Adult Lent /Easter Resources

JOURNEY TOWARD FORGIVENESS

DVD282
This hour-long ABC Network Television documentary powerfully demonstrates that those who are able to embark on a process toward forgiveness—though heart-rending and difficult—find it to be the path to inner healing. Stories include: a family whose daughter was abducted and murdered; a family dealing with their daughter’s death by a drunken driver; a story of a couple facing the husband’s terminal illness; a story of racial injustice and healing; a Native American massacre; and one man’s journey from rage to forgiveness after the Oklahoma City bombing. Three of the stories have expanded versions on the DVD.
58min (7 stories; 7-10min/story)
Mennonite Media
2002
Church Use Permitted

VICTORY AT JERUSALEM

DVD0281
In this documentary, viewers travel back in time to visit, site by site, the climactic last days of Jesus Christ. Pastor Ronald Kelly will trace Jesus' steps leading up to the crucifixion and retells in full the tale behind his resurrection. Sites include the Mount of Olives, Bethany, Jerusalem, Kidron Valley, the Upper Room, Gethsemane, Potter’s Field, Golgotha, the Garden Gate, and Herod’s Family Tomb. This resource provides an excellent summary and overview of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
70min (4 sessions; 15-20min/session)
PTM; Vision Video
2006
Church Use Permitted

PASSION OF THE CHRIST, THE

DVD0168
From Academy Award - wining director Mel Gibson comes a profound story of courage and sacrifice depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ. A six-session companion guide to this film titled "Experiencing the Passion of Jesus (BK0049)" by Lee Strobel and Garry Poole is also available through MARC. HOME USE ONLY
126min
Equinoxe
2004
For Home Use Only

PROPHECIES OF THE PASSION, THE

DVD0166
This video explores the gospel accounts of Christ's death from a fascinating perspective that is often overlooked. Jesus was not an unfortunate victim but was the promised Messiah who had come to redeem Israel and the world. For those who already accept the miracle of Christ's death and resurrection, this documentary is a source of confirmation of faith. For those who doubt, it is a powerful apologetic argument for the veracity of the gospel. Lee Strobel, Greg Laurie, Ed Hindson, Gary Habermas, Amnon Shor and the voice talent of John Rhys-Davies are featured.
The DVD includes bonus features:
1.Questions (and answers) for discussion; 2.Paintings of the passion used in the production; 3.Selections for the documentary's original music score; 4.A compilation of O.T. prophecies and N.T. accounts of their fulfillment; 5.A collection of resources by authors, scholars and pastors interviewed for the documentary.
60min
L Mirada Film
2005
Church Use Permitted

EXPERIENCING THE PASSION OF JESUS: A DISCUSSION GUIDE

BK0049
Lee Strobel & Garry Poole
Authored by Lee Strobel and Garry Poole, this companion guide to The Passion of the Christ is designed for small group, adult education classes, and community outreach. Sessions include: Who Killed Jesus? What Crime Did Jesus Commit? Did it Really Happen like That? Why Did Jesus Suffer and Die? What Did the Resurrection Accomplish? How is This Story Relevant to Me? (Film “The Passion of the Christ” is NOT available from MARC)

HOW TO LIVE THROUGH A BAD DAY: 7 ENCOURAGING INSIGHTS FROM CHRIST'S WORDS ON THE CROSS

VT3222
Dr. Jack Hayford uses Christ's words to uncover valuable lessons for daily living and reveal the heart of our Savior's teaching. This four-part series addresses seven sentences spoken by Jesus during the Crucifixion that show Christ's enduring relevance to our lives. Sessions are: 1. Keys to surviving Life's "Bad Days"; 2.The Power of Forgiveness; 3.The Priority of Partnership; 4.Seeing Redeeming Purpose in "Bad Days."
43min (8-15min/session)
2001
Church Use Permitted

BIBLE IN 90 DAYS, THE: AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORD OF GOD

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BIBLE IN 90 DAYS, THE: AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORD OF GOD
In 1999, Ted Cooper's life changed forever. An agnostic at the time, he read the entire Bible from cover to cover in 90 days. Halfway through that extraordinary experience, he committed his life to Christ. Together, Ted and Zondervan teamed up to design this Bible reading program to help others share this same experience. Building on Ted Cooper’s own experiences and pilot programs in a variety of churches, the individual reading plan and group curriculum resources enable an intense Bible reading experience that is successful, enjoyable, and memorable. This curriculum includes: NIV Thinline Large Print Bible with daily start and stop marks; Three DVDs with 14 sessions of weekly teaching to keep readers oriented and motivated throughout the experience, plus preview and overview videos; Participant’s guide for personalized exploration and application of the week’s reading, video teaching, and group discussion; CD-ROM with promotional materials for churches. (3DVDs; 14 sessions; Participant’s guide)

FAITH LESSONS ON THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF THE MESSIAH

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Uncover the secrets of Scripture as you study the people and events associated with Jesus' passion in their geographical and historical context. These 10 sessions of the Old and New testaments reveal how God carefully planned the exact times of Jesus' death and resurrections. Sessions are:
Tape 1 (5 lessons)
1.When the Storm Comes (Sea of Galilee -16min): Emphasizes the need to be fonfident in the face of opposition 2. Piercing the Darkness (Kursi-17min): Explores Jesus' decision to confront evil rather than wait for it to come to Him 3. Gates of Hell (Caesarea Philippi -19min): Challenges Christians to aggressively confront the power of evil rather than take a defensive attitude 4-5. City of the Great King 1 & 2 (Jerusalem -23 & 10min): Provide the foundation for the events of the Passion week. 6.The Lamb of God (Mount of Olives -20min): Examines Jesus' choices of time, place and message of Passion Week 7.The Weight of the World (Capernaum/ Gethsemane -19min): Creates new appreciation for what occurred in Gethsemane and Jesus' great sacrifice on man's behalf 8. Roll Away the Stone (Garden Tomb -22min): Focuses on Jesus' burial, the depth of His love for man and the new life that love represents 9. Power of the People (Southern Stairs -17min): Highlights God's presence within the believer and the empowering nature of the Holy Spirit 10.Total Commitment (Caesarea -18min): Contrasts Herod, who built a kingdom for his own glory, and David, who lived for God.
183min
Focus On the Family; Zondervan
1996
Church Use Permitted

HOW JESUS DIED: THE FINAL 18 HOURS

This video captures every detail of the last few hours leading up to Jesus' death on the cross. Four world-renowned experts explore various aspects of Jesus' crucifixion. Each revelaing important understandings from their points of view as a medical examiner, a historian, an archaeologist and a medical expert on pain.
35min
1994
Church Use Permitted

DATELINE JERUSALEM PART 1

VT2682
Tape 1 of 2.
This video will show you the trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus as TV news would cover it today. With Anchor Martyn Lewis and special on-the-scene correspondents, these special reports cover the story of Holy Week in an enlightening presentation that provides greater understanding of the circumstances leading up to and surrounding Christ's crucifixion. Programs 1-4 begins with the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and examine the events and intrigues that follow: the dramatic challenge of the moneychangers, the trick question of paying taxes to Caesar, and the "evidence" of blasphemy and treason when Jesus claims to be the Messiah.

60min (15min/program)
2001
Church Use Permitted