Jesus Then and Now with David Watson and Tina Heath
Many people today have questions about Jesus. Who was he? Why did people follow him? Can we trust what the Bible says about him? Why was he killed? In twelve half-hour video programmes, Jesus Then and Now sets out to answer these and many other questions about Jesus in a unique and visual way. Each programme explores what Jesus was like then - during his life on Earth - and how he affects the life we lead now. David Watson and Tina Heath host the series, leading the viewer through the issues Jesus raises. Drama, dance, cartoons and interviews are all used in approaching the topics in a refreshing way, encouraging the viewer to reflect on the many issues.
Alongside the video series is the book Jesus Then and Now, produced in full colour by Lion Publishing. There are also work notes which provide further material for individual or group study.
With grateful thanks to Anchor Recordings Ltd, Lella Video Production and Trinity Trust for producing the series. The set of 6 DVDs can be purchased from anchor-recordings.com
Alongside the video series is the book Jesus Then and Now, produced in full colour by Lion Publishing. There are also work notes which provide further material for individual or group study.
With grateful thanks to Anchor Recordings Ltd, Lella Video Production and Trinity Trust for producing the series. The set of 6 DVDs can be purchased from anchor-recordings.com
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1. Beginnings Why look at Jesus? Is the New Testament reliable? What kind of world was Jesus born into? What did his birth mean? Featuring Howard Marshall, Graham Stanton and Colin Hemer. |
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2. Temptation Who was John the Baptist? Why was Jesus baptised and how was he tempted? Does the Devil really exist? How can Jesus help us with temptation? Featuring Graham Turner and Doreen Irvine. |
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3. Disciples Why did Jesus call disciples? What does Discipleship mean, and what effect does it have? Featuring Delia Smith and Margaret Dehqani-Tafti. |
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4. Miracles Why is there pain and suffering? Why did Jesus work miracles - do they prove who he was? Do miracles still happen? Featuring Reg East, Eric Delve and Godfrey Williams. |
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5. Lifestyle How did Jesus live? What did Jesus say about lifestyle, and how should we live today? Featuring Ronald Sider, Mother Teresa, Jean Vanier, and The Rt. Hon. George Thomas. |
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6. Prayer What is prayer - and what can Jesus teach us about it? Why is prayer so difficult? How can we develop in prayer? Featuring the Riding Lights Theatre Company, Howard Marshall and Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh. |
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7. The Man What kind of person was Jesus? Who did Jesus say he was - and can we believe him? This programme includes a feature on the work among homeless people at St George’s Crypt in Leeds. Also featuring Eric Delve and Nishi Sharma. |
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8. Opposition Why was Jesus arrested - and what charges were brought against him? How is Jesus opposed today? Featuring Dick France and Bishop Festo Kivengere. |
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9. Crucifixion Why is the cross central to Christianity? What is sin - and how is Jesus death a solution to it? What was the result of Jesus death? Featuring a Jewish Passover and contributions from Graham Stanton, Dick France and Ian Petit. |
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10. Resurrection Is the resurrection important? Can we believe in the resurrection, and if so, what does it mean? A major feature in this programme is a drama sequence based in a judge’s chambers where the evidence for the resurrection is weighed. Also featuring Richard Bauckham and Godfrey Williams. |
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11. The Spirit Can we believe in the ascension? Who is the Holy Spirit and how does he work? Featuring Eric Delve, Ian Petit, Cardinal Suenens, Michael Griffiths and Michael Cassidy. |
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12. The New Age How do we look at the future? Are Christians optimists or pessimists? How should we prepare for the future? Will God really judge people? What is the Christian hope? Featuring Stephen Travis, Graham Stanton, Michael Cassidy and Richard Bauckham. |