Jesus In The Real World
The world of Jesus’ life is quite different from the world in which we live. We don’t interact much with demons or lepers the way he did. Because God committed himself to reconciling us back to himself by becoming human, he tied himself to a certain time and place – the time and place in which he would walk among humanity. To understand him well, we have to understand the people, culture, and customs in which he taught and did his ministry. This series is eight studies from Jesus’ life, diving into his real world setting with video that brings to life aspects of his world that help us understand what he did and taught. Each study begins with a ten-minute video filmed on location in Israel. Then there is a fifty-minute study to be done in a group and you finish with a two-minute wrap-up video.
JIRW Study 1 Preview
Our faith is completely based on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus. This study walks through the importance of the resurrection and its reality in light of the burial practices of the day, giving us greater reason to trust Jesus.
JIRW Study 2 Preview
The study takes us to a humble cave in Bethlehem, similar to where Jesus would have been born, demonstrating the servant heart of God toward us.
JIRW Study 3 Preview
Jesus was known as a great teacher. This study looks at him as the teacher for our lives.
JIRW Study 4 Preview
Jesus taught about a unique kingdom, different from all earthly nations, kingdoms, or power. How wonderful it is to live in his kingdom, under his gracious hand.
JIRW Study 5 Preview
There are supernatural, evil, beings who intend to harm us. Jesus was an exorcist and by that showed us his power to keep us safe.
JIRW Study 6 Preview
From walking on water to healing to raising the dead, Jesus was known as a miracle-worker. This study helps us think through the implications of that for our lives.
JIRW Study 7 Preview
Jesus knowingly went to Jerusalem, understanding that he would be rejected and executed. This study walks through Jesus last day and how his death gives us real hope.
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Jesus cares about people, so when he rose from the dead, he had people he needed to care for. He had the unfinished business of bringing people back into relationship with God – that includes us. And he invites us to join in that same mission.