Caesarea Philiipi: Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain - In the midst of pagan self indulgence, Jesus challenged his disciples to deny themselves and follow him. Christians today must also have the courage to boldly live out Christ's message in a pagan society.
Sardis: The Salt of the Earth - The apostle John used the example of Sardis, a city that overlooked its weak points and thereby enabled invading armies to conquer it, to warn Christians to be alert to their weakness so that they would not compromise their faith.
Pergamum: Where Satan Lives - At this regional seat of Rome, the governor had "the power of the sword" to determine life and death. John reminded Christians in this powerful, pagan city that Jesus alone - not the Roman governor - holds all power, including the power of life and death.
Ephesus: The Mark of the Beast - In this wealthy, beautiful center of idolatry, Paul unashamedly proclaimed the truth of the Gospel. Life Paul and the other Christians in Ephesus, we are to love one another and courageously live out the truth of Christ in a culture that is openly hostile toward him.
Laodicea: Hot or Cold - Laodiceans had a unique understanding of why lukewarm water was worthless. Today, we are to be like a hot bath or a cold drink to a world in need of cleansing and refreshment.
#6 Dust Of The Rabbi Session 1 – Galilee: When the Rabbi says, “Come” Session 2 – Galilee: When the Rabbi says, “Go” Session 3 – Priene: The Presence of God: A Counter Cultural Community Session 4 – Priene: Living Stones Session 5 – Didyma: The Very Words of God
#7 Walk as Jesus Walked 1. Run, The Passion of Elijah - Aphrodisias 2. Learning to walk like Jesus - Antioch Pisidia 3. An Unlikely Disciple - Paul as Rabbi, Timothy as Disciple - Lystra 4. Why Christians Suffer - Cappodocia 5. Don’t Forget Us - Cappodocia
Deir al Medina - Israel in Bondage: God Heard Their Cry
Ramesseum - Finger of God: The Plagues
Red Sea - Watch With Me: Israel Leaves Egypt
Red Sea - The Lord Reigns
#9 Fire On The Mountain 1. The Lord Who Heals You - Red Sea & Sinai 2. Not by Bread Alone - Sinai 3. Their Blood Cried Out - Serabit al Khadim 4. The Mountain of God - Jebel Katarina 5. I Led You Like a Bride - Jebel Katarina 6. The Whisper of God - Jebel Katarina
#10 With All Your Heart 1. Build Me a Sanctuary 2. Making Space for God 3. He Led Them Like a Shepherd 4. By Every Word - Striking the Rock 5. With All Your Might: The Final Test 6. A Well-Watered Garden
#11 Path To The Cross 1. The Way of the Essenes 2. The Way of John the Baptist 3. Into the Desert to be Tested 4. The Last Passover 5. The Fifth Cup–Our Way of Hope
#12 Walking With God (3) 1. Join The Journey 2. It's Hot In Here And There's No Way Out 3. Help Is Here 4. When Your Heart Cries Out 5. They Were Not Wandering 6. Ears To Hear 7. There's Hope In The Desert.
It is indeed a great series! It leads the audience to relive all these biblic stories and teachings by telling them in the historical and cultural context.