This five-session small group Bible study (discovery guide sold separately) by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume one of the That the World May Know series. Vander Laan illustrates how God guided his people to a specific place – the Promised Land – to impact the world both in ancient times and today. Just like the time and place of our birth shapes our journey, so the land and culture of the Hebrew people shaped their story. Promised Land provides wonderful context to the stories of that time. 

Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to ... Read morelife with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers.

Filmed on location in Israel, these illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study.

Lessons include:

1. Standing at the Crossroads –Tel Gezer
2. Wet Feet – Jordan River 
3. First Fruits – Tel Jericho
4. Confronting Evil – Tel Beth Shemesh
5. Iron of Culture – Tel Azekah

Designed for use with the Faith Lessons Promised Land Study Guide (sold separately).