Dr. Darrell Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary is a research professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, TX. An editor-at-large for Christianity Today, he speaks and teaches on the person of Jesus both nationally and internationally. Darrell is the author of more than twenty books, including a New York Times non-fiction bestseller and two commentaries on the gospel of Luke.

Dr. Gary Burge, Wheaton College is the professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and a sought-after conference speaker. His experiences in Beirut, Lebanon, in the early 1970s when civil war broke out have helped him to see how valuable it is to understand the world of the Middle East in order to correctly understand the biblical world of Jesus. Gary is the author of many books, including a commentary on the gospel of John.

Dr. Scott Duvall (Quachita Baptist University) is professor of New Testament at Quachita Baptist University in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he has won the Outstanding Faculty Award four times. He has pastored various churches, and presently is co-pastor of Fellowship Church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Scott has written many books on how to interpret, preach, and apply the Bible.

Dr. Susan Hecht (Denver Seminary) is instructor of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Denver, Colorado. She completed a doctorate in New Testament from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School before which she ministered on college campuses with Campus Crusade for Christ for twenty years in Colorado, Oregon, and North Carolina. Susan has written on the topic of ministry to postmoderns.

Dr. Mark Strauss, Bethel Seminary is professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary in San Diego, California. He is a frequent preacher at San Diego area churches and has served in three interim pastorates. Mark is the author of many books, including a commentary on the gospel of Luke and Four Portraits, One Jesus: An Introduction to Jesus and the Gospels.

Dr. Matt Williams, Biola University is the associate professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, California. A former missionary to Spain, Matt preaches and teaches at churches throughout the United States and Spain. He is general editor of Colección Teológica Contemporánea, a series of theological books in Spanish, and is the author of two books on the Gospels.

From Parable of the Prodigal Son to Jesus' forgiveness of Peter, this NEW Forgiveness of Jesus DVD Bible study provides a fantastic overview of 6 major events and parables used to highlight one of Jesus' most profound teachings: forgiveness.

Dive deeper with your small group and church into 6 key Bible stories and parables of forgiveness, healing, and restoration with The Forgiveness of Jesus DVD Bible Study. Instead of simply describing the background of these stories, this DVD study takes it a step further by beginning each teaching session in Israel—showing key places, such as the Sea of Galilee where Jesus (where Jesus told the story of the prodigal son)! Featuring solid overviews, incredible cultural insights, and practical applications from top Bible scholars, this all-inclusive DVD Bible study will deepen your understanding of forgiveness and compassion in the Bible.

This is unlike any other Rose DVD Bible study series before—it includes more scholars, more pictures, and more opportunities to see what Bible places look like today! Each session of this DVD study:

• 25-35 minute session with optional audio reading and a flexible structure design to facilitate group discussion
• Begins with a short guided walkthrough of the places Jesus walked to help you experience the historical context like never before. Journey to relevant locations in Israel as you dive deeper into well-known Bible passages.
• Enjoy getting easy-to-understand commentary from top professors and experts from Biola, Wheaton, Talbot, and more!
• Discover incredible historical insights that will deepen your understanding of these familiar stories.

Anyone can lead this all-inclusive Bible study!

Deepen your understanding of the New Testament with this 6-Session Forgiveness of Jesus DVD study—

1. The Forgiving Father: Parable of the Prodigal Son
2. Two Aspects of Healing: Jesus Forgives the Paralytic
3. Spiritual Sight: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
4. Hope for Sinners: Jesus’ Dinner Invitation
5. A Second Chance: Jesus Restores Peter (being denied by him 3 times)
6. Released to Forgive: Jesus Heals a Woman on Sabbath

5 Key Features of The Forgiveness of Jesus Video Study

1. In-Depth Bible Study (Includes Guided Walkthrough of Jerusalem)

Bring the culture and history of the Holy Land right into your church or living room! Whisk your class or small group away with a personally-guided tour of the Holy Land at the start of each 30-minute session. Most Bible studies simply describe the setting of Jesus' stories—but this DVD takes it a step further by taking you to the modern-day location of many of the Bible stories, helping you better understand the background and context of the Bible.

