Bible

After the Trial of Jesus
Good for Bible study all year long, but especially helpful for Lenten study. Sr. High-Adult. Study Guide. 23 minutes.

The Book of God
Walter Wangerin, Jr., dramatizes biblical events. The video can be segmented into four programs - a creation story, the birth of Jesus, the healing of the demoniac, and Jesus' crucifixion.

Breaking the Code
This is an easy to understand, scholarly commentary of the Revelation to John by Bruce Metzger. Adults. 5 sessions suggested.

A Clear View of Jesus's Birth
4 video cassettes by Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey. Part I lectures on popular misconceptions concerning the birth story. Part II, III and IV covers what he considers are shocking or surprising points in the Scripture.

Foundations of Faith (4 tapes)
2 tapes - Jeremiah - Lectures by Walter Brueggeman, 30 minutes each.
2 tapes - Galatians - Lectures by Dr. Charles Cousar, 30 minutes each.

Frontier: Space, Science and Spirituality
1991 studies for Presbyterian Men was written by scientist members of a church near Johnson Space Center and how they brought together science and religion in their every day lives. 12:34 minutes. Study guide.

Gospel of Mark
An eight session study on one 120 minute video cassette. Leader's guide and student book.

Imagination: New Approaches to the Bible
Four 20-25 minute segments. Walter Brueggemann uses biblical texts as a source for imagining a world "quite unlike the world we ordinarily take for granted".

• Narrative: Transforming the World
• Moses: The Mouthpiece of God
• Prophecy and the Ungluing of Reality
• Law and Proverbs: The Use of Creation

Jesus the Theologian: The Parables
This series provides amazing new insights into Jesus' teaching, by Kenneth Bailey.

• Tape #1 Intro-A Middle Eastern Perspective of the Parables
• Tape #2 The Good Samaritan
• Tape #3 The Lost Sheep and Coin
• Tape #4 The Lost Younger Son
• Tape #5 The Lost Older Son
• Tape #6 The Woman in the House of Simon

Jesus Then and Now
Two video cassettes containing 12 programs and each is approx. 20 minutes long. Is an invaluable resource for personal study and growth.

Pratical Ways to Increase Biblical Literacy
25 minutes/Princeton Theological Seminary. Also includes booklet "Ways to Increase Biblical Literacy in the Congregation" by Donald Griggs.

Whole and Forgiven: A Bible Study with Walter Wink
A six-part exploration of healing and wholeness centered on six biblical stories. Can be easily and effectively led with modest preparation by any leader. Study guide.

1. The Man Let Down Through the Roof
2. The Bent-Over Woman
3. The Woman with the Hemorrhage
4. Blind Bartimaeus
5. The Woman with the Ointment
6. The Compassionate Samaritan

Wrestling with Angels
This series features moving stories from ordinary people and is hosted by well-known authors sharing from their own experiences. It tackles issues head on. Six sessions minimum.
Tape #1: Guidance with Tony Campolo

• "How Do I know What to Do?"
• Why Me? with Philip Yancey
• "If You're So Good Why are Things So Awful?"
• Prayer with Richard Foster
• "Why Don't My Prayers Get Answered?"

• "How Do I Forgive and Get on With My Life?"
• Doubt with Madeleine L'Engle
• "How Can I Question and Still Believe?"
• Love with Keith Miller
• "Why Is Loving So Hard?"