S4 E1: The Historical Landscape
We open in Jerusalem and discuss the impact of Jesus over the last 2,000 years. Explore the set-up for the arrival of Jesus in the context of Jewish and Roman history.
27 minutes
Drive Thru History: The Gospels
Dave Stotts takes us on his most exciting adventure yet as he tells the story of Jesus from the locations recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
S4 E2: The Announcements
We stay in Nazareth and investigate the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel delivered very special news to a virgin girl named Mary. We explore the concepts of angels, miracles, and the importance of the Virgin Birth.
27 minutes
S4 E3: Jesus is Born
We visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and take a look at the accounts of Jesus' birth. We examine the birthplace of Jesus and the accounts of shepherds in the fields nearby. We explore the journey of the "Wise Men" from the East, known as Magi, and the Star of Bethlehem that summoned them. We investigate the date for Jesus' birth and the importance of Christmas traditions throughout the centuries.
27 minutes
S4 E4: Jesus Grows Up
We delve into the world of Herod the Great at the time of Jesus' birth. We examine the "slaughter of the innocents" in Judea. We visit a number of awesome archaeological sites in Israel built by Herod, including the massive Herodium about seven miles south of Jerusalem. We learn about the escape of Joseph, Mary and Jesus to Egypt until Herod's death. We travel to Jesus' hometown of Nazareth where he later grew up.
27 minutes
S4 E5: Jesus Starts His Ministry
We start with the world of Jesus' youth after the death of Herod the Great. We delve into the Roman occupation and its impact on the Jewish people. We learn about John the Baptizer and his ministry of repentance in the wilderness. We experience the baptism of Jesus at the Jordan River and his testing in the Judean desert shortly thereafter.
27 minutes
S4 E6: Jesus Returns to Galilee
Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to his hometown of Nazareth, where his own people ultimately rejected him. We travel with Jesus to the Sea of Galilee, where he later settled in Capernaum. We explore the ruins of the synagogue and the house of Peter at Capernaum, and we walk the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus called fishermen to be his first disciples.
28 minutes
S4 E7: Jesus Begins His Miracles
Visit Chorazin another location in Jesus' ministry and examine Cana the sight of Jesus' first miracle.
27 minutes
S4 E8: Jesus Teaches with Authority
Travel to Samaria and learn about the history of the Samaritans and of the woman at the well.
27 minutes
S4 E9: The Sermon on the Mount
We visit the hillsides of Galilee and hear Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount. We walk the Mount of the Beatitudes and explore many of Jesus' radically new teachings. We learn about salted fish at Magdala and Roman roads at Hippos. We delve into Jesus' use of parables, including many of the most famous delivered by Jesus during his ministry.
27 minutes
S4 E10: Jesus Travels the Sea of Galilee
Jesus chose twelve apostles from his group of followers. Spend time on the Sea of Galilee and see Jesus calm the waves as he traveled the ancient harbors.
27 minutes
S4 E11: Jesus Travels North
Travel to Caesarea Philippi where Jesus started to wrap-up his public ministry. Also, witness a mountaintop miracle known as the Transfiguration.
27 minutes
S4 E12: The Extraordinary Life of Jesus of Nazareth
On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus spent time with children and confronted a rich young ruler. Visit Bethany and experience the raising of Lazarus from the dead.
27 minutes
S4 E13: Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem
Jesus visited Jericho on his final approach to Jerusalem. Experience the accounts of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, and Zacchaeus, the tax collector.
27 minutes
S4 E14: The Last Supper
Experience the Last Supper between Jesus and his closest followers.
27 minutes
S4 E15: The Trial of Jesus
See the events that lea up to the trial of Jesus. He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the Jewish authorities.
27 minutes
S4 E16: The Crucifixion of Jesus
Experience the horrible torture of Jesus and his agonizing execution just outside the walls of Jerusalem and examine the nature of crucifixion and the importance of Jesus' death.
27 minutes
S4 E17: The Resurrection of Jesus
Share in the excitement of an empty tomb three days after Jesus' death, visiting Jerusalem to investigate the accounts of the Resurrection. Explore the Jewish and Roman responses to such a miraculous event.
27 minutes
S4 E18: Who Is Jesus
We finish with the four faces of the Gospels, the different biographical perspectives on the life of Jesus. We reexamine the Messianic prophecies and visit Qumran in the context of the Dead Sea Scrolls. What is the legacy of Jesus' followers? What is the summary of the "Good News" of the Gospel accounts? Dave gets personal and ties it all together.
27 minutes