Your guide will take you through many of the streets and locations Jesus walked through such as:

• Sea of Galilee
• Capernaum
• Temple Mount in Jerusalem
• and much more!

2. Easy-to-Understand Explanations from Bible Professors

The Forgiveness of Jesus DVD invites us to clearly see behind the scenes of the forgiving actions and parables of Jesus through the lenses of first century Jewish & Roman culture and contemporary life. Six experts with specialized areas of knowledge will paint vivid and accurate descriptions using on-location, modern analogies to bring Jesus' teachings right into your frame of reference. They will also give overviews on three main features:

1. Historical and cultural background
2. An engaging, close look at the biblical text and its meaning
3. Accurate, encouraging, and challenging applications of the Bible's message to life today

3. Clear Overviews and Fascinating Insight into the Meaning of Forgiveness

Using easy-to-follow explanations, simple summaries, and vivid imagery, each of our scholars and host will help you absorb the most crucial features and key points on the parable of the prodigal son, stories of Jesus healing others, and more. Take the first step toward a renewed and refreshed faith with this ready-to-use Forgiveness of Jesus DVD Study!

Find out fascinating facts as you get a solid overview of the miracles of Jesus. Enjoy learning important background information, cultural context, and incredible insight, including:

• Jewish tradition understands that all sickness is caused, directly or indirectly, by sin.
• In the parable of the prodigal son, it was incredibly shameful in Jewish culture for the father to run because in order to do so, he had to lift his floor-length robes and expose his bare legs.
• In first century Jewish society, to eat with sinners also meant to refrain from condemning them.
• Jesus uses two different words for "love" (agapao for human love and phileo for God's love for the Son) when he asks, "Do you love me?" in the act of restoring Peter.
• And much more!

4. Challenging Practical Forgiveness Applications for Christian Living

You already know that "faith without works is dead" so how can you pack a practical lesson into an already rich study of important Bible passages? These specialized experts will not only unpack complex Scriptures, but they will also equip you with the tools for practical transformation. Enjoy understanding Jesus' forgiveness of Peter after Peter denied him 3 times. Dive deep into what forgiveness, serving others, and loving selflessly looks like—and never be the same!

5. Flexible and Easy-to-Use Format for Small Group Bible Studies

Experience the ease of using the natural breaks in the session segments to read the Bible, discuss with your small group, or focus on reflection questions. Perfect for a one-hour session when you include the discussion and reflection questions from the participant guide.

Also available is a FREE leader guide with step-by-step suggestions to get the most out of this study including a materials list, session outlines, time frame for 60-minute and 75-minute session options with extensions, leading tips, and more! It's never been easier to lead your small group or congregation!

Your Teachers for The Forgiveness of Jesus

Get solid teaching from some of today's top scholars that is clear, practical, and easy-to-understand.

• Dr. Matt Williams, Biola University—the associate professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, California. A former missionary to Spain, Matt preaches and teaches at churches throughout the United States and Spain. He is general editor of Colección Teológica Contemporánea, a series of theological books in Spanish, and is the author of two books on the Gospels.
• Dr. Scott Duvall, Ouachita Baptist Seminary—professor of New Testament and J.C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR. He teaches classes and is published on the topics of New Testament Greek exegesis, the life of Christ, spiritual formation, Revelation, and interpreting the Bible.
• Dr. Gary Burge, Wheaton College—the professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and a sought-after conference speaker. His experiences in Beirut, Lebanon, in the early 1970s when civil war broke out have helped him to see how valuable it is to understand the world of the Middle East in order to correctly understand the biblical world of Jesus. Gary is the author of many books, including a commentary on the gospel of John.
• Dr. Mark Strauss, Bethel Seminary—the professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary in San Diego, California. He is a frequent preacher at San Diego area churches and has served in three interim pastorates. Mark is the author of many books, including a commentary on the gospel of Luke and Four Portraits, One Jesus: An Introduction to Jesus and the Gospels.
• Dr. Darrell Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary — research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He has authored over 30 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts, and serves on the board of Trustees for Wheaton College and as a consulting editor at Christianity Today.
• Dr. Susan Hecht, Denver Seminary—is a professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary and is an authority on ministry for the postmodern generation. One of her passions is serving the greater college population; her experience includes over 20 years of student ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ in Colorado, Oregon, and North Carolina.

