God works in mysterious ways. When the proud and powerful King Saul disobeys God’s commands, God gives a shepherd’s young son, David, the power to slay the Philistine giant, Goliath. David will be the successor to the mighty Saul.
Babylonian forces invade Jerusalem and carry away many of the city’s finest young people, including Daniel and his three young friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. In captivity, the youths are in the king’s service and outperform all their rivals— pleasing the king and frustrating their enemies. When Darius, the new king, makes Daniel his first president, Daniel’s enemies plan a trap to have him killed. When Daniel survives being thrown in the lions’ den, he proves that God still rules over the affairs of men.
A marvelous animated retelling of the Scriptural story about Abraham and his son Isaac.
Ammon, one of the sons of Mosiah, forsakes kingship to become a missionary to the Nephites’ mortal enemy, the Lamanites. Ammon shows great humility as he asks to become servant to the Lamanite king, Lamoni. Later, Ammon defends the king’s flocks against a band of robbers. His faithful example brings Ammon the opportunity to preach unto the king, bringing him and many others to humility, repentance and conversion.
Lehi and his family, led by the Liahona, arrive to the shores of a great sea after traveling far from Jerusalem. Nephi, son of Lehi, is commanded by the Lord to build a ship. They practice faith and obedience to overcome every obstacle and sail to the Promised Land. Witness their gratitude as they kneel on the shore of their new home and give thanks to God for the successful journey.
A critical operation on his leg hones the young Joseph’s courage and determination. Later, his questions about faith lead him to the pages of the Bible. Joseph, again, demonstrates his rare determination and sincerity as he takes his quest directly to God. On a beautiful spring morning in a grove near his home, Heavenly Father and Jesus hear Joseph’s humble petition for an answer to his questions about religion.
Explore the setting for the greatest event in history. You'll witness the place called the Garden Tomb where Jesus was resurrected and finished the great work of the atonement, and you'll hear the wonderful Easter story told in a way that you'll never forget. Imagine the spirit your family can feel as you discuss the importance of the sacrifice that Jesus made? Elder James E. Talmage in writing Jesus the Christ devoted nearly half of his book to the story of the last days in Christ's ministry. Now, you can have the opportunity to see, as well as hear, this beautiful story that is the center of our hope and faith.
This DVD will help you to feel the great emotion of Christ's mortal ministry as it draws to a close. You'll see the area in Bethany where Jesus went to visit His beloved friends at the house of Lazarus. You'll hear the story and see the traditional place where He raised Lazarus from the tomb. Visit the ancient gnarled monarch olive trees, and hear Dr. Skousen's moving description of Jesus Christ's great suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane. Some of these ancient trees were probably there during the time of Jesus.
Daniel A. Keeler was born on April 2, 1924 in Provo, Utah, USA. He was an actor, known for The Animated Book of Mormon (1987), Animated Stories from the Bible (1987) and Animated Stories from the New Testament (1987). He was employed by KSL Radio and Television and was known as "Marshal Dan," on a children's program in the early 1950s. His voice was widely used for many LDS Church films, recordings and pageants, including the "Mormon Miracle" pageant in Manti, Utah, and the Hill Cumorah Pageant in Palmyra, N.Y. He died on August 4, 1999 in Bountiful, Utah.
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