Drive Thru History

The Gospels

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These 18 action -packed episodes delve into the history, archeology, geography, and art surrounding the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Like you've come to expect from Drive Thru History, these shows are fun, adventurous, and family-friendly.

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18 Episodes

  • The Historical Landscape
    E1
    The Historical LandscapeWe open in Jerusalem and discuss the impact of Jesus over the last 2,000 years. Explore the set-up for the arrival of Jesus in the context of Jewish and Roman history.
  • The Announcements
    E2
    The AnnouncementsWe stay in Nazareth and investigate the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel delivered very special news to a virgin girl named Mary. We explore the concepts of angels, miracles, and the importance of the Virgin Birth.
  • Jesus is Born
    E3
    Jesus is BornWe visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and take a look at the accounts of Jesus' birth. We examine the birthplace of Jesus and the accounts of shepherds in the fields nearby. We explore the journey of the "Wise Men" from the East, known as Magi, and the Star of Bethlehem that summoned them. We investigate the date for Jesus' birth and the importance of Christmas traditions throughout the centuries.
  • Jesus Grows Up
    E4
    Jesus Grows UpWe delve into the world of Herod the Great at the time of Jesus' birth. We examine the "slaughter of the innocents" in Judea. We visit a number of awesome archaeological sites in Israel built by Herod, including the massive Herodium about seven miles south of Jerusalem. We learn about the escape of Joseph, Mary and Jesus to Egypt until Herod's death. We travel to Jesus' hometown of Nazareth where he later grew up.
  • Jesus Starts His Ministry
    E5
    Jesus Starts His MinistryWe start with the world of Jesus' youth after the death of Herod the Great. We delve into the Roman occupation and its impact on the Jewish people. We learn about John the Baptizer and his ministry of repentance in the wilderness. We experience the baptism of Jesus at the Jordan River and his testing in the Judean desert shortly thereafter.
  • Jesus Returns to Galilee
    E6
    Jesus Returns to GalileeJesus returned in the power of the Spirit to his hometown of Nazareth, where his own people ultimately rejected him. We travel with Jesus to the Sea of Galilee, where he later settled in Capernaum. We explore the ruins of the synagogue and the house of Peter at Capernaum, and we walk the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus called fishermen to be his first disciples.
  • Jesus Begins His Miracles
    E7
    Jesus Begins His MiraclesVisit Chorazin another location in Jesus' ministry and examine Cana the sight of Jesus' first miracle.
  • Jesus Teaches With Authority
    E8
    Jesus Teaches With AuthorityTravel to Samaria and learn about the history of the Samaritans and of the woman at the well.
  • The Sermon on the Mount
    E9
    The Sermon on the MountWe visit the hillsides of Galilee and hear Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount. We walk the Mount of the Beatitudes and explore many of Jesus' radically new teachings. We learn about salted fish at Magdala and Roman roads at Hippos. We delve into Jesus' use of parables, including many of the most famous delivered by Jesus during his ministry.
  • Jesus Travels the Sea of Galilee
    E10
    Jesus Travels the Sea of GalileeJesus chose twelve apostles from his group of followers. Spend time on the Sea of Galilee and see Jesus calm the waves as he traveled the ancient harbors.
  • Jesus Travels North with His Apostles
    E11
    Jesus Travels North with His ApostlesTravel to Caesarea Philippi where Jesus started to wrap-up his public ministry. Also, witness a mountaintop miracle known as the Transfiguration.
  • A Final Trip to Jerusalem
    E12
    A Final Trip to JerusalemOn his way to Jerusalem, Jesus spent time with children and confronted a rich young ruler. Visit Bethany and experience the raising of Lazarus from the dead.
  • Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem
    E13
    Jesus Arrives in JerusalemJesus visited Jericho on his final approach to Jerusalem. Experience the accounts of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, and Zacchaeus, the tax collector.
  • The Last Supper
    E14
    The Last SupperExperience the Last Supper between Jesus and his closest followers.
  • The Trial of Jesus
    E15
    The Trial of JesusSee the the events that lea up to the trial of Jesus. He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the Jewish authorities.
  • The Crucifixion of Jesus
    E16
    The Crucifixion of JesusExperience the horrible torture of Jesus and his agonizing execution just outside the walls of Jerusalem and examine the nature of crucifixion and the importance of Jesus’ death.
  • The Resurrection of Jesus
    E17
    The Resurrection of JesusShare in the excitement of an empty tomb three days after Jesus’ death, visiting Jerusalem to investigate the accounts of the Resurrection. Explore the Jewish and Roman responses to such a miraculous event.
  • Who Is Jesus?
    E18
    Who Is Jesus?We finish with the four faces of the Gospels, the different biographical perspectives on the life of Jesus. We reexamine the Messianic prophecies and visit Qumran in the context of the Dead Sea Scrolls. What is the legacy of Jesus’ followers? What is the summary of the “Good News” of the Gospel accounts? Dave gets personal and ties it all together.

 

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