Your Host

Margaret Feinberg is a popular speaker at churches and national conferences. Named one of the “Thirty Emerging Voices” of Christian leaders under 40, she has also written more than 700 articles and a dozen books.

Here's an Overview of Each Forgiveness of Jesus Video Session:

Session 1: The Forgiving Father: Parable of the Prodigal Son

• Explore the Sea of Galilee and its surrounding countryside, where Jesus told the parable of the prodigal son. Dive into greater depths of who God the Father really is and the depths of His compassion. Dr. Matt Williams teaches from the picturesque Box Canyon in Arizona and will teach you and your small group to read the parable of the prodigal son through the lens of a first century Christian. Discover the cultural and historical riches in the rebellion, redemption, and restoration of the prodigal son.

Session 2: Two Aspects of Healing: Jesus Forgives the Paralytic

• Session 2's journey starts in Capernaum, where Jesus healed the paralytic in Mark 2. From the Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs, Dr. Susan Hecht guides you through the culture-shifting moment when Jesus both healed and forgave a man paralyzed. Get an easy-to-follow, in-depth teaching of how stunned Jewish leaders saw this act of forgiveness, what first century believers would have thought then, and how we can apply this teaching to our lives today.

Session 3: Spiritual Sight: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

• Travel along just outside the temple in Jerusalem where Jesus and his disciples walked and where Jesus healed the blind man in John 1. Dr. Gary Burge walks you through the historic and cultural understandings of sin, physical blindness, spiritual blindness, and Jewish law to help you and your small group and congregation see just how radical the forgiveness of Jesus really is!

Session 4: Hope for Sinners: Jesus’ Dinner Invitation

• Experience the sights of Capernaum where Jesus invited sinners to dine with him—a radical sign of love, but a rebellious act of law-breaking in the Jewish tradition. From a school cafeteria in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Scott Duvall compares Jesus' communion with those on the fringes of society with how we may have viewed cliques, outsiders, and exclusion in our own childhoods. Understand the laws of cleanliness in Jewish law, the tribalism in multicultural first century Jerusalem, and vibrant and radical applications we can glean from Jesus' great acts of compassion and forgiveness!

Session 5: A Second Chance: Jesus Restores Peter

• The shores of the Sea of Galilee were where the disciple Peter was reunited with Jesus after the resurrection. This was also a painful reminder to Peter of his betrayal of Jesus, his teacher, rabbi, and friend. Dr. Gary Burge joins you from Lake Pleasant in Arizona to help you and your small group unpack the powerful connections and meanings within the betrayal, doubt, the miraculous catch of fish, and Jesus' forgiveness of Peter.

Session 6: Released to Forgive: Jesus Heals a Woman on Sabbath

• Dive into the roots of Jewish law as you explore a Jewish synagogue in Israel! Dr. Darrell Bock unpacks the cultural and religious message behind Jesus' healing of a woman on the Sabbath. Find out why this act was especially offensive to the Pharisees, the deeper meaning behind the healing, and what this teaches us about forgiveness and enjoy learning how to apply these lessons to your daily walk today!

Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use. Also available: Participant guides which outline the video teaching with room for notes, and include photos, maps, additional information, and a five day personal Bible study guide after each lesson.

This 6-session Deeper Connections DVD Bible study is perfect for:

• Small groups & Sunday school
• New believers' classes
• Discipleship
• Seminary study
• Retreats
• Youth groups
• And more!

Session 1: The Forgiving Father: Parable of the Prodigal Son

Session 2: Two Aspects of Healing: Jesus Forgives the Paralytic

Session 3: Spiritual Sight: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Session 4: Hope for Sinners: Jesus’ Dinner Invitation

Session 5: A Second Chance: Jesus Restores Peter

Session 6: Released to Forgive: Jesus Heals a Woman on Sabbath