviews of the Biblical Text and Meaning of Jesus’ Miracles

Imagine 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!

  1. Challenging Practical Applications

As 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.

  1. Flexible and Easy-to-Use Format

Experience 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.

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Find Out Fascinating Facts About the Miracles of Jesus Find 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!

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Your Teachers for Miracles of Jesus Get solid teaching from some of today’s top scholars.

Dr. Matt Williams, Biola University – the associate professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, California. A former missionary to Spain, Matt preaches and teaches at churches throughout the United States and Spain. He is general editor of Coleccion Teologica Contemporanea, a series of theological books in Spanish, and is the author of two books on the Gospels. Dr. Ben Witherington III, Asbury Theological Seminary – the professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Ben is an avid fan of jazz and sports, especially the Atlanta Braves. He has led numerous study tours through the lands of the Bible and is known for bringing the text to life through incisive historical and cultural analysis. He is a prolific author, including commentaries on all four gospels. Dr. David Garland, Truett Theological Seminary – the professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Waco, Texas. David is closely connected to local church ministry and has served as interim pastor of fifteen churches in Kentucky, Indiana, and Texas. He is author of many books, including commentaries on the gospels of Matthew and Mark. Dr. Gary Burge, Wheaton College – the professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and a sought-after conference speaker. His experiences in Beirut, Lebanon, in the early 1970s when civil war broke out have helped him to see how valuable it is to understand the world of the Middle East in order to correctly understand the biblical world of Jesus. Gary is the author of many books, including a commentary on the gospel of John. Dr. Mark Strauss, Bethel Seminary – the professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary in San Diego, California. He is a frequent preacher at San Diego area churches and has served in three interim pastorates. Mark is the author of many books, including a commentary on the gospel of Luke and Four Portraits, One Jesus: An Introduction to Jesus and the Gospels. Dr. Michael Wilkins, Talbot School of Theology – the professor of New Testament Language and Literature and the dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, California. Michael speaks throughout the world about his two passions: surfing and discipleship. He was senior pastor of two different churches in California and has written numerous books, including two commentaries on the gospel of Matthew.

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Here’s an Overview of Each Miracles of Jesus Video Session: Session 1: The Clean Daughter (Healing of the Woman with the Issue of Blood)

Dive into the story of the healings of the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus’ daughter. Dr. Gary Burge shows us how to apply this miracle to our everyday lives and enrich our communities.

Session 2: The Heartbeat of God (Jesus Turns Water to Wine)

Learn what the miracle of Jesus turning water to wine at the wedding in Cana meant to first-century believers and what it means for us today. Dr. Matt Williams reveals the cultural significance of this miracle and unpacks its meaningful details.

Session 3: Knowing the King (Feeding the 5,000 and Walking on Water)

Jesus used the feeding of the five thousand and walking on water to illustrate who he is, but the Jewish people and even the disciples misunderstood these signs. Dr. Michael Wilkins draws out the profound truths in each of these miracles and what they tells us about Christ.

Session 4: A Faith-full Outsider (Faith of the Canaanite Woman)

Unpack the story of the faith of the Canaanite woman and the miracle of her daughter’s deliverance from demons. Join Dr. Ben Witherington as he gives a clear overview of the story, packed with cultural and biblical context.

Session 5: Fruitless Lives (Cursing of the Fig Tree)

Explore the complexities behind Jesus cursing the fig tree before overturning the Temple tables with Dr. David Garland. Uncover the rich meaning behind this strange and puzzling miracle.

Session 6: Grateful Outcasts (Healing of the Ten Lepers)

Understand the depth of Jesus’ healing of the ten lepers. Dr. Mark Strauss unpacks this miracle of healing leprosy and how we can strengthen our faith and reach the outcast and the marginalized people of society.

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