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<p> Imagine walking the dusty roads of Galilee with Jesus of Nazareth--braving jostling crowds just to touch the edge of His cloak and hear Him say, "Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you." <p> Those words, once meant to comfort a hurting woman's soul thousands of years ago, were also meant for you. <p> Join biblical culturalist <b>Kristi McLelland</b> on those dusty roads as she transports you back to Jesus' world, following in the footsteps of the women who came face-to-face with the Living God. Over 7 sessions, examine the historical and cultural climate of first-century Middle Eastern society to not only understand Jesus more deeply but to fuel your worship of Him today. <p><b>Features: </b></p><ul><li> Leader guide to lead discussions within small groups </li><li> Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions </li><li> Glossary of Hebrew and biblical terms </li><li> Photographs of Israel with commentary of cultural and historical significance </li><li> 7 teaching videos, approximately 60 minutes per session, available via redemption code printed in Bible study book for individual streaming access </li></ul><p><b>Benefits: </b></p><ul><li> Explore how Jesus generously restores dignity and honor to women in the first century and now. </li><li> Gain deeper insight into the biblical world, including fresh perspective on familiar Bible stories. </li><li> Discover the Bible through the lens of Middle Eastern culture. </li></ul><p><b>Video Sessions: </b></p><ul><li><p><b>Session 1 (61:03)</b>--In this introductory session, Kristi explains the Middle Eastern concept of understanding the Bible in contrast to the Western way we view it and unpacks the story of Jesus and the woman with the issue of blood, encouraging women to take heart because of God's care for them. </p></li><li><p><b>Session 2 (62:46)</b>--Kristi traces God's intention for women from the beginning, highlighting notable women mentioned in the Bible. She then explains th