Review - What's in the Bible

While we were in Dodoma, we got to learn more about, and watch, some of the videos in the new series "What's in the Bible."

We specifically got to watch Episodes 5 and 6 which covered Israel's first Kings (Saul, David, and Solomon) and then dealt with "A Nation Divided" into Israel and Judah.

Seriously, these videos were so creative, so upbeat, and so educational.  We all laughed and gave each other that "knowing look" several times.  Even, and especially, the adults.

The shows are mainly made up of puppets and drawings, with voices done by Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggie Tales.  The premise is that Buck Denver, a reporter (also a puppet), is trying to do a show about what's in the Bible.  He and Phil Vischer (the real person), play off of each other, a pirate puppet, a couple of British Safari brothers, the "Sunday School Lady", and several other minor characters.  They show maps, timelines, give background history, do felt boards, and in every way teach the chronological story of Israel and their relationship to God.  One of our favorite parts was the "Bentley Brothers," two very Elvis like singers, complete in their blue lounge suits and big hair, singing very silly and creative songs about Saul, Elijah, and the order of the Kings.  It was such a neat way to do it, not just snippets of Bible stories with no context, which is the way we usually do things in Sunday School and when reading to young ones.  It really reminded me of our Tapestry of Grace curriculum.  I really, really enjoyed it.  Our kids did too, as they've mentioned it every day since we've left Dodoma.  Guess what's going on our Amazon Wish List for Christmas? :)

Pick one up, I think you'll really enjoy it!  If you already have them, tell me what you think.

Here's the link to order the videos, or to find out more.
http://www.whatsinthebible.com/refer/?coupon_code=PKLCMR%20&tellapal.id=dd441fe6-faca-48ab-8164-cfb22489c468&e=stampclan%40msn.com&f=Alisha&l=Stamp&dist_src=facebook_js