1)  Prayer Shawls and Money Belts:  Jewish Life as Jesus Experienced It.
Why did Jesus and the disciples wear beards?  What were their Jewish names?  Why did they use so much oil in anointing?  Why did the woman with the issue of blood want to touch the corner of Jesus' garment?  How did they observe the Sabbath?  How did they pray?  Click here to watch the first hour of this lecture! Click here to hear the rest of this lecture!
    With clothing demonstration!

2)  Scroll and Synagogue:  Jewish Religion in the Time of Jesus. 
The Temple in Jerusalem, according to the latest archeological research!  The Dead Sea Scrolls:  What are they and why are they important?  New information on Pharisees, Sadducees, and Zealots.  What were the Jewish expectations of the Messiah in the time of Jesus?  Click here to listen to this lecture!
    With slides of Jerusalem!

3)  Feeding Trough and Workman's Chisel:  Jesus' Early Life and Trade.
Archaeological finds at Bethlehem and Nazareth.  Why were shepherds out in the fields at night?  Who were the Magi (Wise Men)?  How did Joseph and Jesus find enough work in tiny Nazareth to make a living?  What did Jesus say that made his fellow townsmen so mad they were ready to throw him off a cliff?  Click here to listen to this lecture!
    With slides of Israel!

4)  Colonnade and Fisherman's Hovel:  Galilee in the Ministry of Jesus.
Archaeological discoveries at Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee.  What did the homes of Peter, James, and Andrew look like?  Why did the fishermen fish at night?  What did they fish?  How did Jesus' message compare with other teachings being spread in Galilee?
    With slides of Galilee!

5)  Palm Branch and Olive Tree: 
Jesus' Passion and Triumph.
Mt. of Olives, Via Dolorosa, Golgotha, and the Empty Tomb.  Why did the crowd wave palm branches on Palm Sunday?  Why were they singing Psalm 118?  Why did Jesus choose Passover Eve to introduce the Lord's Supper?
    With slides of Jerusalem!

PASSOVER MEAL

You can choose to add a re-creation of Jesus' Last Passover to your seminar.  It was at this last Passover meal that Jesus started the tradition we continue today as the Lord's Supper or Communion.  Learn more about this foundation stone of our faith by experiencing it yourself!  This authentic, several-course meal is based on Jewish traditions, some of which date back to the time of Moses.  Learn how Jesus built on this ancient foundation to bring across a message as fresh today as it was when he delivered it.  The meal can be as elaborate as you'd like, from a simple meal for seminar participants to a gala event open to the community, complete with costumed actors and a full music team.  This is an experience you don't want to miss! Learn more about the Passover Meal by looking at the Passover booklet and instructions on our Booklets Page, or go directly to the Passover Meal Preparation Instructions pdf file.

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