The Land and the Book - Stephen and Melissa Briggs
Air Date May 19, 2012
Summary
A picture is worth a thousand words, and film has the power to communicate on a visceral level. Unfortunately, some of the more recent films about Israel have used their images to create a distorted view, picturing Israel as an illegitimate, apartheid state. Thankfully, other filmmakers are rising up to present a more balanced picture of Israel’s role in the Middle East. And this week’s guests fall into that latter category. Stephen and Melissa Briggs serve with Hatikvah Film Trust, a Christian ministry that exists to promote the advancement and understanding of the Christian faith and of biblical prophecy through the production of documentary films, television, and audio-visual programs. Their latest film project is Blessing, Curse, or Coincidence?
Later in the program we'll continue our study of Jesus' letters to the churches of Revelation by examining His letter to the church in Pergamum—a church under pressure to conform to its culture.
Featured
Stephen and Melissa Briggs
Stephen and Melissa Briggs serve with Hatikvah Film Trust, which is a Christian ministry that exists to promote the advancement and understanding of the Christian faith and of biblical prophecy through the production of documentary films, television and audio-visual programs. Their goal is to foster an understanding in the church of the Hebraic roots of the Christian faith and the biblical and historical role that the nation of Israel and the Jewish people play in the purpose of God.
Hosts
Dr. Charlie Dyer and Denny Nugent
Dr. Charlie Dyer
Dr. Charlie Dyer is professor-at-large of Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. Dyer is an Old Testament scholar as well as an authority on Middle Eastern history and religion. As a licensed guide to Israel, he has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East over the last two decades. Dyer has authored and co-edited many books and articles on the Middle East and the Old Testament. His articles have been published in Bibliotheca Sacra and Michigan Theological Journal. Dr. Dyer’s books include The Rise of Babylon, What’s Next?, The New Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land and Strike the Dragon.
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Jon Gauger
Jon Gauger has been with Moody Radio nearly three decades and works with special projects. In addition to being the announcer for Dr. Paul Nyquist's weekly teaching program, Moody Presents, Jon is hosting and producing The Land and the Book. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to 30 countries covering stories for Moody Radio, or doing training work with international broadcasting partners. Jon is married to Diana, and they have two grown children—all of whom are Moody graduates. An avid photographer, videographer and reader, Jon also enjoys camping and freelance voice-over work, including audiobook projects.